Tag Archives: Albuquerque Police

Albuquerque Man Accused of Killing Dogs After Argument
ALBUQUERQUE - A man with a history of violent offenses is facing new charges after police say he shot and killed two dogs during an argument. Justin Leverette, 31, was taken into custody following an ...
Natassja Leyba Sep 02, 2025
Rape Suspect Arrested; Son of Man Convicted in 2022 Muslim Murders
ALBUQUERQUE - Police have arrested 26-year-old Adil Syed on charges of raping a 15-year-old girl at a West Side park earlier this year. According to Albuquerque Police Department detectives, the girl ...
Natassja Leyba Sep 02, 2025 Adil Syed
Murder Suspect Accused of Threatening Younger Brother with Gun Appears in Court
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - An 18-year-old murder suspect is now facing additional charges after allegedly pointing a gun at his 7-year-old half-brother's head. Sheliky Sanchez appeared in court Wednesday mor...
Natassja Leyba Aug 21, 2025 Sheliky Sanchez
Five Guns Found Across Albuquerque Schools in One Day, Prompting Lockdowns and Arrests
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Just two weeks into the school year, Albuquerque Public Schools officials say five guns were found on or near three campuses Wednesday. While no injuries were reported, the inciden...
Natassja Leyba Aug 21, 2025

Police Clear Scene After Overnight Incident on Menaul Boulevard
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A portion of Menaul Boulevard in northeast Albuquerque has reopened following an overnight police situation that shut down traffic near Princeton Drive. All lanes were blocked for ...
Natassja Leyba Aug 20, 2025
Police Activity Closes Portion of Menaul Boulevard in Northeast Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A portion of Menaul Boulevard in northeast Albuquerque is closed due to an active police situation. Eastbound lanes near Princeton Drive have been blocked off as officers respond t...
Natassja Leyba Aug 20, 2025

APD Investigating Deadly Hit-and-Run Crash Involving Motorcycle
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Albuquerque Police Department's Fatal Crash Unit is investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a woman riding as a passenger on a motorcycle. The inciden...
Natassja Leyba Aug 19, 2025

Teen Murder Suspect Ordered to Stay in Jail Until Trial
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A judge has ruled that 19-year-old Alexis Monrroy will remain in custody while awaiting trial on multiple charges, including murder and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. ...
Natassja Leyba Aug 19, 2025
APD Arrests Top Burglary Offender on 45 Felony Charges
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque police have arrested Cody Montoya, 41, who was wanted on 45 felony charges tied to a series of burglary cases across the city. Montoya was listed on APD's Top 10 Burgla...
Natassja Leyba Aug 18, 2025 Cody Montoya
APD Investigating Downtown Albuquerque Shooting
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday evening near 5th and Central, close to the KiMo Theatre. According to APD, two people suffered gu...
Natassja Leyba Aug 18, 2025








