NEWS

BERNALILLO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE – OPERATION SPRING BREAK

March 21, 2024

Shane Garcia broke into a woman’s home in 2016, pretending to be a police officer. He served time in prison for this crime, then got out and got into trouble again.  Agents with the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s…

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Agents with the District Attorney’s Office arrested a suspect who was out of jail on a GPS monitor, and let her ankle monitor die.

November 8, 2023

Agents located Arianna Hawkins near Rio Grande and Central. She was taken into custody without incident. Hawkins was wearing a monitor after charges of conspiracy to commit a felony and conspiracy to commit armed robbery. BACKGROUND In April…

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DA Bregman Joins BCSO in Central Corridor Phase 2 Enforcement

November 7, 2023

Today, District Attorney Sam Bregman joined Sheriff John Allen and BCSO GRIP (Gang Recognition Intelligence Patrol) to address the critical Phase 2 Enforcement of the BCSO Central Corridor Operation. This next phase follows a comprehensive summer-long intelligence initiative…

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New Mexicans Against Violence Unveils Mural

November 6, 2023

This weekend, in partnership with New Mexicans Against Violence, the first augmented reality Gun violence prevention mural was unveiled, inspiring community collaboration to end the gun violence epidemic for our youth. Chief Deputy District Attorney Josh Boone was…

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Bernalillo County District Attorney Special Agents Arrest Man Wanted for Driving Over Victim’s Foot.

November 3, 2023

Today, Special Agents with the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office took Edmund Cianchetti into custody on a Felony Warrant for charges of Aggravated Battery (Great Bodily Harm), Tampering with Evidence, and Battery on a Household Member. On Jun…

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Unveiling of Mural Happening This Weekend

November 3, 2023

Unveiling of Mural Takes Place Saturday, November 4th, 11:00 AM At San Pedro Library – Bernalillo County Chief Deputy District Attorney Josh Boone is Guest Speaker.

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District Attorney Special Agents Take Man Into Custody Who Had Three Felony Warrants for Armed Robbery

November 3, 2023

On November 2, 2023, Special Agents with the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office took Joshua Candelaria into custody for three Felony Warrants for Armed Robbery. BACKGROUND:  Investigators believe earlier this year, Candelaria robbed three businesses in the North…

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It is a Story of Hope, Resilience and Survival — Meet Sonia….

November 2, 2023

Please take a few minutes to watch this. It’s about a beautiful, inspirational teen from Albuquerque who was shot multiple times and miraculously survived. Her journey is a testament to resilience and a stark reminder of the devastating…

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District Attorney Sam Bregman is Working With Home Depot to Build Solid Cases Against Repeat Shoplifters

November 1, 2023

Employees of Home Depot in Albuquerque met with Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman today. Workers, including Theft Prevention staff, are meeting with prosecutors to help build effective cases involving people who repeatedly shoplift. DA Bregman has made…

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MORE SUSPECTS OF VIOLENT CRIME DETAINED IN BERNALILLO COUNTY

October 31, 2023

October 31, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Albuquerque, NM – More and more people suspected of committing violent crimes in Bernalillo County — are remaining in custody pending trial. So far this year, 60.2% of pre-trial detention motions were granted by…

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