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TEEN CHARGED WITH CARJACKING WOMAN, LEADING POLICE ON CHASE - WILL REMAIN IN CUSTODY.
The 17-year-old charged with armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, and a minor in possession of a handgun will remain in custody as his case goes through the judicial process.
Police say earlier this week the teen carjacked a woman at gunpoint leading police on a chase that left a pedestrian injured. The state intends to charge the teen as an adult for these crimes.
MAN WHO IMPERSONATED SHERIFF’S DEPUTY AND BROUGHT FIREARM TO SCHOOL CAMPUS IS NOW HEADING TO PRISON.
Today a judge ruled Rico Dukes violated terms of his probation and will now serve 716 days in the Department of Corrections. Last December, Dukes pled guilty to impersonating a deputy and bringing a weapon onto a high school campus.
At initial sentencing last year, the State asked that Dukes be sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for the crimes, however the judge at initial sentencing deferred his sentence and gave Dukes probation. This month, Dukes violated his probation and will now serve two years in prison.
MAN CHARGED WITH SELLING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS OF STOLEN ITEMS FROM MULTIPLE STORES -- WILL REMAIN IN CUSTODY.
Today a judge ruled Raul Garcia will remain in custody as his case goes through the judicial process. Investigators believe Garcia sold hundreds of items stolen from stores, including Victoria’s Secret, Ulta, Sephora, Target, and Lululemon.
Deputies believe Garcia would purchase the stolen items, and then sell them online. Investigators describe him as a “fence” -- someone who resells shoplifted items.
It is a priority for the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office to address shoplifting in our community. Today District Attorney Sam Bregman was at Nordstrom Rack meeting with employees. Our office works closely with law enforcement and retailers to ensure we are presenting the best case possible when prosecuting shoplifters.
April 21-27 is Victims of Crime Week. District Attorney Sam Bregman and our staff hosted a meet and greet today as part of our ongoing commitment to serving our community and supporting those impacted by various crimes. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED AND FOR ALL YOU DO TO HELP THE COMMUNITY!
Calling all residents of Bernalillo County!
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to meet and speak with two of our top law enforcement leaders at the upcoming Westside Townhall Meeting.
Join us to directly engage with:
Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman and Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen.
When: April 30, 2024
Where: Paradise Hills Community Center
Time: 6:00 PM
Your voice matters! Let’s come together as a community for this in-person conversation.
MAN CHARGED WITH LURING THEN SEXUALLY ASSAULTING YOUNG BOY -- DETAINED.
Today a judge ruled Conrad Coovert will stay in custody as his case goes through the judicial process.
Investigators say Coovert met a 14-year-old boy on social media.
Police say March 27, he lured the boy out of music lessons with a promise to take him to a convention. Police say Coovert ended up sexually assaulting the boy multiple times.
Court records show Coovert has similar charges in another state.
Agents with the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office are arresting people who ignore the law and don't show up to court.
Bernalillo County cracking down on outstanding warrants
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Metro agencies are clearing warrants by the hundreds each week and they're using state funding to do it. So far, about $1 million has been used.
JURY CONVICTS MAN OF 1ST DEGREE CHILD ABUSE OF 9 MONTH OLD BABY
Late this afternoon, a jury convicted Kevin Cabral of First Degree Child Abuse Resulting in Great Bodily Harm.
On July 16, 2021 the 9-month-old victim was left with Cabral while the baby's mother was at work. Cabral later called the mom, saying something was wrong with the 9-month-old. The mother rushed home to find her baby unresponsive. She called 911 and the victim was rushed to UNMH. The baby had massive head trauma and it was determined he was the victim of someone shaking him. As a result, the child will have lifelong challenges. Cabral faces 18 years in prison.
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TEEN CONVICTED OF KILLING HIS MOTHER'S BOYFRIEND WILL SPEND 25 YEARS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.
Today a judge sentenced Ruben Benavidez to 25 years of incarceration for the fatal shooting of Cedric Garcia Guzman.
The crime happened at an apartment on Coal and 11th Street in Albuquerque in 2022. Benavidez was 17 years old at the time of the murder and was tried as an adult. In December, a jury convicted him of First-Degree Murder and tampering with evidence.