On March 8, 2019 the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau opened an investigation into a former Torrance County Sheriff’s Office Employee for suspected embezzlement of Torrance County funds.

As a result of the initial investigation, State Police agents served search warrants on a residence, business and vehicle in Edgewood on April 16, 2019. In order to maintain the integrity of the investigation those search warrants have been sealed as the investigation continues and are not available. 

When the investigation is complete it will be forwarded to the appropriate attorneys for prosecution. There is currently no additional information available for release. State Police Investigations Bureau agents continue to investigate this active case.