Shiprock Man Convicted of Federal Sexual Abuse and Kidnapping Charges
A federal jury convicted Keanu Lee of sexually abusing two minors and kidnapping and seriously injuring one of them.
Crime & Courts in New Mexico
Every crime & courts report published for New Mexico, newest first.
Zachary Babitz Sentenced to Life Plus 26 Years for 2024 Crime Spree
A federal court sentenced Zachary Babitz to life plus 26 years in prison for a series of armed robberies and carjackings in New Mexico, including a fatal shooting.
Six Convicted or Plead Guilty in New Mexico Crude Oil Theft Conspiracy
Federal prosecutors announced that six men have been convicted or pleaded guilty for their roles in a scheme to steal crude oil from a New Mexico pipeline and sell it in Texas.
Las Cruces Brothers Sentenced for Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses
Two brothers from Las Cruces, New Mexico, were sentenced in federal court for drug trafficking and firearms offenses.
Shiprock Man Sentenced to 27 Months for Assault
Darrell Joe Ben Jr. was sentenced on Aug. 24, 2026, to 27 months in prison for assaulting his ex-girlfriend, causing life-threatening injuries.
Arizona Man Sentenced to 76 Months for Federal Assault and Firearms Offenses
Curley Nakai Jr., 25, was sentenced in federal court to 76 months in prison for a 2024 incident in New Mexico.
Albuquerque Man Sentenced to Four Months for Aiming Laser at Sheriff's Helicopter
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico announced the sentence on August 14, 2026, over a laser strike on a Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office helicopter in October 2025.