Man Pleads No Contest to Two Murders of Muslim Men
Albuquerque, NM – A man convicted of first-degree murder earlier this year in the shooting death of a Muslim man, Aftab Hussein, has entered no-contest pleas to two additional counts…
Man Sentenced for Deadly 2022 Shooting; Vandalism Suspect Remains Behind Bars
Albuquerque – Today, Kevin McKinney entered a no-contest plea today to charges of second-degree murder, shooting at or from a motor vehicle, and felon in possession of a firearm. McKinney…
Two Teens Charged in Pajarito Mesa Murder to Remain in Custody
Today, a judge ruled that 18-year-old Daniel Medrano Garcia will stay in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center as his case proceeds through the judicial process. In May, investigators found…
Bernalillo Co. DA’s Office – Jury Trials For the Week of July 1, 2024
Albuquerque, NM – The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office dedicates itself to maintaining justice. During the week of July 1, 2024, there are two jury trials taking place in Bernalillo…
Teen Homicide Investigation Leads to Arrests of Three in ABQ
Albuquerque – On May 19, 2024, deputies from the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call at Pajarito Mesa, where they discovered the body of 16-year-old Jesus Quintana Cota,…
Jury Convicts Man of First Degree Murder in 2020 Smoke Shop Shooting
Albuquerque – Today, June 27, 2024, a jury convicted Roman Cerna of First Degree Murder. Cerna purportedly shot and killed 23-year-old Chance Elkshoulder outside a smoke shop in Albuquerque on…
Bernalillo County DA & BSCO Sheriff to Discuss Public Safety at East Mountain Townhall
YOUR VOICE MATTERS! Join the Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman and Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen for the East Mountain Townhall on May 30, 2024 at 6:00 PM in…
Trial Halted as Serial Rapist in Cold Case Pleads No Contest to Assault Charges Involving Six Women
Today, Edward Duran entered a plea of no contest to 15 charges of First Degree Sexual Penetration, each involving incidents of Great Bodily Harm and Mental Anguish, affecting six individuals.…
Federal Firearms Offenses Lead to 10-Year Sentence for Rio Rancho Resident
ALBUQUERQUE – A Rio Rancho resident received a ten-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to charges of carjacking and using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm in connection to a violent…
BernCo DA: Convictions, Suspect Sentencing, and More from the Week of April 1
On April 1, 2024, Marcus Lovato was found guilty by a jury on two charges of Criminal Sexual Penetration, along with attempted Criminal Sexual Penetration (aided or abetted), conspiracy to…