Bernalillo County District Attorney

12/17/2021

Yesterday a jury convicted Ahmad Williams on two counts of Aggravated Battery Upon a Peace Officer and one count of Battery Upon a Peace Officer. Williams bit an officer on the hand and another on the shoulder during a domestic dispute in 2020. #abq #conviction

Yesterday a jury convicted Ahmad Williams on two counts of Aggravated Battery Upon a Peace Officer and one count of Battery Upon a Peace Officer. Williams bit an officer on the hand and another on the shoulder during a domestic dispute in 2020. #abq #conviction

12/16/2021

Today, #BernCoDA Raúl Torrez and New Mexico Indian Affairs Department Secretary Lynn Trujillo announced a partnership that would form a specialized Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR) Task Force subunit within our Office. The subunit will be dedicated to assisting in MMIWR data-sharing and analysis, case investigations, and interventions. We will support the statewide MMIWR Task Force’s efforts to improve the collection, consolidation and sharing of MMIWR data. #partnership #MMIWR

12/15/2021

Join us as we go live tomorrow at 1 p.m. to announce a special partnership with our office and the Indian Affairs Department. This collaboration plans to address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives Cases. #live #pressconference

Join us as we go live tomorrow at 1 p.m. to announce a special partnership with our office and the Indian Affairs Department. This collaboration plans to address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives Cases. #live #pressconference

12/14/2021

Need a warm coat, sweater or other clothing item? Visit our Mobile Resource Center this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Highland High School Parking lot to receive a free winter clothing item! #abq #giveback

Need a warm coat, sweater or other clothing item? Visit our Mobile Resource Center this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Highland High School Parking lot to receive a free winter clothing item! #abq #giveback

12/13/2021

Continued conversations with community members to discuss proposed legislation and other crime-related initiatives is essential to spur change. Thank you to the The Rotary Club of Albuquerque for the great conversation today. Let's make our County a safer place, together. #community #abq

12/07/2021

This morning the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Albuquerque participants visited our office to learn more about Bernalillo County's judicial system. #BernCoDA Raul Torrez took questions from the group and presented our legislative priorities, including rebuttable presumptions. Thank you all for joining us! #community #privatesector #publicsector #abq

12/07/2021

We have partnered with East Central Ministries, Indivisible Albuquerque, Youth Development, Inc. ABQ STRYV (Strategies to Reduce Youth Violence), and other community organizations to provide warmth and comfort items to those in need this holiday season! Together, we will be holding a drive for coats, warm socks, and sweaters or sweatshirts.

Both adults and children’s sizes are needed. Coats and sweaters or sweatshirts can be new or gently used, with new socks preferred for donation. Items will be collected through December 15 at the following locations:

Youth Development, Inc. (YDI):
11:00am-4:00pm Monday through Friday
3411 Candelaria NE, Suite G
Albuquerque, NM 87107

Indivisible Albuquerque:
Monday Evenings from 5:00-7:30 (Only on 12/13)
O’Niell’s Pub on Central
4310 Central Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108

The clothing drive is part of the new Mobile Resource Center in the International District that is being coordinated through our office.

#donations #community #giving

We have partnered with East Central Ministries, Indivisible Albuquerque, Youth Development, Inc. ABQ STRYV (Strategies to Reduce Youth Violence), and other community organizations to provide warmth and comfort items to those in need this holiday season! Together, we will be holding a drive for coats, warm socks, and sweaters or sweatshirts.

Both adults and children’s sizes are needed. Coats and sweaters or sweatshirts can be new or gently used, with new socks preferred for donation. Items will be collected through December 15 at the following locations:

Youth Development, Inc. (YDI):
11:00am-4:00pm Monday through Friday
3411 Candelaria NE, Suite G
Albuquerque, NM 87107

Indivisible Albuquerque:
Monday Evenings from 5:00-7:30 (Only on 12/13)
O’Niell’s Pub on Central
4310 Central Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108

The clothing drive is part of the new Mobile Resource Center in the International District that is being coordinated through our office.

#donations #community #giving

12/03/2021

District attorney sues courts for withholding GPS data of suspects

District attorney sues courts for withholding GPS data of suspects

At a news conference Thursday, Torrez and Albuquerque Police Department Chief Harold Medina argued public safety should trump the privacy rights of somebody awaiting trial for a violent crime.

12/02/2021

GPS Records

Today Bernalillo County District Attorney Raúl Torrez announced that he has filed a lawsuit under the Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) to compel the Second Judicial District Court to produce the pretrial GPS data of two dangerous, repeat defendants. The public’s right to know this information and the need for transparency can be no more critical than in the context of public safety.

Learn more here: https://berncoda.com/district-attorney-raul-torrez-and-apd-chief-harold-medina-seek-release-of-gps-information-for-dangerous-repeat-defendants/

12/02/2021

Tune in today at 11:15 a.m. as District Attorney Raúl Torrez and
Albuquerque Police Department Chief Medina announce their efforts to obtain pretrial GPS records of dangerous, repeat defendants. #FacebookLive #pressconference

Tune in today at 11:15 a.m. as District Attorney Raúl Torrez and
Albuquerque Police Department Chief Medina announce their efforts to obtain pretrial GPS records of dangerous, repeat defendants. #FacebookLive #pressconference

11/25/2021

Happy Thanksgiving! Our office will be closed today and tomorrow in light of this holiday. Stay safe Albuquerque! #Thanksgiving #Holiday #November

Happy Thanksgiving! Our office will be closed today and tomorrow in light of this holiday. Stay safe Albuquerque! #Thanksgiving #Holiday #November

11/23/2021

Yesterday evening a jury found Luis Chaparro guilty of shooting at or from a motor vehicle and criminal damage to property. The trial lasted four days and Chaparro could face up to four years in prison for these convictions. Before this case went to trial we filed a preventative detention motion which was denied. Despite Chaparro's conditions of release, he was then charged with first degree murder and aggravated battery only a few months after this case. The first degree murder case is currently pending trial. Read the full press release here: https://berncoda.com/luis-chaparro-found-guilty-of-shooting-at-or-from-a-motor-vehicle-and-criminal-damage-to-property/

Yesterday evening a jury found Luis Chaparro guilty of shooting at or from a motor vehicle and criminal damage to property. The trial lasted four days and Chaparro could face up to four years in prison for these convictions. Before this case went to trial we filed a preventative detention motion which was denied. Despite Chaparro's conditions of release, he was then charged with first degree murder and aggravated battery only a few months after this case. The first degree murder case is currently pending trial. Read the full press release here: https://berncoda.com/luis-chaparro-found-guilty-of-shooting-at-or-from-a-motor-vehicle-and-criminal-damage-to-property/

11/19/2021

While we share the frustration and disappointment that many in our community have over today’s acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse in Kenosha, Wisconsin, we remain committed to the rule of law and respect the jury’s verdict. The outcome of this case should not be used by anyone to engage in political violence nor as a license for vigilantism.

Our office remains steadfast in its commitment to hold the line against armed extremists and anyone who feels empowered to assume the role of the police or the military.

#RittenhouseTrial

A jury in Kenosha, Wisconsin, acquitted Kyle Rittenhouse on five felony counts on Friday, clearing him of criminal culpability in the shooting of three men, two of them fatally, last year. https://nyti.ms/3kSz2uA

11/15/2021

Petition filed by Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office Seeks to Enforce Subpoena for Account Information for Members of An Extremist Militia Group

District Attorney Raúl Torrez announced today that we have filed a petition against Facebook in connection to the civil suit against the New Mexico Civil Guard. We are seeking to enforce a subpoena for account information for members of the New Mexico Civil Guard, an extremist militia group. Learn more here: https://berncoda.com/district-attorney-raul-torrez-files-petition-against-facebook-as-part-of-civil-suit-taking-on-far-right-extremism/

11/15/2021

Tune in today at 11:30 a.m. as District Attorney Raúl Torrez goes live with an important update regarding the lawsuit against the New Mexico Civil Guard.

Tune in today at 11:30 a.m. as District Attorney Raúl Torrez goes live with an important update regarding the lawsuit against the New Mexico Civil Guard.

11/12/2021

DA Torrez says investing in youth now could prevent crime in the future

Increased funding and resources for upstream intervention are critical for our community and is a piece of our legislative packet that we will be taking to Santa Fe this year. #Legislation #earlychildhooddevelopment

Raúl Torrez says now is the time to invest in a safer future.

11/11/2021

Thank you to all those who have served in our Armed Forces. We recognize your sacrifice today and always. #VeteransDay2021

Thank you to all those who have served in our Armed Forces. We recognize your sacrifice today and always. #VeteransDay2021

11/11/2021

DA Torrez: 'My biggest goal is to get pretrial detention addressed and fixed'

DA Torrez: 'My biggest goal is to get pretrial detention addressed and fixed'

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Bernalillo County District Attorney Raúl Torrez says the state's pretrial detention system is broken.

11/11/2021

Upstream Intervention

This afternoon we spoke with members of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce to discuss legislative priorities and most importantly upstream intervention. It is essential for our community to invest in children who are subject to Adverse Childhood Experiences, upstream intervention equates to a healthier and safer community. #earlychildhooddevelopment #diversion #upstreamintervention

11/10/2021

Congratulations to several of our team members for receiving awards this week from the Administrative Office of the District Attorneys and the New Mexico State Bar!

🏆Savannah Brandenburg-Koch - Second Judicial District Attorney of the Year Award
🏆Shonnetta Estrada - Second Judicial District Attorney of the Year Award
🏆Mary Hoch - Second Judicial District Support Staff of the Year Award
🏆Emilie Edmonds - Prosecutorial Excellence in Central, N.M. Award

These women serve the community everyday with their commitment to public safety. Thank you for all that you do!

11/10/2021

11/09/2021

This afternoon a jury found Darian Bashir guilty of First Degree Murder and Tampering with Evidence after a seven-day trial. Bashir faces life imprisonment and sentencing will take place in mid January 2022.

This afternoon a jury found Darian Bashir guilty of First Degree Murder and Tampering with Evidence after a seven-day trial. Bashir faces life imprisonment and sentencing will take place in mid January 2022.

11/08/2021

Our team is looking for a Digital Media Specialist! Apply at the link below:

https://stateofnewmexico.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0uk3a?source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1ZBsheDoIfGtcNK2gRysjmgBBFUJ2eJQt_MHE3FEd53lOvutQILMSFpg8

Our team is looking for a Digital Media Specialist! Apply at the link below:

https://stateofnewmexico.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0uk3a?source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1ZBsheDoIfGtcNK2gRysjmgBBFUJ2eJQt_MHE3FEd53lOvutQILMSFpg8

11/05/2021

Thank you Representative Meredith Dixon for inviting us to your townhall and giving us the opportunity to talk about proposed legislation and to address crime in our community. #berncoda #abq Meredith for New Mexico Albuquerque Police Department

11/04/2021

Last night we had a roundtable discussion with the Nor Este Neighborhood Association where we discussed crime and our legislative solutions. Open conversations about our infrastructure to help solve crime are essential and require community involvement. Thank you for all those in attendance!

Last night we had a roundtable discussion with the Nor Este Neighborhood Association where we discussed crime and our legislative solutions. Open conversations about our infrastructure to help solve crime are essential and require community involvement. Thank you for all those in attendance!

11/01/2021

Our team is hiring for our Special Agent-in-Charge position to lead our Crime Strategies Unit. Click the link below to apply:

https://stateofnewmexico.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0ung1?source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR2sgdTo3d42z_NDYFv_Ngtk7zuIz8RTJcqnzF670cn3HPjWjx7A8mVd1JY

Our team is hiring for our Special Agent-in-Charge position to lead our Crime Strategies Unit. Click the link below to apply:

https://stateofnewmexico.hire.trakstar.com/jobs/fk0ung1?source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR2sgdTo3d42z_NDYFv_Ngtk7zuIz8RTJcqnzF670cn3HPjWjx7A8mVd1JY

10/29/2021

We're hiring! The Special Agent-in-Charge will be the lead sworn law enforcement officer in the Crime Strategies Unit (CSU) of the Second Judicial District Attorney's Office. If you're interested, click the link below to apply.
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10/29/2021

Bernalillo County District Attorney tracking police misconduct

Bernalillo County District Attorney tracking police misconduct

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office is monitoring police misconduct and holding officers accountable with an office-wide database. They announced …

10/27/2021

25 years of SANE help for r**e victims

"The team at SANE is filled with specially trained nurses who provide comprehensive medical care to r**e survivors. The work of SANE is essential to our community as they make survivors feel as comfortable as they can when they are most vulnerable, in the hours and days after the incident occurs. Thank you for all that you do for r**e survivors Albuquerque SANE Collaborative and happy 25 years! We know SANE will continue the great work for another 25 plus years!" - Lee Hood, Deputy District Attorney and Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) Supervisor

Nurses, services available 24/7 in Downtown Albuquerque

10/27/2021

Opinion | Prosecutors must police the police

"One way prosecutors can effectively fulfill their ethical obligations and hold officers accountable is by keeping office-wide databases of police officers whose credibility has been questioned. A small but growing number of prosecutors — including those in Ramsey County, Minnesota, and Bernalillo County, New Mexico — are creating police disclosure lists (which have also been called “Brady lists,” “Giglio lists,” or “do-not-call lists”) that help prosecutors demonstrate to their communities that they are independent of the police and are taking steps to ensure the integrity of their cases by disclosing the problematic behavior to the defense."

Click the link below to read the full NBC News opinion piece written by John Choi, county attorney for Ramsey County, Minnesota, Alissa Marque Heydari, deputy director of the Institute for Innovation in Prosecution at John Jay College, and #BerncoDA Raúl Torrez.

We need to know which police officers have engaged in misconduct to hold them accountable and prevent them from tainting trials.

10/26/2021

Domestic violence victims are hurt physically, emotionally and for many, financially. Our team can help you navigate through this difficult time. For more information on domestic violence support, visit https://buff.ly/3DzREqc #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth

Domestic violence victims are hurt physically, emotionally and for many, financially. Our team can help you navigate through this difficult time. For more information on domestic violence support, visit https://buff.ly/3DzREqc #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth