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47 Officers Graduate APD’s 124th Cadet Class
Additional officers bring the department’s total sworn to 945
Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers Ups Reward for Homicides
The Albuquerque Metro Crime Stoppers has increased its reward for information regarding homicides. Formerly, the reward was up to $1,000 but has since been changed to up to $2,500.
APD Warns Residents of Alarming Scam
The Albuquerque Police Department is warning residents of scam that has recently targeted individuals in the city. Other agencies across the nation have investigated similar schemes called the “You’re Next” scam.
APD provides update on fatal crash
On Thursday October 21st 2021, at approximately 4:26a.m., a two vehicle fatal crash occurred at the intersection of Avenida Cesar Chavez and the southbound Interstate 25 off-ramp.
APD Continues to Combat Road Rage and Illegal Street Racing
Encourages the public to follow safety tips to avoid confrontation on roadways
APD and Community Partners launch ‘Speak Up, It’s Ok’ Campaign
The Albuquerque Police Department in conjunction with New Mexico State Police, the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office and the All Faiths Children’s Advocacy Center have launched the ‘Speak Up, It’s Ok’ campaign to raise awareness about child abuse.
APD arrests six repeat offenders during Harbor Freight shoplifting operation
APD’s Organized Crime Unit in conjunction with the Attorney General’s Office conducted a three-day operation at a local retailer that resulted in the arrests of six repeat offenders.
APD releases details on fatal crash
On October 16th at approximately 1:30a.m. the APD Motor Unit responded to a fatal crash at the intersection of Lead and Columbia.
APD releases 4th episode of ‘Duke City Case Files’
The Albuquerque Police Department has released the fourth episode of the ‘Duke City Case Files’ featuring the homicide of Juan Carlos Romero, 26
ALeRT Offender Arrest: Rachel Trujillo
Albuquerque Police Department officers arrested Rachel Trujillo, 33, for Battery against a Household Member and Probation Violation.
ALeRT Offender Arrest: Christopher Sidler
Albuquerque Police Department officers arrested Christopher Sidler, 32, for multiple felony warrants.
ALeRT Offender Arrest: Michael Garcia
Albuquerque Police Department officers arrested Michael Garcia, 44, for Battery Upon a Peace Office and Criminal Trespassing.