In Bernalillo County, we have had 46 juveniles charged with first-degree murder since Jan. 1, 2023. Read that again: FORTY-SIX juveniles charged with MURDER in a little over two years!
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 ... 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 Collaborati... 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 comme... 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 quantiti... 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 Alb... See MoreSee Less
Please take a moment to read this… it’s an editorial in the Albuquerque Journal. We must address violent juvenile crime… ... See MoreSee Less
OPINION: New Mexico Children's Code must be changed in future legislative sessions
www.abqjournal.com
In Bernalillo County, we have had 46 juveniles charged with first-degree murder since Jan. 1, 2023. Read that again: FORTY-SIX juveniles charged with MURDER in a little over two years!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 ... 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 Collaborati ... 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 comme ... 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 quantiti ... 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 Alb ... See MoreSee Less