FBI, APD Search for Suspect in Coors Bank Robbery, Reward Offered
Albuquerque – The FBI and the Albuquerque Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man who robbed the Bank of America at 2601 Coors Blvd. NW on…
Former Student Doctor Gets 30 Years in Prison for Child Exploitation Crimes
Albuquerque – A former student doctor was sentenced to 30 years in prison for producing and possessing child sex abuse material. There is no parole in the federal system. According…
Suspect Charged in String of Armed Bank Heists Across Albuquerque and Rio Rancho
Albuquerque – An Albuquerque man has been charged in connection with five armed bank robberies that occurred in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho between January 2024 and July 2025. According to…
Feds Indicted Two Cartel Members for Elaborate Human Smuggling Ring in Albuquerque
Federal authorities charged two men after uncovering a human smuggling and kidnapping operation in Albuquerque. The FBI traced ransom calls to a stash house holding 11 undocumented immigrants. The suspects…
New Mexico High School Students Invited to Apply to FBI Teen Academy
Albuquerque and Las Cruces, NM – High school students interested in spending time with the FBI in Albuquerque or Las Cruces are encouraged to apply for the agency’s 2025 Teen…
Ryan Ellison Appointed and Sworn in as U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi appointed Ryan Ellison as the United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico. United States District Judge Margaret Strickland swore in Mr. Ellison on…
Teen Charged with Possessing Machine Gun and Stolen Firearm After Instagram Posts
Jonathan Daniel Martinez, 18, faces federal charges for possessing a stolen firearm and machine gun after Instagram posts showed him with the illegal weapons. Authorities found the firearm, a black…
President Trump Tells NM US Attorney Uballez You’re Fired!
U.S. Attorney Alex Uballez resigned at President Trump’s request, marking a transition in leadership. His tenure prioritized crime prevention, public safety, and justice reform, including violence intervention, reentry programs, and…
Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearm and Drug Trafficking Charges, Including Machine Gun Sales
Micah Maestas, 20, pleaded guilty to firearm and drug trafficking, including selling machine guns to an undercover officer. He admitted to installing conversion devices that made firearms fully automatic. Facing…
Former Student Doctor Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges
According to court documents, Kevin Weiss, 28, admitted to producing an image of child sexual abuse material of a minor under age 18 by employing, using, persuading, inducing, enticing, or…