A district judge ruled Friday that former Las Cruces police officer Brad Lunsford would be released while the court considers his request for a new trial. Lunsford, 39, has been in custody since a ...

Update (March 4, 2025): Court documents show that attorneys for Lunsford have filed a request for a new trial, arguing that the trial that led to his conviction experienced improper jury substitution.

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Former Las Cruces Police officer Brad Lunsford’s attorneys are requesting a new trial, claiming that there was improper juror substitution during the trial last month.

Former Las Cruces police officer Brad Lunsford was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the 2022 shooting death of Presley Eze Jr. Lunsford's attorney is seeking a new trial, claiming two ...

A former Las Cruces police officer recently convicted of voluntary manslaughter will be back in court this coming week pursuing a new trial. Brad Lunsford, 39, was held culpable last month by a jury ...

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KFOX14/CBS4) — Las Cruces police have identified the 19-year-old suspect who they believe pulled out a gun on an officer, leading to Thursday night's officer-involved-shooting.

Las Cruces police shot and injured a suspect during a foot pursuit Thursday evening. The suspect, who was armed, was transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries. The involved officer was ...