Firearm Discharge – Arrest Made

Published on September 10, 2025

On the morning of Tuesday, September 9, 2025, officers were dispatched to124 NM 4, White Rock, NM, (Hampton Inn) in response to a report of suspicious circumstances. During the course of the investigation, officers determined that on the night of Saturday, September 6, an individual staying in one of the hotel rooms had discharged a firearm into the ceiling of the room.

The individual was identified as Mathew True, a resident of Tehachapi, California, and a subcontractor at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).

With the cooperation and assistance of LANL personnel, officers located Mr. True at the laboratory. He was taken into custody without incident. This incident highlights the continued collaboration between LANL and the Los Alamos Police Department.

Subsequently, officers obtained both an arrest warrant and a search warrant. Mr. True has been charged with the following offenses:

• Shooting at a dwelling or occupied building
• Tampering with evidence
• Negligent use of a deadly weapon

This incident remains under investigation.