NEWS
BACKGROUND: Court records show June, 2022, Shane Blanchard attended a concert at the Launchpad in Downtown ABQ. As he was leaving, he demanded a T-shirt from the victim. Investigators say Blanchard brandished a firearm from his waistband when…
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The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s office, including DA Bregman, teamed up for a golf tournament Saturday to raise money for the 100 Club of New Mexico. The 100 Club provides financial help to families of police officers and…
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A jury convicted Christopher Madore of Possession of a Controlled Substance. In 2022 he was parked in front of an optical store. Police checked on him and spotted burnt foil, a lighter in his lap and a bag…
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — APD has seven juvenile homicide suspects on its caseload so far this year. Earlier this month, they arrested 13-year-old Marcos Barela. He reportedly shot and killed Sydney Wilson after she tracked down him and some…
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Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman was honored to be the Keynote Speaker at the Mothers Against Drunk Driving banquet Thursday evening. MADD honored so many heroes in our state, especially first responders, and all the work they…
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Today a jury found Adelio Gallegos Jr. guilty of first-degree murder and tampering with evidence for the January 25, 2021 shooting death of 63-year old Mike Guerra. The shooting happened outside an ABQ methadone clinic following a minor…
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A Jury convicted Taya Leyba of receiving or transferring a stolen motor vehicle. In September 2021, bystanders were understandably concerned about a child left in a hot car while Leyba went shopping, so they called the police. When…
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A judge sentenced Casino Salazar to 18 years in the Department of Corrections, followed by three years probation. In 2021, Salazar was drunk, speeding down Montgomery when he ran a red light and slammed into a car…
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The crimes happened in 2022. Valerio texted his ex-girlfriend multiple times, threatening her. He also followed her, messaging the victim he knew where she was and what she was doing. Sentencing will take place at a later…
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Today Second Judicial Children’s Court Judge William Parnall ruled the 13 year-old charged with an open count of murder will remain in custody as his case goes through the judicial process. Investigators say Monday evening, 23 year-old…
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