On Saturday, July 27, 2024, officers responded to N Campo St & Spruce Ave in Las Cruces, New Mexico, after a loss prevention officer reported a woman suspected of repeatedly shoplifting from multiple locations of the same retail chain. Officers located the woman walking in the area and detained her after confirming an active warrant related to misdemeanor shoplifting. During the encounter, officers searched her backpack, pockets, and personal belongings. Several pills were also recovered and were suspected to be a controlled substance. In the end, the woman was placed into a patrol car and transported to the county jail for processing. Based on the conduct documented in this body camera footage, the following charges could potentially apply: • Possession of a Controlled Substance • Shoplifting Merchandise The final charges, if any, are determined by prosecutors based on the available evidence and applicable law. All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. This video is presented for news reporting, documentary, and educational purposes. #Bodycam #PoliceBodycam #PoliceFootage #PoliceArrest #Shoplifting #PoliceEncounter #CrimeFootage #LasCruces #NewMexico #LawEnforcement

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