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APD Launches Operation to focus on Traffic Enforcement
Motors officers to increase visibility, target speeding during peak hours
APD Honors West Mesa Victims on 13th Anniversary
A reward of up to $100,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest
APD arrests second suspect for homicide of Sihui Fang at Massage Parlor
A second arrest has been made in the January 24th, 2022 homicide of Sihui Fang at the Wonderful Massage parlor located at 5716 Menaul Boulevard N.E.
Third suspect arrested for April 2021 murder of Ryan Saavedra Jr.
A third arrest has been made in the drug-related robbery that resulted in the 2021 murder of Ryan Saavedra, Jr.
APD charges robbery suspect with killing massage parlor worker
APD homicide detectives have charged a man who allegedly tried to rob a massage business on Monday, and ended up in a shoot-out with a woman who worked there.
Suspect Arrested for Weekend Homicide along Sunset Gardens
Albuquerque Police have charged Fransisco Espinoza Almeida Jr. 21, for the homicide of Allen Sandoval on January 22, 2022.
APD Arrests Second Suspect in Connection to Death of Elias Otero
Albuquerque Police have arrested Anna Bella Dukes, 18, for her involvement in the Feb. 11, 2021 murder of Elias Otero.
APD arrests murder suspect following Crime Stoppers Tips
APD detectives arrested18-year-old Domenic Manuel Mora based on Crime Stoppers tips that were reported today.
APD Open Space Officers Make Life-saving Rescue
On the evening of Wednesday, January 5, Albuquerque Police Open Space Officers made a life-saving rescue in the Sandia Mountains.
APD Auto Theft Detectives Arrest Serial Armed Robbery Offender
APD officers arrested Fidel Castillo, who is accused of a series of armed robberies.
Albuquerque Police Museum Re-opens after being Closed Nearly 2 years
After being closed for nearly two years due to the pandemic, the Albuquerque Police Museum has re-opened.
Accused Islamic Center Arsonist Arrested
On Wednesday, December 29, Albuquerque Police officers arrested Isela Camarena, 43, for a warrant on arson charges.
APD Chief Medina Makes Personal Plea to Hit and Run Offender, Urging he turn Himself in
Crime Stoppers Reward has now reached $10,830
City Announces 14 Members Joining the Gun Violence Prevention and Intervention Task Force
Task force brings expertise from across government agencies and community organizations
Man Charged in overnight Homicide
APD detectives have arrested and charged Miguel Angel Gomez, 29, in the homicide that occurred on the evening of December 19th, 2021.
APD and Game and Fish Partner to Enforce Off-Highway Vehicles Traveling Illegally on City Streets
Officers from both agencies will also enforce OHVs in restricted areas
APD Locates Off-Road Vehicle that may have been involved in fatal crash
Crime Stoppers Offering Reward for Additional Information
Three Commanders Promoted to Rank of Deputy Chief
APD Chief Harold Medina promoted three Commanders to the rank of Deputy Chief.
APD Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Involving Child at Central and Tingley
ALBUQUERQUE - A fatal crash involving an off-highway vehicle and pedestrian occurred at the intersection of Central Ave NW and Tingley Dr.
APD Teams up with Local Law Enforcement for the 27th Annual ‘Cops for Kids’
The Albuquerque Police Department has teamed up with several local law enforcement agencies for the 27th annual ‘Cops For Kids’ event.
APD Provides Update on Fatal Crash
On Friday December 10th 2021, at approximately 6:40a.m., a fatal crash occurred in the area of 2210 Central Avenue S.W. involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.
APD Arrests Suspect in Overnight Homicide
APD detectives arrested 38-year-old Patrick Saavedra this morning for the overnight murder of a man in Downtown Albuquerque.