March 2025: Second Judicial DA Obtains Murder & Assault Convictions and Sentences
This story covers various verdicts and sentences from March 2025 issued by the Second Judicial District Attorney's Office, which is in Bernalillo County in New Mexico.
Fleeing Felony Suspect Crashes Car, Citizens Detain Suspect Before APD Arrives
At 10:30 AM, a white Ford Escape fled from Albuquerque police, driving erratically through the city. After crashing into a building, the suspect was detained by bystanders. The female passenger…
APD Arrests Man for Hit-and-Run Crash that Killed Pedestrian
On March 26th, 2025, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a gray Buick SUV driven by Jonathan Gallegos, who fled the scene. Authorities located the damaged vehicle, and Gallegos…
APD Investigating Fatal Crash Involving Pedestrian, Vehicle Fled from Scene
Albuquerque – Around 10:25 PM, a crash was reported at Cloudview Ave NE and Tramway Blvd NE. Officers from the Albuquerque Police Department and emergency services personnel from Albuquerque Fire…
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…
UPDATE: Man Found Shot in Front of House, Solid Waste Employee Finds Body
Around 7AM, a City of Albuquerque Solid Waste employee discovered a homicide victim during routine trash pickup. Police arrived, finding an adult male near the curb. The Homicide Unit is…
Teen Fight Unsurprisingly Leads to Shots Fired Outside NE ABQ High School
At 3:40 PM on March 5, police received reports of juveniles fighting and gunfire near Del Norte High. No gunshot victims were found, but one individual injured while fleeing. APS…
Rising Juvenile Crime Pushes Youth Detention Center to Capacity, Sparks Hiring Efforts for YSC
With juvenile crime rising, Bernalillo County’s Youth Services Center is at capacity, struggling with staffing shortages and limited space. Officials stress the need for intervention programs and hiring efforts, including…
Crime Stoppers Bulletin: Help Catch the Bus Slasher
On February 6, 2025, around 10:30 AM, a person was stabbed in the neck near a bus stop at 5338 Montgomery in Albuquerque. The victim was breathing when officers arrived.…
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…