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APD Arrests Drunk Driver who reached speeds of 140 mph on city streets
APD’s Traffic Division partnered with the New Mexico State Police to target illegal street racing, speeding, careless and reckless driving.
APD provides update on shooting investigation outside Christ Lutheran School
On September 2, 2021 shortly before 12:30p.m. Northeast field officers were dispatched to a shooting call located outside the Christ Lutheran School at 7701 Candelaria Road N.E.
Officer Mario Verbeck released from hospital today to continue his recovery
Suspect Released from Hospital Wednesday, Booked into Jail
Operation Turn the Tide: APD Arrests Homicide Suspect
The Albuquerque Police Department today arrested homicide suspect Richard Young as part of Operation Turn the Tide. He was arrested in a stolen vehicle.
APD increases incentives for police officers and service aides with new hiring bonuses
The Albuquerque Police Department is offering competitive hiring bonuses to recruit experienced officers and police service aids.
APD Not Notified Murder Suspect Cut his Ankle Monitor
The Albuquerque Police Department learned today that murder suspect Trey Bausby cut his ankle monitor and failed to show up at a halfway house on Tuesday.
APD Announces Murder Charge in 1988 Homicide of Althea Oakeley
Suspect Paul Apodaca Confessed to Killing Oakeley, possibly other Women in 1980s
APD releases Duke City Case Files: Episode 3 on one-year anniversary
This episode features the homicide of Daniel Collins
APD launches portals for photo and video evidence in investigations
The Albuquerque Police Department has launched two portals that can accept digital evidence to include videos and photos for two recent shootings.
APD launches Cop on the Corner
The Albuquerque Police Department is launching a new program called “Cop on the Corner” to help build relationships with the communities where officers patrol.
APD Bait Car arrests lead to recovery of multiple stolen vehicles
The Albuquerque Police Department received a bait car activation leading to arrests and recovered vehicles.
APD’s Auto Theft Unit makes 6 arrests in one day
The unit recovered 4 stolen vehicles and 3 firearms
APD Investigation Updates
APD’s Homicide Unit released the following updates from early morning investigations: