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FBI News:

The FBI and Los Lunas Police Department are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who robbed U.S. Bank at 2421 Main Street SE, Los Lunas, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, at approximately 5 p.m.

Suspect description:

• Race: Hispanic
• Height: approximately 5’10”- 6’0”
• Build: Thin
• Clothing: Blue Jeans, Black Hoodie, Sunglasses, Face mask, black shoes

The suspect entered the bank and passed a demand note to the teller, then verbally demanded more money from a second teller. He was observed leaving northbound from the bank.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading Read More

FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Mexican national faces federal charges for allegedly attempting to bribe a U.S. Border Patrol Agent after being apprehended for illegal re-entry into the United States.

According to court records, on February 8, 2025, Samuel Mendoza-Torres, 29, was taken into custody along with another individual near the Santa Teresa Border Patrol Station. While being transported to the station, Mendoza-Torres allegedly asked the agent, “Can we fix this?” and offered $400 for his release.

During a post-arrest interview, Mendoza-Torres admitted to escorting Read More

FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Salvadoran national was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison for biting a U.S. Border Patrol agent.

According to the complaint, May 29, 2024, a Border Patrol agent encountered a group of five individuals, including Erika Jasmin Lobato-Melendez, 27, walking along the border wall. When the agent attempted to take the group into custody, Lobato-Melendez became obstinate, refusing to enter the agent’s vehicle and grabbing onto the border wall.

When agents tried to physically separate Lobato-Melendez from the fence, she bit down hard on the agent’s forearm, Read More

FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE – An Albuquerque man has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for a series of violent crimes committed in 2021.

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court documents, Dairon Romero, 28, engaged in a crime spree that included carjacking and multiple robberies. Specifically:

 

• July 17, 2021, Romero carjacked a vehicle at gunpoint from a pregnant woman exiting a Walmart with her three young children.
• Oct. 10, 2021, Romero entered a 7-Eleven convenience store, pointed a firearm at an employee, and stole approximately $200 in cash and several cartons

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Los Lunas black hoodie bandit. Courtesy photo

FBI News:

The FBI and Los Lunas Police Department are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who robbed US Bank at approximately 5 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, at 2421 Main St SE, Los Lunas.

Suspect description:

• Race: Hispanic
• Height: approximately 5’10”- 6’0”
• Build: Thin
• Clothing: Blue Jeans, Black Hoodie, Sunglasses, Face mask, black shoes

The suspect entered the bank and passed a demand note to the teller, then verbally demanded more money from a second teller. He was observed leaving northbound from the bank. 

The FBI is offering a reward Read More

FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Shiprock woman pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the straw purchase of a firearm that was later used in a violent crime spree and murder.

According to court documents, April 24, 2024, Brittania Navaho, 29, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, purchased a revolver and ammunition from a pawn shop in Gallup, New Mexico, on behalf of Rydell Happy, a convicted felon prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.

At sentencing, Navaho faces up to 15 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release.

U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez, and Read More

NMSP News:

After placing an officer on leave in connection with the DWI Enterprise Investigation, NMSP Chief Troy Weisler has issued the following statement:

“As a result of the ongoing investigation into allegations of DWI-related racketeering, I have placed New Mexico State Police Sergeant Toby Lafave on administrative leave pending both the FBI’s inquiry and our own internal investigation,” Chief Weisler of the New Mexico State Police said. 

“Let me be clear—any misconduct or criminal behavior within our ranks will not be tolerated. The New Mexico State Police holds its officers to the Read More