Tag Archives: APD

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

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

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

Crews Recover Body of Hiker After Fatal Fall in Sandia Mountains
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A hiker has died after falling from Sandia Crest while hiking with family, according to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say the man, believed to be in his 50s, was...
Natassja Leyba Aug 15, 2025

New Charges Filed Against Suspect in Uber Driver Murder Case
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque police have filed additional charges against Sheliky Sanchez, the 18-year-old already accused of murdering Uber driver Joseph Andrus last week. According to the Albuque...
Natassja Leyba Aug 15, 2025 Sheliky Sanchez

Suspect Arrested in Foothills Homicide
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque Police have arrested a man accused of killing a 40-year-old in his Foothills home Monday night. Juan Portillo Mendez, 43, was taken into custody Tuesday night in Carnue...
Natassja Leyba Aug 13, 2025 Juan Portillo Mendez

Two Children Face Tragic Outcomes After CYFD Trial Home Visits
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Two children recently returned to their families under New Mexico's Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) trial home visit program have faced devastating outcomes within j...
Natassja Leyba Aug 13, 2025