NEWS

Eric Thomas Arrested

May 15, 2023

On 5/12/2023, Special Agents with the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office in cooperation with New Mexico State Police arrested Eric Thomas on a Felony Warrant for the charges of Aggravated Battery Against a Household Member (Deadly Weapon) and…

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Aurelio Chavez-Crespin Convicted

May 11, 2023

Today a jury convicted Aurelio Chavez-Crespin of 2 counts of Criminal Sexual Penetration (under the age of 13).   The victim was a child when she was sexually abused. Chavez-Crespin confessed the crime to a relative.   Chavez-Crespin…

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Larson Eddy Guilty

May 10, 2023

GUILTY Today a jury found Larson Eddy Guilty of Battery upon a Peace Officer and Resisting/Evading Arrest. On September 23, 2022, Eddy called 911 telling dispatchers he was going to “grab his [AR-15] and take care of business.”…

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Warren Rivera Sentenced

May 10, 2023

SENTENCED   Today a judge sentenced Warren Rivera to 7 years behind bars.   In March, he pled guilty to Kidnapping and Aggravated Assault Against a Household Member.   In 2020, a jury also found him guilty of…

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MMIWR Day of Action 2023

May 5, 2023

Today is the MMIWR Day of Action The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office has been involved in the search for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Relatives with a unit dedicated to solving those cases. “Our hearts go…

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Rico Dukes Indicted

May 5, 2023

INDICTED   Today a Grand Jury indicted the man investigators say posed as a BCSO deputy and carried a gun onto a high school campus.   Rico Dukes was indicted on 2 counts of Unlawful Carrying of a…

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Ajole Pleads Guilty

May 4, 2023

Ajole Guzman pled guilty to taking part in the shooting death of Ryan Saavedra. Saavedra was shot and killed during a drug deal at an Albuquerque park in April, 2021. Guzman pled guilty to 2nd degree murder and…

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DA Sam Bregman Speaks at ABQ Kiwanis Club

May 1, 2023

It was an honor — DA Sam Bregman was honored to speak at the ABQ Kiwanis Club this morning. Today the organization also recognized APD officers for their dedication to the community.

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Asad Moody Sentenced

May 1, 2023

SENTENCED   Today a judge sentenced Asad Moody to 18 years with no suspended time for 2nd Degree Murder (Firearm Enhancement), Conspiracy to Commit 2nd Degree Murder (Willful & Deliberate), and Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon.  …

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Steven Goldman Jr, Jimmy Atkins, and Julio Almentero Sentenced

May 1, 2023

SENTENCED Today Judge Whitaker sentenced Julio Almentero, Jimmie Atkins, and Steven Goldman Jr. to two consecutive life sentences. In February, a jury convicted the three of murder, kidnapping, armed robbery and tampering with evidence. The victims, 15-year-old Collin…

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