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Albuquerque couple charged in connection to infant’s death
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque police have arrested two people they said are responsible for their one-year-old child dying earlier this year. According to the criminal complaint, Thomas Soto and Monique Sanchez were having a party at his home during this year’s Super Bowl. Police said Soto and Sanchez put the child to sleep on the […]
Albuquerque police chief faces lawsuit over crash
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department chief responsible for a car crash is now being sued by the victim. Todd Perchert had serious injuries when APD Chief Harold Medina t-boned his classic Mustang in February. Medina claimed gunfire caused him to speed through a red light at Central and Alvarado crashing into Perchert’s car. An […]
APD investigating fatal shooting in southeast Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting at an apartment. APD said the shooting happened on Valencia Dr. SE near San Mateo and Anderson. Officers went to the apartment just before 7 p.m. and found a woman who had been shot. She died on scene. This is a developing story, […]
Albuquerque man convicted of 2015 rape
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A jury convicted a man of raping a woman nearly a decade ago in Bernalillo County. Saul Orozco was charged in late 2023 after DNA evidence linked him to the crime. He was arrested in February after he failed to appear in court for his trial. He now faces up to nine […]
New Mexico Supreme Court rules Albuquerque man will not face murder trial
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s been more than five years since an Albuquerque Uber driver shot and killed one of his passengers along I-25 after an argument. Now, the New Mexico Supreme Court has finally ruled that the driver won’t face a murder trial. It’s a decision more than two years in the making for the […]
Afghan refugee accused in a case that shocked Albuquerque's Muslim community reaches plea agreement
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- An Afghan refugee who was convicted earlier this year of first-degree murder in one of three fatal shootings that shook Albuquerque's Muslim community has reached a plea
VIDEO: Police chase man accused of causing 100K damage at Albuquerque dealership
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Vandals strike an Albuquerque business causing more than $100,000 in damage. When police caught up with one suspect, he said he was just jogging in the area and had nothing to do with the crime. Then police confront him with the security camera video. Story...
Bernalillo County SWAT arrest made for 2020 shooting at state police
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A 2020 suspect involved in a state police shooting was arrested and taken into custody. Rochelle Lopez, 32, of Albuquerque, was arrested by Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office SWAT. Second Judicial District special agents assisted in the arrest on Tuesday, Aug. 27. Follow us on social: Facebook...
The feds investigated Muhammad Syed for two other murders
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – He’s accused of terrorizing the Albuquerque community for weeks, gunning down three Muslim men in the summer of 2022. Investigators once referred to Muhammad Syed as a serial killer. With his motive still unknown, several questions remain about his alleged shooting spree. KRQE Investigates uncovered newly unsealed federal documents revealing federal investigators believed […]
Woman accused of committing carjacking with Santa Fe murder suspect arrested
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A woman believed to be the accomplice of a suspected murderer is behind bars. Police arrested Zachary Babitz in Las Cruces three weeks ago for the murder of an elderly man outside a Santa Fe Best Buy. Police said Babitz was with a woman, now identified as Jessie Dominguez, when he […]
BCSO investigating shooting in southwest Albuquerque, suspect in custody
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in southwest Albuquerque. Deputies responded to a home near Atrisco and Arenal where they found a person who had been shot. They were taken to the hospital and are stable. Deputies said a suspect is in custody but they do not know what […]
Councilor asks law enforcement board to investigate APD chief for not turning on body camera after crash
After failing to secure a vote of no-confidence against police Chief Harold Medina last spring, Councilor Louie Sanchez is now asking a state board in charge of suspending or revoking an officer’s law enforcement certification to investigate him. On Friday, Sanchez submitted a misconduct report — called an “LEA-90” — to the Law Enforcement Certification […] The post Councilor asks law enforcement board to investigate APD chief for not turning on body camera after crash appeared first on City Desk ABQ.
Aid available for families searching for missing and murdered Indigenous relatives
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — Indigenous families searching for their missing loved ones say it’s an emotional roller coaster, but it can also be a financial burden. KOAT spoke with four women who all face the same problems as they look for their missing siblings. One thing they continue to run into is finding money to continue searching.
KRQE Newsfeed: APD chief lawsuit, ABQ shooting investigation, More storms, Iconic building for sale, Mobile rec center
Wednesday’s Top Stories Wednesday’s Five Facts [1] Albuquerque police chief faces lawsuit over crash – Court documents show the family of the man injured in a car crash involving APD’s Chief of Police is now filing a lawsuit against the city and Chief Harold Medina. Todd Perchert had serious injuries when Chief Medina crashed into […]
Albuquerque homicide rate increases after violent week
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Albuquerque saw a spike in homicides this past week after the police department said homicides were down nearly 20% two months ago. On Aug. 22, Annette Baca's life changed forever when she received the news about the death of her son, Adam Morres. "My head isn't...
Trial continues for man accused of killing an Albuquerque masseuse
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Tuesday was Day 2 of Juan Carlos Hernandez's trial, who is accused of killing Albuquerque masseuse Sihui Fang back in 2022. Fang's aunt came to Albuquerque from Utah to attend the trial. She said the rest of the family is in China, and they've been in mourning ever since Fang's death.
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