17 firearms recovered in Clovis Police search
Media Release, Clovis Police Department
Clovis, NM – On September 16th, 2026, Detectives of the Clovis Police Department executed a search warrant for firearms at a 2100 N. Mitchell Street apartment. The apartment resident, identified as Christopher Chavez (18 years of age), was the focus of an investigation into unlawful possession of a firearm. Christopher Chavez has been arrested for unlawful possession of a handgun by persons under 19 years of age, unlawful sale of a firearm, and possession of cocaine. He was transported to the Curry County Adult Detention Center.
Information led to additional suspects being identified as living in Portales, New Mexico, the Major Crimes Unit was activated to continue this investigation.
Search warrants were executed in Portales/Roosevelt County, New Mexico on September 17th and 18th, 2026. Seventeen firearms were recovered as a result of the search warrants on two residences. Cruz Miguel Villegas (23 years of age) was identified as purchasing firearms for other persons, which is commonly referred to as a “straw purchase.” Cruz Miguel Villegas has been arrested on the charges of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor (4th degree felony), and four counts of Unlawful Purchase or Transfer of a Firearm for Another (4th degree felony). Villegas was held at the Roosevelt County Adult Detention Center.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Clovis Police Department at 575-769-1921. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Tip411 or Curry County Crime Stoppers at 575-763-7000.
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