Shots fired; Fugitives of the week

Gun fire in Grants, shots fired in area of Washington Avenue and Nimitz Drive

GRANTS, N.M. — On January 20, 2021, at around 8:30 p.m. Grants Police responded to a shot fired call in the area of Nimitz Drive and Washington Avenue.

Officers arrived on the scene and contacted both victims of a red SUV. No injuries were reported at this time. The identity of the victims will not be released.

After a thorough investigation interviewing witnesses, Grants Police Lieutenant Chavez issued a warrant for Daniel Joseph Murray’s arrest. Murray has been charged with two counts of third-degree felony charges, two counts of fourth degree felony charges and one misdemeanor charge.

Murray surrendered to law enforcement on Monday, Jan. 25.

GPD’s fugitives of the week

GRANTS, N.M. — The Grants Police Department is looking for two individuals on separate charges.

Anthony Tapp Jr. is wanted on a felony warrant for trafficking methamphetamines, a felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Emmaleen Chaves is wanted by the adult probation and parole department.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of these two fugitives is urged to contact the Grants Police Department at 505-287-2985.