News
APD Chief Geier Announces 19 Promotions, 2 New Commanders
Nineteen officers, including two new Commanders, will join the leadership ranks of the department.
Mayor Keller and Chief Geier Statements on Tragic Deaths of Children
Mayor Keller and Chief Geier share the pain of the Albuquerque community following the tragic deaths of children and teenagers in recent weeks.
Albuqerque Police Department Hosting Training for Law Enforcement to Target Domestic Violence & Stalking
Multiple agencies and advocates to attend course.
Mayor Keller Hosts Town Hall on APD Transformation
Mayor turning government inside out to provide a public update about the ongoing effort to transform the Albuquerque Police Department.
Mayor Tim Keller Announces Sea Change with DOJ Compliance
8th Independent Monitor Report Summary on APD compliance with the Department of Justice settlement agreement.
New Hires Bring Wealth of Outside Public Safety Experience to Albuquerque Police Department
Elizabeth Armijo, Damon Martinez and Leonard Nerbetski hired in leadership positions at APD.
Mayor Tim Keller Unveils New Downtown Public Safety District
Mayor Tim Keller announces the creation of a new Downtown Public Safety District with an Albuquerque Police Department APD Downtown Substation
Mayor Keller, APD Release Crime Statistics
Police News Release: Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller and APD Chief Mike Geier Release first quarter statistics
APD Officers Continue to Recover Stolen Vehicles
APD Auto Theft News Release: APD Officers Continue to Recover Stolen Vehicles
Mayor Keller Highlights Progress on DOJ Reform
APD News Release: Mayor Keller Highlights Progress on DOJ Reform
Keller Administration Outlines Road Map for Hiring More Officers
Police News Release: Keller Administration Outlines Road Map for Hiring More Officers
APD Officers Recover Four Stolen Vehicles at Southwest Home
Police News Release: APD Officers Recover Four Stolen Vehicles at Southwest Home
APD Officers Prevent Wanted Felon from Hanging Himself
Police News Release: APD Officers Prevent Wanted Felon from Hanging Himself
NYPD Leaders Emphasize Community Trust during Week-Long Visit to Albuquerque
News Release about NYPD leaders visit to APD. NYPD Leaders Emphasize Community Trust during week-long visit to Albuquerque
APD Auto Theft Sting Nets Results
Four-day auto theft sting results in 22 felony arrests and the recovery of 23 stolen vehicles.
Halloween Safety Tips
Here are a few safety tips to help ensure everyone has a safe and happy Halloween.
Labor Day Weekend: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
The Albuquerque Police Department Reminds Residents to Always Drink Responsibly.
NM Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Coffee with a Cop
APD & New Mexico Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Team up for Coffee with a Cop.
Suspect Arrested after Firing at Couple in their Driveway
Suspect who fired at couple and was caught on camera is under arrest.
Team Effort Helps Save Injured Hiker
Rescuers work together to save a man on near Elena Gallegos Picnic Area.
UPDATE: Officer Involved Shooting – Vassar and Phoenix
Suspect identified following an officer involved shooting in Northeast Area Command.
SWAT SITUATION: 100 Block of Tyrone Avenue
Albuquerque SWAT officers spent more than six hours attempting to get a suspected shooter to surrender peacefully.
Good Samaritan Jumps Into Action, Homicide Offender Caught
Victor Ortiz, 46, was arrested for the murder of a local taxi cab driver.
Auto Burgler Attempts to Lose Police by Wearing Robe
Robert Lucero was arrested and charged with Burglary, Aggravated Fleeing and Breaking and Entering. Megan Wharton was arrested and charged with Conspiracy and Breaking and Entering.
City Owned Vehicle Burglarized and Stolen in Same Night, 2 Arrested
David Montoya and Enrique Roybal were both arrested by police for incidents involving a bait vehicle.
Domestic Violence Call Ends with Officer Shot and Suspect in Custody
Maximilano Villegas, 38, was booked into MDC early this morning for felony charges False Imprisonment, Child Abuse, Aggravated Battery on a Police Officer and misdemeanor domestic violence charges.
Familiar Drug Dealer Arrested
Anthony Stevenson was arrested again for trafficking illegal drugs in the Southeast Area Command.