Former Crimestoppers Director Charged with Embezzlement

Friday, July 27, 2018 at 2:49 PM

Carlee Hooper (Courtesy: San Juan Co. Sheriff's Office)

The former Executive Director, Carlee Hooper, turned herself in today on a 4th degree Felony Warrant for Embezzlement and a 4th degree Felony Warrant for Tampering with Evidence.

From the San Juan Co. Sheriff's Office:

In recent weeks, the San Juan County Crime Stoppers Board of Directors approached our Detectives Division for assistance with discrepancies in their financial statements. During the investigation, bank statements and financial statements were acquired for a two-and-a-half-year period. Detectives have located over $2300.00 in unreported charges made by the Executive Director, including personal purchases and ATM cash withdraws. The former Executive Director, Carlee Hooper, turned herself in today on a 4^th degree Felony Warrant for Embezzlement and a 4^th degree Felony Warrant for Tampering with Evidence.

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office reached out to Judge Richard W. Carter (Ret.), Director of Legal Services with Crime Stoppers USA, and he stated the following:

"Over the approximately forty-two (42) years of success with the Crime Stoppers program, there have unfortunately been occasions where the Crime Stoppers charity itself has been the victim of crimes such as theft and embezzlement. In those situations, it is important for the public to know that changes will be made to make Crime Stoppers less vulnerable to crimes; that no one who works with Crime Stoppers is above the law; and that Crime Stoppers ask that no mercy be extended to any criminal defendant who preys upon charities which depend upon citizen volunteers and charitable dollars. Lastly, you CAN trust that information Crime Stoppers receives is protected and our promises of anonymity will be kept."

More from Local News

One Dead after RV Fire in Flora Vista

Around 3:40 am, Sunday, November 9, San Juan County Fire & Rescue was dispatched to reports of a structure fire on Road 3546 in Flora Vista. San Juan County Fire & Rescue responded with mutual aid from the Bloomfield Fire Department. Crews arrived to find an RV on fire and the occupant still inside. Despite a quick response from fire crews, the RV was a total loss, and an occupant was found dead after the fire was extinguished.
Lanier Announces 2026 run for NM Governor

In 2020, Lanier was elected to the San Juan County Commission, and in 2024, he was elected State Senator for New Mexico's 2nd District.
2025 General Election Results

These are unofficial results from the contested races in the 2025 General Election held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Bus Service to Link Farmington to Durango, Albuquerque

The need for the route was identified in the Statewide Public Transportation Plan and will run between Albuquerque, Farmington, Bernalillo, Cuba and into Durango, CO. The new service line will run five days a week, with one round trip each day, providing access to Navajo Transit and Red Apple Transit in Farmington.
Two Fatally Shot in Durango, Suspect Shoots Self

Durango Police say that both victims from Monday night's shooting, Shelby Campbell (32) and Emma Sims (32), have passed away from their injuries. The suspect, Bradley Campbell (32), remains on life support with a gunshot wound to the head. Durango Police Detectives continue to investigate this incident, but there is no indication that anyone else was involved.
Update: Driver Cited for Street Racing (video)

The driver of the red Toyota Supra, 22-year-old Kalynn Kenworthy, was charged with racing on highways. Kenworthy has an extensive history of traffic violations, including citations for racing in August 2025 and in 2023, as well as more than seven speeding citations within the past four years, each averaging more than 15 mph over the posted speed limit. Additional charges are pending against the driver of the white passenger car.