APD SWAT Responds to North Valley Standoff With Wanted Man
Albuquerque – The Albuquerque Police Department’s SWAT team has taken over efforts to arrest a man with felony warrants who has barricaded himself inside a North Valley home. Around 11:30…
Person Barricaded at UNM Dorms, SWAT on Scene
Albuquerque – This afternoon, Albuquerque Police and University of New Mexico (UNM) Police responded to a dorm on the UNM campus involving a barricaded suspect. APD SWAT officers are also…
EDITORIAL: City is Broke! No Money for Officer Overtime Putting City in Peril
EDITORIAL – The Albuquerque Police Department has long operated under the rule that shifts are supposed to be at a 70% minimum staffing level. Now, likely due to the loss…
J. Lo from the La Vega Block Arrested After SWAT Standoff
Albuquerque – More details are emerging about the woman taken into custody following an hours-long SWAT standoff Wednesday in southwest Albuquerque, in the 430 block of La Vega Dr. SW.…
APD Briefs Public About a Recent Officer Involved Shooting Death
Albuquerque - An incident unfolded on February 3, 2026, in Albuquerque when a SWAT officer shot Roman Kirby, 51, following a prolonged standoff with him in the arroyo between westbound…
Person Found Dead in Grocery Store Parking Lot, Homicide Detectives Called Out
Albuquerque - Officers responded to a suspicious death call on Friday evening at Smith's parking lot. Upon arrival, the man was pronounced deceased despite efforts from Albuquerque Fire Rescue.
King Keller Narrows Search for APD Police Chief Down to Three
Albuquerque - Mayor Tim Keller has narrowed down the Chief of Police search to three candidates, emphasizing the importance of public safety and experience in law enforcement. The selection will…
Park Upgrades Unveiled in Honor of Fallen APD Officer Daniel Webster
Albuquerque – Today, Federal, state, and city leaders, along with representatives from the Albuquerque Police Department (APD), the Parks & Recreation Department, Officer Dan Webster’s family, and community members, gathered…
Homeless Woman Charged Federally in Arson of Hotel Warehouse
Albuquerque – A homeless woman is facing federal charges in connection with the arson of a commercial storage warehouse in Albuquerque. According to court records, on October 14, 2024, Samantha…
Child Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle at Presbyterian Hospital
Albuquerque – Around 9:20 AM, officers from the Albuquerque Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash at Presbyterian Hospital, located at 1100 Central Avenue SE. According to preliminary reports,…