JURY CONVICTS MAN WHO SEXUALLY ABUSED TWO LITTLE GIRLS - Today a jury convicted 59-year-old Carlos Rodriguez of 8 counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor -- 7 of those counts involve children under 13.
In 2014 he began sexually abusing an 8-year-old little girl. The abuse took place over six years. Then in 2020 he sexually abused another 8-year-old child on two different occasions.
Rodriguez faces 120 years in the Department of Corrections. ... See MoreSee Less
Due to recent executive orders signed by President Trump that pertain to the status of immigrants residing in our country and actions that could be taken against them, District Attorney Sam Bregman released the following statement:
Serving as both the District Attorney for Bernalillo County and the Chairman of the Governor’s Organized Crime Commission (OCC), I committed to the people of our county and state that I would do everything in my power to protect them from harm. In the over two years that I have been on the job, I have seen the devastating effects that crime has had on our communities, regardless of immigration status. I can also say that one of the best tools that we have in fighting back against crime is for brave people in our state to step forward – when they either see crime happening or have crime committed against them. Without these brave individuals, we would be facing a much larger problem in all of our neighborhoods.
I am concerned for the safety of our community, especially our immigrant population, who will now be far less likely to come forward when they witness a crime occurring or have a crime perpetrated against them. Driving this population underground will undoubtedly lead to more crime going unpunished, leaving more criminals on our streets. I want to make it very clear to our immigrant population that no person will ever be targeted, detained, or prosecuted, simply due to their residency status or the color of their skin in my jurisdiction.
I also want to make it clear that in my roles as District Attorney as well as the Chairman of the OCC, I will continue to vigorously work with all agencies to go after criminals in our state. However, I will in no way assist with the recent executive orders involving immigration. My office has consistently worked to protect all victims of crimes and we will continue to prosecute all criminals to the full extent of the law.
Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman ... See MoreSee Less
TWO TEENS INDICTED FOR THE SHOOTING DEATH OF 15-YEAR-OLD ON NEW YEAR'S EVE - Today a Grand Jury indicted a 17-year-old and 16-year-old for murder, armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, two counts of tampering with evidence, and conspiracy to tamper with evidence. Police say on New Year's Eve, the suspects shot and killed 15-year-old Manuel Ortega at an Albuquerque park. Investigators say the shooting happened after the teens met on social media and discussed the purchase of a gun. Both suspects are currently in custody at a juvenile facility in Albuquerque. ... See MoreSee Less
MAN WHO REPEATEDLY THREATENED HIS EX-FIANCEE AND SHOT A SECURITY OFFICER — WILL SPEND NEARLY A DECADE IN PRISON. Today a judge sentenced Antonio Sanchez to 8 years in the Department of Corrections, followed by 5 years probation. Sanchez was armed with a gun when he repeatedly showed up to the smoke shop where the victim worked. On March 3, 2024, he tried to run his ex-fiance off the road with his vehicle. Later that day, he returned to the smoke shop where store security tried to get pictures of his vehicle to report him to police. As they were doing so, Sanchez fired up to 15 rounds from his car in the direction of the guards, his ex-fiancee, and the business. One of his bullets struck a security guard in the leg, requiring her to re-learn how to walk. On April 1, 2024, Sanchez was arrested and was found in possession of 2 guns and drugs. In November, he pled guilty to multiple crimes including Aggravated Battery (Deadly Weapon); two counts of Felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of a controlled substance. ... See MoreSee Less
MAN WHO KILLED HIS EX-GIRLFRIEND THEN SET HER CAR ON FIRE — WILL SPEND THE REST OF HIS LIFE IN PRISON. A judge sentenced Jonathan Martinez to life in prison plus six years for murdering Yasmin Marquez. The crime happened in April 2022. Martinez sent Yasmin threatening texts, then took her out to the Pajarito Mesa. Police found her body two months later on tribal land. Her car was found burned in Corrales shortly after Yasmin disappeared. In October, a jury convicted Martinez of First-Degree Murder for Yasmin's death. ... See MoreSee Less
The Legislative Session has begun. Everything that happens in Santa Fe impacts you directly. Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman is backing multiple bills to make New Mexico safer - including legislation regarding juvenile crime and human trafficking. ... See MoreSee Less
Today I was honored to be a part of the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. march. Every year it is important to remember and keep Dr. King’s dream alive. - Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman ... See MoreSee Less
JURY CONVICTS MAN OF MURDER. HE CUT OFF HIS ANKLE MONITOR WHILE OUT ON PRETRIAL RELEASE -
Today a jury convicted Joe Anderson of First-Degree Murder (willful and deliberate), Tampering with Evidence, and Conspiracy to Tamper with Evidence. In 2022, he shot and killed Raymond Aviles as Aviles was trying to drive away on a motorcycle Anderson lent him.
BACKGROUND: While Anderson was awaiting trial in this case, a judge ruled Anderson could be out of custody pending trial. The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office appealed that. When the State Supreme Court ruled Anderson should be detained, he cut off his ankle monitor and took off. Anderson was later arrested and detained. His case went to trial this week where a jury found him guilty on all counts.
He faces up to life in prison plus additional time.
Anderson has also previously been convicted of a separate crime of voluntary manslaughter and has an extensive criminal history. ... See MoreSee Less
CONVICTED- JURY CONVICTS MAN WHO HAD SEX WITH 10-YEAR-OLD GIRL - Late this afternoon, a jury convicted Danny Ruiz of three counts of criminal sexual penetration of a child under 13, intimidation of a witness and child abuse. The crimes happened from November 2023, until December 2023. The 36 year-old was a family friend of the Victim. Ruiz faces 60 years in prison. ... See MoreSee Less
JURY CONVICTS MAN WHO SEXUALLY ABUSED TWO LITTLE GIRLS -
Today a jury convicted 59-year-old Carlos Rodriguez of 8 counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor --
7 of those counts involve children under 13.
In 2014 he began sexually abusing an 8-year-old little girl. The abuse took place over six years.
Then in 2020 he sexually abused another 8-year-old child on two different occasions.
Rodriguez faces 120 years in the Department of Corrections. ... See MoreSee Less
Albuquerque, NM -
Due to recent executive orders signed by President Trump that pertain to the status of immigrants residing in our country and actions that could be taken against them, District Attorney Sam Bregman released the following statement:
Serving as both the District Attorney for Bernalillo County and the Chairman of the Governor’s Organized Crime Commission (OCC), I committed to the people of our county and state that I would do everything in my power to protect them from harm. In the over two years that I have been on the job, I have seen the devastating effects that crime has had on our communities, regardless of immigration status. I can also say that one of the best tools that we have in fighting back against crime is for brave people in our state to step forward – when they either see crime happening or have crime committed against them. Without these brave individuals, we would be facing a much larger problem in all of our neighborhoods.
I am concerned for the safety of our community, especially our immigrant population, who will now be far less likely to come forward when they witness a crime occurring or have a crime perpetrated against them. Driving this population underground will undoubtedly lead to more crime going unpunished, leaving more criminals on our streets. I want to make it very clear to our immigrant population that no person will ever be targeted, detained, or prosecuted, simply due to their residency status or the color of their skin in my jurisdiction.
I also want to make it clear that in my roles as District Attorney as well as the Chairman of the OCC, I will continue to vigorously work with all agencies to go after criminals in our state. However, I will in no way assist with the recent executive orders involving immigration. My office has consistently worked to protect all victims of crimes and we will continue to prosecute all criminals to the full extent of the law.
Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman ... See MoreSee Less
TWO TEENS INDICTED FOR THE SHOOTING DEATH OF 15-YEAR-OLD ON NEW YEAR'S EVE -
Today a Grand Jury indicted a 17-year-old and 16-year-old for murder, armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, two counts of tampering with evidence, and conspiracy to tamper with evidence.
Police say on New Year's Eve, the suspects shot and killed 15-year-old Manuel Ortega at an Albuquerque park.
Investigators say the shooting happened after the teens met on social media and discussed the purchase of a gun.
Both suspects are currently in custody at a juvenile facility in Albuquerque. ... See MoreSee Less
MAN WHO REPEATEDLY THREATENED HIS EX-FIANCEE AND SHOT A SECURITY OFFICER — WILL SPEND NEARLY A DECADE IN PRISON.
Today a judge sentenced Antonio Sanchez to 8 years in the Department of Corrections, followed by 5 years probation.
Sanchez was armed with a gun when he repeatedly showed up to the smoke shop where the victim worked. On March 3, 2024, he tried to run his ex-fiance off the road with his vehicle.
Later that day, he returned to the smoke shop where store security tried to get pictures of his vehicle to report him to police.
As they were doing so, Sanchez fired up to 15 rounds from his car in the direction of the guards, his ex-fiancee, and the business. One of his bullets struck a security guard in the leg, requiring her to re-learn how to walk. On April 1, 2024, Sanchez was arrested and was found in possession of 2 guns and drugs.
In November, he pled guilty to multiple crimes including Aggravated Battery (Deadly Weapon); two counts of Felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of a controlled substance. ... See MoreSee Less
MAN WHO KILLED HIS EX-GIRLFRIEND THEN SET HER CAR ON FIRE — WILL SPEND THE REST OF HIS LIFE IN PRISON.
A judge sentenced Jonathan Martinez to life in prison plus six years for murdering Yasmin Marquez.
The crime happened in April 2022. Martinez sent Yasmin threatening texts, then took her out to the Pajarito Mesa. Police found her body two months later on tribal land. Her car was found burned in Corrales shortly after Yasmin disappeared.
In October, a jury convicted Martinez of First-Degree Murder for Yasmin's death. ... See MoreSee Less
The Legislative Session has begun. Everything that happens in Santa Fe impacts you directly. Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman is backing multiple bills to make New Mexico safer - including legislation regarding juvenile crime and human trafficking. ... See MoreSee Less
Today I was honored to be a part of the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. march. Every year it is important to remember and keep Dr. King’s dream alive.
- Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman ... See MoreSee Less
JURY CONVICTS MAN OF MURDER. HE CUT OFF HIS ANKLE MONITOR WHILE OUT ON PRETRIAL RELEASE -
Today a jury convicted Joe Anderson of
First-Degree Murder (willful and deliberate), Tampering with Evidence, and Conspiracy to Tamper with Evidence. In 2022, he shot and killed Raymond Aviles as Aviles was trying to drive away on a motorcycle Anderson lent him.
BACKGROUND:
While Anderson was awaiting trial in this case, a judge ruled Anderson could be out of custody pending trial. The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office appealed that. When the State Supreme Court ruled Anderson should be detained, he cut off his ankle monitor and took off.
Anderson was later arrested and detained.
His case went to trial this week where a jury found him guilty on all counts.
He faces up to life in prison plus additional time.
Anderson has also previously been convicted of a separate crime of voluntary manslaughter and has an extensive criminal history. ... See MoreSee Less
CONVICTED-
JURY CONVICTS MAN WHO HAD SEX WITH 10-YEAR-OLD GIRL -
Late this afternoon, a jury convicted Danny Ruiz of three counts of criminal sexual penetration of a child under 13, intimidation of a witness and child abuse.
The crimes happened from November 2023, until December 2023.
The 36 year-old was a family friend of the Victim.
Ruiz faces 60 years in prison. ... See MoreSee Less