Crash on I-40 WB Near University Closes Multiple Lanes
Albuquerque – Just after 5 p.m., a multi-vehicle crash was reported on I-40 westbound at University (mile marker 160). The crash involves at least three cars, and one has rolled…
U.S. Marshals Nab Violent Murder Suspect in ABQ
Albuquerque – The U.S. Marshals Service Southwest Investigative Fugitive Team on June 26 arrested near Coal Avenue SE and University Boulevard SE here a New Mexico man wanted for two…
Traffic Alert: Semi-Truck Crash on I-25 SB Near Coal Causes Lane Closures and Delays
Albuquerque – The Albuquerque Police Department and Albuquerque Fire and Rescue have responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a semi-truck on I-25 southbound near Coal. The semi, which appears…
Sixth APD DWI Officer Pleads Guilty in Expansive DWI Case Dismissal Scandal
Former APD officer Lucas Perez admitted guilt in a federal bribery conspiracy to dismiss DWI cases in exchange for cash and gifts, involving a local attorney and paralegal. Hired in…
Bernalillo County DA Sees Busy April: Fentanyl Seizures, Murder Convictions, and Other Sentencings Highlighted
New Mexico courts in Bernalillo County saw a wave of murder convictions: a teen was sentenced for killing a Sandia Labs scientist, others for a triple homicide, a deadly house…
Sixth Law Enforcement Officer Takes Plea in DWI Federal DWI Scheme
Harvey Johnson, a former Albuquerque police officer, admitted in federal court to a conspiracy to dismiss DWI cases for cash and gifts. The scheme, running from February 2023 to January…
NMSP Investigates Deadly Crash on I-40 EB; Traffic Reopened After Hours-Long Closure
A crash on I-40 eastbound near Carlisle around 10 PM Thursday left a woman dead and another person hospitalized. Officials say the woman may have run into traffic. The incident…
Cop Killer Sentenced to Life in Federal Prison for Killing NMSP Officer Hare
Jaremy Smith was sentenced to life in prison for a violent crime spree that culminated in the murder of Officer Justin Hare. The incident began with a fake roadside emergency…
State Police Involved in Crash on Route 66
Albuquerque – Minutes after 12:20 PM, a New Mexico State Police officer was hit by another vehicle at the intersection of Wyoming and Central. The NMSP officer was reportedly t-boned,…
APD Terminates Two Former DWI Officers, Sergeant Resigns After Being Placed on Leave
On March 25, APD announced the termination of two former DWI Unit members, Gustavo Gomez and Matthew Chavez, amid an ongoing investigation. Gomez, a former deputy commander, was on leave…