OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY
SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
KARI BRANDENBURG
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
The Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office is dedicated to keeping the public and the media
informed of the ongoing efforts of our office. If you are a member of the media and wish to
gather information on a case or speak with the District Attorney, please call our Public
Information Officer, Kayla Anderson. This page includes recent news releases issued by our
office.
Kayla Anderson
Public Information Officer
Office: (505) 222-1312
Email: [email protected]
January 12, 2015
January 20, 2015
January 22, 2015
January 23, 2015
January 29, 2015
February 17, 2015
February 18, 2015
February 19, 2015
March 18, 2015
March 26, 2015
March 27, 2015
March 30, 2015
April 9, 2015
April 15, 2015
May 12, 2015
Juvenile Division 5100 Second St. NW
(505) 222-1160
Albuquerque, NM 87107
FAX: (505) 241-1160
Preliminary hearing to be held in connection with the
officer-involved shooting death of James Boyd
Officer-Involved Shooting Report Released
Man Accused of Shooting Albuquerque Police Officer During
Traffic Stop is Indicted by Grand Jury
Vehicular Homicide Suspect Joshua Leal Indicted by Grand Jury
Man Convicted in Rape and Murder of Infant Girl
TGI Friday’s Fatal Shooting Suspect Indicted by Grand Jury
Defendant in Deadly Shooting Over $30 Debt is Indicted by a
Grand Jury
Samuel Marquez/Matthew Wolke and Larry Tonna OfficerInvolved Shooting Report Released
Man Convicted by Bernalillo County Jury for Extortion and
Acceptance of Bribes
Robert Garcia Sr./Officer Peter Romero Officer-Involved Shooting
Report Released
23 Year Old Murder Case Ends in Guilty Verdict
After Just Two Hours of Jury Deliberations
Man Accused of Using Pliers to Bind Teenage Girl is
Indicted by a Bernalillo County Grand Jury
District Attorney Kari Brandenburg Issues Statement Regarding
Perez/Sandy OIS Ruling
District Attorney Kari Brandenburg to Share New Information
Regarding Sandy/Perez Officer Involved Shooting Case
District Attorney’s Office to Participate in Metro Public Safety
Main Office
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
(505) 222-1099
Albuquerque, NM 87102
st
FAX 1 Floor: (505) 241-1100
FAX 2nd Floor: (505) 241-1200
FAX 3rd Floor: (505) 241-1299
Metro Division
(505) 222-1079
FAX: 241-1000
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
May 26, 2015
Juvenile Division 5100 Second St. NW
(505) 222-1160
Albuquerque, NM 87107
FAX: (505) 241-1160
Day and Recruitment Event
District Attorney’s Office Unveils Revamped Public Website
Main Office
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
(505) 222-1099
Albuquerque, NM 87102
st
FAX 1 Floor: (505) 241-1100
FAX 2nd Floor: (505) 241-1200
FAX 3rd Floor: (505) 241-1299
Metro Division
(505) 222-1079
FAX: 241-1000
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
January 12, 2015– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (TOP)
Contact: Kayla Anderson, Public Information Officer (505) 222-1312
NEWS RELEASE
Preliminary hearing to be held in connection with the
officer-involved shooting death of James Boyd
Albuquerque, NM– On Monday, January 12, 2015, criminal informations were filed in the
Second Judicial Court in connection with the fatal shooting of James Boyd. The informations
contain a single count of open murder against both Albuquerque Police Officers Keith Sandy and
Dominique Perez.
The informations will result in a preliminary hearing for both Sandy and Perez, though a date has
not been set by the Court at this time.
Second Judicial District Attorney Kari Brandenburg will discuss the charging documents, and
answer any media questions, during a media availability today (Monday) at 2:00 p.m. Interested
members of the media are asked to arrive at the Steve Schiff Building, located at 520 Lomas
Boulevard Northwest, no later than 1:45 p.m.
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Juvenile Division 5100 Second St. NW
(505) 222-1160
Albuquerque, NM 87107
FAX: (505) 241-1160
Main Office
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
(505) 222-1099
Albuquerque, NM 87102
st
FAX 1 Floor: (505) 241-1100
FAX 2nd Floor: (505) 241-1200
FAX 3rd Floor: (505) 241-1299
Metro Division
(505) 222-1079
FAX: 241-1000
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
January 20, 2015– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (TOP)
Contact: Kayla Anderson, Public Information Officer (505) 222-1312
NEWS RELEASE
John T. Chavez/Jarod Beasley Officer-Involved Shooting Report Released
Albuquerque, NM– The Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office announces the release of
findings from its internal review of an Officer-Involved Shooting. The incident occurred on August
4, 2013, and involved Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jarod Beasley and the death of John T.
Chavez.
The District Attorney’s Office Findings Report, Shooting Review, and other documents may be
found on the District Attorney’s public website: http://2nd.nmdas.com/. The website also contains
the protocol used by this Office when reviewing Officer-Involved Critical Incidents.
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Juvenile Division 5100 Second St. NW
(505) 222-1160
Albuquerque, NM 87107
FAX: (505) 241-1160
Main Office
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
(505) 222-1099
Albuquerque, NM 87102
st
FAX 1 Floor: (505) 241-1100
FAX 2nd Floor: (505) 241-1200
FAX 3rd Floor: (505) 241-1299
Metro Division
(505) 222-1079
FAX: 241-1000
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
January 22, 2015– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (TOP)
Contact: Kayla Anderson, Public Information Officer (505) 222-1312
NEWS RELEASE
Man Accused of Shooting Albuquerque Police Officer During Traffic Stop is Indicted by
Grand Jury
Albuquerque, NM– Christopher Cook, the man accused of gunning down Albuquerque Police
Officer Lou Golson earlier this month, has been indicted by a Bernalillo County grand jury.
Cook was arrested by Bernalillo County Sheriff’s deputies after a three day, multi-agency
manhunt. He’d been on the run since the shooting on January 3, 2015. According to
Albuquerque Police, Officer Golson pulled over Cook’s vehicle early that morning. As he
approached the driver’s side door, Cook fired several shots, striking Officer Golson. Cook then
allegedly fled the scene on foot, and remained on the run until his arrest.
Cook pleaded not guilty in Metro Court in the days following his arrest, and on Wednesday
January 21, 2015, an indictment was filed, charging Cook with the following:
Attempt to Commit a Felony, to Wit: First Degree Murder (Willful & Deliberate) (Firearm
Enhancement), Shooting at or from a Motor Vehicle (Great Bodily Harm), Aggravated Battery
Upon a Peace Officer (Deadly Weapon) (Firearm Enhancement) or in the alternative Aggravated
Battery Upon a Peace Officer (Great Bodily Harm) (Firearm Enhancement), and Receiving or
Transferring a Stolen Vehicle.
Cook remains held on $500,000 cash/surety bond. He will soon be arraigned in District Court,
though a date for that hearing has not been set at the time of this release. Please see the attached
indictment for additional information.
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Juvenile Division 5100 Second St. NW
(505) 222-1160
Albuquerque, NM 87107
FAX: (505) 241-1160
Main Office
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
(505) 222-1099
Albuquerque, NM 87102
st
FAX 1 Floor: (505) 241-1100
FAX 2nd Floor: (505) 241-1200
FAX 3rd Floor: (505) 241-1299
Metro Division
(505) 222-1079
FAX: 241-1000
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
January 23, 2015– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (TOP)
Contact: Kayla Anderson, Public Information Officer (505) 222-1312
NEWS RELEASE
Vehicular Homicide Suspect Joshua Leal Indicted by Grand Jury
Albuquerque, NM– The man accused in a November, 2014 vehicular homicide crash that killed
two UNM students, and injured two others, has been indicted by a Bernalillo County grand jury.
Joshua Leal was allegedly driving a stolen pickup truck on November 21st, 2014, when he
slammed into the side of another vehicle on the 800 block of Rio Grande NW, flipping the car
onto its roof. Four passengers were in that vehicle, including Briana Hillard and Matt Grant.
Hillard and Grant were both killed as a result of the collision. The two other people inside the
car suffered injuries as well.
Leal, along with his 16-year-old passenger, both fled the scene on foot, but were found shortly
after. Leal initially denied being the driver, and instead blamed the teen. But Albuquerque
Police believed Leal was behind the wheel, and charged him for the incident. Then, in January,
2015, drug results returned to the District Attorney’s Office confirmed Leal had
methamphetamine in his system at the time of the crash. A stolen handgun was also found in the
truck.
On Thursday, January 22, 2015 an indictment was filed, charging Leal with the following:
2 counts of Homicide by Vehicle (Drugs); 2 counts of Great Bodily Injury by Vehicle (Drugs);
Child Abuse (Intentionally Caused) (No Death or Great Bodily Harm); Leaving the Scene of an
Accident (Great Bodily Harm or Death); Possession of Marijuana (One Ounce or Less); Driving
While License Suspended or Revoked; Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm); Receiving or
Transferring a Stolen Vehicle; Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor.
Leal remains held at the Metropolitan Detention Center. He will soon be arraigned in District
Court, though a date for that hearing has not been set at the time of this release.
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Juvenile Division 5100 Second St. NW
(505) 222-1160
Albuquerque, NM 87107
FAX: (505) 241-1160
Main Office
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
(505) 222-1099
Albuquerque, NM 87102
st
FAX 1 Floor: (505) 241-1100
FAX 2nd Floor: (505) 241-1200
FAX 3rd Floor: (505) 241-1299
Metro Division
(505) 222-1079
FAX: 241-1000
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
January 29, 2015– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (TOP)
Contact: Kayla Anderson, Public Information Officer (505) 222-1312
NEWS RELEASE
Man Convicted in Rape and Murder of Infant Girl
Albuquerque, NM– The Albuquerque man accused in the rape and murder of a 28-day-old baby
girl has been convicted by a Bernalillo County jury.
Juan Galindo was arrested in December, 2011, charged with the brutal death of the baby, who
was in his care at the time of incident. The baby suffered bite marks, a skull fracture, multiple
rib fractures, as well as vaginal and anal injuries. She died as a result of the incident.
After an eight day jury trial before District Court Judge Jacqueline Flores, Galindo was convicted
on January 29th, 2015 of the following charges:
Child abuse (Intentionally Caused) (Child Under 12) (Resulting in Death) and their alternatives;
2 counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Penetration in the First degree (Child Under 13); and
Child Abuse (No Great Bodily Harm) and alternatives.
The jury deliberated for approximately one half day. Galindo faces up to three life sentences,
plus three years, at sentencing, which is set for March 12th, 2015. The case was prosecuted by
Lisa Trabaudo and Elisa Dimas of the Crimes Against Children Division of the Second Judicial
District Attorney’s Office.
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Juvenile Division 5100 Second St. NW
(505) 222-1160
Albuquerque, NM 87107
FAX: (505) 241-1160
Main Office
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
(505) 222-1099
Albuquerque, NM 87102
st
FAX 1 Floor: (505) 241-1100
FAX 2nd Floor: (505) 241-1200
FAX 3rd Floor: (505) 241-1299
Metro Division
(505) 222-1079
FAX: 241-1000
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
February 17, 2015– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (TOP)
Contact: Kayla Anderson, Public Information Officer (505) 222-1312
NEWS RELEASE
TGI Friday’s Fatal Shooting Suspect Indicted by Grand Jury
Albuquerque, NM– The man arrested in connection to a deadly case of domestic violence has
been indicted by a Bernalillo County grand jury.
In late January, when witnesses inside a northwest Albuquerque TGI Friday’s reported seeing 45year-old Alicia Quintana arguing with her boyfriend, 45-year-old Ernest Serna. A waitress
reported to police that the two had been drinking. They allegedly went outside, and then when
shots were fired. Serna then allegedly fled the scene, and was not arrested until two days later.
That’s when Sandoval County deputies found him during a traffic stop. He was booked into the
Sandoval County Jail, and was later transported to the Metropolitan Detention Center.
Serna’s case was presented to a Bernalillo County grand jury, and an indictment was filed on
February 17th, charging him with the following:
Serna remains held at the Metropolitan Detention Center on $1,000,000 cash only bond. His
status in custody may be seen here: http://app.bernco.gov/custodylist/CustodySearchInter.aspx.
Serna will soon be arraigned in District Court, though a date for that hearing has not been set at
the time of this release. His case, D-202-CR-2015-00510, may be tracked through the court’s
online website: www.nmcourts.gov. Please see the attached indictment for additional
information.
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Juvenile Division 5100 Second St. NW
(505) 222-1160
Albuquerque, NM 87107
FAX: (505) 241-1160
Main Office
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
(505) 222-1099
Albuquerque, NM 87102
st
FAX 1 Floor: (505) 241-1100
FAX 2nd Floor: (505) 241-1200
FAX 3rd Floor: (505) 241-1299
Metro Division
(505) 222-1079
FAX: 241-1000
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
February 18, 2015– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (TOP)
Contact: Kayla Anderson, Public Information Officer (505) 222-1312
NEWS RELEASE
Defendant in Deadly Shooting Over $30 Debt is Indicted by a Grand Jury
Albuquerque, NM– The man arrested in connection with a triple shooting has been indicted by a
Bernalillo County grand jury.
On February 1st, police allege Jason Comitz went to a home on the 2300 block of Rice NW,
where he encountered three men regarding a $30 debt. Comitz allegedly fired shots, injuring two
of the men, and killing a third. He then fled the scene. He was spotted by Albuquerque Police
the following morning, and subsequently arrested.
Comitz’s case was presented to a grand jury, and an indictment was filed on February 18th,
charging him with the following:
First Degree Murder (Willful and Deliberate); Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Murder
(Willful and Deliberate); 2 counts of Attempted First Degree Murder (Willful and
Deliberate)(Firearm Enhancement); Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Battery (Great Bodily
Harm); 2 counts of Aggravated Assault (Deadly Weapon)(Firearm Enhancement); Conspiracy to
Commit Aggravated Assault (Deadly Weapon); Abuse of a Child (No Death or Great Bodily
Harm)(Firearm Enhancement); Shooting at a Dwelling or Occupied Building (Resulting in
Injury); Conspiracy to Commit Shooting at a Dwelling or Occupied Building (Resulting in
Injury);
Comitz remains held at the Metropolitan Detention Center on $1,000,000 c/s bond. His status in
custody may be seen here: http://app.bernco.gov/custodylist/CustodySearchInter.aspx. Comitz
will soon be arraigned in District Court, though a date for that hearing has not been set at the
time of this release. His case, T-4-CR-2015001456, may be tracked through the court’s online
website: www.nmcourts.gov. Please see the attached indictment for additional information.
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Juvenile Division 5100 Second St. NW
(505) 222-1160
Albuquerque, NM 87107
FAX: (505) 241-1160
Main Office
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
(505) 222-1099
Albuquerque, NM 87102
st
FAX 1 Floor: (505) 241-1100
FAX 2nd Floor: (505) 241-1200
FAX 3rd Floor: (505) 241-1299
Metro Division
(505) 222-1079
FAX: 241-1000
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
February 19, 2015– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (TOP)
Contact: Kayla Anderson, Public Information Officer (505) 222-1312
NEWS RELEASE
Samuel Marquez/Matthew Wolke and Larry Tonna Officer-Involved
Shooting Report Released
Albuquerque, NM– The Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office announces the
release of findings from its internal review of an Officer-Involved Shooting. The incident
occurred on September 20, 2012, and involved Bernalillo County Sheriff Deputies
Matthew Wolke and Larry Tonna.
The District Attorney’s Office Findings Report, Shooting Review, and other documents may
be found on the District Attorney’s public website: http://2nd.nmdas.com/. The website also
contains the protocol used by this Office when reviewing Officer-Involved Critical
Incidents.
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Juvenile Division 5100 Second St. NW
(505) 222-1160
Albuquerque, NM 87107
FAX: (505) 241-1160
Main Office
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
(505) 222-1099
Albuquerque, NM 87102
st
FAX 1 Floor: (505) 241-1100
FAX 2nd Floor: (505) 241-1200
FAX 3rd Floor: (505) 241-1299
Metro Division
(505) 222-1079
FAX: 241-1000
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
March 18, 2015– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (TOP)
Contact: Kayla Anderson, Public Information Officer (505) 222-1312
NEWS RELEASE
Man Convicted by Bernalillo County Jury for Extortion and Acceptance of Bribes
Albuquerque, NM– The former Albuquerque blood technician, accused of offering to fix test
results in exchange for sex, has been convicted by a Bernalillo County jury.
Three victims came forward in the case against 46-year-old Jayson Bice, proprietor of Alliance
Drug Testing in Albuquerque. The case culminated Wednesday, after a week long trial before
District Court Judge Briana Zamora, when a jury found Bice guilty of 3 counts of Extortion, and
two counts of Acceptance of a Bribe. Bice remains on the Community Custody Program, while
he awaits sentencing.
Bice faces a potential of 12 years exposure in the New Mexico Department of Corrections.
Sentencing will take place at a later date. Meanwhile, Bice also faces two more trials for similar
charges. This case was prosecuted by Jeres Rael and Letitia Simms, both of the Second Judicial
District Attorney’s Office.
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Juvenile Division 5100 Second St. NW
(505) 222-1160
Albuquerque, NM 87107
FAX: (505) 241-1160
Main Office
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
(505) 222-1099
Albuquerque, NM 87102
st
FAX 1 Floor: (505) 241-1100
FAX 2nd Floor: (505) 241-1200
FAX 3rd Floor: (505) 241-1299
Metro Division
(505) 222-1079
FAX: 241-1000
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
March 26, 2015– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (TOP)
Contact: Kayla Anderson, Public Information Officer (505) 222-1312
NEWS RELEASE
Robert Garcia Sr./Officer Peter Romero
Officer-Involved Shooting Report Released
Albuquerque, NM– The Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office announces the
release of findings from its internal review of an Officer-Involved Shooting. The incident
occurred on November 15, 2013, and involved Albuquerque Police Officer Peter Romero.
The District Attorney’s Office Findings Report, Shooting Review, and other documents may
be found on the District Attorney’s public website: http://2nd.nmdas.com/. The website also
contains the protocol used by this Office when reviewing Officer-Involved Critical
Incidents.
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Juvenile Division 5100 Second St. NW
(505) 222-1160
Albuquerque, NM 87107
FAX: (505) 241-1160
Main Office
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
(505) 222-1099
Albuquerque, NM 87102
st
FAX 1 Floor: (505) 241-1100
FAX 2nd Floor: (505) 241-1200
FAX 3rd Floor: (505) 241-1299
Metro Division
(505) 222-1079
FAX: 241-1000
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
March 27, 2015– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (TOP)
Contact: Kayla Anderson; (505) 222-1312
NEWS RELEASE
23 Year Old Murder Case Ends in Guilty Verdict
After Just Two Hours of Jury Deliberations
Albuquerque, NM– The family of a young woman murdered more than two decades ago will
finally have a sense of closure this week, after an Albuquerque jury returned a guilty verdict in
her case.
On the day after Christmas in 1991, 23-year-old Mary Dupris’ body was found near the 400
block of Paseo del Volcan NW. She appeared to have been run over, and was also shot in the
head. Though the case grew cold, the Albuquerque Police Department continued its
investigation and in 2012, the case came to a head when a DNA CODIS hit linked defendant
Anthony Morris to Dupris’ death. At the time, Morris was serving a prison sentence for the
1982 murder of a woman in Washington State.
Then, in 2014, Morris was indicted on First Degree Murder in Bernalillo County, and then
brought to New Mexico to face charges. His murder trial began Monday, March 23rd and
lasted just two days. Morris denied the crime, and did not testify during trial.
A total of 17 witnesses took the stand on behalf of the State. Key witnesses included:
(1) A woman working at a motel at 10th and Central, who witnessed the victim being
abducted by someone in a red truck;
(2) The victim's sister, who narrowed the timeline to when the abduction must have
occurred (4:45-5:15 pm);
(3) A father and son in different cars driving 15 minutes apart at 6:45/7:00 pm (one
who saw a red truck and one who found the body);
(4) The OMI doctor and DNA Analysts who recovered sperm DNA at autopsy from
the Decedent's mouth, which was then tested multiple times over the years by various
labs, and eventually got developed into a profile and was a hit in CODIS to defendant.
(5) Albuquerque Police Department Cold Case Detective Sally Dyer, who put the
pieces together, and determined that the defendant owned a red truck in 1991.
On March 25th, after just two days of trial and only two hours of jury deliberations, a
Bernalillo County jury returned a guilty verdict on 1st degree Murder. The Court immediately
proceeded to sentencing, and Morris was sentenced to Life in prison.
Morris will be transported back to Washington State to serve out the remainder of his
sentence for his Washington State case. His Life sentence for Dupris’ murder will run
consecutive to that time. This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney David
Waymire, and Assistant District Attorney Jesse Benoit, both of the Violent Crimes Division of
the Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office.
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Juvenile Division 5100 Second St. NW
(505) 222-1160
Albuquerque, NM 87107
FAX: (505) 241-1160
Main Office
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
(505) 222-1099
Albuquerque, NM 87102
st
FAX 1 Floor: (505) 241-1100
FAX 2nd Floor: (505) 241-1200
FAX 3rd Floor: (505) 241-1299
Metro Division
(505) 222-1079
FAX: 241-1000
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
March 30, 2015– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (TOP)
Contact: Kayla Anderson; (505) 222-1312
NEWS RELEASE
Man Accused of Using Pliers to Bind Teenage Girl is
Indicted by a Bernalillo County Grand Jury
Albuquerque, NM– The 38-year-old Albuquerque man accused of blinding his teenage
girlfriend with a pair of pliers, has been charged by a Bernalillo County grand jury. David
Cordova was arrested on March 12, 2015. Police had been looking for Cordova in regard to a
February, 2015 attack on his 15-year-old girlfriend.
According to a criminal complaint filed by the Albuquerque Police Department, Cordova was
upset after someone threatened to expose his relationship with the teen. He allegedly refused
to let her leave his home, forced her into his vehicle by gunpoint, and then beat her inside of
the vehicle. Cordova is accused of stabbing the teen in the eye with a set of pliers, and
refusing to take her to a hospital.
David Cordova remains held at the Metropolitan Detention Center on a $350,000 cash/surety
bond. His case, T-4-DV-201500916, can be followed through www.nmcourts.gov.
According to online jail records, Cordova is also being held on warrants for the following:
D-202-CR-201500877: Robbery, Bribery/Retaliation/Intimidation of a Witness (Firearm
Enhancement), Aggravated Assault, and;
T-4-CR-201418648: Failure to Comply with Conditions of Release; Battery; Assault;
Criminal Damage to Property, and;
T-4-CR-201502408: Failure to Comply with Conditions of Release; False
Evidence/Title/Registration.
Cordova’s case was presented to a grand jury, and an indictment was filed on March 30th,
charging him with the following:
2 counts of Child Abuse (Intentionally Caused)(Great Bodily Harm); Child Abuse
(Intentionally Caused)(No Death or Great Bodily Harm); Kidnapping; Child Abuse
(Intentionally Caused)(No Death or Great Bodily Harm)(Firearm Enhancement); 7 counts of
Criminal Sexual Penetration in the 4th Degree (Child 13-16)
Cordova will soon be arraigned in District Court, though a date for that hearing has not been
set at the time of this release. Please see the attached indictment for additional information.
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Juvenile Division 5100 Second St. NW
(505) 222-1160
Albuquerque, NM 87107
FAX: (505) 241-1160
Main Office
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
(505) 222-1099
Albuquerque, NM 87102
st
FAX 1 Floor: (505) 241-1100
FAX 2nd Floor: (505) 241-1200
FAX 3rd Floor: (505) 241-1299
Metro Division
(505) 222-1079
FAX: 241-1000
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
April 9, 2015– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (TOP)
Contact: Kayla Anderson, Public Information Officer (505) 222-1312
NEWS RELEASE
District Attorney Kari Brandenburg Issues Statement Regarding Perez/Sandy OIS
Ruling
Albuquerque, NM– Second Judicial District Attorney Kari Brandenburg issues the following
statement in regard to the ruling by Judge Alisa Hadfield concerning the Keith Sandy and
Dominique Perez officer involved shooting case:
“There are many important public interests at stake in regard to this case. We are carefully
evaluating what is in the best interest of the public on how to move forward, and we anticipate
that we will be able to address your questions next week. Everyone deserves more than a hasty
response in regard to such an important ruling.”
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Juvenile Division 5100 Second St. NW
(505) 222-1160
Albuquerque, NM 87107
FAX: (505) 241-1160
Main Office
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
(505) 222-1099
Albuquerque, NM 87102
st
FAX 1 Floor: (505) 241-1100
FAX 2nd Floor: (505) 241-1200
FAX 3rd Floor: (505) 241-1299
Metro Division
(505) 222-1079
FAX: 241-1000
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
April 15, 2015– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (TOP)
Contact: Kayla Anderson, Public Information Officer (505) 222-1312
NEWS RELEASE
District Attorney Kari Brandenburg to Share New Information Regarding
Sandy/Perez Officer Involved Shooting Case
Albuquerque, NM– Second Judicial District Attorney Kari E. Brandenburg invites the media
to a press conference this Thursday April 16, 2015, to discuss recent developments concerning
the Keith Sandy and Dominique Perez officer involved shooting case.
The press conference will begin at 10:00 a.m., and interested members of the media are asked
to arrive no later than ten minutes prior. The event will be held in the Joe Paone Conference
Room of the Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office, located at 520 Lomas Blvd NW in
Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Juvenile Division 5100 Second St. NW
(505) 222-1160
Albuquerque, NM 87107
FAX: (505) 241-1160
Main Office
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
(505) 222-1099
Albuquerque, NM 87102
st
FAX 1 Floor: (505) 241-1100
FAX 2nd Floor: (505) 241-1200
FAX 3rd Floor: (505) 241-1299
Metro Division
(505) 222-1079
FAX: 241-1000
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
May 12, 2015– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (TOP)
Contact: Kayla Anderson, Public Information Officer (505) 222-1312
NEWS RELEASE
District Attorney’s Office to Participate in Metro Public Safety Day and Recruitment
Event
Albuquerque, NM– The yearly event that attracts thousands of people to learn more about
our area law enforcement partners gets underway this weekend. And once again, the
Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office will take part in the festivities.
Metro Public Safety Day and Recruitment Event kicks off this Saturday, May 16th at Intel on
NM Hwy 528 and 19th Avenue in Rio Rancho, NM. The FREE event is from 8:30 a.m. to
2:00 p.m., and will feature dozens of law enforcement agencies, food trucks, and more.
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Juvenile Division 5100 Second St. NW
(505) 222-1160
Albuquerque, NM 87107
FAX: (505) 241-1160
Main Office
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
(505) 222-1099
Albuquerque, NM 87102
st
FAX 1 Floor: (505) 241-1100
FAX 2nd Floor: (505) 241-1200
FAX 3rd Floor: (505) 241-1299
Metro Division
(505) 222-1079
FAX: 241-1000
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
May 26, 2015– FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (TOP)
Contact: Kayla Anderson, Public Information Officer (505) 222-1312
NEWS RELEASE
District Attorney’s Office Unveils Revamped Public Website
Albuquerque, NM– The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office proudly unveils its
newly redesigned public website: http://2nd.nmdas.com/.
Through the website, members of the public can easily find information about our office,
helpful links to other agencies and resources, published officer involved shooting reports (as
well as accompanying evidence), job postings, and much more. We hope this new website
answers the growing demand for accessibility, transparency, and accountability in our
community.
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Juvenile Division 5100 Second St. NW
(505) 222-1160
Albuquerque, NM 87107
FAX: (505) 241-1160
Main Office
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
(505) 222-1099
Albuquerque, NM 87102
st
FAX 1 Floor: (505) 241-1100
FAX 2nd Floor: (505) 241-1200
FAX 3rd Floor: (505) 241-1299
Metro Division
(505) 222-1079
FAX: 241-1000
520 Lomas Blvd. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102