The Office of the Second Judicial District Attorney is responsible for the effective and efficient prosecution of criminal cases within its jurisdiction.
Operating as usual
Our Crime Strategies Unit recently launched an internal platform that tracks reported shootings with injury or homicide throughout the city. The dashboard is a centralized place to access data on shooting trends throughout the city and helps identify emerging crime patterns. Tune into KOB 4 at 6 pm tonight to see an exclusive interview with the CSU Special Agent in Charge, Kyle Hartsock.
https://www.kob.com/live/
Read more:
https://berncoda.com/csu-shooting-dashboard/
Our office has positions open focused on intervention and diversion to deter and reduce crime. The positions are Social Worker and Community Prosecutors. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about making meaningful connections with the community and implementing non-court alternatives.
Social Worker:
https://berncoda.com/careers/#op-422759-social-worker
Community Prosecutor:
https://berncoda.com/careers/#op-417377-community-prosecutor
ICYMI: Last week District Attorney Raul Torrez presented his CrimeSTAT briefing to the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce. In his presentation he discussed the Office's main priority for the 2021 Legislative Session - to protect victims of crime. Specifically, protecting victims personal information, protections regarding pretrial interviews, reducing emotional distress from live testimony and making safe house interviews of children admissible in court.
Join our Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) team in assisting survivors of sexual assault by undertaking cold case investigations, prosecutions, and providing information. Our team is working hard to serve victims, process SAKs, prosecute offenders, and eliminate the number of previously unsubmitted SAKs.
Positions Open:
Attorney(SAKI)
Senior Investigator(SAKI)
Victim Witness(SAKI)
Apply Today:
https://berncoda.com/careers/
For #givingtuesday we are highlighting local organizations that are providing relief during this pandemic. You can donate by visiting their sites and clicking donate now.
United Way of CNM Emergency Funds and Resources:
https://uwcnm.org/uwcnm.org/Emergencyfunds
The Grant Plant NM has a list of organizations and their Covid-19 emergency grants:
https://www.thegrantplantnm.com/resources/covid-19-emergency-grants/
We know these lists do not encompass all the organizations providing relief and contributing to our communities. Please comment below any local organizations in need of donations.
#givingtuesdaynm #nonprofits #community #abq #nm
The Supreme Court’s decision in this case establishes an important precedent on the scope of felony murder under New Mexico law. We intend to use this authority whenever someone is killed by suspects fleeing from law enforcement.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a deadly crash in 2017 that killed a mother and daughter and the suspects fled from police. Now, the state Supreme Court has ruled whether the suspects can be…
Our office is hiring! Employees of the District Attorney’s office are entrusted with the critical work of protecting and fighting for our community to make Bernalillo County safer.
The District Attorney seeks to grow and hire a diverse team of prosecutors, paralegals, investigators, staff and interns to support the office’s mission. Employees are provided with comprehensive benefits and are encouraged to pursue personal and professional development during their time at the office. We strive to maintain a high standard of integrity and professionalism, as well as support a positive and healthy work–life balance.
Visit our website for a list of positions open:
https://berncoda.com/careers/
Today is #NativeAmericanHeritageDay. We encourage you to celebrate and appreciate the many pueblos we have here in New Mexico. During these unprecedented times, our communities across the state are suffering and need as much help as possible. Here’s how you can help:
Help get supplies to where they are need. Donate to the Pueblo Relief Fund.
Happy Thanksgiving! We wish everyone a safe holiday.
James Grayson, Deputy District Attorney, has been named the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s “Prosecutor of the Year.”
“James is an incredible legal mind and has become the go-to attorney for complex legal questions. We have grown to depend on his analysis so much that when we discuss issues we often end by saying, "Let's see what James thinks!" - Adolfo Mendez, Chief of Policy & Planning
Congratulations to James!
Letica Aguilar has been awarded Staff of the Year Award by the Second Judicial District Attorney's Office. She has been with the office since April 1998 and has worked under three different administrations. After completing her first year in the office's Metropolitan Court Division doing backgrounds for Metro DWI cases, Letica moved on to doing backgrounds for felony cases. And she has never looked back. She has been the supervisor for backgrounds for 18 years. Letica works hard every day to ensure this community is safer for everyone including her own children.
As part of the @fbi Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force in New Mexico our CSU team with the help of @BCSONM and @NMAttorneyGeneral arrested David Chavira, 48 years old, for 18 counts of Distribution of Sexual Exploitation of Children and Possession of Child Pornography earlier this week.
Christina Marquez, Crime Strategies Unit Special Agent who worked extensively on this investigation, said child exploitation cases require diligence to reduce the risk of children being victimized.
“The children are our future. We as law enforcement need to protect our future by continuing to be proactive and seeking these individuals out before they have the chance to harm the children of our community,” Special Agent Marquez said.
#protectourchildren
Albuquerque, NM – Based on an initial investigation from the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office, the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Crime Strategies Unit (CSU) arrested David Chavira…
As a safeguard against the spread of COVID-19, the state Supreme Court has paused criminal and civil jury trials across New Mexico through the end of the year.
Judges will continue to conduct non-jury trials and other civil and criminal proceedings through video and telephone conferencing. In-person court hearings may occur in limited instances with approval of the chief judge of a judicial district. https://buff.ly/3nxgH5g
In honor of Native American History month join @indianpueblo this Wednesday for a continued virtual conversation with panelists. RSVP here:
Join in the continued virtual conversation with panelists Fernando Cellicion (Zuni), leader of the Cellicion Dance Group and traditional arts performer and Ria Thundercloud (Sandia/HoChunk), a contemporary dance performer and educator. We will dive into the impact of film, photography, and media on....
Today we are proud to set an example for the state and the nation. Demonstrating what innovative tools prosecutors can use to help ensure officer accountability and help restore public trust in the criminal justice system.
OPINION | Credit is due to 2nd Judicial District Attorney Raúl Torrez for launching a new database that ...
November is#FamilyCourtAwarenessMonth! Tomorrow, at 9 a.m., our partners @DVRCNM are participating at a press conference. Keeping our children safe is of utmost importance to us! Our victim advocates and many others from our office will be joining in with you. Click below for the live stream.
Live Streaming - #FamilyCourtAwarenessMonth
Today and every day we honor those who dedicated their lives to defending our freedom and democracy. Thank you for your service. #VeteransDay #USA
November is Native American Heritage Month! Our culture in New Mexico includes a deep and rich history of Native American traditions. We honor our state's diversity and take this moment to highlight Native American culture. Check out Indian Pueblo Cultural Center's virtual programs:
While our physical Center is temporarily closed, we’re still hard at work planning and creating virtual programs, online museum exhibits, video museum tours, and other fun and educational learning opportunities […]
We are committed to doing everything we can to safeguard the integrity of our criminal justice system. That includes investigating allegations of bias or misconduct on the part of police officers we work with, and promptly sharing our findings with the public.
Disclosure material shared with defense lawyers reveals reliability, bias of police witnesses
This election New Mexicans demonstrated a record-breaking turn out in the 2020 election. Yesterday, our CSU special agents made more than 300 visits to polling sites to ensure the safety and security of your voting experience. We are so proud to serve this community and the work that went in to protecting our democracy. We want to thank all of our local partners for their time and efforts in securing this monumental election. Thank you to everyone who exercised their right to vote.
"CSU is dedicated to ensuring that everyone in the community has a safe and secure voting experience. Our Agents and Investigators are out all day working with our local partners to document any violations and keep the process safe." - Special Agent in Charge Hartsock
In order to promote a free, fair and safe election, our office has virtually trained local law enforcement officers on specific crimes and penalties outlined in New Mexico’s election code. In addition, we have set up a special, dedicated hotline to provide legal guidance for election officials or officers who identify disruption, obstruction or voter intimidation at the polls. We will be here until the polls close to answer calls. Our agents are monitoring polling sites to ensure a comfortable voting environment.
“We’re prepared to prosecute anyone who attempts to undermine our nation’s democratic process,” Torrez said. “Everyone, regardless of their political affiliations and views, deserves to have their voice heard by casting their ballot.”
Today is Election Day! In October, District Attorney Torrez spoke about preventing voter intimidation and protecting voter rights. Please vote and practice your right to participate in our democracy. If you or anyone you know are experiencing difficulties while voting call Election Protection at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683). Please visit our website for more election information: https://berncoda.com/integrity-of-election/.
Tomorrow is Election Day! There are several voter protection rights you should know about as well as voting violations. One voting violation is False Voting, False Voting is fourth degree felony and one that our office will prosecute if someone is found attempting. Absentee ballots are known to cause some confusion, once your absentee ballot is sent you have already voted. We encourage you to drop off your absentee ballot at a polling place or vote in-person if you haven't sent or dropped off your ballot yet. If you or anyone you know is experiencing difficulties while voting, call Election Protection at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683). You can also visit our website for more election information: https://berncoda.com/integrity-of-election/.
“The health care worker that reached out did the right thing and without her knowing what to look for and what to do this likely isn’t a case,” said Special Agent in Charge Hartsock.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) -The lead investigator with the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office, who helped uncover a multi-state sex trafficking ring is speaking out about the case. Ha…
Our Crime Strategies Unit discovered a multi-state sex trafficking ring targeting New Mexico victims. After a four month investigation the individuals were apprehended. If convicted, both face up to life in federal prison.
"The Crime Strategies Unit will continue to prioritize human trafficking investigations in Albuquerque. No matter where sex trafficking takes place, CSU is committed to finding, rescuing, and investigating the victimization of the sons and daughters of New Mexico,” Kyle Hartsock, Special Agent in Charge of the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Special Investigations Bureau said. “Thank you to the North Texas United States Attorney's Office and HSI for their prompt attention to working this case with us."
Full release:
https://berncoda.com/district-attorneys-crime-strategies-unit-discovers-multi-state-sex-trafficking-ring-targeting-new-mexico-victims/
What is electioneering? In New Mexico it is an election code violation to campaign within 100 ft of the polling place. Read more here. If you or anyone is experiencing any difficulties while voting call Election Protection at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) to report what you see. Visit our website for more election information: https://berncoda.com/integrity-of-election/
It’s time for New Mexico to improve voter protection laws so that every citizen - regardless of their party affiliation - feels safe and secure at the polls.
Bernalillo County District Attorney Raul Torrez believes New Mexico could improve voter protection laws.
Albuquerque Police Department
NEVER FORGET
Officer Daniel Webster
E.O.W. 10/29/2015
It is not how these officers died that made them heroes it is how they lived. In valor there is hope.
"Our goal is to help the community maintain the integrity of the election process and be aware of potential election violations," - Deputy District Attorney Grayson. If you or anyone is experiencing any difficulties while voting call Election Protection at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) to report what you see. Visit our website for more election information: https://buff.ly/2GTxDDj
The District Attorney is committed to using every available tool to improve transparency, accountability and integrity within our criminal justice system. Giglio disclosures are an important component of our larger reform efforts and an essential step in ensuring that the system is untainted by bias, misconduct or dishonesty.
Beginning next month, 2nd Judicial District Attorney Raul Torrez plans to implement a new system that identifies and tracks law enforcement officers who have a checkered history that could impede their ability to testify in court.
Bernalillo County District Attorney rolls out new system to hold officers accountable
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office is introducing a new system it said will bring transparency and hold prosecutors and law enforcement accountab…
Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office receives nearly $1 million in Sexual Assault Kit Initiative funding. “With the SAKI funding our Office has been able to assist survivors of sexual assault by assisting in cold case investigations, prosecutions, and providing information,” Lee Hood, Deputy District Attorney and SAKI supervisor said.
Full article:
The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office received $993,979 in Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) funding to continue investigating and prosecuting sexual assault cases. With the new fundi…
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ICYMI: Last week District Attorney Raul Torrez presented his CrimeSTAT briefing to the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce. In his presentation he discussed the Office's main priority for the 2021 Legislative Session - to protect victims of crime. Specifically, protecting victims personal information, protections regarding pretrial interviews, reducing emotional distress from live testimony and making safe house interviews of children admissible in court.
Today is Election Day! In October, District Attorney Torrez spoke about preventing voter intimidation and protecting voter rights. Please vote and practice your right to participate in our democracy. If you or anyone you know are experiencing difficulties while voting call Election Protection at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683). Please visit our website for more election information: https://berncoda.com/integrity-of-election/.
"Our goal is to help the community maintain the integrity of the election process and be aware of potential election violations," - Deputy District Attorney Grayson. If you or anyone is experiencing any difficulties while voting call Election Protection at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) to report what you see. Visit our website for more election information: https://buff.ly/2GTxDDj
Earlier this month DA Torrez spoke on armed militias, extremists, and vigilantism during the 2020 election and beyond during a webinar with @everytown ! Full video here: https://berncoda.com/armed-militias-extremists-and-vigilantism-during-the-2020-election-and-beyond/
Chief Deputy District Attorney Chuck Barth on our plan for election day. Our office is committed to uphold the law and the security of the Bernalillo County Election. Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/embed/hCsbkq6I_i8 #bernalillocounty #earlyvoting #electionprotection2020
ICYMI: Last Friday, Chief Deputy District Attorney Chuck Barth, along with other leaders, discussed the security of the Bernalillo County Election. Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/embed/hCsbkq6I_i8 #bernalillocounty #earlyvoting #electionprotection2020
We must ensure the safety of our victims by upholding victim privacy. Here is Mary Ellen Garcia from New Mexico Crime Victims Reparations Commission talking about the importance of this issue.
Our victim advocates have been working tireless to ensure our victims needs are met. Currently, our team is working on training Woodstock to attend virtual settings and bring items from one room to another in order to sustain social distancing practices. Here is a video via @assistancedogsofthewestSF showing that process. #assistancedog #training #socialdistancing
#TipTuesday: The legal system can take many paths depending on the case. This video goes over our interactive chart on navigating the system. Make sure to follow up with your case agent or victim advocate for details about your specific case.
It's #tiptuesday. Today we show you where to find the order of protection on our website. Have questions or need help filling out the form contact our partner @DVRCNM on their Main line: 505-843-9123 or their 24 Hour Line: 505-248-3165.
Are you in an unsafe relationship? With the stay at home order we have seen a rise in domestic violence incidents. We understand that this is a difficult time, you are not alone. Visit our website https://berncoda.com/service-guide/ for a list of resources. New Mexico Legal Aid Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault/Stalking HelpLine: 1-877-974-3400 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 Live chat: https://www.thehotline.org/
It's #TipTuesday What can we help you with? Our office is closed to the public but we are still working remotely to meet your needs. Today we're walking you through how to file a police report. Visit our website https://berncoda.com/
It’s #tiptuesday ! If English isn’t your preferred language you can translate our entire site to 8 different languages with the click of a button. Here is a quick video on how to do that. Our office will provide translation services to any victim with limited English proficiency. This includes translation during court hearings, meetings with prosecutors for case discussion, trial preparation, the review of evidence, and signing any paperwork. We also work with the New Mexico Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing to provide interpretive services.� Visit our website https://berncoda.com/ or contact us at [email protected] for help.
ICYMI: Last week DA Torrez was a guest on KUNM Radio's Let’s Talk New Mexico with other elected officials and community organizers about the deployment of federal agents to Albuquerque. For the full podcast visit https://www.kunm.org/post/lets-talk-federal-agents-albuquerque. #letstalknm
“NMCG’s coordinated, armed, and uniformed presence at public events results in intimidation and creates a chilling effect on the exercise of First Amendment rights to address matters of public concern.” - Civil Complaint filed 7/13/20 The civil suit does not infringe on the NMCG’s rights to protest, to free speech, and to bear arms as protected by the 1st and 2nd Amendments. The group does not have the right to act as the police or an unlawful militia and must abide by the rule of law.
ICYMI: Yesterday DA Torrez filed a lawsuit against the New Mexico Civil Guard seeking to prohibit the paramilitary group from acting as an unauthorized military or police force. To view the full press conference visit our website: https://berncoda.com/protestshootingupdate/
Bernalillo County District Attorney Raúl Torrez Files New Charges Against Steven Baca and Announces Civil Suit Against Private Militia Group
DA Torrez is providing an update on the charging of Steven Baca and the status of the investigation into the events at the protest.
Bernalillo County District Attorney discusses crime and how the adopted framework for preventative detention in New Mexico functions differently than how the tool is being applied in other states.
Misdial for help ends with walker for Albuquerque senior
DA’s from across our state join Bernalillo County District Attorney, Raúl Torrez to announce a legislative proposal focused on increasing sentences for those who use a gun to commit a violent act. In addition, this proposal will also address those who make threats of violence in our community.
Here is a look at those in our office who have served in the different branches of the armed forces. As we set to begin this three day weekend, take a moment to recognize those in your office who have served.
Join the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office in celebrating the 6th annual CiQlovía. This family friendly event offers a number of exciting activities. Come visit our booth! CiQlovía is a community event for all ages. Sunday Oct. 20 (10am-3pm) on Southern Blvd. SE between Louisiana and Grove.
Unlike most states, few protections are offered for our states youngest victims as their cases move through the judicial system. In New Mexico, child victims of sexual violence, abuse and neglect are forced to relive the horrific trauma over and over again making the healing process much more difficult. Bernalillo County District Attorney Raúl Torrez announces plans to reform how our state treats our victims.
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New Mexico Department of Veterans' Services
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U.S. Army Recruiting Company- Albuquerque
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Army Recruiting Company - Albuquerque
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Albuquerque Police Department Museum
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Chicano Police Officers Association
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Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control
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