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Man who beat and raped woman sentenced to 18 years in prison

September 8, 2023

A judge sentenced Derek Foote to 18 years behind bars. In 2015, Derek Foote hit the victim so hard, she lost consciousness and ruptured her eardrum. He then sexually assaulted her. As the victim attempted to get away,…

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Man Pleads Guilty to First Degree Murder

September 7, 2023

Today, Anthony Gallegos pled guilty to first-degree murder for the death of Ronnie Ross. In March 2018, Mr. Ross, who was homeless at the time, was found deceased near a sidewalk after being shot 12 times, including a…

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Murderer Sentenced to 19.5 years in the Department of Corrections

September 7, 2023

Today a judge sentenced Kaya Brown to 19.5 years in the Department of Corrections. In February 2022, while at a party, Brown targeted two individuals with a firearm. Ryan White and Antonio Chaves were shot at by Brown;…

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Guilty – Brianna Garcia pled guilty to her part in the murder of an ABQ man.

September 7, 2023

Today, Brianna Garcia pled guilty to multiple charges for her role in the death of Anjel Varela. In January of 2022, Anjel Varela was found deceased in the driver’s seat of his vehicle in the parking lot of…

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Mother Pleads Guilty to Her Part in 4-year-old Son’s Beating Death

September 6, 2023

Today Krista Cruz pled guilty to multiple counts of abuse that contributed to the death of her 4-year-old son, James Dunklee. Cruz pled guilty to abandonment of a child under 13 resulting in death, 2 counts of child…

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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham & Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman Put Shoplifters on Notice

September 5, 2023

September 5, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAJOR CHANGES IN THE PROSECUTION OF SUSPECTED SHOPLIFTERS Albuquerque, NM – The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s office will be prosecuting ALL shoplifting cases, including misdemeanor cases. The new changes went into effect…

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ABQ Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder

September 5, 2023

A jury convicted Breon Lamon Kindred of First-Degree Murder. June 27, 2020, Kindred drove his moped behind Lavon King who was on a bicycle. Kindred fell from the moped, pointed a gun at King and shot him multiple…

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Remembering Bill Richardson

September 2, 2023

September 2, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Albuquerque, NM – Bill Richardson was not only a leader, but an amazing friend. My wife Jackie and I were shocked and saddened to hear of his passing this morning. He was…

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Former Teacher Convicted of Raping 7-Year-Old Student

August 31, 2023

Today a jury convicted Daniel Aldaz of two counts of criminal sexual penetration of a child under 13, and 2 counts of criminal sexual contact. In 2018 and 2019, he raped a seven-year-old little girl, one of his…

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Bernco DA Special Agents & APD Arrest Man With Extensive Criminal History

August 31, 2023

Special Agents with the Bernalillo Co. District Attorney’s office and Albuquerque Police arrested Tomas Trujillo. Court records show he had outstanding warrants on cases involving possession of a controlled substance,child abuse, possession of drug paraphernalia, tampering with evidence,…

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