Teen Faces Death Penalty in Uber Execution Case
Albuquerque – As we reported to you on Friday, the US Attorney for the District of New Mexico had taken over prosecution of Sheliky Sanchez. Sanchez is charged with the…
Uber Driver Killer Facing Federal Charges
Albuquerque – State charges against 18-year-old Sheliky Sanchez have been dropped in the Second Judicial District of New Mexico (Bernalillo County) as of September 11, 2025, to allow the United…
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…
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…
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…
Domestic Terrorist Who Destroyed Teslas and the GOP Headquarter Caught by Feds, Albuquerque Resident Now Facing Tough Fed Charges
Albuquerque – Federal charges have been filed against Jamison Wagner, 40, an Albuquerque resident, in connection with recent arson attacks targeting the Tesla Albuquerque Showroom and the Republican Party of…
Armed Robber Sentenced to 20 Years for Violent Robberies at Ross Stores
Jason Pete Roper, 46, was sentenced to 20 years for armed robberies at Ross Dress for Less stores in 2022. While on federal probation, he stole $1,800 over three incidents,…
Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Robbery and Firearm Charges in 2023 Crime Spree
Demetrius Antonnie Bailey, 41, pleaded guilty to multiple robbery and firearms charges following a summer 2023 crime spree in Albuquerque. He and an accomplice targeted retail stores, using guns to…
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…
Another DWI Connected APD Officer on Leave After IA Implicates Him During Internal Investigation
Albuquerque – On March 24, 2025, the Albuquerque Police Department announced that a current sergeant, once a member of the DWI Unit, was put on leave as part of the…