Tag: albuquerque
-
Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms and Assault Charges
Jason Paul Baca, 36, pleaded guilty to federal firearms and assault charges after brandishing a loaded pistol at federal task force officers during a traffic stop in Albuquerque, facing significant prison time.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Jason Paul BacaAlbuquerqueFederal Bureau of InvestigationFirearmsAssaultViolent CrimeFBI
-
Media Monitor: CAIR Welcomes New Mexico Mosque Approval, Addresses Anti-Muslim Bias and Historical Erasure
CAIR is reporting on the approval of a New Mexico mosque despite anti-Muslim rhetoric, its record high bias complaints, and comments on the White House's historical narrative.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesLegalDigital and Print Publishing CAIRNew MexicoAlbuquerqueMosqueAnti-Muslim RhetoricIslamophobiaReligious Liberty
-
Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty to Laser Attack on Sheriff's Helicopter
Jorge Pinon Armendariz, 48, pleaded guilty to federal charges for aiming a laser at a Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office helicopter, striking the cockpit and pilot's eyes. He faces up to five years in prison.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalTransportationSocial Issues Jorge Pinon ArmendarizAlbuquerqueBernalillo County Sheriff’s OfficeLaser pointerPlea guiltyFBI
-
Albuquerque Man Faces Federal Hate Crime Charge After Attacks on Jewish Facilities
Rex Crofton, 25, faces a federal hate crime charge for allegedly damaging two Jewish facilities in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Attacks on Congregation Albert and the JCC led to his arrest and the discovery of weapons.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Rex CroftonAlbuquerqueNew MexicoHate CrimeJewish FacilitiesReligious Property DamageFBI
-
FBI Southwest Offices Host Special Agent Recruitment Event in El Paso
The FBI Albuquerque and El Paso Field Offices will co-host a free special agent recruitment event on June 26, 2026, in El Paso, offering insights into FBI careers and critical incident response roles for individuals aged 21 and older.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborLegal FBIRecruitmentSpecial AgentEl PasoAlbuquerqueCareer
-
Fugitive Pleads Guilty After Four Decades of Stolen Identity and Fraud
Stephen Craig Campbell, 73, pleaded guilty to identity theft, passport fraud, and firearms offenses after living as a fugitive under a dead man's identity for over 40 years. He faces 12 years in prison for the decades-long deception and outstanding…
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Stephen Craig CampbellIdentity TheftPassport FraudFirearms OffensesAlbuquerqueFugitiveFraudFBI