News
UPDATE: Officer Involved Shooting – Vassar and Phoenix
Suspect identified following an officer involved shooting in Northeast Area Command.
SWAT SITUATION: 100 Block of Tyrone Avenue
Albuquerque SWAT officers spent more than six hours attempting to get a suspected shooter to surrender peacefully.
Good Samaritan Jumps Into Action, Homicide Offender Caught
Victor Ortiz, 46, was arrested for the murder of a local taxi cab driver.
Auto Burgler Attempts to Lose Police by Wearing Robe
Robert Lucero was arrested and charged with Burglary, Aggravated Fleeing and Breaking and Entering. Megan Wharton was arrested and charged with Conspiracy and Breaking and Entering.
City Owned Vehicle Burglarized and Stolen in Same Night, 2 Arrested
David Montoya and Enrique Roybal were both arrested by police for incidents involving a bait vehicle.
Domestic Violence Call Ends with Officer Shot and Suspect in Custody
Maximilano Villegas, 38, was booked into MDC early this morning for felony charges False Imprisonment, Child Abuse, Aggravated Battery on a Police Officer and misdemeanor domestic violence charges.
Familiar Drug Dealer Arrested
Anthony Stevenson was arrested again for trafficking illegal drugs in the Southeast Area Command.
Auto Theft Suspect Attempts Carjacking, Arrested by Police
Raul Garcia was arrested after being identified as the suspect in a bait vehicle in May.
Auto Theft Suspect Runs to Hide, Caught By Police
Anthony Quezada arrested after crashing a stolen truck and hiding from police.
911 Call System Upgrades – There’s an App for that!
Communication Center will undergo an Upgrade Overnight
Three Albuquerque Police Officers Receive Prestigious Award
First Bill Daniels True Blue Awards Given in New Mexico to APD Officers
Caught on Camera: APD Officers Save Choking Puppy
Albuquerque Police Officers rescue a woman and puppy in distress.
Four Drug Dealers Arrested in Southeast Albuquerque
Brian Rodrigues, Juan Lopez, Joseph Savage and Michael Jojola were arrested for trafficking Heroin and Methamphetamines.
#TuesdayCopTalk - Tuesday, June 5th
APD Hosts Monthly Virtual Question and Answer Session: #TuesdayCopTalk
Albuquerque Police Department Unveils New Application for Smart Phones
New Community Engagement Application Will Further Transparency and Community Policing
Two Arrested in Homicide Victims Stolen Car, Admits to 3 Homicides
Yoan Pena Santiesteban and Gloria Chavez were arrested and charged in three homicides that occurred in Albuquerque in May.
ALeRT: Wanted - Simon Gonzales
Simon Gonzales has been identified by the Analysis Led Recidivism Team (ALeRT) as a high profile, habitual offender.
Three Suspects Arrested In Connection to Fraud Ring
Shawn Torrez, Anthony Cordova, and Christina Torrez were all arrested on felony warrants.
Citywide Coffee with a Cop Events
APD Partners with Community Businesses to Host Community Policing Events
Four Suspects Arrested After Rash of Auto Burglaries
Mario Maestas, Judy Mora, Christopher Parsons and Chad Parsons were all arrested in connection with a rash of auto burglaries and Identity Theft.
Auto Burgler Caught Still With Stolen Property
Eric Brown was arrested for Auto Burglary and outstanding warrants.
Man Involved in Two Road Rage Incidents, Wanted for Robberies
Kshawn Cornwell was arrested after firing a gun during two road rage incidents and robberies throughout Albuquerque.
Monthly Progress Update: Independent Monitor Shows Consistent Progress in APD Compliance
Independent Monitor’s Fifth Progress Report Published May 2nd
Police Need Help Identifying Wanted Suspect
Man Punches Employee and Flees the Scene - Officer involved in serious accident while responding to the scene.
Male Found with Stolen Vehilce and Stolen Property
Israel Sandoval was found to be in possession of a stolen vehicle and several stolen items.
Offender Arrested for Shooting Girlfriend
Scott Wade Bachicha was arrested Sunday evening for shooting and killing his girlfriend.
