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Texas Woman Sentenced For Fentanyl Distribution In Southern New Mexico

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Texas woman has been sentenced for her role in a drug trafficking organization that distributed fentanyl into southern New Mexico.

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court documents, between Jan. 24, 2024, and Feb. 7, 2025, Mayra Mendivil, 37, participated in a drug trafficking organization operating between Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, and southern New Mexico. During the investigation, Mendivil coordinated and completed multiple controlled sales of fentanyl to an undercover agent.

Specifically, on Jan. 24, 2024, Mendivil sold approximately Read More

FBI: Albuquerque Man Charged With Aiming Laser At Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Helicopter And Striking Cockpit Over A Dozen Times

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Still image from the recording from inside the helicopter at the time of the drone strike. If convicted, Jorge Pinon Armendariz faces up to five years in prison and up to a $250,000 fine. Courtesy/FBI

FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE – An Albuquerque man is facing federal charges after allegedly aiming the beam of a laser pointer at a Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office helicopter and striking the cockpit over a dozen times.

According to public court documents, on Oct. 7, 2025, Jorge Pinon Armendariz, 47, directed a green laser at the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Metro 1 helicopter while it was assisting Read More

FBI, Sandia Tribal Police Continues To Seek Information And Offer Reward In Sandia Casino Robbery

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FBI News:

The FBI and Sandia Police Department continue seeking the public’s assistance to identify the individual responsible for a robbery at the Sandia Resort & Casino Friday, July 1, 2022.

The FBI is offering a reward up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the unknown suspect responsible for the casino robbery.

At approximately 9:15 p.m., July 1, 2022, an unknown individual entered the casino at the high-limit room, approached a cashier, and asked to speak with a supervisor. The suspect stated he had a gun and demanded money from the cashier. The suspect Read More

FBI: Morgan Lake Man Pleads Guilty To Assaulting An Officer

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Morgan Lake man pleaded guilty to striking and injuring a Navajo Nation Police officer with his car.

According to court documents, Sept. 28, 2025, officers from the Navajo Nation Police Department responded to a report of a suspected drunk driver. When they arrived in the area, the driver, Kendall Benally, 42, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, refused to obey commands and attempted to flee in his vehicle, striking and injuring an officer and a marked unit in the process. Benally then exited the vehicle and fled on foot and attempted to hide from officers. Benally Read More

FBI: Felon Charged In Alleged Plot To Help Inmate Escape

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Screenshots of Crisantos ‘Ventex’ Garcia taken from a music video titled ‘Streets’. Courtesy/FBI

FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — An Albuquerque man has been charged with federal drug trafficking and firearms offenses following an FBI investigation into an alleged plan to arm an inmate for an escape from custody.

According to court documents, on Feb. 13, 2025, law enforcement agents executed search warrants at three residences in northwest Albuquerque associated with Crisantos “Ventex” Garcia, 34, a suspected West Side Locos gang member and convicted felon. Garcia allegedly attempted to flee Read More

FBI: Egyptian National Sentenced For Firearms Offense

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — An Egyptian national was sentenced to 18 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm after pointing a handgun at a victim at a Las Cruces gas station.

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court documents, on the morning of May 12, 2025, Moustafa Mahmoud Abdelnabi Salem, 29, a citizen and national of Egypt, threatened an individual at a gas station by pulling a handgun, chambering a round, and pointing it at the victim. After the incident, the victim flagged down an officer from the Las Cruces Police Department and reported the assault.

When the officer Read More

FBI: Woman Sentenced For Assault On Motorcyclist

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Farmington woman was sentenced to five years of probation for intentionally causing a motorcyclist to crash following an argument

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court records, Sept. 2, 2024, Tenille Quintawna Peshlakai, 33, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, argued with the victim at a gas station before driving away. Peshlakai then turned around, caught up to the victim, and swerved her vehicle to block his path. This forced the victim to lay down his motorcycle and crash into Peshlakai’s vehicle. Peshlakai fled the scene before law enforcement Read More

U.S. Marshals Task Force, NMSP Fugitive Apprehension Unit Arrest Fleeing Armed Fugitive

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Courtesy/USMS

Courtesy/USMS

USDOJ News:

LAS CRUCES — On April 9, 2026, the U.S. Marshals Service District of New Mexico – Southwest Investigative Fugitive Team (USMS-SWIFT) and the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Fugitive Apprehension Unit (FAU) apprehended Jefferey Goebel, who was wanted on a Federal Probation Violation in the District of New Mexico. Goebel has a lengthy criminal history which includes a conviction for Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

On the afternoon of April 9, 2026, Goebel was located and apprehended on the 800 block of Foster Rd in Las Cruces, NM by USMS-SWIFT Read More