New Video Shows Off-Duty Cop on Motorcycle Striking Pedestrian
Albuquerque – Last month we reported about a near fatal hit-and-run crash involving a motorcycle and a pedestrian on west Central Ave at Coors Bl NW. According to APD, an…
I-25 SB Closed at Rio Bravo Due to Fatal Crash
A fatal crash has shut down I-25 southbound at Rio Bravo. BCSO is investigating, and APD is assisting with traffic control. Drivers should expect extended delays. The area is also…
Barcelona Suites Shut Down by City Amid Crime, Filth, Code Violations
On May 30, 2025, Albuquerque officials announced the closure of Barcelona Suites following inspections that revealed unsafe, unsanitary conditions and major code violations. Nearly every room had issues, prompting the…
Possible Road Rage Shooting Leads to Crash and Arrests
Albuquerque – Around 11:30 AM, multi agencies of police responded to a two vehicle crash on Tramway south of I-40. New Mexico State Police is the primary investigator into the…
Another Day in the War Zone, Another Stolen Car
War Zone/ABQ – This morning, at around 930AM, we noticed APD’s air support was assisting ground officers in the process of capturing a stolen vehicle offender. The stolen vehicle was…
Owner of Smoke Shop Charged With Murder After Thief, “I was angry, he fucked me over.”
Albuquerque police arrested Mohtasem Thabata, 35, owner of Moe’s Smoke Shop, for murder after he shot and killed Matthew Sedillo, 40, who stole items from the store. Thabata chased Sedillo,…
APD Identifies Felon Suspect Killed in OIS, Criminal Record Dates Back to 2003
Jorge Dominguez fled police, prompting an all-day SWAT standoff at an Albuquerque apartment, but escaped before police entered. Later found at a hotel, he tried fleeing again. SWAT deployed a…
“He Saved Lives Last Night,” APD Mourns Loss of Beloved K9 “Rebel”
Albuquerque – The Albuquerque Police Department experienced it’s first line of duty death of one of their police service dogs on May 29th, 2025 during a tense SWAT situation. The…
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…