APD Reports on Their 2024 Homicide Stats
APD told us today at a press conference downtown that their detectives solved 79 homicide cases last year and charged or identified a record 127 murder suspects. Detectives solved 61…
U.S. Attorney Secures 25-Year Sentence for Man Following Violent Crime Spree in 2020
Dakota Briscoe was sentenced to 25 years in prison for a violent crime spree starting with a double murder on September 7, 2020. Convicted of multiple carjackings and firearm offenses,…
Woman Leads APD on Chase Across NE ABQ, Racks Up Felony Charges
On January 15, 2025, Albuquerque Police got word about a stolen Volkswagen with occupants. The passenger fled, while the driver, 20-year-old Alayna Romero, drove recklessly. After running over spike strips,…
Fatal Crash Near Uptown Shopping Center, APD’s Motors Unit Investigating
A crash at Louisiana and Americas Pkwy resulted in the death of a male motorcycle driver, while the other vehicle's driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The area is closed for investigation…
APD Highlights 7% Decrease in Reported Auto Thefts in 2024Â
Albuquerque – APD held a press conference today saying that their Auto Theft Unit conducted over 100 proactive operations for the duration of the year 2024. Chief Harold Medina and…
Vehicle vs Pedestrian Crash Kills Man in NW Albuquerque
In Albuquerque, around 8:10 PM, police and fire rescue responded to reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle at Coors Blvd NW and Alameda Blvd NW. An adult male…
Man Recovers His Stolen Scooter After Trying to Run Over the Thief who Took It
Albuquerque – On Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, officers from the Albuquerque Police Department were dispatched to the area of Central Ave and San Pablo St SE for reports of a…
Off-Duty APD Officer Involved in Domestic Incident, Leaves Scene, Warrant Issued for his Arrest
Albuquerque – On January 13th, 2025, the Albuquerque Police Department responded to the home of off-duty APD police officer James Eichel in regards to a domestic violence incident. When officers…
Man Barricaded in Apartment Causes Standoff
Albuquerque – There is a heavy police presence in the area of Buena Ventura and Glorieta. Officers from the Albuquerque Police Department’s (APD) Southeast Area command are attempting to apprehend…
Shooting in NE ABQ Leaves Man Wounded, Suspect on the Run
Around 7pm, the Albuquerque Police Department received a call about a man being shot multiple times and was in a car near Montgomery and San Mateo Blvd NE.