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JURY CONVICTS MAN OF FIRST-DEGREE MURDER FOR SHOOTING RECORDED ON SURVEILLANCE CAMERA -
Today a jury convicted Andrew Ramirez of First-Degree Murder for the fatal shooting of Freddie Litton. The crime happened in broad daylight in November 2023. It was caught on surveillance camera and showed Ramirez running after the victim and opening fire. Ramirez had just been let out of prison on burglary charges shortly before the murder.
Ramirez now faces life in prison.
Thank you to prosecutors Collin Brennan, Caroline Andrews and our entire team, who worked on this case.
OPERATION ROUTE 66
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MAN WHO ROBBED A MASSAGE BUSINESS THEN FATALLY SHOT A WOMAN HAS BEEN SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON.
Today a judge sentenced Jorge Rivera-Ramirez to life plus 18 years in the Department of Corrections.
On January 24, 2022, Jorge Rivera-Ramirez robbed the massage business where Sihui Fang worked. Juan Carlos Hernandez pointed a gun to her head and forced Fang to open the front door to let Jorge Rivera-Ramirez inside. Fang tried to escape but was dragged back inside and down the hallway by her hair. Fang was able to arm herself and shot in self-defense. Rivera-Ramirez and Hernandez shot numerous rounds of gunfire at Fang. Fang died at the scene.
Yesterday a jury convicted Robin Cassilda of Possession of Visual Medium of Sexual Exploitation (Child Under 13)
In May of 2023, Robin Cassilda's girlfriend called police after a domestic violence incident and reported that she had seen child sexual abuse material on Cassilda's computer. Detectives collected the computer along with other items and the FBI extracted the data, only to find over 102 images of child sexual abuse material.
Cassilda faces up to 11 years in the Department of Corrections.
GUILTY --
Today a 13-year-old charged with deliberately crashing a car and killing a bicyclist received the maximum punishment allowed under New Mexico law. The teen pled guilty to 2nd-degree murder for the death of Scott Habermehl. The teen will remain incarcerated until he is 21 years old. He was 12 years old at the time of the crime and was the driver of the vehicle that hit and killed Habermehl.
BACKGROUND:
Investigators say May 29, 2024, at 4:40 AM — police were called to a fatal pedestrian crash at Moon and Aspen in NE Albuquerque. In February, police recovered social media posts of three juveniles, a 13-year-old, an 11-year-old, and a 16-year-old in what investigators say was a stolen car. One of the juveniles was seen holding a firearm. Police believe the juveniles deliberately hit Habermehl, who was riding his bicycle on his way to work at Sandia Labs.
The cases involving the other juveniles are still pending.
Yesterday a jury convicted Rufino Urquidi Castillo of Aggravated Battery Against a Household Member (Deadly Weapon), 2 counts of Aggravated Battery Against a Household Member (Great Bodily Harm), Great Bodily Harm by Vehicle (Reckless), Aggravated Battery (Deadly Weapon) and 2 counts of Battery on a Peace Officer.
In October of 2023, Rufino Urquidi Castillo's parents had followed him to a Valero Gas Station due to concerns of him being drunk. Urquidi Castillo began to fight with his father, knocked him to the ground and began to kick him. He then proceeded to get into his truck and run over his mother. Urquidi Castillo circled around the gas pumps towards a crowd of bystanders, striking an Applebee's employee with his truck. He got out of his truck and went to his unconscious mother, picking her up and dropping her on the concrete. A crowd had attempted to stop him as he continued to fight everyone. Eventually a construction worker was able to subdue him until the police arrived. However, while being arrested, he kicked and spat on an officer before he was eventually put in the car.
Urquidi Castillo faces up to 21 years in the Department of Corrections.
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CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION DAY --
Today at UNM Hospital, many agencies that work closely with victims of child abuse came together to provide resources and honor those children and the people who support them.
APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH
#childabuseawareness #UNMHospital #endchildabuse #berncoda
APRIL IS CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH--
Sometimes the littlest New Mexicans who have been through a lot of trauma visit our office, and we want them to feel SAFE & comfortable.
Kiddos who have been victims of crime or witnessed crimes come to the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office to meet with our staff. We have rooms set up to make them feel as comfortable as possible.
This week, our advocates and attorneys with our Special Victims Unit came together to spruce up our Children's playroom, which is also an area where little ones are interviewed.
We strive to have a welcoming space that includes activities and items suitable for children of all ages.
This effort was done in recognition of Child Abuse Awareness Month, and we’re excited about improving this space for the families we serve.
#ChildAbuseAwareness #ChildAdvocacy #BernalilloCounty #SafeSpaces #SpecialVictimsUnit #BerncoDA
OPERATION ROUTE 66
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ANOTHER MAJOR BUST DURING OPERATION ROUTE 66 --
Last night, Agents with the Bernalillo County DA's Office and Deputies with BCSO busted Reva Armijo in a Stolen Car.
Upon further investigation, law enforcement located the following additional evidence:
545 grams (or 1.2 lbs) of Methamphetamine
500 Fentanyl pills
Heroin and Crack Cocaine
A firearm
Armijo is charged with Receiving or Transferring a Stolen Motor Vehicle, 3 Counts of Trafficking a Controlled Substance, Distribution of a Controlled Substance, and Conspiracy. The State has filed a Motion to hold Armijo in custody until trial.
Operation Route 66 is a collaborative effort with the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office, the New Mexico State Police, the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, and the New Mexico Corrections Department's Probation and Parole Division.
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For Immediate Release
March 14, 2025
MURDER CASE INVOLVING OTERO COUNTY DEPUTY TO PROCEED --
District Court Judge Angie Schneider ruled there was probable cause (enough evidence) to proceed with First-Degree murder charges against Otero County Deputy Jacob Diaz-Austin.
Thursday, in Alamogordo, New Mexico, Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman, and Chief Deputy District Attorney Natalie Lyon presented evidence in court that included video, photos, and testimony.