The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are searching for a man who attempted to rob an ATM in NW Albuquerque Thursday. Around 3:33 p.m., a male purposefully crashed a stolen white SUV into a CU Anytime ATM at 4101 Coors Blvd NW. No money was dispensed and the driver and another person fled the scene. The FBI and APD are asking the public for help in identifying the man. The male wore a black hoodie with a white Jordan logo, dark pants, black hat, and black Vans shoes. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information…
Author: Kevin Hendricks
Kevin Hendricks
Kevin, also known as Steak Sauce, is a reporter for the Neighborhood Journal with a focus on the Ventana Ranch area. He has over 14 years of journalism experience, including reporting, editing and page design.
An uptick in shootings at the open space area behind Community Stadium has led to a warning being issued by the Albuquerque Police Department Individuals have been firing guns into the desert behind the stadium. Two of these shootings have resulted in homes being hit by bullets. APD warns the public that the only locations where a person can legally shoot a gun in city limits is at a gun range. APD is working with the property owners of the land to install fencing and signage which has already been put up, warning the public it is private property.
A deadly crash brought traffic to a standstill Tuesday afternoon. Officers were on the scene responding to a crash at 1040 Coors Bypass that killed one individual and sent a passenger to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Northbound Coors was shut down at the Cottonwood Mall.
Albuquerque Police Department Motors Unit responded to a fatal car crash early Friday morning near Unser and Paradise. Around 3 a.m., the Motors Unit was called out to the crash. During its investigation, it was determined that a blue BMW was driving south on Unser in the northbound lane while a silver Chevrolet Silverado was driving north on Unser. The truck changed lanes to avoid the BMW but the BMW then attempted to correct its lane which caused the Silverado to make another lane change back into his correct lane when the crash occurred. This was a head-on crash. The…
Beginning today, Cielo Azul Elementary School is celebrating Read Across America week. Read Across America week is aimed at getting children to read. The goal is to help with not only language skills, but to help them excel in in other subjects in school. CAE is having a spirt week in conjunction with the program. Thursday’s theme was “Reading Can Take You Places.” Students were encouraged to wear a shirt from a place they have been or hope to go to. Friday’s theme is “Reading Can Jog Your Brain.” Students should wear their favorite workout clothes. There is no school…
Albuquerque Police Department released two updates on homicide investigations Monday. APD homicide detectives determined a person, whose name has not yet been released, fatally stabbed Danay Morales-Hernandez and Omar Rodriguez-Hechemendia on Feb. 23 at 1006 Griegos Rd NW. Detectives also released the identity of Ryan Maren, who died as a result of blunt force trauma after being run over by a vehicle on Feb. 23. Detectives are still investigating the incident that took place at 4816 McMahon Blvd., NW and are working with the DA to determine whether charges will be filed.
Volcano Vista High School was placed on a shelter-in-place order Thursday after Albuquerque Police Department received a call reporting a shooting at the school. Police responded and investigated but found nothing to substantiate a shooting. Tierra Antigua Elementary School and Tony Hillerman Middle School were placed on lockdown also. “APD got a single call of a shooting at the school,” Gilbert Gallegos, an Albuquerque police spokesman, said. “Officers have made contact with the principal and staff and they did not report any shootings. APD’s Real Time Crime Center also reports they have not seen any video surveillance showing a shooter…
Albuquerque Police Department homicide detectives have charged Giovanni Salazar with the murder of his father, Eddie Salazar, during a confrontation Tuesday in northwest Albuquerque. Police responded to a 911 call shortly after 6 a.m. from Giovanni Salazar, who reportedly had accidentally shot his father at his father’s home in the 4000 block of Hillspire Ave. NW. Giovanni Salazar told police he was fighting with his father and he accidentally shot him in the hip. Officers arrived at the home and found Eddie Salazar, 74, dead. Giovanni Salazar was detained for questioning. Detectives investigated further and determined Giovanni Salazar chose to…
Albuquerque Police Department officer were dispatched to the area of Rabbit Brush and Nandina Court NW early Tuesday morning. APD responded to reports of a shooting just after 5 a.m. and found one person dead with with a gunshot wound. APD’s Homicide Unit is investigating the shooting.
Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a fatal crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian near Unser and Paradise boulevards. Officers were called out around 5:45 a.m. Monday to the crash. The vehicle, a silver Nissan four-door, was driving northbound on Unser, approaching Paradise, when it struck a pedestrian. The pedestrian was kneeling in the roadway, possibly picking up his dog. The vehicle struck the pedestrian and the dog, both of which ended up dying as a result of the crash. Speed and alcohol do not appear to be a factor. The investigation is still ongoing but at this time appears…