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Joseph Urvanejo Pleads Guilty
GUILTY Joseph Urvanejo pled guilty to 2 counts of Homicide by Vehicle. May 24, 2019 he was drunk, speeding down Alameda when he slammed into an Uber driver. Two passengers, Kristina Martinez and…
Izaiah Garcia Sentenced To Life
Today Izaiah Garcia was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Sandia High School Student Sean Markey. In 2019, Garcia shot Markey at a homecoming party. Markey was not his intended target. In…
JESSE MASCARENO HAIDLE PLEADS GUILTY
MAN WHO ADMITTED TO BREAKING INTO MORE THAN 20 HOMES IN THE ALBUQUERQUE AREA PLEADS GUILTY Today Jesse Mascareno Haidle pled guilty to multiple crimes, including 22 counts of Residential Burglary. The burglaries happened…

Two teens charged in connection with the brutal beating of 13-year-old at a park, will remain in custody for now
Albuquerque, NM – Two teens charged in connection with the brutal beating of 13-year-old at a park, will remain in custody for now. Two teenagers, ages 13 and 14, have been charged with Kidnapping, Conspiracy…

Two teens charged in connection with the brutal beating of 13-year-old at park, will remain in custody for now
Albuquerque, NM – Two teens charged in connection with the brutal beating of 13-year-old at a park, will remain in custody for now. Two teenagers, ages 13 and 14, have been charged with Kidnapping, Conspiracy…
Jeremy Romero Convicted
GUILTY Today a jury convicted Jeremy Romero of being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Resisting, Evading, or Obstructing an Officer. On August 27, 2022, two APD officers attempted to legally apprehend Mr….
Special Thanks
Special thanks to our prosecutors for all the work they do daily. We also want to say thank you to Woodstock, our Courthouse Canine. Woodstock took extra special care of a crime victim this week,…
Abbey Gonzales Convicted
A jury has convicted Abby Gonzales of Aggravated Battery Against a Household Member with a Deadly Weapon and Child Abuse Not Resulting in Death or Great Bodily Harm. On June 13, 2022, Gonzales stabbed her…
Brandon Barber Sentenced
Today a judge sentenced Brandon Barber to 26 years and 90 days behind bars. In May, 2021 he drove the wrong way on Interstate 25 near Tramway, slamming head-on into another car with three people…
Andres Gonzales-Gaytan Found Guilty
Albuquerque, NM – A Jury has convicted Andres Gonzales-Gaytan of 2 counts of Criminal Sexual Penetration of a child under 13, 2 counts of attempted Criminal Sexual Penetration of a child under 13, 2 counts…
Dennis Garcia Arrested
Agents with the District Attorney’s Office Arrest a Man Who Terrified Neighbors Today Members of the DA’s Crime Strategies Unit and deputies with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department and US Marshals arrested 54 year-old…
Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office Visits UNM
We are hiring 40 prosecutors! Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman and his staff were at the University of New Mexico, meeting with law students this week. The District Attorney is looking for applicants…

KOAT Reports on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Investigative Unit
Watch this to learn more about our Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Investigative Unit. This unit is so important to the community and our staff. https://www.koat.com/article/bernalillo-county-mmip-cases/43263218?fbclid=IwAR2D0GqnHjqkQ6P7qfZ-GoWSWKi1Kc274H227GZYesa4cq3KsBuYZfNdBaA
We’re Hiring 40 Prosecutors
Albuquerque, NM – The Bernalillo County District Attorney is Hiring! DA’s Office Needs 40 More Prosecutors. The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office is actively recruiting more prosecutors in an effort to fight crime in the…
Craig Smith Sentenced To Life + 60 Years
SENTENCED Today Judge Brett Loveless sentenced Craig Smith to Life + 60 years to be served in the NM Department of Corrections for the murders of Terry Williams and Josephine Ortega, his elderly aunt. Smith…

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT WHO SHOT AND KILLED CLASSMATE PLEADS NO CONTEST TO SECOND DEGREE MURDER
Albuquerque, NM – MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT WHO SHOT AND KILLED CLASSMATE PLEADS NO CONTEST TO SECOND DEGREE MURDER – WILL SERVE THE MAXIMUM SENTENCE UNDER NEW MEXICO LAW Today 14 year-old Juan Saucdeo Jr. pled…

Jury Trials for the Week of March 6, 2023
Albuquerque, NM – The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office is committed to the pursuit of justice. The week of March 6, 2023 there are five jury trials taking place in Bernalillo County. Major Crimes Darin…
Richard Saravia Pleads Guilty
GUILTY Today Richard Saravia pled guilty to Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon with a Firearm Enhancement and Criminal Damage to Property. On September 15, 2021 he shot into a man’s vehicle multiple…