Tag: New Mexico agencies

Special Units

Albuquerque K-9 Killed in SWAT Operation

K-9 Rebel was assisting the SWAT team “as they attempted to arrest an armed suspect,” police said. He was fatally shot during the incident.

May 29, 2025

Patrol

Wanted Man Throws Dog at Albuquerque Officer, Then Flees

Body camera video shows the man pick up and pet a dog that appears to be a Yorkshire terrier. When the officer attempts to arrest him, the body camera video shows the man throw the dog at the officer.

May 8, 2025

Command

New Mexico Sheriff Found Dead at Home

Rio Arriba County deputies found Sheriff Sheriff Billy Merrifield dead at his home Sunday. The death is under investigation by the New Mexico State Police.

April 22, 2025

Patrol

New Mexico Changes Law to Allow Non-Citizen Officers

On April 7, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law Senate Bill 364, which allows people with work authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services to serve as law enforcement officers.

April 14, 2025

Patrol

New Mexico Governor Sends National Guard to Help Albuquerque Police

The National Guard will be responding to medical emergencies, de-escalating potentially volatile encounters, and working crime and accident scenes.

April 11, 2025

Point of Law

New Mexico Deputy Faces Murder Charge Over On-Duty Shooting

Elijah Hadley, 17, was reportedly shot 19 times during the deputy’s response. Hadley was found to toss an airsoft pistol to the side before he was fatally shot.

January 14, 2025

Patrol

Man Arrested After Firing 50 Rounds at New Mexico Trooper During Traffic Stop

A state police vehicle was hit by at least one round, according to an arrest warrant affidavit, but the officer was not struck by gunfire.

August 21, 2024

Patrol

Venezuelan Street Gang Says It Will Target Denver Cops

The Albuquerque Police Department has released an officer safety bulletin to notify law enforcement of information regarding the Tren De Aragua criminal organization and reports that TdA members in Denver have been given a "green light" on officers.

July 31, 2024

Command

Albuquerque Police Now in Compliance with DOJ-Ordered Reforms, Monitor Says

While the monitor’s recommendation is a big hurdle, ultimately a federal judge still needs to sign off on allowing APD to self-monitor. They’ll meet the judge in a hearing on June 4.

May 15, 2024

Patrol

The Murder of New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare

At around 5 a.m. Officer Justin Hare had been dispatched to aid a stranded motorist on Interstate 40 near Tucumcari. There had been reports of a man driving a white BMW who was trying to wave down passing motorists for aid.

March 18, 2024

Patrol

Suspect in Killing of New Mexico Officer Arrested

Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen said in a news conference Sunday that the deputies established a perimeter and observed Smith until he spotted them and tried to escape.

March 18, 2024

Patrol

New Mexico City Releases Video of Officer’s Fatal Stabbing

Officer Jonah Hernandez responded to a trespassing call where he was stabbed to death by 29-year-old Armando Silva.

March 4, 2024