Armed Teen Terrorizes Mall Security Guard, Faces Serious Violent Felony Charges
A 15-year-old accused of pointing a gun at a security guard at Coronado Center will remain in custody. A judge ruled today that the teen posed too great a danger…
Bernalillo Co. DA’s Office – Trials for the Week of September 30, 2024
The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office is committed to the pursuit of justice. During the week commencing September 30, 2024, the office will be actively involved in conducting five jury…
Teen Held in Custody After Bringing Guns and Ammo to Volcano Vista High School
Albuquerque – A 17-year-old student from Volcano Vista High School will remain in custody after police caught him with a loaded firearm and extra ammunition on campus. Authorities are holding…
Man Pleads No Contest to Two Murders of Muslim Men
Albuquerque, NM – A man convicted of first-degree murder earlier this year in the shooting death of a Muslim man, Aftab Hussein, has entered no-contest pleas to two additional counts…
Man Sentenced for Deadly 2022 Shooting; Vandalism Suspect Remains Behind Bars
Albuquerque – Today, Kevin McKinney entered a no-contest plea today to charges of second-degree murder, shooting at or from a motor vehicle, and felon in possession of a firearm. McKinney…
Update on Fatal Crash: Two Innocent Victims Dead, Repeat Felon Charged in Case
As reported yesterday, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred yesterday, July 17, 2024, at the intersection of Marquette Ave. and Espanola St. N.E.…
Two Teens Charged in Pajarito Mesa Murder to Remain in Custody
Today, a judge ruled that 18-year-old Daniel Medrano Garcia will stay in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center as his case proceeds through the judicial process. In May, investigators found…
Bernalillo Co. DA’s Office – Jury Trials For the Week of July 1, 2024
Albuquerque, NM – The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office dedicates itself to maintaining justice. During the week of July 1, 2024, there are two jury trials taking place in Bernalillo…
Teen Homicide Investigation Leads to Arrests of Three in ABQ
Albuquerque – On May 19, 2024, deputies from the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call at Pajarito Mesa, where they discovered the body of 16-year-old Jesus Quintana Cota,…
Jury Convicts Man of First Degree Murder in 2020 Smoke Shop Shooting
Albuquerque – Today, June 27, 2024, a jury convicted Roman Cerna of First Degree Murder. Cerna purportedly shot and killed 23-year-old Chance Elkshoulder outside a smoke shop in Albuquerque on…