Gallup Police Department

09/07/2026

09/05/2026

09/05/2026

On September 2, 2026, at approximately 12:05 AM, Officer Jordan Gemme of the Gallup Police Department was dispatched to 650 Dani Drive at the Sagebrush Apartments regarding a vehicle collision. Upon arrival, officers discovered a red truck in a ditch behind the apartment building. The driver, identified as 33-year-old Orrin Folger, was located at the scene and admitted to crashing the vehicle after falling asleep.

During the investigation, officers discovered both opened and unopened containers of vodka within the vehicle; blood was observed on one of the open containers. After being read the implied consent advisory, he agreed to chemical testing. A breathalyzer test indicated a blood alcohol content of .16, which is over twice the legal limit. Folger was subsequently arrested for DWI. He was then transported to the hospital for medical clearance and processed at the county detention center. Additionally, a pistol was recovered from inside the vehicle.

On September 2, 2026, at around 01:13AM, Officer Philimina Chischilly responded to the Rancito Motel because the callers requested a welfare check on a vehicle in the area. The driver, identified as 25-year-old Adriano Parkett, had an outstanding warrant for trespassing and was booked into MCADC without further incident.

09/02/2026

On September 1, 2026, at approximately 6:11 p.m., Gallup Police Department officers were dispatched to the area of East Highway 66 and Superman Canyon Road following reports of an intoxicated male in a purple semi-truck who was believed to be stuck beneath the bridge. Callers also reported a physical altercation involving two individuals prior to officers’ arrival. A previous incident involving the same vehicle occurred earlier in the residential area of Lewann Drive.

Officer Watchman located the semi‑truck and contacted the driver, identified as Elias Ashley (50 YOA). Ashley displayed signs of intoxication and had an outstanding arrest warrant. He was taken into custody without incident and booked on the warrant as well as Driving While Intoxicated. A booking photograph was not available at the time of this release.

09/01/2026

On September 1, 2026, at approximately 6:55 a.m., the Gallup Police Department conducted a routine patrol in the area of the Bank of America located at 1006 West Aztec Avenue. This location has been the subject of numerous citizen complaints regarding nuisance activity and suspected drug use in the surrounding lots.

During the patrol, Officer Gemme observed four individuals in the area and noted one male, later identified as Roland Long, seated on the west side of the closed business. Upon noticing the police unit, Long abruptly stood and began walking away. Officer Gemme made contact with Long and observed that he was holding a piece of burnt aluminum foil, which—based on training and experience—is commonly used in the consumption of illicit narcotics.

Long provided the foil upon request. A burnt blue pill, circular in shape and marked with “30,” was visible on the foil. Officer Gemme suspected the pill to be fentanyl. Long was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and booked into McKinley County Adult Detention Center without further incident.

09/01/2026

On August 31, 2026, at approximately 9:38 p.m., the Gallup Police Department responded to a report of a possible vehicle collision at the McDonald’s located at 2300 East Highway 66. Callers advised that a vehicle in the parking lot appeared to have struck an object and that the vehicle's front end was heavily damaged.

Officer Gemme arrived on scene and made contact with the driver, identified as Rochelle Yazzie. During the investigation, Officer Gemme observed a small plastic baggie containing a white powdery substance on the vehicle’s floorboard. With the driver’s consent, the officer examined the item and conducted a field test, which presumptively indicated the substance was co***ne. The substance weighed 1.9 grams.

Ms. Yazzie stated she purchased the powder from a retail supplement store and claimed she used it in her drinks under a different name. Based on the field test results, Officer Gemme placed Ms. Yazzie under arrest for possession of a controlled substance (co***ne).

09/01/2026

🚨UPDATE:🚨

Tiyawna Owens has been located

Age: 23 years old

Ethnicity: Native American (Navajo)

Height: 5ft 0in

Weight: 110lbs

Eyes: Brown

Hair: Long black hair

On September 1, 2026 Ms. Owens was last seen at about 6:15 PM on Hazel Drive in Gallup New Mexico. Ms. Owens was last seen wearing black sweatpants, black T-shirt and a black long cardigan. Ms. Owens left on foot and could possibly be in the Redhills trailer park area.

If located contact Metro Dispatch 505-722-2002 or the Gallup Police Department at 505-863-9366.

08/31/2026

2026 Rookie of the Year Corriente Buckle Company Yeti trophy cup from Sgt Martinez-Collins to Officer Gemme. Congratulations Officer!! Thank you for all your hard work!

08/31/2026

August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day. Take a moment to learn about naloxone – a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose – with Officer Brown and share it with family members, students, or colleagues. It could save a life, you could save a life.

DEA FACT: Did you know that of the fentanyl-laced counterfeit prescription pills analyzed by the DEA Laboratory in fiscal year 2025, 29% contained a potentially lethal dose of fentanyl? This is a significant drop from the 7 out of 10 figure reported in 2023, but still too high. Make sure you have the latest information on the fentanyl epidemic.