19 Year Old Homicide Suspect Identified as Person Shot by APD in SW ABQ
Albuquerque – APD identified the man shot by police on Thursday as 19-year-old Julian Garcia, who was wanted on a warrant for a murder in September 2024. APD detectives had…
Courts Order 16-Year-Old and 13-Year-Old to Remain in Custody for Murder of Sandia Physicist
William Garcia, 16, remains in custody as he, Johnathan Overbay, 13, and Messiah Hayes, 11, face murder charges for intentionally striking Scott Habermehl with a stolen vehicle. The attack, recorded…
Officer-Involved Shooting Near Unser and Sage; Suspect Shot and Taken to UNMH
An officer-involved shooting at Unser and Sage resulted in one suspect being taken into custody, and transport to a local area hospital. No APD officers were injured. The Albuquerque Police…
Crime Stoppers Bulletin: March 16 Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on Unser
Crime Stoppers is asking for information regarding a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred on March 16. A white Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra 1500 struck a pedestrian near Unser Blvd…
Crime Stoppers: Christopher Barela
Christopher Barela is sought for murder and considered armed and extremely dangerous. Authorities warn against approaching him. Anyone with information should anonymously contact Crime Stoppers via phone, website, or text,…
Third Scum Bag Teen Arrested in Murder of Beloved Scientist/Cyclist
ALBUQUERQUE – APD detectives arrested William Garcia today for his role in the 2024 murder of Scott Habermehl who was riding his bike to work. Garcia, who was 15 at…
Ex-Military Man, Now Convicted Sex Offender Accused of Molesting Another Teen
Albuquerque – On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, dishonorably discharged Army Specialist Jonathan Paul Giaguinto (also goes by Giaquinto), 29, was arrested and subsequently booked into MDC on March 11, 2025…
APD Arrests 11-Year-Old Involved in Cyclist Murder, Pre-Teen Has Long Felony Rap Sheet
ALBUQUERQUE – This evening APD detectives took 11-year-old Messiah Hayes into custody for his role in the spring of 2024 murder of Scott Habermehl. Habermehl was riding his bike to…
APD Starts Homicide Investigation in War Zone, Most Violent Month of 2025
Albuquerque – The Albuquerque Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating a homicide at 132 Rhode Island NE. A person was found with a gunshot wound dead on scene. It is…
OPINION: New Mexico’s Crime Crisis: Lawmakers Need to Step Up
By Eric Carter-Landin Crime in New Mexico isn’t just a statistic—it’s a crisis affecting real people and communities. Yet, despite endless promises from lawmakers, little has changed. I know this…