Death of Inmate at MDC Under Investigation
Bernalillo County – On Wednesday, May 28, an inmate died at the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) despite rigorous life-saving efforts. The individual who passed away was a female…
ABQ Officials Seen Shutting Down Another Problem Motel
Around 10 AM, city personnel responded to Barcelona Suites, likely initiating its closure due to ongoing problems and deterioration. AFR, APD, code enforcement, and other agencies were seen inspecting the…
APD Fatally Shoots Armed Felon Responsible for Death of Beloved Police K9, Eluded Capture Day Before
APD shot and killed a 39-year-old wanted felon near the Sunport after he fled a previous SWAT attempt. During his apprehension, he was bitten by K9 Rebel, who was also…
APD Involved in Shootout Near Airport, Suspect Dead
Albuquerque – According to APD, an early morning officer-involved shooting resulted in an armed suspect being shot to death. Officers were not injured in the incident. The shooting occurred at…
Apartment Fire Displaces Several Residents in NE ABQ
A fire broke out at Pinewood Estates apartments around 5:30 pm. AFR quickly contained the blaze in 35 minutes. One person was hospitalized, and 16 residents were displaced. The Red…
At Least One Person Shot and Killed Near Sprouts on Lomas
Albuquerque – Minutes before 3:15 PM, a shooting occurred at the shopping center called Shop at Nob Hill at 5200 Lomas Blvd. NE. A security video given to us has…
Middle Finger Road Rage Leads to Gunfight, One Charged with the Shooting
On May 17, 2025, Rudy Chavez was involved in a road rage shooting in Albuquerque that injured a man and endangered his 10-year-old son. Chavez was wounded by return fire,…
Sixth APD DWI Officer Pleads Guilty in Expansive DWI Case Dismissal Scandal
Former APD officer Lucas Perez admitted guilt in a federal bribery conspiracy to dismiss DWI cases in exchange for cash and gifts, involving a local attorney and paralegal. Hired in…
Search Teams Recover Kirtland Airman’s Body from Elephant Butte Lake
Airman First Class Me’lik Etienne, 22, assigned to the 351st Special Warfare Training Squadron at Kirtland AFB, was recovered from Elephant Butte Lake on May 26 after going missing on…
Bernalillo Co. DA’s Office – Jury Trials For the Week of May 27, 2025
Albuquerque, NM – The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office is committed to the pursuit of justice. The week of May 27, 2025, there are four jury trials taking place in…