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…
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…
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…
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…
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…