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! ... See MoreSee Less
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. ... See MoreSee Less
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. ... See MoreSee Less
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. #StopChildAbuse#justiceforchildren#berncoda... See MoreSee Less
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. ... See MoreSee Less
MAN CONVICTED OF FIRST-DEGREE MURDER FOR THE SHOOTING DEATH OF A 19-YEAR-OLD IN DOWNTOWN ALBUQUERQUE.
Today a jury convicted Casper Rickords of First-Degree Murder and Armed Robbery with a Firearm Enhancement. In October 2022, Rickords and Melvin Robinson murdered Isaac Torres during an armed robbery at the Albuquerque Transportation Center at 1st and Central. The crime happened when Rickords and Robinson were trying to rob Torres. When Torres tried to get away, Rickords shot the victim in the forehead. The murder was caught on surveillance video. Rickords faces life in prison plus 14 years. ... See MoreSee Less
Today, Special Agents with the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office arrested Isaiah Trejo on two outstanding felony warrants and a misdemeanor warrant. In March of 2024, Trejo was seen smoking narcotics in the parking lot of a casino. Two children were in the vehicle. Blue pills were observed on the center console of the car. Trejo was wearing a fanny pack across his chest that also had several Fentanyl pills. Trejo was arrested for possession and child abuse. After failing to appear in court last week, agents arrested him today. ... See MoreSee Less
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! ... See MoreSee Less
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. ... See MoreSee Less
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. ... See MoreSee Less
Agents with the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office are arresting people who ignore the law and don't show up to court. ... See MoreSee Less
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.
#StopChildAbuse #justiceforchildren #berncoda ... See MoreSee Less
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. ... See MoreSee Less
MAN CONVICTED OF FIRST-DEGREE MURDER FOR THE SHOOTING DEATH OF A 19-YEAR-OLD IN DOWNTOWN ALBUQUERQUE.
Today a jury convicted Casper Rickords of First-Degree Murder and Armed Robbery with a Firearm Enhancement. In October 2022, Rickords and Melvin Robinson murdered Isaac Torres during an armed robbery at the Albuquerque Transportation Center at 1st and Central.
The crime happened when Rickords and Robinson were trying to rob Torres.
When Torres tried to get away, Rickords shot the victim in the forehead.
The murder was caught on surveillance video.
Rickords faces life in prison plus 14 years. ... See MoreSee Less
Today, Special Agents with the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office arrested Isaiah Trejo on two outstanding felony warrants and a misdemeanor warrant. In March of 2024, Trejo was seen smoking narcotics in the parking lot of a casino. Two children were in the vehicle. Blue pills were observed on the center console of the car. Trejo was wearing a fanny pack across his chest that also had several Fentanyl pills. Trejo was arrested for possession and child abuse. After failing to appear in court last week, agents arrested him today. ... See MoreSee Less
Special Agents with the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office are arresting people who fail to show up to court. ... See MoreSee Less