Albuquerque –
The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office remains committed to pursuing justice, and starting April 6, 2026, six new jury trials will be taking place in Bernalillo County.
Case Number: D-202-CR-2021-00402
- Criminal sexual contact / minor 3rd degree (child under 13)(clothed)
- Criminal sexual contact / minor 2nd degree (child under 13)(unclothed)
- Criminal Sexual Penetration in the First Degree (Child Under 13) x3
- Criminal Sexual Penetration in the Second Degree (Child 13-18) (Force or Coercion) x2
The jury trial for Case Number D-202-CR-2021-00402, State of New Mexico v. Jaime Villanueva, presided over by Judge Bruce C. Fox, is scheduled as follows: on April 6, 2026, at 8:30 AM in Courtroom 416; and on April 7, 8, 9, and 10, 2026, each at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 706.
Case Number: D-202-CR-2025-00543
- Homicide by Vehicle (Reckless Driving)
- Careless Driving (Careless, Inattentive or Imprudent)
- Obedience to flashing signals
Judge Matthew E. Chavez will preside over the jury trial for Case Number D-202-CR-2025-00543, State of New Mexico v. Dustin Eugene Zumwalt, on April 6, 2026, at 8:30 AM in Courtroom 338.
Case Number: D-202-CR-2025-00712
- First Degree Murder (Willful & Deliberate)
- Negligent Use of a Deadly Weapon (Intoxication)
The jury trial for Case Number D-202-CR-2025-00712, State of New Mexico v. Adam M. Roberts II, presided over by Judge Cindy Leos, is scheduled for April 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 420 in Albuquerque, NM.
Case Number: D-202-CR-2025-01278
- Aggravated Battery (Deadly Weapon) x4
Judge Britt M. Baca will preside over the jury trial for Case Number D-202-CR-2025-01278, State of New Mexico v. Kendall Devon Lowe, on April 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, 2026, each day at 8:30 AM in Courtroom 716.
Case Number: D-202-CR-2025-02670
- Aggravated Assault (Deadly Weapon)
The jury trial for Case Number D-202-CR-2025-02670, State of New Mexico v. Stephen R. Sullivan, presided over by Judge Courtney B. Weaks, is scheduled on April 7, 2026, at 8:45 AM, and on April 8, 9, and 10, 2026, each at 9:00 AM, all in Courtroom 416.
Case Number: D-202-CR-2025-02680
- Abuse of a Child (Does Not Result in Death or Great Bodily Harm)
Judge Jennifer J. Wernersbach will preside over the proceedings for Case Number D-202-CR-2025-02680, State of New Mexico v. Daniel Ortiz-Ornales, with a motion hearing on April 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM, followed by jury trial dates on April 8 and April 9, 2026, each at 9:00 AM, all in Courtroom 406.
Courts presume that the defendant is innocent unless and until the prosecution secures a conviction through due process. This means the defendant remains legally not guilty unless the prosecution proves the charge beyond a reasonable doubt and a jury returns a verdict of guilty.
All charges mentioned are drawn from official New Mexico Courts/Odyssey filings for the listed cases. Charges may be dropped, amended, or declined to be prosecuted at the time of trial or as part of a plea agreement. Booking photos and MDC links are included when available.
You can see the District Court schedule here:
https://seconddistrict.nmcourts.gov/about-this-district/court-dockets/bernalillo-county-district-court-docket/
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