Angel Padron, 45 – Photo Credit: Luna County Detention
DEMING – Deming Police have arrested a man in connection with a stolen vehicle and drug possession charges. Captain Jose Montoya reported to Deming Radio News that 45-year-old Angel Padron was apprehended and charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance, specifically fentanyl and methamphetamines, along with a Luna County Magistrate Court warrant for possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
The incident unfolded when Deming’s Code Enforcement officer responded to a complaint about a junk vehicle parked on the 200 block of South Tin. Upon arrival, the officer discovered Padron working on the 2010 Dodge Caravan. Police were then called to the scene and ran a check on the vehicle’s license plate, revealing that it had been reported stolen from Deming.
Subsequent to this discovery, officers found the controlled substances on Padron, leading to his arrest and the issuance of the warrant. Padron is currently in custody, and the investigation is ongoing. The police urge anyone with further information to come forward.