Man Charged in Deadly Fist Fight at McDonald’s
Deputies responded to a fight at the Coors Blvd SW McDonald’s on June 15. They detained Neil Winslow and found another man unconscious and not breathing. Despite life-saving efforts, the…
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…
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…
Man Charged After Trying to Stab Neighbor at Apartment Complex
Bruce Salasar allegedly threatened a neighbor with a knife near Altura Arms apartments, sparking a police response and SWAT standoff in Albuquerque. The victim reported a violent confrontation involving threats…
UPDATE: Baby Possibly Left in Hot Car for Five Plus Hours, No Charges Filed in Death of Baby
On Sunday, May 25th, 2025, the Albuquerque Police and Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to the 1300 block of Tres Ritos St. SW for an unresponsive 1-year-old boy. It was learned…
APD Provides New Details to Triple Homicide Investigation in NE ABQ
Albuquerque – APD PIO Gilbert Gallegos provided an update to the homicide investigation currently underway in the NE part of Albuquerque. Gallegos confirmed the three people found dead inside the…
Two Cops on Leave After Near Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash
Albuquerque – Last night, we reported on a near fatal hit-and-run crash involving a motorcycle and a pedestrian on west Central Ave. This morning, the Albuquerque Police Department released an…
Man Makes Up Fake Assailant Story to Hide Stabbing of Lover
Albuquerque – On May 21st, 2025, we reported on a stabbing at 9301 Volcano Rd NW at a mobile home park. When officers arrived they found a woman with stab…
APD Arrests Pervert, “I try on lingerie. That’s it. Is that a crime?”
Albuquerque – ALBUQUERQUE – APD Detectives tracked Timothy Riha to a gym parking lot in Rio Rancho and arrested him today based on his felony warrant for Aggravated Indecent Exposure…