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…
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…
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…
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…
U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico Weekly Immigration and Border Crimes Report
The U.S. Attorney's Office for New Mexico announced charges against 67 individuals for immigration crimes on March 14, 2025, including illegal reentry and alien smuggling. Notable cases included transnational criminal…
Illegal Immigrant Charged Following High Speed Chase and Smuggling of Illegal Aliens
Roberto Rodrigo Velazquez-Lopez, illegally in the U.S., was charged with high-speed flight and alien smuggling. He fled a Border Patrol checkpoint in New Mexico, transporting four illegal aliens. Arrested after…