March 2025: Second Judicial DA Obtains Murder & Assault Convictions and Sentences
This story covers various verdicts and sentences from March 2025 issued by the Second Judicial District Attorney's Office, which is in Bernalillo County in New Mexico.
Failed Bank Robber Charged with Felony Armed Robbery
Albuquerque – 30-year-old Keenan Rave of Albuquerque entered the Kirtland Credit Union on April 1st, 2025. He handed a bank teller a note: “Call the police I have a gun”…
Suspicious Device Shuts Down Downtown Area
Albuquerque – Around 7 PM, a suspicious device was observed near Central Ave and 2nd St, and authorities were dispatched to the area. Officers from the Albuquerque Police Department responded,…
APD Motor Unit Investigating Critical Injury Crash on Jefferson
Just before 6:00 PM on April 1, Albuquerque emergency crews responded to a crash at Jefferson St. NE and Singer Blvd. NE. A critically injured occupant was transported to UNM…
Barricaded Man in Car Causes Traffic Delays Near Base
April 1, 2025, at 3:15 pm, police are responding to a barricaded man making threats near Louisiana Blvd SE and Gibson Blvd SE. Drivers should avoid the area. Kirtland Air…
New Mexico Republicans Give Update on Firebombed GOP Office in ABQ
Albuquerque – Today, the New Mexico Republican Party of New Mexico hosted media and the public to show people what happened to it’s Albuquerque headquarters. On March 30th, 2025, Albuquerque…
Shooting Happens Near Sandia Labs Building, APD Investigating
Albuquerque – On March 27th, 2025, we got information there was a shooting near the Sandia Innovation Parkway Office Center. This incident ironically and suspiciously happened just a few hours…
Albuquerque GOP Headquarters Torched in Early Morning Fire, Feds and Local Authorities Investigate
On March 30, 2025, Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to two separate fires. The first was at an abandoned building on 60th St. NW, causing significant damage. The second fire, at…
Armed Robber Sentenced to 20 Years for Violent Robberies at Ross Stores
Jason Pete Roper, 46, was sentenced to 20 years for armed robberies at Ross Dress for Less stores in 2022. While on federal probation, he stole $1,800 over three incidents,…
Crash Leads to Closures on Central, One Person Transported
On Saturday, March 29, around 7:40 PM, a crash occurred at Central Ave NE and Moon St NE in Albuquerque. One person was transported to the hospital by AFR’s Rescue…