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Woman involved in 23-vehicle crash near Algodones speaks out
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A woman involved in the multi-car pileup between Albuquerque and Santa Fe a few weeks ago describes the scary scene. Now, she wants to thank the good Samaritan who helped her family. “Within a second we just crashed into something in front of us,” said Antoinette Cannon. Cannon said on June 19, […]
Albuquerque man will spend 364 days in jail after stealing car with kids in the back seat
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque man will spend just shy of a year behind bars after he stole someone’s car with kids inside. Police said back in March, Ruben Maestas stole a vehicle near Yale and Katherine when the owner left the car running with his son and son’s friend in the backseat. Maestas’ kidnapping and […]
VIDEO: Albuquerque police arrest BCSO deputy accused of pointing gun at people
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New video shows Albuquerque police responding to a man pointing a gun at two people at a northeast Albuquerque gas station. That man turned out to be Bernalillo County Sheriff’s (BCSO) Deputy Micheal Borrecco. Police responded to the Circle K on 4300 Osuna Road after getting reports that a man was yelling […]
Woman takes plea deal in January 2020 Albuquerque murder
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman took a plea deal on Wednesday for her part in the murder of her friend’s boyfriend. Police said 26-year-old Brianna Archuleta, along with five friends conspired against and murdered Benjamin Moore in January 2020. In court on Wednesday, Archuleta pled no contest to charges of aggravated battery and conspiracy to commit […]
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...
Albuquerque police arrest man for May 2024 murder
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department arrested 18-year-old Gabriel Guerrero for the murder of Nathaniel Besel in May. APD said Besel got into a confrontation with his neighbors when he thought he smelled fentanyl smoke. The two women denied smoking. APD said both groups made threats to each other before separating. Besel later left to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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. According to a criminal […]
APD investigating fatal crash involving pedestrian in northeast Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a fatal crash in northeast Albuquerque. Details are limited but they said they were called out to the area of Central Ave. and Española St. just before 7 p.m. Wednesday, where a pedestrian died on scene. This is a developing story, KRQE News 13 will provide […]
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...
Neighbors Work Together To Save Man From Suspected Overdose
Community members in Albuquerque recently came together to help a man who’d crashed his vehicle. Drugs sitting in his lap led his rescuers to believe the crash was, in part, due to an overdose, so they administered a dose of Narcan, likely saving the man’s life. During the...
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...
Albuquerque Officer Arrested for Drunk Driving in Patrol Car
On a Sunday in early June, New Mexico State Police Sergeant Toby Lafave made an unusual arrest on I-25. The situation quickly escalated after clocking a speeding SUV driven by Albuquerque Officer Jordan Hernandez. Following the arrest, Hernandez was placed on administrative leave by the Albuquerque Police Department. He faces...
FBI: Zuni Man Pleads Guilty To Assault For Kicking Victim
ALBUQUERQUE – A Zuni man pleaded guilty in federal court to charges arising from 2023 assault which resulted in serious bodily injury. According to publicly available court documents, on Feb. 25, 2023, Christopher Hannaweeke, Sr., 49, an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Zuni, assaulted John Doe. During the assault, Hannaweeke kicked John Doe in the head and body. As a result, John Doe suffered fractures to his face, extreme physical pain, and had to be hospitalized for a period of time.
NM Attorney General warns about fire-related price gouging and fraud
Attorney General Raúl Torrez warned that any attempts at price gouging and defrauding victims of recent wildfires would face swift legal action. Torrez spoke from Ruidoso, where he was meeting with local officials. He said his department has been receiving reports from Roswell, Alamogordo and even Albuquerque of price increases in hotels.
KRQE Newsfeed: Overriding mayor’s veto, Deputy arrest video, Drier July 4, Amazon expands, Freedom Fourth
Thursday’s Top Stories Thursday’s Five Facts [1] Albuquerque mayor vetoes plan to change election thresholds; city council may override decision – Albuquerque City Councilor Dan Lewis says the council plans to override Mayor Tim Keller’s veto. City councilors recently approved a ballot measure to let voters decide if the election for mayor and city council seats should […]
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...
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