Albuquerque boy charged in month-long crime spree

MAKE THIS SO THAT THIS DOESN’T HAPPEN. IN THE YEARS WE LOOK BACK, WE HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS. Bernalillo County District Attorney SAM BREGMAN IS TALKING ABOUT AN 11-YEAR-OLD MAN CONNECTED TO A MONTH-MONTH CRIME THAT OCCURRED FROM MAY 5 TO JUNE 1. YOUNG PEOPLE FACE OCCURS SUCH AS ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON AND CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. OVER $1000. THERE HAS BEEN AN INCIDENT OF BLOCKADES FOR AGENCIES SUCH AS DA. WE HAVE A CHILDREN’S CODE THAT IS COMPLETELY OUT OF DATE IN THE TIMES WE LIVE IN, A CHILDREN’S CODE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN THOUGHT OUT. Dealing with an 11-year-old. THIS MEANS THAT THERE IS NO SPECIFIC WAY TO PROSECUTE A CHILD SUCH YOUNG, EVEN IF CHARGES ARE MADE AGAINST HIM. THIS MAP SHOWS THE THREE MAJOR INCIDENTS WHICH POLICE SAY WHICH TEENAGERS INVOLVED IN AN INDIAN SCHOOL STORE RESULTED WITH DAMAGE, COSTING $15,000, AND FROM COURT RECORDS SEE THAT THERE ARE MORE. ON MAY 29, an 11-year-old was involved in the shooting of a man somewhere on CORDOVA Avenue, then three days later, another shooting was reported involving the same juvenile here on General Shenault Street. WHY IS THIS YOUNG WHAT HAPPENING? Um, and I think the most important thing is, how can we help others his age? CONCHA CORDOVA IS A COOPERATION WITH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INCORPORATED. THIS IS AN ORGANIZATION SPECIALIZING IN HELPING CHILDREN WHO MAY BE RELATED TO A TRAUMATIC OR CRIMINAL PAST get back on track. WE INVITE THEM FROM THE STREETS TO OUR CENTER AND USE TIME PRODUCTIVELY TO ASK QUESTIONS AND WORK WITH PROBLEMS. COMPOSITION OF STATEMENT OF APD GUIDE HAROLD MEDINA. I HOPE THE Legislature will take action to address the growing problem of young minors using guns and stealing cars in an attempt to gain attention on social media. BREGMAN SAYS IT WAS A CHALLENGE, BUT AS HE MENTIONED, TIMES HAVE CHANGED AND HE BELIEVES. IT’S TIME FOR A CHANGE. SOME RULES WITH US. We continue to work through this maze, if you will, of dealing with an 11-year-old, not only holding him accountable, but also keeping the community safe

An 11-year-old accused of a month-long crime spree

The nine face nine separate charges. The challenge is figuring out what to do with him because he’s so young.

“In all the years we’ve looked back, we’ve never seen anything like this,” said Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman. Bregman is talking about an 11-year-old boy connected to a month-long crime spree that lasted from May 5 to June 1. The juvenile faces serious charges including assault with a deadly weapon and criminal damage to property valued at more than $1,000. According to Albuquerque police, the 11-year-old was involved in the following incidents: May 5, 2024: A Kia Forte was stolen in northeast Albuquerque and was recovered an hour later. May 12, 2024: A woman reported to police that four juveniles were there throwing rocks at the residence and attempting to break the home’s windows. The woman was hit in the leg. May 12, 2024: A 12-year-old victim called 911 and reported that a group of juveniles were throwing rocks at her home in an attempt to break into her home. The interlocutor managed to identify some of the minors in the group. According to her, they were known as the “Kia Boys” and frequented the area. May 17, 2024: APD officers responded to a report of a burglary at a commercial property located at 12900 Indian School NE. The person observed the vehicle reverse and strike the front door of the business. There was theft and damage amounting to over $15,000. The vehicle was identified as a stolen gray Kia. May 29, 2024: A man called 911 reporting that he had been shot on Cordova Avenue by 4 juveniles in a blue Kia. The caller stated that an unknown Kia was parked in front of his house and that there were 4 minors inside. He asked the minors to leave the premises. The juveniles left, returned a short time later and shot the victim. A 9 mm shell casing was found in the male victim’s apartment. June 1, 2024: APD detectives were contacted regarding a shooting that occurred on General Chennault Street. There were reports of a man being shot in the hand and a gun found at the scene. The weapon was identified as a 9mm handgun. The 11-year-old was charged with the following charges: Assault with a deadly weapon Conspiracy Shooting at or from a motor vehicle Shooting into an occupied dwelling Aggravated battery Illegal possession of a firearm by a minor Burglary outside a dwelling Criminal damage to property valued at more than $1,000 Conspiracy to commit fourth- level offense The district attorney sees possible obstacles to the prosecution of the case. “We have a code for children that is completely out of date with the times we live in,” Bregman said. “The children’s code that never considered any contact with an 11-year-old.” Youth development organizations have many questions about this case.>>> Get the facts: Read the entire New Mexico Children’s Code “Why So Young?” – said Concha Cordova. “What’s going on? I think the most important thing is, how can we help others his age?” Cordova is owned by Youth Development Incorporated. This is an organization that specializes in helping children who may have had links to a traumatic or criminal past. The goal is to get them back on track. APD Chief Harold Medina said in a statement: “I hope the Legislature will take action to deal with the growing problem of young juveniles using guns and stealing cars in an attempt to gain attention on social media.” a challenge, but as he mentioned, times have changed and he believes it is time to change some of the rules regarding them. “We continue to work through this maze, if we can, working with the 11-year-old, not only to hold him accountable, but also to keep the community safe,” Bregman said.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —

“In all the years we’ve looked back, we’ve never seen anything like this,” said Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman.

Bregman is talking about an 11-year-old boy connected to a month-long crime spree that lasted from May 5 to June 1. The juvenile faces serious charges including assault with a deadly weapon and criminal damage to property valued at more than $1,000.

According to Albuquerque police, the 11-year-old was involved in the following incidents:

May 5, 2024: A Kia Forte was stolen in northeast Albuquerque and recovered an hour later.
May 12, 2024: A woman reported to police that four juveniles were throwing rocks at the residence and trying to break the windows of the house. The woman was hit in the leg.
May 12, 2024: A 12-year-old victim called 911 and reported that a group of juveniles were throwing rocks at her house in an attempt to break it in. The interlocutor managed to identify some of the minors in the group. According to her, they were known as the “Kia Boys” and frequented the area.
May 17, 2024: APD officers responded to a commercial burglary located at 12900 Indian School NE. The person observed the vehicle reverse and strike the front door of the business. There was theft and damage amounting to over $15,000. The vehicle was identified as a stolen gray Kia.
May 29, 2024: A man called 911 and reported that he had been shot on Cordova Avenue by 4 juveniles in a blue Kia. The caller stated that an unknown Kia was parked in front of his house and that there were 4 minors inside. He asked the minors to leave the premises. The juveniles left, returned a short time later and shot the victim. A 9mm shell casing was found in the male victim’s apartment.
June 1, 2024: APD detectives were contacted regarding a shooting that occurred on General Chennault Street. There were reports of a man being shot in the hand and a gun found at the scene. The weapon was identified as a 9mm handgun.

The 11-year-old was charged with the following charges:

Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
Conspiracy
Shooting at or from a motor vehicle
Shooting into an occupied apartment
Deteriorating battery
Illegal possession of a firearm by a minor
Burglary into non-residential premises
Criminal damage to property valued at more than $1,000
Conspiracy to commit a fourth-degree felony

The district prosecutor sees possible obstacles in pursuing the case.

“We have a code for children that is completely out of date with the times we live in,” Bregman said. “The children’s code that never considered any contact with an 11-year-old.”

Youth development organizations have many questions about this case.

>>> Get the facts: Read the entire New Mexico Children’s Code

– Why so young? – said Concha Cordova. “What’s going on? And I think the most important thing is, how can we help others his age?”

Cordova is owned by Youth Development Incorporated. This is an organization that specializes in helping children who may have had links to a traumatic or criminal past. The goal is to get them back on track.

APD Chief Harold Medina said in a statement: “I hope the Legislature will take action to deal with the growing problem of young juveniles using guns and stealing cars in an attempt to gain attention on social media.”

Bregman says it has been a challenge, but as he mentioned, times have changed and he believes it’s time to change some of the rules with them.

“We continue to work through this maze, so to speak, to deal with this 11-year-old, not only by holding him accountable, but also by keeping the community safe,” Bregman said.