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Anthony Juarez Pleads Guilty

April 27, 2023

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…

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Christopher Powell Guilty

April 26, 2023

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…

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Jolan Watson Arrested

April 25, 2023

ARRESTED   Today Agents with the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office, and New Mexico State Police arrested Jolan Watson. Watson had a warrant out for his arrest on charges of Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon.   Investigators…

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New Mexico District Attorneys’ Association Applauds Governor’s Vetoes of Criminal Justice Bills

April 24, 2023

New Mexico District Attorneys Association Released: April 24, 2023 By: Marcus J. Montoya, 8th Judicial District Attorney (Taos, Colfax, and Union County), & New Mexico District Attorneys Association President New Mexico District Attorneys’ Association Applauds Governor’s Vetoes of…

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April 24, 2023

Thank you to BCSO and we love the South Valley.

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Christopher Romero Convicted

April 20, 2023

Today a Bernalillo County Jury convicted Christopher Romero of Battery on a Peace Officer. Last July, officers were responding to a call involving Romero when he head-butted one officer and kicked another. Court records show Romero was also…

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Changes in Guidelines for Judges

April 20, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Albuquerque, NM – DA: New Guidelines for Judges Will Be Game Changer for Fighting Crime in Bernalillo County  – Now the judges will make the decision who gets released – not the Arnold Tool. Today…

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DETAINED — STUDENT CHARGED WITH BRINGING GUNS AND AMMO TO SCHOOL LAST WEEK WILL STAY BEHIND BARS. INVESTIGATORS SAY ONE OF THOSE GUNS WAS TIED TO A DRIVE-BY SHOOTING AT SANDIA HIGH SCHOOL LAST NOVEMBER.

April 19, 2023

Today a judge ruled high school student Michael Ramirez will remain in custody as his case makes its way through the courts.   At a hearing today, investigators told the judge they believe one of the guns found…

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Chaunie Saunders Detained

April 17, 2023

Today a judge ruled Chaunie Saunders will remain in custody as his case makes its way through the judicial system. Saunders is charged with Battery Against a Household Member and Aggravated Assault Against a Household Member. Court records show…

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Nicholas Garcia Guilty

April 17, 2023

GUILTY   A jury found Nicolas Garcia guilty of Breaking and Entering.   September 2021, he forcibly entered a neighbor’s apartment, breaking the chain lock that secured the door, and repeatedly harassed and threatened the victim.   The…

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