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TEEN CONVICTED OF FIRST-DEGREE MURDER WILL SPEND NEARLY 4 DECADES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.
Today a judge sentenced 17-year-old Michael Salinas as an adult. Salinas was sentenced to 54 years with the judge suspending 16 of them. Salinas will serve 38 years of incarceration.
Last May, a jury convicted the teen of multiple crimes including First Degree Murder, Shooting At or From a Motor Vehicle and Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon.
BACKGROUND:
In February 2022, two groups of teens were in a series of fights that escalated into a shooting at Westgate Community Park.
There were four victims in the shooting: Vincent Le was murdered and three teens were injured.
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Thank you to everyone who took part in the Westside Townhall! Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman and Sheriff John Allen are teaming up with the community to address crime head-on. By joining forces and working together, we can make our city, county, and neighborhoods safer.
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Thank you to everyone who took part in the Westside Townhall tonight with Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen and Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman.
If we work together as a community - as a team -we can get a handle on crime and make our neighborhoods safer.
Today, Adrian Sanchez was found guilty by jurors of Voluntary Manslaughter, Armed Robbery, and two counts of Tampering with Evidence. He faces up to 39 years at sentencing. Sanchez killed Jesus Lopez on May 5, 2022. Sanchez has another pending homicide case set for trial in June of this year.
Welcome to the team! Another attorney has joined the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office.
That means more prosecutors to help seek justice and make a difference in our community.
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Join us tomorrow evening at our westside town hall to meet with Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman and BCSO Sheriff John Allen. It's the perfect setting to address community concerns and discuss the progress in our criminal justice efforts.
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Submit your questions upon arrival or throughout the event, and we will address them during the Q&A session. This format ensures everyone's voice can be heard and as many questions as possible are answered.
Let's gather to share, learn, and contribute to the well-being of our Bernalillo County communities. Your input is a crucial part of our collective effort to enhance public safety and justice.
See you there!
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ATTENTION BERNALILLO COUNTY RESIDENTS -- WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman and Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen are hosting an in-person townhall meeting. It is an opportunity for residents to ask questions, vocalize concerns, and have a conversation with top law enforcement in Bernalillo County.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6:00 PM
WHERE: Paradise Hills Community Center, 5901 Paradise Blvd NW
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Good Morning! Here's another reminder -- Special Agents with the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office are arresting people who have warrants!
Thursday evening, Agents arrested Xialin Everage near Kathryn & Ortiz Dr SE. Court records show he had multiple outstanding Felony warrants on charges including trafficking a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting, evading or obstructing an officer, Shoplifting and possession of a controlled substance. Everage also received an additional charge of resisting and evading during his most recent arrest.
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Special Agents with the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office are arresting people who have warrants.
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TEEN CHARGED WITH CARJACKING WOMAN, LEADING POLICE ON CHASE - WILL REMAIN IN CUSTODY.
The 17-year-old charged with armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, and a minor in possession of a handgun will remain in custody as his case goes through the judicial process.
Police say earlier this week the teen carjacked a woman at gunpoint leading police on a chase that left a pedestrian injured. The state intends to charge the teen as an adult for these crimes.