NEWS

Jury Convicts Man of Sexually Assaulting Little Boy

September 29, 2023

Today a jury convicted Josue Barragan-Lugo of 7 counts of Criminal Sexual Penetration of a child under 13, 1 count of criminal sexual contact of a child under the age of 13, and 1 count of intimidation of…

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Man Who Pled Guilty to Killing two-year-old Daughter Sentenced to 28 Years in Prison

September 29, 2023

Today, Michael Garcia was sentenced to 28 years in prison for the death of his little girl. Earlier this month, Garcia pled guilty to child abuse resulting in great bodily harm, second-degree murder and two counts of child…

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A man with a criminal history dating back to 1998, detained — again

September 29, 2023

Investigators say September 16, 2023 Raul Wanton got into a fight with his neighbor at an ABQ apartment complex, pulled out a gun and opened fire. It was picked up by ShotSpotter. Court records show, that when police…

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Suspect in shooting death of 11-year-old boy will remain in custody

September 29, 2023

Today, a judge ruled Nathen Garley will stay behind bars as his case makes its way through the judicial process. Investigators say Garley and two other men opened fire on a truck Froylan Villegas was in as the…

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Man who brought a gun onto High School Campus and threatened faculty — Sentenced

September 29, 2023

Today a judge sentenced Frankie Esquibel to 2.5 years behind bars, followed by two years of supervised probation. In April 2022, he brought a gun onto the Rio Grande High School campus and threatened school employees. Earlier this…

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Man charged with killing his elderly father will remain in custody

September 28, 2023

Today a judge ruled Clayton Garcia will stay behind bars as his case makes its way through the judicial process. Investigators say earlier this month, Garcia beat his elderly father, Jorge, outside a home they shared. Jorge died…

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Bernalillo County DA Special Agents & NM State Police Arrest Man Wanted for Crimes Including Shooting at/from A Motor Vehicle

September 28, 2023

On September 27, 2023 Special Agents with the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office and New Mexico State Police arrested Damion Martinez. Court records show Martinez had an outstanding felony warrant for the charges of Aggravated Assault (Deadly Weapon)…

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Man Convicted of multiple crimes, including firing a gun near children and at a passerby, was sentenced to 12 years in prison

September 27, 2023

Today a judge sentenced Joseph Wichapa to 12 years in prison. April 24, 2021, Wichapa got into an argument then fired a gun at a crowd of people, including children, at an apartment complex. In April 2023, A…

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Bernalillo Co. DA Special Agents & NMSP Arrest Man Wanted on Charges Including Felon in Possession of a Gun

September 27, 2023

On September 26, 2023, Special Agents with the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office and New Mexico State Police arrested Jarrett Chacon. Court records show Mr. Chacon had an outstanding felony warrant for aggravated fleeing from a law enforcement…

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One of the suspects in the murder of 11-year-old Froylan Villegas will remain in custody

September 27, 2023

Today, a judge ruled 22 year old Jose Romero is a danger to the public and should remain behind bars as his case goes through the judicial process. Investigators say earlier this month, Romero and two other men…

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