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,…
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…
At Least One Person Shot and Killed Near Sprouts on Lomas
Albuquerque – Minutes before 3:15 PM, a shooting occurred at the shopping center called Shop at Nob Hill at 5200 Lomas Blvd. NE. A security video given to us has…
Middle Finger Road Rage Leads to Gunfight, One Charged with the Shooting
On May 17, 2025, Rudy Chavez was involved in a road rage shooting in Albuquerque that injured a man and endangered his 10-year-old son. Chavez was wounded by return fire,…
Shooting in Arroyo Near Apartments Leaves One Critically Injured
Around 7:30 PM, police responded to a shooting near the Chateau Apartments on Osuna Rd NE. A victim with multiple gunshot wounds was found in a ditch and transported to…
U.S. Marshals Requests Public’s Help Locating Armed and Dangerous Murderer
The U.S. Marshals Service is searching for Uriah Edward Smith, wanted for First-Degree Murder and multiple violent felonies. Smith is 36, 5'7", 165 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes.…
APD Reports Homicides Down in Q1, But Omitted Cases Raise Questions About Transparency
APD reported 11 homicides in Q1 2025, down from 21 in Q1 2024. However, their count excludes several justifiable or agency-involved deaths. ABQRAW reports homicide totals using the Office of…
Person Shot and Killed in War Zone
War Zone, ABQ – Just before 9AM, police were called to a shooting in the area of Central Ave. and Dallas St. SE. Shortly after the officers arrived, they found…
BREAKING NEWS: APD Free from DOJ Decent Decree, NM GOP Sends Letter to Attorney General Requesting the Termination
Albuquerque – On April 14th, 2025, the Albuquerque Police Department held a press conference about an officer involved shooting that happened in March of 2025. It was a debrief to…