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Solomon Peña to Remain Behind Bars

January 23, 2023

Solomon Peña to remain behind bars Albuquerque, NM – Today District Court Judge David Murphy ruled Solomon Peña will remain behind bars as his case makes its way through the judicial system. Peña is charged with a shooting…

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 Jury Convicts Albuquerque Man of Beating 13-year-old Daughter 

January 19, 2023

Jury Convicts Albuquerque Man of Beating 13-year-old Daughter  Albuquerque, NM – Today a Bernalillo County jury found Marquis Williams guilty of beating his 13-year old daughter in an incident on February 19, 2021. The crime was caught on…

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One of the Suspects Charged in Connection with Death of UNM Student Takes Plea Deal

January 19, 2023

One of the Suspects Charged in Connection with Death of UNM Student Takes Plea Deal Albuquerque, NM – Today Jonathan Smith plead guilty to conspiracy to commit aggravated battery and tampering with evidence. Investigators say November 19, 2022…

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Man Charged with Shooting Plot Targeting Multiple Elected Officials Makes First Court Appearance

January 18, 2023

Man Charged with Shooting Plot Targeting Multiple Elected Officials Makes First Court Appearance Albuquerque, NM – Solomon Peña made his first appearance in court today in connection with the case. He’s charged with Felon in Possession of a…

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Former Political Candidate Charged in Connection With Shooting at Homes, Businesses of Elected Officials

January 17, 2023

Former Political Candidate Charged in Connection With Shooting at Homes, Businesses of Elected Officials Albuquerque, NM – Tonight, Albuquerque Police announced the arrest of Solomon Pena in connection with shooting at homes and offices of multiple elected officials…

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Convicted: Mary Jane Luna-Ruybal Pleads Guilty to Voluntary Manslaughter

January 11, 2023

Today, Mary Jane Luna-Ruybal pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter. On April 11, 2021 she fatally stabbed Olivia Herrera. Sentencing for the crime is scheduled for a month from now.

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Convicted: Shawn Lee Hinkeldey Found Guilty of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

January 10, 2023

Tuesday, a jury found Shawn Lee Hinkeldey guilty of failure to register as a sex offender. Hinkeldey was remanded to the Metropolitan Detention Center pending sentencing and could face up to 18 months behind bars. Sentencing is scheduled…

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Governor Appoints Second Judicial District Attorney

January 4, 2023

Governor Appoints Second Judicial District Attorney Jan 3, 2023 | Press Releases/Office of the Governor SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced the appointment of Albuquerque litigator and former prosecutor Sam Bregman as Second Judicial…

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Stephen Paschall Found Guilty of First Degree Murder for the Kidnapping and Death of Larry Phillips

December 16, 2022

Stephen Paschall Found Guilty of First Degree Murder for the Kidnapping and Death of Larry Phillips Albuquerque, NM – This morning a jury found Stephen Paschall guilty of first degree murder, conspiracy to commit first degree murder, kidnapping,…

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Second Gun Buyback Event Returns to Albuquerque

December 9, 2022

Second Gun Buyback Event Returns to Albuquerque National Buyback Events will Happen Across the Country as we Come Together to Recognize the Sandy Hook Anniversary  Albuquerque, N.M. — Nearly 10 years after the Sandy Hook school shooting, we…

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