Tag: bernalillo_county_sheriff_s_office

Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Deputy Convicted of Obstructing DEA Investigations and Lying to FBI

15 Jul 2026 4:23 p.m. · Source: FBI

A Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Deputy was convicted of obstructing DEA investigations and lying to the FBI. Paul Jessen, Jr. faces up to 65 years in prison for tipping off a drug trafficker and betraying public trust.

Law Enforcement Politics and Government Federal Government State Governments Legal Paul Jessen Jr.Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office DEA FBI Obstruction of Justice Public Corruption New Mexico
Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty to Laser Attack on Sheriff's Helicopter

29 Jun 2026 11:59 a.m. · Source: FBI

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 Enforcement Politics and Government Federal Government State Governments Legal Transportation Social Issues Jorge Pinon Armendariz Albuquerque Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Laser pointer Plea guilty FBI