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APD Arrests Antique Shop Bandit and Top 10 Burglary Offender
Detectives with the Albuquerque Police Department’s Burglary Unit have charged and arrested David Johnson, 55, on the department’s Top 10 Burglary Offender List.
APD helps National Guard transport unusable donations from Roswell to shelters and charitable organizations in Albuquerque
Following the delivery of two trailers full of items collected through the Albuquerque Police Department’s Donation Drive for the Ruidoso fires, APD staff assisted the National Guard in bring back used bedding and clothing items to Albuquerque for donation to other outlets.
APD sees crime decrease in Northeast Heights neighborhoods following arrest of 11 year-old
Key crimes decreased in two Northeast Heights neighborhoods following the recent arrest of an 11year-old accused of a crime spree in the area.
APD collecting donations supporting those impacted by Ruidoso Fires
Donations being collected through Saturday June 22
Albuquerque sees 11% decrease in auto-theft while, most cities saw increase
National report show 1% increase in auto-theft nationwide surpassing 1 million cars stolen
APD arrests two offenders following multiple ShotSpotter activations
2 firearms recovered, one stolen, along with nearly 200 rounds of ammunition
Metro 15 Arrest June 6, 2024
Metro 15 offender Jocelyn Jaramillo was arrested by BCSO and booked into MDC.
APD Meets DOJ Reform Requirements
Department in “full and effective compliance” after 9 years of reform.
APD unveils remodeled Family Advocacy Center lobby
New space a safe haven for victims and survivors of crime
APD Announces Expansion of ShotSpotter in Uptown Area
Mayor Keller and Chief Medina announced the expansion of ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in the Uptown area.
28 of 75 guns recovered in April linked to other gun crimes
APD utilizing ballistic technology to aid investigations
APD now has 82 Police Service Aides
Stellar class of 24 graduates add to pipeline of future officers
APD releases details of Officer-Involved Shooting on West Side
The Albuquerque Police Department released details of an officer-involved shooting that took place on March 30, 2024, at 717 59th St., N.W.
APD releases episode 8 of Duke City Case Files
The Albuquerque Police Department has released its 8th episode of the Duke City Case Files, a video series created to help garner tips in unsolved homicides.
APD Arrests Man on Top 10 Shoplifting Offenders List
The Albuquerque Police Department Organized Crime Unit has charged Brian Robinson, 47, an offender on the Top 10 Shoplifting Offenders list.
APD detectives arrest suspect for murder, robbery of man found bound and asphyxiated
APD detectives arrested suspect who is charged with the murder of Christopher Fallen in early February 2024 at his home near Carlisle Blvd. and Constitution Ave., N.E.
APD Chaplain Unit growing and expanding services
Chaplains now called out to homicides, crashes and are helping cadets early on
APD arrests woman on Top 10 Shoplifting Offenders list
The Albuquerque Police Department Organized Crime Unit has arrested Celina Cordova, 39, an offender on the Top 10 Shoplifting Offenders list.
APD charged 70 offenders with firearm related offenses during the month of March
Officers recovered 86 firearms
Metro 15 Arrest
Metro 15 offender Andrew Pino was arrested by APD and booked into MCD for his Aggravated Battery Warrant.
Suspect arrested for February beating death in front of homeless service provider
APD officers worked with New Mexico Probation & Parole to arrest a man today who is charged with the beating death of another man in front of a homeless service provider in Downtown Albuquerque.
APD’s Traffic Division breaks up three illegal street racing events over the weekend
One individual arrested for Reckless Driving
APD Announces Top 10 Wanted Burglary Offenders
APD’s Burglary Unit made the announcement for top 10 wanted burglary offenders following recent arrests of repeat offenders in the Albuquerque area.
APD Arrests Suspect in Recent Murder on West Side
APD detectives arrested Andrew Chavez overnight and charged him with the March 24, 2024 shooting death of Armando Salazar on Albuquerque’s far West Side.
APD relaunches Duke City Case Files
Video series highlights unsolved homicides seeking helpful information
Second Suspect in Weekend Shooting Taken into Custody
APD officers took a second suspect into custody on Sunday following his involvement in a shooting in Downtown Albuquerque
APD Connects Woman to Additional Fitness Center Theft
APD detectives have charged Angelique Silva in connection to another case that happened in December of 2023.
2nd Murder Suspect Turns Himself in for March 4 Shooting
A second murder suspect turned himself in to police for the March 4, 2024, shooting death of Jacob Rivera.
APD Arrests Two Suspects for Murder of Auto Burglary Suspect
APD detectives arrested two suspects who are accused of beating a woman, stabbing her multiple times and running over her body with a vehicle.
APD Charges Gabriel Valenzuela-Greene Jr For Two Recent murders, Suspect in Third Murder, 2 Kidnappings, Carjacking
Suspect known as “Memphis” went on 2-week crime spree