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JURY CONVICTS MAN OF RAPING WOMAN HE MET ON SOCIAL MEDIA --
Today a jury convicted Victor Contreras of Criminal Sexual Penetration for repeatedly raping a woman.
In 2020, Contreras met the victim on social media. In 2021, he repeatedly threatened the victim and forced her to have sex with him.
Jurors were shown threatening text messages to the victim and heard incriminating statements from Contreras in court.
Contreras is also currently facing federal firearms charges.
Jury Convicts Cypress Garcia Schink of Battery on a Household Member
BACKGROUND:
July 16, 2024: Officers were dispatched to a report of domestic violence. Garcia Schink battered the victim and left her in a remote location. Police dispatch was able to ping the victim's location in the area of Forest Service Road 333 and La Luz Trailhead. Deputies observed her walking down the middle of the road trying to make her way back home.
Following a 2-day jury trial in Metropolitan Court, the jury convicted Defendant Cypress Garcia Schink of Battery on a Household Member. Sentencing will take place at a later date.
Today Special Agents from the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office and Deputies from the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office arrested Destiny Martinez.
Court records show Martinez had an active felony warrant for trafficking controlled substances, possession of controlled substances, possession of drug paraphernalia, and resisting a peace officer. Martinez tried to take off during her arrest today. She'll now face additional charges of aggravated fleeing a law enforcement officer.
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The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office, New Mexico State Police, Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, and the New Mexico Corrections Department’s Probation and Parole Division are partnering to combat crime along the historic Route 66 corridor. Operation Route 66 will focus on proactive policing and community engagement for the people most affected by drug and gun crimes.
Law enforcement begins Operation Route 66 to combat crime in International District
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Law enforcement and prosecutors say enough is enough with crime and drugs in the International District.
ALBUQUERQUE – The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office, New Mexico State Police (NMSP), Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), and the New Mexico Corrections Department’s (NMCD) Probation and Parole Division are collaborating to combat crime along the historic Route 66 through an initiative, “Operation Route 66.”
As part of this operation, these agencies will deploy officers, deputies, and agents to actively patrol the area, with a focus on proactive policing and fostering community engagement.
To ensure effective tracking and management of cases related to the operation, the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office is assigning a full-time attorney to oversee the progress through the judicial system.
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“The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office, New Mexico State Police (NMSP), Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), and the New Mexico Corrections Department’s (NMCD) Probation and Parole Division are collaborating to combat crime along the historic Route 66 through an initiative, “Operation Route 66.”
As part of this operation, these agencies will deploy officers, deputies, and agents to actively patrol the area, with a focus on proactive policing and fostering community engagement.
To ensure effective tracking and management of cases related to the operation, the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office is assigning a full-time attorney to oversee the progress through the judicial system.”
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Special Agents with the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office and Detectives with the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office arrested Marcus Bouton. Court records show Bouton had an outstanding felony warrant for receiving and transferring a stolen vehicle as well as a probation violation. He obtained an additional reckless driving charge when law enforcement arrested him near Menaul and Carlisle Thursday night.
MAN WHO SHOT AND KILLED ARMY VETERAN AT MOVIE THEATER — GIVEN MAXIMUM SENTENCE
Today a judge sentenced Enrique Padilla to 20 years in the Department of Corrections. In 2023, Padilla shot and killed Michael Tenorio at a movie theater in NE Albuquerque after an argument over seats. Padilla pulled out a gun and shot and killed Tenorio, then hid the gun to make it look like he was a victim as well.
In November, Padilla stopped his murder trial and pled no contest to second-degree murder and tampering with evidence.
Tenorio was a beloved husband, father, and Army Veteran. His family and Padilla's family filled the courtroom during today's sentencing. Padilla was a teenager at the time of the shooting.
MAN CHARGED WITH SEXUALLY ABUSING THREE CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 12 — DETAINED
This week, a judge ruled Gerardo Castillo/AKA Gerardo Castillo Jaunes will remain in custody as his case goes through the judicial process.
Investigators say Castillo raped three children all under the age of 12. Police say the abuse went on for at least four years, and all his victims have sexually transmitted diseases as a result of the abuse.
Castillo has been charged with multiple counts of Criminal Sexual Penetration, Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor, and Bribery of a Witness.
For Immediate Release
January 13, 2025
After a thorough review of the evidence, the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office has submitted charges against Otero County Sheriff's Deputy Jacob Diaz for First-Degree Murder.
On June 25, 2024, 17-year-old Elijah Hadley walked along U.S. Highway 70 near mile marker 240. Deputy Jacob Diaz was responding to a welfare check on Hadley when Deputy Diaz opened fire, killing Hadley .