Suspect arrested after three arson incidents at NMSU campus

By Jeremy Padilla

LAS CRUCES, N.M. — The New Mexico State University Police arrested a suspect in connection with three arson incidents that happened on NMSU campus earlier this week.

58-year old Robin Appleton is being charged with three counts of arson over $500 and one count of larceny. All charges are fourth-degree felonies. The incidents occurred between Sunday, May 3, and Monday, May 4.

Campus Police investigated multiple incidents that occurred on campus where palm trees were set on fire near the Delta Zeta sorority house, between Hardman Jacobs Undergraduate Learning Center and Domenici Hall between Branson Library and Foster Hall.

Appleton was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center Wednesday, May 6.

If you see anything on campus report suspicious activity immediately by calling 911 or NMSU Police Department at (575) 646-3311

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  • My name is Jeremy Padilla and I am from Edgewood, New Mexico. I am in my last semester at NMSU pursuing a degree in Journalism and Media Studies. I want to pivot my focus in sports, but I am interested in all topics of news. I like to play golf and other sports in my free time!

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