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MAN CONVICTED OF FATALLY SHOOTING FRIEND AFTER NIGHT OF DRINKING SENTENCED TO 18 YEARS IN PRISON
Today, a judge sentenced Adam Roberts to 18 years in the New Mexico Corrections Department for the fatal shooting of his friend, Gavin Huntsman.
In April, a jury convicted Roberts of Second-Degree Murder with a Firearm Enhancement and Negligent Use of a Deadly Weapon.
The case stems from a February 17, 2025 shooting at a parking lot near 351 Washington St. SE.
Roberts and Huntsman had been drinking heavily. The two went to the mesa to test a newly purchased firearm, bought more alcohol, and later returned to Roberts’ apartment.
After an argument, Roberts fired the gun, striking Huntsman in the head and killing him.
Jury Convicts 28-Year-Old Man of Murdering 60-Year-Old Albuquerque Man
A Bernalillo County jury late Friday afternoon convicted 28-year-old Jarrett Chacon of the murder of 60-year-old Larry Norsworthy. The jury convicted Chacon of First-Degree Murder, Aggravated Burglary, Robbery, Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Burglary, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, and Tampering with Evidence.
The murder occurred on April 3, 2023, at Norsworthy’s apartment in the 200 block of Charleston in Northeast Albuquerque.
Chacon was armed with a firearm and fatally beat Norsworthy with the weapon. Following the murder, Chacon took Norsworthy’s wallet, credit cards, cell phone, and a new pair of tennis shoes before fleeing in Norsworthy’s vehicle with his girlfriend.
Chacon’s girlfriend, Jasmine Trujillo, previously pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, aggravated burglary and conspiracy. She was sentenced to 25 years in prison and agreed to testify against Chacon.
Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman praised the jury and prosecutors for holding Chacon accountable for Norsworthy’s death.
“This verdict is an important step toward justice for Larry Norsworthy and his family,” District Attorney Sam Bregman said. “Nothing can undo the pain and loss caused by this terrible crime, but holding the person responsible accountable is an important part of the justice process. I am grateful to the prosecutors, law enforcement, and everyone who worked to ensure that the facts of this case were heard in court.”
Chacon now faces a life sentence in the New Mexico Corrections Department.
Christine Jablonsky and Joe Brakenhoff prosecuted the case on behalf of the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office.
🚨 14-YEAR-OLD DETAINED AFTER SHOOTING INJURES FRIEND
The 14-year-old is detained at a juvenile facility while his case moves through the judicial process following a shooting that seriously injured another teenager.
According to investigators, the teen took his mother’s firearm and was with a group of friends when he pointed the gun at another teenager and pulled the trigger multiple times.
The victim told police the gun appeared to be dry-fired before the teen put a magazine in and fired it again. This time, the firearm discharged, striking the victim in the shoulder and causing serious injuries.
The 14-year-old is charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, disorderly conduct, unlawful carrying of a handgun by a person under 19, and child abuse.
Under New Mexico law, the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office cannot release the name of a juvenile offender on social media.
MAN WHO DISTRIBUTED PHOTOS/VIDEOS OF CHILDREN BEING SEXUALLY ABUSED SENTENCED TO NEARLY A DECADE IN PRISON
Today, a judge sentenced Joshua Willey to 9 years in the New Mexico Corrections Department.
BACKGROUND:
In July 2025, Willey thought he was meeting a 12-year-old girl for sex.
Instead, he was greeted by undercover deputies from the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, who arrested Willey. When they searched Willey's phone, they found he had been sharing photos and videos of children being sexually abused.
In April, Willey pled guilty to two counts of Distribution of Visual Medium of Sexual Exploitation of Children and one count of Possession of Visual Medium of Sexual Exploitation.
🚨 SERIAL BURGLARY SUSPECT ARRESTED — WILL REMAIN IN CUSTODY
A suspect Albuquerque police have described as a “serial burglary offender” is now behind bars and will remain in custody as his cases move through the judicial process.
Fabian Uriate-Soto has been linked by police to at least seven business burglary cases since June, many involving businesses along Menaul Boulevard NE in Albuquerque’s Uptown area.
According to police, one of the earlier incidents involved a restaurant where he stole alcohol and nearly $1,000 worth of shrimp.
Uriate-Soto previously had five felony warrants out for his arrest. He is now facing additional charges and, following a recent court hearing, will remain in custody while the cases proceed through the judicial system.
MAN CHARGED IN DEADLY ROAD-RAGE SHOOTING — DETAINED
This afternoon, a judge ordered Victor Rivera-Jimenez, also known as Victor Jimenez, to remain detained as his case moves through the judicial process.
BACKGROUND:
On August 7, investigators say an altercation occurred between Jimenez and Corsinio Martinez as the two drove along Central Avenue in Albuquerque.
The confrontation continued to the intersection of Unser Boulevard and Tierra Pintada Boulevard in northwest Albuquerque.
Investigators believe that Jimenez pulled out an assault-style rifle and opened fire, striking and killing Martinez.
WOMAN CHARGED WITH SMASHING TRUCK WINDOW DURING ROAD-RAGE INCIDENT WITH CHILDREN IN CAR — DETAINED
A judge ruled today that Jenipher Lewis will remain in custody as her case moves through the judicial process.
BACKGROUND:
Investigators say last week, Lewis was driving with her children as passengers near Wyoming Boulevard and Constitution Avenue. Lewis was stopped at the intersection when she became involved in a verbal altercation with the driver of a white truck.
According to investigators, Lewis got out of her vehicle carrying a baseball bat and smashed the truck’s rear window. The driver of the truck then rammed his vehicle into Lewis’ car.
Lewis is currently charged with child abuse not resulting in great bodily harm and reckless driving.
Police are still searching for the driver of the white truck.
RESTAURANT EMPLOYEE PLEADS GUILTY TO FATAL PARKING LOT SHOOTING
Today, Christian Elycio, an employee at Blake’s Lotaburger in Albuquerque, pleaded guilty on June 26, 2025, to second-degree murder in the shooting death of Edward Nicholas.
The shooting occurred in the restaurant’s parking lot following an argument over payment terms for a bicycle. Surveillance footage showed Elycio firing multiple shots, striking Nicholas 10 times.
Elycio faces up to 25 years in the New Mexico Corrections Department.
MAN WHO PRETENDED TO BE HOTEL EMPLOYEE, THEN STABBED GUEST, PLEADS GUILTY
Lorenzo Valdez was scheduled to go on trial this week, but stopped the proceedings and pleaded guilty to Aggravated Battery and Aggravated Burglary.
BACKGROUND: In December 2025, Valdez knocked on the door of a hotel room at the Roadway Inn on Albuquerque’s West Side. He told the hotel guest he was a hotel employee.
When the guest opened the door, Valdez stabbed him multiple times, leaving the victim injured.
Valdez faces up to 12 years in prison.
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