Albuquerque
CRIME & SAFETY
Albuquerque man handed his second life sentence for the murder of Cayla Campos
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –An Albuquerque man, who committed two high-profile murders before he was out of his teens, was handed his second life sentence on Tuesday. During the sentencing hearing for Izaiah Garcia, the judge heard from the family of Cayla Campos, who was out playing Pokémon Go in an Albuquerque park before a stranger shot and killed her.
Man serving time for murder sentenced for another killing
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Xavier Marquez, already serving a 17 year sentence for killing a man and wounding his service dog, was sentenced Tuesday for killing another man. Marquez pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter and tampering with evidence charges in connection to the shooting death of Daniel Bustos outside the Travel Lodge at Coors and Ilif […]
Police arrest man after struggle for gun aimed at them
James Colbert, 39, of Albuquerque, was arrested June 27 for two counts of aggravated assault and negligent use of a deadly weapon near the intersection of Nicklaus Drive and Slice Court. While police were investigating an intoxicated driver, the passenger, identified as Colbert, was cited for seat belt violation and...
Arrest made after 1 dead in Albuquerque crash
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Police arrested a man for several charges after he allegedly left the area of a fatal crash. Three vehicles were involved in a crash at the intersection of Coors Boulevard and Montano Road NW. The Albuquerque Police Department responded around 12:30 a.m. Monday, July 1. Responding...
19-Year-Old’s Social Media ‘Stolen Scat’ Account Lands Him in Jail: 3rd Teen Arrested in Albuquerque for Reckless Driving Behaviors!
Instagram Infamy: Anthony Farias’ Arrest Reveals Dangerous Social Media Presence. BCSO’s Vigilant Response: Addressing Youthful Recklessness in Albuquerque. (According to KOB4), in a recent development in Albuquerque 19-year-old Anthony Farias has been apprehended by Bernalillo County sheriff’s deputies following his involvement in a series of daring and illegal activities documented on his Instagram account stolen scat. The account gained significant attention for showcasing illegal street racing and reckless maneuvers often involving high-speed chases and attempts to evade law enforcement. According to court documents deputies initiated their investigation after Farias posted videos that revealed his precise location prompting a pursuit when they attempted to arrest him. Despite initially escaping capture, deputies managed to detain Farias during a subsequent encounter using a vehicle-blocking maneuver.
Man killed in downtown Albuquerque shooting
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a man dead downtown Sunday night. APD says officers responded to the area of 2nd St. and Gold Ave. to reports of a shooting around 11:30 p.m. Sunday. Officers arrived and found a man with a gunshot wound who was dead on […]
Man arrested after driving stolen pickup ‘recklessly’
An Albuquerque man with a bullet hole in his foot reportedly led law enforcement on a vehicle chase from U.S. Highway 64 west through Farmington, not stopping until striking a police car, authorities said. Tory Phillips, 37, was charged with second-degree felony motor vehicle theft, third-degree felony battery on a...
APD takes barricaded subject into custody
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department (APD)’s SWAT Unit responded to a scene on Sunday. According to APD, a dispute was reported in the 800 block of Palo Duro on Sunday, but the suspect was found at a different location. The man allegedly barricaded himself inside the location, which is in the 5800 block […]
Albuquerque Fire Rescue truck struck by vehicle while on scene of crash
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating two crashes in the Foothills with the second involving a fire truck that was responding to the first crash. Albuquerque Fire Rescue said they were assisting with a collision at Tramway and Montgomery when another vehicle struck a fire engine on the scene. No emergency crews were […]
Albuquerque woman killed in crash in the Texas Panhandle
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A group of people from Albuquerque was involved in a crash in the Texas panhandle killing one of them. According to Texas Highway Patrol, the group of four was on I-40 west of Amarillo toward New Mexico when the car veered off the road. They said the car rolled, ejecting 47-year-old Fabiola Ahumada-Castillo […]
Body recovered from river, CABQ says
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A body was recovered on Sunday, authorities said. Fire rescue crews were alerted around 6:42 p.m. According to a release from CABQ, Albuquerque Fire Rescue and Bernalillo County Fire Rescue were called to the Rio Grande River near Montaño for a body sighting. BCFR and AFR located one body, and they recovered […]
FBI: Zuni Couple Charged With Assault With Intent To Commit Murder Face Up To 20 Years In Prison
ALBUQUERQUE — A Zuni couple was charged by indictment with assault with intent to commit murder, conspiracy, and assault resulting in serious bodily injury following a violent attack. Shannon Concho, 45, an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Zuni, appeared before a federal judge last week and will remain...
1 killed, 3 injured in rollover crash on I-40 near Texas/New Mexico state line
OLDHAM COUNTY, Texas (KVII) — One person was killed and three injured in a rollover crash on I-40 near the Texas/New Mexico state line. According to DPS, Adolfo Ramirez, 25, was westbound on I-40 when he veered off the interstate and into the center median. His 2007 Hummer H3...
People rush to help save a man from an apparent overdose
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — An Albuquerque neighborhood helped a man who crashed along their street near Claremont and Madison. One of the people sent us the video as others worked to wake up the unconscious man, with what looks like drugs seen sitting on his lap. "It reminds me of...
Registration is open for RRPD Citizens' Police Academy
The Rio Rancho Police Department is now accepting applications for the next RRPD Citizens’ Police Academy Class 24-02. “The goal of the Citizens’ Police Academy is to keep the Rio Rancho Police Department connected with our community. The academy provides citizens with a greater understanding of all of the services and programs the Rio Rancho Police Department has to offer,” Capt. Jacquelynn Reedy said. "Our presenters are officers from different divisions across our agency which are out in the community every day providing the great service we strive for. As citizens learn about our police department, they will have an opportunity to meet the people behind the badge, learn who we are, and what motivates us."
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