APD Continues Shakeup Amid DWI Investigation
Albuquerque – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is once again facing further fallout from an ongoing investigation into its disgraced DWI unit. Another former DWI officer has resigned and a…
APD Arrests Teen for June Parking Garage Slaying
Albuquerque – Detectives from the Albuquerque Police Department arrested 17-year-old Ruben Valdez yesterday in connection with the fatal shooting on June 30, 2024, at a Downtown parking garage. Police accuse…
Woman Arrested for Stabbing Another Woman at Albuquerque Bus Stop
Albuquerque – At around 1:30PM, the Albuquerque Police Department received calls about a woman being stabbed at a bus stop near Central Ave. and Eubank Blvd. When officers arrived they…
U.S. Attorney and FBI Charge Rio Rancho Woman with Federal Firearms Offenses
Courtney Leigh Sparks, 39, from Rio Rancho, faces charges for illegal firearm and ammunition possession while using controlled substances. She appeared before a federal judge on July 23, 2024, and…
Homicide Detectives Investigate Overnight Fatal Shooting
Albuquerque – Albuquerque Police Department homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning. Officers initially responded to a report of gunfire shortly after 2:00 AM in…
APD Nabs Domestic Abuse Suspect in SW Albuquerque
Albuquerque – Around 9:30AM, the Albuquerque Police Department was called about a man abusing a resident at a home on the 900 block of Pheasant Run Dr. SW. When officers…
“Youngster” Drug Dealer Could Spend Life in Prison for Ramming and Fleeing FBI Agents During Drug Bust
Albuquerque – An Albuquerque man has been charged with multiple federal crimes, including drug trafficking and assaulting federal officers during a high-speed pursuit earlier this month. Nicholas Mares, aka “Youngster,”…
SWAT Responds to Armed Man at Albuquerque Apartment
Albuquerque – Just before 7:00PM this evening, Albuquerque police responded to a reported shooting at an apartment in the 12700 block of Singing Arrow NE. Neighbors reported hearing a gunshot…
Man in Wheelchair Shoots at Moving Car on Central
Albuquerque – Around 2:15 PM, the Albuquerque Police Department was responding to an unrelated call when they heard shots fired to the west of them. A few minutes later, a…
Water Line Burst Causes Sinkhole; Service Dog Missing
On Sunday, July 28th, at approximately 12:35 PM, nine Albuquerque Fire units responded to 10300 Gutierrez Rd. NE due to a water main break in the middle of the street.…