Sasha Lenninger

1 week ago | koat.com | Sasha Lenninger

The New Mexico National Guard will be deployed to Albuquerque to assist the Albuquerque Police Department in several ways.On Wednesday, the National Guard, along with APD and New Mexico State Police, hosted a roundtable discussion with the news media, answering any questions about the deployment."Every time we could free up a sworn officer, a badge and a gun to go do badging gun work, it only increases our ability to take people into custody who are committing crime.

1 week ago | koat.com | Sasha Lenninger

Newly released body camera video shows the moments leading to a shooting with Albuquerque Police and an auto-theft offender they know well.On April 30, 2024, officers with the department's auto theft unit were on the hunt for Nicholas Roach, a well-known car thief who had two active felony warrants.Around 6 p.m., officers spotted Roach driving a silver Hyundai Elantra in northeast Albuquerque. Two women were inside the car with him.

1 week ago | koat.com | Sasha Lenninger

The city of Albuquerque has shut down another motel that it considers a nuisance property.On Thursday, the windows of the Court John Motel were boarded up and yellow signs telling people to keep out due to it being a substandard building."This property exemplified the type of unsafe conditions we simply cannot allow in Albuquerque," said Planning Director Alan Varela.An inspection by code enforcement found several concerning issues and violations, including: Numerous plumbing and sanitation...

2 weeks ago | koat.com | Sasha Lenninger

Albuquerque police are investigating a deadly stabbing in the downtown area.Just after 5:30 p.m. Saturday, officers were dispatched to the area of Rosemont Avenue NW and Second Street NW. Details are limited, but APD's homicide unit is investigating.Stay with KOAT for the latest details. Albuquerque police are investigating a deadly stabbing in the downtown area. Just after 5:30 p.m. Saturday, officers were dispatched to the area of Rosemont Avenue NW and Second Street NW.

2 weeks ago | koat.com | Sasha Lenninger

For Tristian Brown, dancing is in his blood. It's something he's been learning since he was just 3.But the way he's learned might be a little different. "The frequencies, I guess, from what he hears, the vibrations," said Raenell Scott, his mother.The 12-year-old was born partially deaf, but he's never let it stop him from doing what he loves.