LAPD NEWS RELEASE

On May 4, 2026, the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office re-filed an Amended Criminal Complaint in Los Alamos Magistrate Court against Nehemiah Hillhouse and Gunner Stacy following a multi-agency investigation into numerous burglaries and breaking-and-entering cases.

During the investigation, Los Alamos Police Department Detective Cindy Garcia executed three search warrants involving a vehicle and two residences. As a result, investigators recovered more than $50,000 worth of stolen and suspected stolen property connected to cases that lead to over 70 charges total in Los Alamos County, Sandoval County, U.S. National Parks, and U.S. National Forest lands.

The Criminal Investigations Division is now working to identify and return recovered property to victims. Anyone who experienced a burglary or theft in the affected areas, particularly near the Jemez Springs area, is encouraged to contact Detective Cindy Garcia through Dispatch at 505-662-8222 to determine whether any recovered items may belong to them.  Those wishing to remain anonymous can do so by calling Crime Stoppers at 505-662-8282.

Additional charges may be filed as victims are identified and property ownership is confirmed.

The Criminal Investigations Division thanks our partner agencies and the community for their continued support and assistance throughout this investigation.