HONORING THE FALLEN -- THE ANNUAL PUBLIC LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL AT CIVIC PLAZA —
Today is a solemn reminder of the courage and dedication of law enforcement who serve and protect our communities. These brave men and women made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty — putting the safety of others above their own. The riderless horse is a symbol of respect and remembrance. We will never forget.... ... See MoreSee Less
JURY CONVICTS MAN OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING TEEN -- This afternoon, a jury convicted Darrell Castillo of two counts of Second Degree Criminal Sexual Penetration of a Minor. The crimes happened in February 2018 and the victim was 17 years old. Castillo was dating the victim's mother. DNA linked Castillo to the crimes. He faces up to 30 years in the New Mexico Corrections Department. Sentencing will take place June 23. Our SAKI Unit (Cold Case Rape Team) prosecuted this case. In just two years, they have convicted 22 people of cold case rapes. ... See MoreSee Less
12-YEAR-OLD CHARGED WITH BRINGING GUN TO SCHOOL — WILL BE RELEASED FROM DETENTION FACILITY Late Thursday afternoon, a hearing officer said a 12-year-old who brought a gun and ammunition to school will be released from a juvenile detention facility and monitored at home. BACKGROUND: Police say the suspect stole the gun from his mother's boyfriend and brought it to Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School on Monday. Investigators say the boy also showed the gun to elementary school students. Staff at the school found out and located the gun in the student's backpack. Police arrested the student, and the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office filed a motion to keep the suspect in custody. Today, the hearing officer ruled he could be placed in custody at home. ... See MoreSee Less
JURY CONVICTS MAN OF SEXUALLY ABUSING AN 11-YEAR-OLD GIRL -- Late today, a jury convicted Aaron Gordon of 2 counts of Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor. In 2019, Gordon, a family friend of the victim, started touching the child. Her best friend saw it happen and told the victim's mother. The victim's mom then confronted Gordon, and his response was, "You should have been watching her." He also commented about what the child was wearing. Gordon is facing up to 12 years in the New Mexico Corrections Department. Sentencing will take place at a later date. ... See MoreSee Less
LARGEST FENTANYL BUST IN DEA HISTORY: OVER 400 KILOGRAMS OF FENTANYL SEIZED IN RECORD-SHATTERING OPERATION. MULTIPLE LOCAL AGENCIES ALSO PARTICIPATED, INCLUDING AGENTS FROM THE BERNALILLO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. BELOW IS THE LOCAL INFORMATION FROM THE US ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IN NEW MEXICO.
ALBUQUERQUE – Federal authorities have arrested 16 individuals and seized record-breaking quantities of fentanyl, cash, firearms, and vehicles across multiple states, dismantling one of the largest and most dangerous drug trafficking organizations in U.S. history.
As part of this operation, law enforcement executed coordinated search warrants across five states, resulting in the following seizures:
Albuquerque, NM: Approximately $610,000 in U.S. currency 49 firearms, some with switches, and some ghost guns 396 kilograms of fentanyl pills 11.5 kilograms of fentanyl powder 1.5 kilograms of cocaine 3.5 kilograms of heroin 7 pounds of methamphetamine A Ford Raptor and GMC Denali Two vehicles valued at approximately $140,000 THE PHOTOS ARE OF DRUGS AND CASH SEIZED IN ABQ & SANTA FE/GUNS SEIZED IN ABQ. ... See MoreSee Less
DEPUTIES WORKING THE ROUTE 66 OPERATION TO REDUCE CRIME IN ABQ -- ARREST MAN WANTED ON CHARGES OF EXTREME CRUELTY TO ANIMALS -- Monday, BCSO deputies who are part of Operation Route 66, arrested Maximiliano Martinez on 16 Counts of Extreme Cruelty to Animals and arson (Over $20,000). BACKGROUND: APRIL 17, rescue crews were dispatched to a property in the 7400 Block of Sanchez near Isleta in SW Albuquerque. Investigators believe Martinez set a shed on fire, with multiple dogs inside the structure. 14 dogs perished in the fire. 2 were unaccounted for. Martinez had a warrant out for his arrest and was picked up Monday. The Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office filed a motion to keep Martinez detained. He is due in court this afternoon. ... See MoreSee Less
WEEK 11 OPERATION ROUTE 66 — A JOINT EFFORT TO INCREASE PUBLIC SAFETY — NEARLY 600 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN ARRESTED DURING THIS OPERATION. THE CURRENT FOCUS IS ON ALBUQUERQUE'S INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT Agents, Officers, and Deputies have been working together to increase patrols, execute warrants, and shut down illegal activity.
SINCE OPERATION ROUTE 66 BEGAN 587 ARRESTS, including six homicide suspects 418 Offenders with warrants
Agents with the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office, Deputies with the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, New Mexico State Police, and the New Mexico Corrections Department's Probation and Parole Division are participating in this collaborative effort to fight crime. The Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office files detention motions in cases where suspects of violent crimes are arrested. #operationroute66#publicsafetyinitiative#violentcrimereduction#newmexicolawenforcement... See MoreSee Less
Thank you to everyone who participated in Metro Public Safety Day! We appreciate our first responders! ... See MoreSee Less
You’re invited! Metro Public Safety Day -10:00 - 2:00 today! ... See MoreSee Less
HONORING THE FALLEN -- THE ANNUAL PUBLIC LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORIAL AT CIVIC PLAZA —
Today is a solemn reminder of the courage and dedication of law enforcement who serve and protect our communities.
These brave men and women made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty — putting the safety of others above their own.
The riderless horse is a symbol of respect and remembrance.
We will never forget.... ... See MoreSee Less
JURY CONVICTS MAN OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING TEEN --
This afternoon, a jury convicted Darrell Castillo of two counts of Second Degree Criminal Sexual Penetration of a Minor. The crimes happened in February 2018 and the victim was 17 years old. Castillo was dating the victim's mother. DNA linked Castillo to the crimes.
He faces up to 30 years in the New Mexico Corrections Department. Sentencing will take place June 23.
Our SAKI Unit (Cold Case Rape Team) prosecuted this case.
In just two years, they have convicted 22 people of cold case rapes. ... See MoreSee Less
12-YEAR-OLD CHARGED WITH BRINGING GUN TO SCHOOL — WILL BE RELEASED FROM DETENTION FACILITY
Late Thursday afternoon, a hearing officer said a 12-year-old who brought a gun and ammunition to school will be released from a juvenile detention facility and monitored at home.
BACKGROUND:
Police say the suspect stole the gun from his mother's boyfriend and brought it to Tres Volcanes Community Collaborative School on Monday.
Investigators say the boy also showed the gun to elementary school students. Staff at the school found out and located the gun in the student's backpack. Police arrested the student, and the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office filed a motion to keep the suspect in custody. Today, the hearing officer ruled he could be placed in custody at home. ... See MoreSee Less
JURY CONVICTS MAN OF SEXUALLY ABUSING AN 11-YEAR-OLD GIRL --
Late today, a jury convicted Aaron Gordon of 2 counts of Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor.
In 2019, Gordon, a family friend of the victim, started touching the
child. Her best friend saw it happen and told the victim's mother. The victim's mom then confronted Gordon, and his response was, "You should have been watching her." He also commented about what the child was wearing.
Gordon is facing up to 12 years in the New Mexico Corrections Department. Sentencing will take place at a later date. ... See MoreSee Less
LARGEST FENTANYL BUST IN DEA HISTORY: OVER 400 KILOGRAMS OF FENTANYL SEIZED IN RECORD-SHATTERING OPERATION. MULTIPLE LOCAL AGENCIES ALSO PARTICIPATED, INCLUDING AGENTS FROM THE BERNALILLO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. BELOW IS THE LOCAL INFORMATION FROM THE US ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IN NEW MEXICO.
ALBUQUERQUE – Federal authorities have arrested 16 individuals and seized record-breaking quantities of fentanyl, cash, firearms, and vehicles across multiple states, dismantling one of the largest and most dangerous drug trafficking organizations in U.S. history.
As part of this operation, law enforcement executed coordinated search warrants across five states, resulting in the following seizures:
Albuquerque, NM:
Approximately $610,000 in U.S. currency
49 firearms, some with switches, and some ghost guns
396 kilograms of fentanyl pills
11.5 kilograms of fentanyl powder
1.5 kilograms of cocaine
3.5 kilograms of heroin
7 pounds of methamphetamine
A Ford Raptor and GMC Denali Two vehicles valued at approximately $140,000
THE PHOTOS ARE OF DRUGS AND CASH SEIZED IN ABQ & SANTA FE/GUNS SEIZED IN ABQ. ... See MoreSee Less
DEPUTIES WORKING THE ROUTE 66 OPERATION TO REDUCE CRIME IN ABQ -- ARREST MAN WANTED ON CHARGES OF EXTREME CRUELTY TO ANIMALS --
Monday, BCSO deputies who are part of Operation Route 66, arrested Maximiliano Martinez on 16 Counts of Extreme Cruelty to Animals and arson (Over $20,000).
BACKGROUND:
APRIL 17, rescue crews were dispatched to a property in the 7400 Block of Sanchez near Isleta in SW Albuquerque. Investigators believe Martinez set a shed on fire, with multiple dogs inside the structure. 14 dogs perished in the fire. 2 were unaccounted for. Martinez had a warrant out for his arrest and was picked up Monday. The Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office filed a motion to keep Martinez detained. He is due in court this afternoon. ... See MoreSee Less
WEEK 11 OPERATION ROUTE 66 — A JOINT EFFORT TO INCREASE PUBLIC SAFETY — NEARLY 600 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN ARRESTED DURING THIS OPERATION. THE CURRENT FOCUS IS ON ALBUQUERQUE'S INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT
Agents, Officers, and Deputies have been working together to increase patrols, execute warrants, and shut down illegal activity.
SINCE OPERATION ROUTE 66 BEGAN
587 ARRESTS, including six homicide suspects
418 Offenders with warrants
EVIDENCE SEIZED/RECOVERED
FENTANYL - 35367
METH - 931.61
FIREARMS - 44
STOLEN VEHICLES RECOVERED - 48
Agents with the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office, Deputies with the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, New Mexico State Police, and the New Mexico Corrections Department's Probation and Parole Division are participating in this collaborative effort to fight crime. The Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office files detention motions in cases where suspects of violent crimes are arrested.
#operationroute66 #publicsafetyinitiative #violentcrimereduction #newmexicolawenforcement ... See MoreSee Less