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#TuesdayCopTalk - Tuesday, June 5th
APD Hosts Monthly Virtual Question and Answer Session: #TuesdayCopTalk
Albuquerque Police Department Unveils New Application for Smart Phones
New Community Engagement Application Will Further Transparency and Community Policing
Two Arrested in Homicide Victims Stolen Car, Admits to 3 Homicides
Yoan Pena Santiesteban and Gloria Chavez were arrested and charged in three homicides that occurred in Albuquerque in May.
ALeRT: Wanted - Simon Gonzales
Simon Gonzales has been identified by the Analysis Led Recidivism Team (ALeRT) as a high profile, habitual offender.
Three Suspects Arrested In Connection to Fraud Ring
Shawn Torrez, Anthony Cordova, and Christina Torrez were all arrested on felony warrants.
Citywide Coffee with a Cop Events
APD Partners with Community Businesses to Host Community Policing Events
Four Suspects Arrested After Rash of Auto Burglaries
Mario Maestas, Judy Mora, Christopher Parsons and Chad Parsons were all arrested in connection with a rash of auto burglaries and Identity Theft.
Auto Burgler Caught Still With Stolen Property
Eric Brown was arrested for Auto Burglary and outstanding warrants.
Man Involved in Two Road Rage Incidents, Wanted for Robberies
Kshawn Cornwell was arrested after firing a gun during two road rage incidents and robberies throughout Albuquerque.
Monthly Progress Update: Independent Monitor Shows Consistent Progress in APD Compliance
Independent Monitor’s Fifth Progress Report Published May 2nd
Police Need Help Identifying Wanted Suspect
Man Punches Employee and Flees the Scene - Officer involved in serious accident while responding to the scene.
Male Found with Stolen Vehilce and Stolen Property
Israel Sandoval was found to be in possession of a stolen vehicle and several stolen items.
Offender Arrested for Shooting Girlfriend
Scott Wade Bachicha was arrested Sunday evening for shooting and killing his girlfriend.
Female Released From Custody with Attempted Murder Charge
Violet Andrews was released from custody Friday after shooting boyfriend in the stomach in July 2016.
Liquor Store Thief Arrested
Brendan Northern was arrested after being caught breaking into a local liquor store.
Two Drug Dealers Arrested, Another Awaiting Indictment
Joseph Benavidez and Mia Avalos were arrested and charged with Trafficking a Controlled Substance.
Male Wanted for Violent Felonies Located Burglarizing a Home
Veronica Martinez, Daviana Martinez and Kevin Golladay were all arrested and charged with Residential Burglary and Conspiracy.
License Plate Gets Burglar Caught Red Handed
Steve Anderson was arrested and charged with Burglary and Possession of Burglary Tools.
Man Breaks Into Bank for Pens and Candy
Blaine Bobchak admits to breaking into bank and is charged with Commercial Burglary.
Suspect Arrested After Walking Into Home
William Hodges was arrested after walking into a woman's residence while she was home alone.
Monthly Progress Update: Have You Seen APD’s Latest Progress Report?
APD Partners with Community Policing Councils to Host Successful City-Wide Briefings and Review APD's Latest Progress Report.
Man Steals Car to Pick Up Ankle Monitor
LoJack assists Albuquerque Police in arresting two more auto theft offenders. One who was going to report to pre-trial services.
Machete Wielding Suspect Arrested
Steven Leewright was arrested after he threatened a security guard at a local Smith's Grocery Store with a machete.
Two Arrested, Caught Selling Stolen Vehicles
Frank Maestas and Eliguis Montano were both arrested and charged with multiple felony charges.
$50,000 of Stolen Propety Recovered, Arrest Made
Alex Martinez was arrested and charged after detectives located stolen property in his possession.
Felon Caught with Stolen Vehicle and 2 Firearms
Sean York was arrested after being caught in a stolen vehicle and having two firearms in his possession.