Serving the High Plains
On Sunday May 27, 2012, New Mexico State Police Officers responded to a boating accident at the Ute Lake State Park. Upon arrival, it was learned that Shaina Pool (21) of Clovis had fallen out of the moving boat and was struck by the propeller. Pool was subsequently flown to a hospital in Amarillo, Texas with critical injuries.
During investigation of the incident, it was determined that alcohol was being consumed by occupants on the boat, many of which were underage. New Mexico State Police filed felony charges on the following people related to this incident:
In
addition to the above charged, two juveniles will be summoned into
court for Minor in Possession of Alcohol, allowing self to be served.
The investigation continues and more charges are possible.
Lieutenant Robert McDonald
New Mexico State Police-PIO
4491 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe NM 87507