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APD Arrests Suspect Accused of Killing Sister
The Albuquerque Police Department arrested a man overnight who is accused of fatally shooting his sister in July.
Wanted Murder Suspect Arrested in Gallup
APD detectives tracked down a wanted murder suspect to Gallup, where police arrested him late Friday.
“Tile” tracking device assists Auto Theft Detectives in locating stolen vehicle
Albuquerque Police Auto Theft Detectives were able to locate a stolen vehicle with the assistance of a tracking device called “Tile”.
APD investigating serious injury crash
On October 3, 2021 around 7:00p.m. the Motor Unit was called out to a serious injury crash located at San Mateo Blvd NE and Lumber Ave NE.
ALeRT Offender Arrest: Merissa Ybarra
Albuquerque Police Department officers arrested Merissa Ybarra 34, for outstanding felony warrants
APD officer and community partners help father and 4-year old son get a home
After a year of living in and out of shelters and struggling with homelessness, a father and his four year-old son have a home thanks to APD officers and many community partners.
APD Investigating fatal crash involving pedestrian
The Albuquerque Police Department’s Motor Unit is currently investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian.
APD launches violent crimes callout in the NW
The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating after a female ran to a neighbor’s house requesting help on 47th Street NW.
APD provides update on fatal crash
APD’s Motor Unit responded to a fatal crash involving a pedestrian around 10p.m. on September 22 on Eastbound I-25 just west of Carlisle.
Update to Homicide Investigation
Preliminary investigation of a fatal shooting this morning suggests an armed man who was attempting to rob a Subway restaurant was killed by an employee.
Mayor Keller, Chief Medina Respond to News about DOJ Reform Process
Mayor Tim Keller and APD Chief Harold Medina responded to today’s announcement by U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland about improving the way the government monitors the reform efforts at police agencies.
APD Arrests 6 Drunk Drivers at Sobriety Checkpoint
APD’s DWI Unit arrested six drunk drivers during a sobriety checkpoint this weekend.
APD Arrests Repeat Shoplifter During Home Depot Blitz
Detectives with APD’s Organized Crime Unit worked with Northwest Proactive Response Team officers to arrest repeat offender Michael Johnston on Friday during a 2-day blitz at Home Depot locations in the city.
APD investigating fatal crash involving a motorcycle
The Albuquerque Police Department’s Motor Unit was called out to Lomas and Louisiana late in the evening on September 5, for a fatal crash.
APD Tracks Stolen Vehicle During Downtown Operation, Locates 100 stolen items
APD auto theft detectives working an anti-crime operation in Downtown Albuquerque tracked an occupied stolen vehicle on Saturday as occupants stole more than 100 items from stores across the city.