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JURY CONVICTS MAN OF FIRST-DEGREE MURDER FOR VIOLENTLY STRANGLING HIS WIFE.
Today a jury convicted Lee Cuellar of First-Degree Murder for strangling his wife Rosalejandra Cisneros in May, 2021 at their Southwest Albuquerque home. Cuellar used his hands, then a tourniquet to kill her. Prosecutors say Cuellar felt threatened by Rosalejandra's thriving career as a model.
Special thanks to our Attorneys, Jolanna Macias, Christine Jablonsky and India Trummer for their tireless work on this disturbing case.
Cuellar faces life in prison. Sentencing will take place at a later date.
Woodstock here — I work at the District Attorney’s Office and this week I’ve been hanging out watching the beautiful balloons and meeting some amazing people! If you get the chance — stop by and see me at Balloon Fiesta. Sincerely, Woodstock
Special Agents with the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office arrested Terry George. According to court documents, George was wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for the charges of Aggravated Burglary, Aggravated Battery (Deadly Weapon), and Conspiracy. Court documents show in August, George played a part in holding the victim at gunpoint and torturing the victim with different items.
Our agents also arrested another suspect in this case.
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Special Agents with the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office and Detectives with New Mexico State Police arrested Michael Baker. According to court documents Baker was wanted on an outstanding felony warrant on charges of Robbery, Aggravated Burglary, Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon, Assault with Intent to Commit a Violent Felony, and Conspiracy to Commit Robbery. Court documents show in August, Baker held the victim at gunpoint and tortured the victim with different items.
TWO BUSTED --
Special Agents with the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office
arrested Miguel Madrid in SE ABQ. Madrid had two felony warrants including being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Madrid asked that Agents leave his belongings with his friend, Christopher Romero at a home on Grove St.
Agents learned Romero had two felony warrants, also for Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Both men were taken into custody without incident.
OUR AGENTS HAVE BEEN BUSY -
Special Agents with the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office Unit arrested Joseph Alire in SW Albuquerque. Alire had an active felony warrant for Battery upon a peace officer, Criminal damage to property (over $1000), and Battery.
REMINDER - OUR AGENTS ARE ARRESTING PEOPLE WITH WARRANTS -- Special Agents with the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office and the New Mexico Department of Corrections partnered together to arrest Michael Lozano. Lozano was wanted on charges of Trafficking a Controlled Substance, and Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Earlier this month, Lozano cut off his ankle monitor. Agents were able to locate him and get him into custody.
Special Agents with the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office arrested Justin Ulrich.
Ulrich was wanted for several outstanding warrants including Aggravated Stalking, Criminal Trespassing and DWI. He has an extensive criminal history including negligent use of a deadly weapon, unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon and being felon in possession of a firearm.
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HELPING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE -- OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH --
Community leaders, including our Chief Deputy DA Josh Boone -- gathered to discuss strategies for enhancing support and resources for victims of domestic violence.
The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office now has a team that focuses on prosecuting domestic violence cases.
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FOLLOW YOUR JOURNEY-
Today, attorneys from our office - Steve Diamond, Jordan Machin and Adrian Gandara were panelists in a discussion with law students at the University of New Mexico School of Law. The panel discussion was hosted by the State Bar of New Mexico. Our staff talked with students about the role prosecutors play in the community.
“If you really want to effectuate actual change in the community around you, consider becoming a prosecutor. This job is where actual change in the justice system begins.” -DDA Jordan Machin
At the event, the students learned about different job opportunities, as well as Intern and externship opportunities available at our office.