News

Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons

JURY CONVICTS 16-YEAR-OLD OF AGGRAVATED BATTERY (DEADLY WEAPON) & UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN BY A PERSON UNDER 19.
BACKGROUND:
April 27, 2024, the teen shot another teen multiple times in the back and once in the neck as the two fought over the victim's gun. The 16-year-old victim survived the shooting.
The juvenile convicted of the crime was 15 at the time of the shooting.
As a juvenile
... See MoreSee Less

JURY CONVICTS 16-YEAR-OLD OF AGGRAVATED BATTERY (DEADLY WEAPON) & UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A HANDGUN BY A PERSON UNDER 19.
BACKGROUND:
April 27, 2024, the teen shot another teen multiple times in the back and once in the neck as the two fought over the victims gun.  The 16-year-old victim survived the shooting.  
The juvenile convicted of the crime was 15 at the time of the shooting.
As a juvenile under New Mexico law, he faces commitment in a facility until the age of 21.  The Bernalillo County District Attorneys Office seeks to have him sentenced as an adult.

4TH TEEN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH DEATH OF ABQ BICYCLIST --
Today, Albuquerque Police have arrested a fourth teen in connection with the death of Scott Habermehl. Last year, Habermehl was riding his bicycle to work at Sandia National Labs when he was struck by a car. Investigators say the crime was recorded, then viewed on social media months after the murder.
Police have now charged a 4th teen w
... See MoreSee Less

4TH TEEN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH DEATH OF ABQ BICYCLIST --
Today, Albuquerque Police have arrested a fourth teen in connection with the death of Scott Habermehl. Last year, Habermehl was riding his bicycle to work at Sandia National Labs when he was struck by a car. Investigators say the crime was recorded, then viewed on social media months after the murder.
Police have now charged a 4th teen who investigators say was a passenger in the vehicle. That suspect is 16 years old and was 15 at the time of Habermehls murder.  The Bernalillo County District Attorneys Office is reviewing his case to see if he will be charged as a Serious Youthful Offender and prosecuted as an adult.
Last month, the 13-year-old who was driving the stolen car that police say deliberately hit Habermehl pled guilty to Second-Degree murder and received the maximum punishment allowed under New Mexico law for a juvenile. He will remain in a juvenile facility until hes 21.
Another juvenile, who is 16 years old and a passenger in the vehicle, was charged as a Serious Youthful Offender and will be tried as an adult.
Murder charges are pending for a 12-year-old who was 11 at the time of the crime. Police say he was in the front seat of the car and can be seen holding a firearm in the video.

MAN CHARGED WITH KIDNAPPING AND SEXUALLY ASSAULTING WOMEN -- DETAINED
Josue Macias will remain in custody as his cases go through the judicial process.
Investigators say in 2023, Macias offered a woman a ride in his vehicle, then sexually assaulted her.
He is also charged with kidnapping and raping another woman last month.
... See MoreSee Less

MAN CHARGED WITH KIDNAPPING AND SEXUALLY ASSAULTING WOMEN -- DETAINED
Josue Macias will remain in custody as his cases go through the judicial process.
Investigators say in 2023, Macias offered a woman a ride in his vehicle, then sexually assaulted her.
He is also charged with kidnapping and raping another woman last month.

TWO 16-YEAR-OLDS CHARGED WITH BRINGING A FIREARM TO ATRISCO HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL — WILL BE RELEASED FROM CUSTODY AND PLACED IN A SUPERVISION PROGRAM.
Today, a hearing officer ruled that teens are eligible to be released from a juvenile facility and placed in supervision programs at their homes.
APS Police say last Thursday, a family member of one of the boys notified authorities that she thought t
... See MoreSee Less

TWO 16-YEAR-OLDS CHARGED WITH BRINGING A FIREARM TO ATRISCO HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL — WILL BE RELEASED FROM CUSTODY AND PLACED IN A SUPERVISION PROGRAM. 
Today, a hearing officer ruled that teens are eligible to be released from a juvenile facility and placed in supervision programs at their homes. 
APS Police say last Thursday, a family member of one of the boys notified authorities that she thought the teen may have a gun with him at school.
Authorities searched him and did not find a weapon, then searched the car the teens were in when they arrived at school.  Police say a 9 MM handgun was found in the console of the car without a magazine. 
Police believe the gun was stolen.  Both teens have been charged with Unlawful Carrying of a Deadly Weapon on School Premises and Conspiracy. The Bernalillo County District Attorneys Office has ZERO tolerance for guns on school property.

Remember & Honor ... See MoreSee Less

Remember & Honor

Always….. ... See MoreSee Less

Always…..

WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY --
Our Victim Advocates had a great day showcasing the services we provide to the community at Metro Court Resource Day. Our staff had the opportunity to connect and collaborate with other agencies that are also dedicated to supporting the people of Bernalillo County.
... See MoreSee Less

WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY --
Our Victim Advocates had a great day showcasing the services we provide to the community at Metro Court Resource Day. Our staff had the opportunity to connect and collaborate with other agencies that are also dedicated to supporting the people of Bernalillo County.

TWO STUDENTS CHARGED WITH BRINGING A FIREARM TO ATRISCO HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL -
Today, police charged two students with bringing a firearm to Atrisco Heritage High School.
APS Police say a family member notified authorities that she thought a 16-year-old had a firearm with him at school. Authorities searched the student and did not locate a firearm on him.
After further investigation, the principal
... See MoreSee Less

TWO STUDENTS CHARGED WITH BRINGING A FIREARM TO ATRISCO HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL -
Today, police charged two students with bringing a firearm to Atrisco Heritage High School. 
APS Police say a family member notified authorities that she thought a 16-year-old had a firearm with him at school.  Authorities searched the student and did not locate a firearm on him.
After further investigation, the principal stopped a car in the parking lot and removed the occupants. The principal then found a handgun (9mm) in the middle console without a magazine. 
Police arrested two 16-year-old juveniles who are being booked into a juvenile facility in Albuquerque.  
The Bernalillo County District Attorneys Office has ZERO Tolerance for guns on school property.

13-YEAR-OLD CHARGED WITH BRINGING A LOADED FIREARM TO SCHOOL — WILL REMAIN IN CUSTODY.
This afternoon, a hearing officer ruled that a 13-year-old middle school student will remain at a juvenile facility as his case goes through the judicial process.
Tuesday, APS Police arrested the student for having a gun on the campus of Jimmy Carter Middle School. Police say staff found the weapon in the student
... See MoreSee Less

13-YEAR-OLD CHARGED WITH BRINGING A LOADED FIREARM TO SCHOOL — WILL REMAIN IN CUSTODY.
This afternoon, a hearing officer ruled that a 13-year-old middle school student will remain at a juvenile facility as his case goes through the judicial process. 
Tuesday, APS Police arrested the student for having a gun on the campus of Jimmy Carter Middle School. Police say staff found the weapon in the students backpack after getting a tip that the student had a gun.  Investigators say there was a bullet in the chamber.  The juvenile is charged with Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon on School Property. 
Police are investigating where the student got the firearm.
See More Posts