The Bernalillo Police Department (BPD) reported that two men, one of whom was armed, allegedly stole two BB guns and a case of CO2 from Tractor Supply. They then led officers on a chase from Bernalillo, through Corrales, and into Albuquerque. The pursuit was eventually called off due to the suspects’ reckless driving, which included […]
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New attorney assigned to Solomon Peña case
A new attorney was assigned to represent Solomon Peña in his high-profile case. Peña was accused of having a connection to a series of politically motivated shootings nearly two years ago. The trial was postponed Sept. 23 due to a conflict between attorney Elizabeth Honce and Peña, which resulted in Honce leaving the case. The […]
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NM public defenders offer ‘safe space’ for warrant resolution
The state public defender’s office is looking to help people with outstanding arrest warrants straighten them out. A team of attorneys from the New Mexico Law Offices of the Public Defender will host a “warrant workshop” Thursday, Oct. 3, at the International District Library. They will be helping resolve arrest warrants from Bernalillo County. “This […]
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MDC officer accused of illegal relationship with inmate released
A former Metropolitan Detention Center corrections officer who is accused of having an illegal relationship with an inmate was released from custody Monday after a court hearing. The former officer, Chevonne Culbreath, was arrested Sept. 17 and charged with criminal sexual penetration and trying to illegally bring contraband into the jail after an inmate reportedly […]
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Solomon Peña trial postponed following conflict between defendant and attorney
Jury selection in a high-profile criminal case was postponed Monday due to a conflict between defendant Solomon Peña and his attorney. Trial had been set to begin Monday for the former Republican candidate, who is accused of coordinating a series of shootings nearly two years ago that targeted Democratic lawmakers. Peña’s now-former attorney Elizabeth Honce […]
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Positive STD test lead to investigation of now incarcerated MDC guard
The investigation into an alleged relationship between a Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) corrections officer and an inmate started after the inmate tested positive for a sexually transmitted infection, according to a criminal complaint. The officer, Chevonne Culbreath, was arrested Tuesday after she was accused of having a relationship with an inmate and attempting to bring […]
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MDC officer arrested after alleged relationship with inmate
A Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) corrections officer found herself behind bars after she was accused of having a relationship with an inmate. According to a Bernalillo County news release, MDC officials found out about the allegations Tuesday and reported them to the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO). The officer, Chevonne Culbreath — a probationary employee […]
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Community members want deputy who killed Mescalero Apache teenager charged
By Bella Davis Calls for justice for a 17-year-old Mescalero Apache boy killed by a sheriff’s deputy in June rang out Sept. 7 as the sun disappeared behind the hills bordering the tribe’s reservation in southern New Mexico. Drivers sped past, some honking to show support for the dozens of people walking along U.S. Highway […]
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What do we know about the shooting victims UNMH treats?
In order to get a sense of who is getting shot around the state, City Desk ABQ combed through three years’ worth of data on the people University of New Mexico Hospital treated.
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When does UNMH see the most shooting victims?
Editor’s note: this is part two of a three-part series looking at gun violence data from the University of New Mexico Hospital. Part one can be found here and part three can be found here. In order to get a sense of the toll of gun violence from around the state, City Desk ABQ combed […]