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Youth Arrests in Las Cruces Following High-Speed Chase and Gun Seizure

KVIA••Gabrielle Lopez
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A high-speed chase in Las Cruces on May 9 resulted in the arrest of several suspects aged 21 and younger, some of whom are convicted felons. The incident began around 3 a.m. when officers attempted to stop a vehicle without headlights that was speeding. After the suspects abandoned the car and fled, police tracked them to an apartment complex on Solano Drive. The chase culminated in the seizure of multiple illegal firearms, ammunition, and AR-style magazines, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding youth involvement in gun-related crimes.

Key Details: • Incident occurred on May 9 at approximately 3 a.m. • Suspects were tracked to an apartment complex on Solano Drive. • Multiple illegal firearms and ammunition were seized during the arrest.

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