APD Charges Man in Sex Traffic Case with Minor
ALBUQUERQUE – APD’s HRVU (High Risk Victim Unit) arrested William Shawn Cates, 50, after learning he had solicited sex from a 14-year-old human trafficking victim. On January 3, detectives arrested…
Smug Cop Killer Pleas to Federal Charges, Avoids Death Penalty for Now
ALBUQUERQUE – On March 13th, 2024, New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare was brutally murdered by convicted felony Jaremy Smith, of South Carolina. The killing of Officer Hare set…
AFR Bolsters Wildfire Response Capabilities with Comprehensive Training, Equipment, and Collaborative Efforts
Albuquerque Fire Rescue is fully equipped and trained to combat wildfires. They cover over 30,000 acres of open space and have a specialized Wildland Division with advanced personnel and vehicles.…
Deputies Arrest Teens for Shooting Incident at Mobile Home Park in SW ABQ
On January 14, 2025, Bernalillo County deputies responded to shots fired at a mobile home park. Two teens, Carlos Olguin and a minor, were detained. Security footage linked them to…
Deadly Shooting Happens in War Zone Near Smoke Shop
On January 16, 2025, Keyshawn Ball, 23, was fatally shot near 8307 Central Ave NE after an argument outside a smoke shop. A witness reported the shooter fired point-blank, and…
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…