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APD arrests burglary suspect who caused more than $100K in damage to American Toyota dealership

APD burglary detectives arrested Daniel Candelaria for his role in an overnight burglary on Aug. 5, which resulted in over $100,000 in damages to the American Toyota dealership in Northeast Albuquerque.

APD arrests juvenile for 2023 murder during attempted theft of Kia

APD detectives arrested 17-year-old Andres Pedroza on Thursday and charged him with the shooting death of Adrian Vallejos during an attempted auto theft of the victim’s Kia vehicle.

APD Launches Public Safety Survey to Understand Community Connection

The Albuquerque Police Department is working to bring neighborhoods together across the city, in an effort to increase community safety

Gun-Related crimes down in 2024

Albuquerque is experiencing decreases in three major gun-related crime categories, so far in 2024, as compared to the same time period in 2023.

APD charges Santa Fe murder suspect for recent bank robbery in Albuquerque

APD detectives charged Zachary Babitz for the July 31, 2024, robbery of a Wells Fargo bank in Northeast Albuquerque.

APD Issues 1,538 Citations during Traffic and Park Enforcement Operations

The Albuquerque Police Department issued 1,538 traffic citations during recent operations targeting traffic hot spots and speeding near city parks.

APD’s 129th Cadet Class Graduates 41 New Officers

APD graduated 41 cadets today as part of the 129th Cadet Class.

APD Auto Theft Unit Arrests Seven for Bait Car Thefts

Three firearms recovered during ongoing operations

APD Clears 70 Felony Warrants, Arrests 54 During Warrant Roundup Operation

The Albuquerque Police Department completed a successful warrant roundup operation resulting in 70 felony warrant arrests, recovery of a stolen vehicle and officers located a missing juvenile.

Albuquerque Murder Suspect Arrested in Texas

Deputies in Texas arrested a suspect who was wanted for a recent murder at a West Side Albuquerque motel.

APD Targets Downtown Youth Crime with Support of Partners

Mayor Tim Keller and Chief Harold Medina announced a partnership with law enforcement partners to target youth crime in Downtown Albuquerque.

APD Provides Mutual Aid to Taos Pueblo of Public Safety for their Annual Pow Wow

The Albuquerque Police Department is providing mutual aid assistance to the Taos Pueblo of Public Safety for their last Feast Day at their annual Pow Wow.

APD Highlights Transit Safety Operation on Central Corridor

PRT response, PSAs on buses, Transit and Metro Security working together to make system safer.

APD Arrests Suspect in Multiple Home Burglaries

Detectives searching for more potential victims

APD Arrests 19-year-old During Downtown Operation Targeting Underage Drinking and Firearms

APD detectives and officers arrested a 19-year-old during an operation in Downtown overnight that targeted underage individuals with guns in parking garages.

APD Investigating Shooting of 14-year-old

APD detectives are investigating an overnight shooting that critically injured a 14-year-old boy in Southwest Albuquerque.

Woman Arrested for Promoting Prostitution During Raid of Massage Parlor Near Downtown

Detectives with APD’s High Risk Victims Unit worked with special agents from the Governor’s Organized Crime Commission to raid an illegal massage parlor near Downtown Wednesday evening.

APD Arrests Suspected Shooter in June Murder

Salvador Gutierrez is 2nd suspect arrested

APD Arrests Antique Shop Bandit and Top 10 Burglary Offender

Detectives with the Albuquerque Police Department’s Burglary Unit have charged and arrested David Johnson, 55, on the department’s Top 10 Burglary Offender List.

APD helps National Guard transport unusable donations from Roswell to shelters and charitable organizations in Albuquerque

Following the delivery of two trailers full of items collected through the Albuquerque Police Department’s Donation Drive for the Ruidoso fires, APD staff assisted the National Guard in bring back used bedding and clothing items to Albuquerque for donation to other outlets.