Bernalillo County Deputies Investigate Suspicious Death
On February 16, 2025, BCSO announced an investigation into a suspicious death in the East Area Command. Officials stated there is no threat to the community. Details remain scarce, including…
Cyclist Pinned and Killed in Crash Involving Coach Bus
On 2/15/25, Albuquerque police and fire crews responded to a crash at Mountain Rd NW and Forrester St NW, initially reported as a pedestrian collision. They found a cyclist trapped…
UPDATE: CAPTURED!!! Armed Man Seen Knocking on Doors in Ventana Ranch, APD Urges Caution
Albuquerque police are searching for an armed man seen knocking on doors in Ventana Ranch. Surveillance footage shows him attempting to enter a home before leaving. Officers are patrolling the…
NMSP DWI Sgt. Now on Leave as Part of Ever Expanding FBI’s DWI Enterprise Investigation
NMSP Sgt. Toby Lafave is on leave amid the FBI’s DWI investigation. Chief Weisler vowed accountability, stressing zero tolerance for misconduct. Lafave, known for high-profile DWI arrests, is now on…
AFR Battles Fully Involved RV Fire in SE Albuquerque, Fire Claims Life of One Person
Albuquerque Fire Rescue battled a fully involved RV fire at 530 Utah St. SE, bringing it under control in 13 minutes. One civilian was found deceased, and a nearby mobile…
Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearm and Drug Trafficking Charges, Including Machine Gun Sales
Micah Maestas, 20, pleaded guilty to firearm and drug trafficking, including selling machine guns to an undercover officer. He admitted to installing conversion devices that made firearms fully automatic. Facing…
Teen Arrested for Fatal Stabbing on City Bus
Albuquerque police arrested 19-year-old Charles Madrid for fatally stabbing a man on a city bus. Surveillance showed Madrid attacking the victim after an altercation. He later appeared at a school…
BCSO Updates Deputy-Involved Shooting, Wanted Pedophile from Michigan Killed
BCSO is updating the public on a deputy-involved shooting that killed Max Justin Marlatt, a Michigan fugitive wanted for criminal sexual contact of a minor. The shooting occurred in a…
Former Student Doctor Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges
According to court documents, Kevin Weiss, 28, admitted to producing an image of child sexual abuse material of a minor under age 18 by employing, using, persuading, inducing, enticing, or…
Crime Stoppers Bulletin: Help Solve Fatal Hit-and-Run at Comanche and Wellesley
A fatal pedestrian crash occurred on February 7, 2025, at 7:30 PM at Comanche Rd NE and Wellesley Dr NE. A bystander saw a white sedan fleeing eastbound. No witnesses…