By: ABQRAW staff
Posted: 01/26/2024 @ 12:30PM
UPDATED 01/26/2024 @ 12:45 UPDATES WHAT UNIT DEPUTY WORKS
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Michael Borrecco, 34-year-old, of Albuquerque
Albuquerque –
Today, an off-duty Bernalillo County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested on aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and negligent use of a deadly weapon. 34-year-old Michael Borrecco of Albuquerque is accused of pointing a firearm at two patrons at a Circle-K gas station.
According to a criminal complaint, the Albuquerque Police Department arrived on scene and found the two victims and Deputy Borrecco on scene. According to officers and witnesses, Borrecco smelled of alcohol and video evidence showed him pointing a firearm at the two men. It also shows the vehicle he drove up in, having flashing lights and a PA (public announcement) system. The victims said Borrecco used a PA system and identified himself as a “BCSO” deputy to the two men.
The complaint goes on to say Borrecco told the men, “Get the fuck outta here, I’m going to take your fucking soul.”
A search of Borrecco’s vehicle found a 9MM gun with mounted accessories, loaded extended magazines, and two police body cameras. Additionally, two empty New Amsterdam 100ml vodka bottles were found in the center console. In the back seat, within trash and fast-food bags, detectives located approximately 14 empty New Amsterdam 100ml vodka bottles and three empty Smirnoff 200ml vodka bottles.
PATREON MEMBERS CAN READ THE FULL COMPLAINT HERE: www.patreon.com/posts/97252977
Borrecco has been booked on a No Bond Hold warrant and a pre-trial detention hearing will be scheduled for next week and he will be staying in the Metropolitan Detention Center until that hearing.
Borrecco has been awarded a life-saving award during his career with BCSO, and has been a part of our office for 8 years and is currently assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division as a Detective in the Organized Retail Crime Unit.
See Sheriff Allens full statement HERE: