Arrest Made in Farmington Killing

Serrono Rippingale, 27 (Courtesy: Farmington Police Dept.)

After a lengthy investigation, Ms. Greenfield’s death was determined to be a homicide and detectives identified 27-year-old Serrono Rippingale as the suspect. On June 26th, 2025, an arrest warrant for Murder (2nd degree felony) and Tampering with Evidence (3rd degree felony) was obtained and served on Serrono Rippingale.

From Farmington Police:
Thursday, June 26, 2025

On May 4, 2025, Farmington Police Department officers responded to a residence in the 1200 block of Randolph Avenue for a welfare check following a report of a possible domestic disturbance. The caller expressed concern for Alissa Greenfield (23), stating she had last been seen unconscious on the floor the day prior.

Officers attempted to make contact at the home but received no response. Entry was eventually made, and officers located Ms. Greenfield deceased, inside the residence.

After a lengthy investigation, Ms. Greenfield’s death was determined to be a homicide and detectives identified 27-year-old Serrono Rippingale as the suspect.

On June 26th, 2025, an arrest warrant for Murder (2nd degree felony) and Tampering with Evidence (3rd degree felony) was obtained and served on Serrono Rippingale who is currently incarcerated at the San Juan County Detention Center on unrelated charges.

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