Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Monday, August 27, 2012
Active Shooter Training
http://www.kob.com/article/stories/S2740489.shtml
Officer Tasia Martinez
APD Public Information Officer
Friday, August 24, 2012
Mayor Recognizes APD Heroes
Mayor Richard J. Berry Recognizes Eye Witness and Officers who Solved the 7-11 Murder
Heroes: Lt. Gary Reed, Sgt. Gary Barboa, Det. Holly Anderson, Det. David Gonzales, Det. Russ Landavazo, Det. Darcy McDermeit, Det. Kevin Morant, Det. Andrea Ortiz, and eyewitness Joshua Vail.
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - On Friday, August 24, 2012, Mayor Richard J. Berry recognized the excellent police work done by the Albuquerque Police Department Officers who helped rapidly solve the murder of 7-11 clerk Chad Mercer, 36, and the life-saving attempts made by an eyewitness. Mercer, the victim, husband, and father passed away on Tuesday, July 17th.
On that fateful day UNM student, Joshua Vail, 19, stopped by 7-Eleven with several friends. Vail was first robbed at gun point in the parking lot and then witnessed the shooting of the 7-Eleven clerk. He immediately ran inside to Mercer, went to his side, and tried to revive him. His heroic efforts showed his instinct to act quickly and to help save someone else, even at this risk of his own wellbeing. Mr. Vail valiantly showed great courage in the midst of a devastating crime.
That evening several officers hit the streets to track down the people responsible for the senseless shooting and the robberies. Swift detective work gave the team of Officers several leads- surveillance video, GPS software on the phones, and several detailed eyewitness statements. The very next day Officers arrested all three suspects involved in this case.
The men and women who dedicated themselves to solving this crime are the key to keeping the streets of Albuquerque safe, and they played the key role in ensuring justice for the victim and his loved ones.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
VIN Etching Event This Saturday
WHAT: Vehicle Identification Number Window Etching Event
WHEN: Saturday, August 25,2012
9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Target Store I-25 and Paseo Del Norte
INFO:
Window etching of your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is an excellent deterrent to auto theft. In a matter of minutes the VIN can be permanently fixed in a corner of each window. Placing the VIN on each window can discourage thieves from dismantling your automobile and reselling the parts, which is one of the primary reasons our vehicles are stolen.
The window etching is free. Citizens must provide current vehicle registration.
Officer Tasia Martinez
APD Public Information Officer
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Kyle Evans Benifit Golf Tournament Results
The Kyle Evans Benefit Golf Tournament was a great success! 76 golfers participated and $6550.00 was raised. Thank you to everyone who participated and thank you to all media outlets who have supported this effort.
A special thanks to KOB for their story on Kyle and the “Five for Kyle” fundraiser http://www.kob.com/article/stories/S2668324.shtml
We would also like to thank the “Hole” sponsors.
Desert Greens Golf Course
Calibers
TLC Uniforms
Jackson Brown Insurance
Castle and Cook Mortgage
JB Henderson Construction
Jason’s Deli
Casa De Benavidez
Thunderbird Harley Davidson/Bill Henz
Sandia BMW
Michael Hart Attorney
Kyle is back in Albuquerque at a local hospital where he is expected to be in recovery for a few more weeks.
Stay tuned for the Public Safety Hockey Game that will benefit Kyle along with other Police and Fire Officers who need our support. The game will be on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at the Outpost Arena at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are only $5 for adults, $3 for children and $10 for families
Officer Tasia Martinez
APD Public Information Officer
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
APD Captures Multi-State Serial Armed Robber
Albuquerque Police located and apprehended multi-state fugitive and serial armed robber, Chris Perea, 27, Friday August 10, 2012.
Southeast field officers were dispatched to a suicide call just after 4 p.m. Friday. An unidentified man called into APD Dispatch stating that he had poisoned himself in an attempt to commit suicide. He refused to provide his location to the 911 operator, but through investigative techniques was located by officers near the intersection of Indian School and Carlisle NE.
As officers called for emergency medical services, they identified the suicidal man as Christopher Perea, locally wanted on four felony warrants and wanted in three states for armed robbery including Colorado and Texas.
Perea was transported to University of New Mexico Hospital for medical treatment and observation, he will be subsequently booked into the Metropolitan Detention Center. The surrounding jurisdictions have been notified of Perea’s apprehension. Perea has obtained legal counsel and has not made any statements to detectives.
Officer Tasia Martinez
APD Public Information Officer
Battle of the Badges This Weekend
Badges football tournament this Saturday, August 18th at Cleveland High
School in Rio Rancho
Click the link for more information
http://battleofthebadges911bowl.com/charities.html
Officer Tasia Martinez
APD Public Information Officer