A judge sentenced Vanessa Castillo to three years behind bars for repeatedly shoplifting at various Ulta Beauty Stores throughout Albuquerque. She also shoplifted at the Sunglass Hut in Uptown. This week, she pled guilty to the crimes.

BCSO invites you and your family to join us for our first annual Trunk or Treat! This is a FREE event! We will have BCSO deputies and specialty units giving out candy and engaging with the kids in…

Today Domminick Mullen pled guilty to 2nd-degree murder, attempted armed robbery and conspiracy to commit armed robbery for his role in the murder of Ryan Saavedra Jr. On April 21, 2021, Mullen was one of five people charged…

Today, a judge sentenced JaJuan Bennett to 22 years in the Department of Corrections. August 8, 2020, Bennett and three other suspects were charged with robbing and killing 16-year-old “DJ” Brandon at an ABQ park. Investigators say Brandon…

The WALK LIKE MADD event is this weekend at UNM’s Johnson Field. The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s office will have a booth at the event. Our staff will be there to help bring awareness and support efforts to…

Today, a judge sentenced Xavier Marquez to 17 years in the Department of Corrections. On September 22, 2021, Marquez shot and killed Shawn Lynch. Mr. Lynch was walking his dog when Marquez shot the dog. The two men…

Good morning, and happy Friday! We started today at the world-renowned ABQ Balloon Fiesta. It was a beautiful morning and really enjoyed catching up with friends and this fantastic event’s incredible sights and sounds. #ABQBalloonFiesta #BeautifulMorning #SightsAndSounds

Today, Special Agents with the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office, New Mexico State Police and Probation and Parole officers arrested Alfonso Rodriguez. Court records show Rodriguez had an outstanding felony warrant for drug possession and a history of…