The Las Cruces Police Department’s Records Section maintains police reports and documents and provides many services that are utilized by residents every day such as:
- File a Report Online (Harassing/Annoying Phone Calls, Lost Property, Theft/Larceny with No Evidence or Known Suspect and Vandalism)
- Obtain a Motor Vehicle Crash Report Online (Purchase and print a crash report from your home or office)
Uniform Crime Reporting
LCPD’s Records Section classifies and processes reports utilizing Uniform Crime Reporting that is used for monthly and yearly crime stats and reports for the FBI, state departments, city personnel, and department staff.
Administration
Melinda Gamboa is Police Services Administrator for the Las Cruces Police Department and oversees 36 civilian employees in four sections including Records, Front Station, Victims Assistance and Evidence.
Evidence & Stolen Property
Do you need to claim property from the Las Cruces Police Department Property and Evidence Division? In order to claim your property, you must bring a government-issued picture identification card. It is also helpful if you bring your case number, police report or notification letter to claim your property. LCPD can release property to the property owner only unless the owner has executed a Power of Attorney to allow someone else to retrieve their property.
Property can be claimed from 9-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The Evidence/Property room is located at LCPD headquarters at:
217 E Picacho Ave.
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Vehicle Release Forms
Vehicle release forms for vehicles that have been impounded (not seized) may be released to the registered owner or person to whom Power of Attorney has been granted by the registered owner. Persons who wish to receive a vehicle release form must present a government-issued picture identification card at the time of their request. Vehicle release forms can be requested from the Records window at the Las Cruces Police Department.
Local History Inquiries
Local history inquiries are an activity report that lists incidents with the Las Cruces Police Department. This service only provides incidents where the individual is listed within our records management system. The charge for this services is $3 per request and can be requested at the Records counter. Requests for this services must be made in person with a government-issued identification card, or by mail with the requestor’s notarized signature.
The results of this inquiry are NOT an official arrest record, criminal history or rap sheet. To obtain official records, please refer to the New Mexico Department of Public Safety for In-State Background Checks.
FBI Identity History Summary for a National Background Check
The FBI can provide individuals with an Identity History Summary, often referred to as a criminal history or “rap sheet,” listing certain information taken from fingerprint submissions kept by the FBI and related to arrests and, in some instances, federal employment, naturalization, or military service. For more information visit the FBI online.
Annual Crime Statistics
The Records Division annually compiles the Las Cruces Police Department’s crime statistics into a report. The Annual Crime Statistics feature demographics of Las Cruces, crime stats, clearance rates, calls for service, and arrest and traffic totals amongst other information.
Front Station
The personnel who staff the Front Station Office at the Las Cruces Police Department assist citizens with filing police reports and can help answer most questions from the public. Front Station personnel can also summon an officer to the lobby in the event of an emergency. Front Station personnel can be reached 575-528-4128.
Contact Us
Records Section:
217 E. Picacho Ave.
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Email: lcpd-records@clcstaging.lascruces.gov
Phone:
(575) 528-4137
Hours:
Monday through Thursday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m. – noon
