Immediate Release
August 19, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Albuquerque, NM
OPERATION ROUTE 66 CRIME REPORT UPDATE — MAJOR CRIMES DISRUPTED
Launched in February 2025, this aggressive, multi-agency initiative has led to:
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Over 950 arrests, including 11 homicide suspects
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Recovery of more than 80 stolen vehicles
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Nearly 850 outstanding warrants cleared
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Seizures of large quantities of illegal drugs and firearms
The operation is designed to disrupt violent crime, drug activity, and property crime through concentrated enforcement and collaboration.
“We’ve accomplished a lot — but we still have a lot more work to do,” said Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman. “This operation is about results, and we remain focused on getting dangerous offenders off the streets and holding them accountable.”
Operation Route 66 brings together multiple agencies, including:
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Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office
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Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office
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New Mexico State Police
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New Mexico Corrections Department’s Probation and Parole Division
As the initiative moves forward, law enforcement leaders reaffirm their commitment to reducing crime and improving safety for all residents.