Deming NM police officer arrested on child abuse charges

Deming (US/MX border town)

A police officer is facing more than a dozen charges after being arrested.

Jesus Lopez, 34, of Deming, is facing four counts of child abuse, along with asexual exploitation of childrencharge. He is employed with the Deming Police Department and he is suspended without pay.

Court documents show Lopez was investigated for crimes committed between March and the end of November 2024. Lopez also faces six counts of assault or battery of a household member.

New Mexico State Police investigated the case against Lopez. He also faces a false imprisonment charge, and two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Lopez was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 5.

https://www.koat.com/article/new-mexico-officer-arrest-child-abuse-deming/63119023