BCSO Top Official Now Under Federal Investigation
Bernalillo County Undersheriff Johann Jareno will be placed on leave as part of a federal DWI scheme investigation. Authorities visited his home over the weekend. The probe, which began in…
NMSP DWI Sgt. Now on Leave as Part of Ever Expanding FBI’s DWI Enterprise Investigation
NMSP Sgt. Toby Lafave is on leave amid the FBI’s DWI investigation. Chief Weisler vowed accountability, stressing zero tolerance for misconduct. Lafave, known for high-profile DWI arrests, is now on…
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…
“DWI ENTERPRISE” Attorney and Another APD DWI Officer Latest to Take Federal Plea Deals in Scandal
Albuquerque – Earlier today a former Albuquerque Police Department officer and a well known defense attorney have pleaded guilty to a multi-year bribery and extortion scheme involving DWI cases. Neill…
Federal Charges Filed Against Two Disgraced APD DWI Officers, Both Take Plea Deals
Two former Albuquerque Police Officers, Josh Montaño and Honorio Alba, Jr., were federally charged for bribery linked to DWI cases in Bernalillo County. They pled guilty to accepting over $5,000…
DA Forced to Dismiss 17 More DWI Cases Related to Scandal
On February 3, 2025, the Bernalillo County DA’s office dismissed 17 more DWI cases due to the metro’s DWI scandal, totaling 230 since 2024. Cases were dropped due to officers…
Smug Cop Killer Pleas to Federal Charges, Avoids Death Penalty for Now
ALBUQUERQUE – On March 13th, 2024, New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare was brutally murdered by convicted felony Jaremy Smith, of South Carolina. The killing of Officer Hare set…
U.S. Attorney Secures 25-Year Sentence for Man Following Violent Crime Spree in 2020
Dakota Briscoe was sentenced to 25 years in prison for a violent crime spree starting with a double murder on September 7, 2020. Convicted of multiple carjackings and firearm offenses,…
Man Shot Near Central and Vermont: Police and Rescue Respond
Albuquerque – Just after 5:25 PM, a shot rang out in near Central and Vermont. A person reported being shot in the 8310 block of Central Ave NE. Officers from…
Hot Air Balloon Crashes into Power Lines Near 4th St NW
At around 8:22 AM, Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) and the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) were dispatched to the area of 4th St NW and Mildred Ave NW. Callers reported that…