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…

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…

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.

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.  …

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…

Guilty Today Kaya Brown pled no contest to the 2022 shooting death of Ryan White and no contest to the Aggravated Assault of Antonio Chavez Brown grabbed a friend’s AR pistol at a party in Northeast Albuquerque and…

Chamber, Prosecutors, and Police Announce Deployment of Groundbreaking “Case Catcher” Technology to Streamline Case Referrals, Strengthen Criminal Cases D.A., APD announced the co-location and enhanced teamwork of case initiation units. Today, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce and…

GUILTY   Today a jury found Steve Hernandez guilty of Criminal Sexual Penetration in the 2nd degree (Commission of a felony) and False Imprisonment.   At a 4th of July party, Hernandez sexually assaulted the victim while she…

Guilty Today Anthony Juarez pled guilty to two counts of Assault with intent to commit a violent felony on a peace officer, and three counts of aggravated assault on a peace officer. November 18, 2018, Juarez opened fire…

Guilty   Today a jury convicted Christopher Powell of Armed Robbery (Firearm Enhancement), Aggravated Battery (Deadly Weapon) (Firearm Enhancement) and Shooting at or from a motor vehicle.   Powell is facing 18.5 years of incarceration.   The victim…