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The Capture of Jaremy Smith in Albuquerque
A South Carolina man wanted for the murder of a New Mexico State Police officer was captured Sunday in Albuquerque. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office reported that a gas station clerk spotted a man matching Jaremy Smith’s description and called 911. Deputies surrounded him as he walked along the street, but he took off running with deputies chasing. Shots were fired, the sheriff’s office said, and Smith was hit. He was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Murder of Officer Justin Hare
Jaremy Smith was wanted for the murder of Officer Justin Hare, a tragic incident that occurred on Wednesday. Hare was dispatched to assist a motorist with a flat tire, but the motorist—identified as Smith—instead shot him twice, shoved him into the back seat of his patrol car, and drove away. The vehicle was later found abandoned, and Hare was discovered on a frontage road near Interstate 40.
Connection to Phonesia Machado-Fore
The vehicle Smith had been driving was found to belong to Phonesia Machado-Fore, a paramedic in Florence County, South Carolina, who had been reported missing. Machado-Fore’s body was found in Dillon County, and Smith was named a person of interest in her murder.
Relief in South Carolina
Marion County Sheriff Brian Wallace expressed relief that Smith was in custody, stating that no charges had been filed against him in South Carolina. Smith will remain in custody in New Mexico for the time being.
Law Enforcement Collaboration
The successful capture of Jaremy Smith is a testament to the collaborative efforts of multiple law enforcement agencies and the vigilant citizens of Bernalillo County. The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office expressed gratitude that Smith’s rampage has come to an end, emphasizing the dangers faced by law enforcement every day.
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