“Alamogordo Police Arrest David Pena and Angela Moreno for Fraud Charges”
David Pena and Angela Moreno have been arrested by the Alamogordo Police for multiple counts of fraud, following an investigation into their business, Alamogordo Technology Solutions. In September, AlamogordoTownNews.org and KALHRadio.org released videos and published a series of articles detailing the alleged fraudulent activities linked to the business.
On September 6th, the outlets covered a police raid, eviction, and advisory warning the public about the business. By September 9th, another article titled “Alamogordo Police Department Document Dump and Videos Around Allegations of Fraud by Alamogordo Technology Solutions” revealed public concerns dating back two years. Customers reported issues such as undelivered services, Better Business Bureau complaints, and allegations of being defrauded.
The police investigation, based on Incident # 24A-09592, began on August 20, 2024, when Detective Bunker reviewed 15 reports of fraud involving Alamogordo Technology Solutions. The cases ranged in value from $200 to $2,500. Reports showed that multiple individuals paid for services or products they either didn’t receive or were unsatisfied with due to incomplete or faulty work.
According to a press release from the Alamogordo Police Department, the investigation began in March 2024. It spanned complaints from May 2020 through September 2024, during which detectives developed probable cause linking 32 victims to fraudulent schemes by the business. These included false advertising, collecting payments without delivering services, deceptive communication, and failing to address customer concerns.
As a result, arrest warrants were issued for David Pena and Angela Moreno. Both were arrested on October 11, 2024, and are currently incarcerated at the Otero County Detention Center, awaiting their first appearance in Magistrate Court.
David Pena faces charges including:
- 18 counts of fraud (4th-degree felony; over $500 but less than $2,500)
- 11 counts of conspiracy to commit fraud (4th-degree felonies)
- 12 counts of fraud (misdemeanor; less than $500)
Angela Moreno faces charges including:
- 13 counts of fraud (4th-degree felony; over $500 but less than $2,500)
- 13 counts of conspiracy to commit fraud (4th-degree felonies)
- 10 counts of fraud (misdemeanor; less than $500)