High-Speed Pursuit on Thanksgiving Ends in Arrest on U.S. Hwy 50 - Otero County Deputies Recover Fentanyl and Meth

Description: Otero County Sheriff’s Office arrested Christopher Crowder after a 100+ mph pursuit through multiple communities on Thanksgiving. Deputies recovered suspected fentanyl pills, methamphetamine, and paraphernalia. Crowder faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges. All Parties Considered Innocent Until Proven Guilty in a Court of Law... Read the Full Arrest Report from the Otero County Sheriff's Office...

Arrest Made Following High-Speed Pursuit; Narcotics Recovered

On November 27, 2025, the Otero County Sheriff’s Office arrested Christopher Crowder after he fled from a traffic stop in the Town of Swink, leading deputies on a high-speed pursuit through multiple communities, reaching speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour.

Deputies successfully brought the vehicle to a stop near mile marker 359 on U.S. Highway 50 using a controlled boxing-in technique.

A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of suspected fentanyl pills, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia.

Crowder was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Otero County Detention Facility.

Charges Filed Against Christopher Crowder

• Vehicular Eluding – No Injury (F5) – 18-9-116.5(1)

• Possession of Fentanyl (1–4 grams) (F4) – 18-18-403.5(2.5)(a)(I)

• Possession of Schedule I/II Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine (DM1) – 18-18-403.5(2)(c)

• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (DPO) – 18-18-428

• Driving Under Restraint – Alcohol-Related Revocation (MT2) – 42-2-138(1)(d)(i)

• Reckless Driving (MT2) – 42-4-1401(1)

• Speeding 40+ MPH Over the Limit (MT2) – 42-4-1101(1)

• Operated an Uninsured Motor Vehicle (MT1) – 42-4-1409(2)

• Failed to Display Lamps When Required (TIA) – 42-4-204(1)

• Failed to Use Turn Signal (TIA) – 42-4-608(1)

• Failed to Stop at Stop Sign (TIA) – 42-4-703

• Failed to Obey Traffic Control Signal (TIA) – 42-4-604

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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