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Nakayla McClelland

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Nakayla McClelland covers crime and breaking news. Reach her at nmcclelland@abqjournal.com or at 505-823-3857.

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Three arrested after alleged Albuquerque auto dealership heist

Three arrested after alleged Albuquerque auto dealership heist

Navajo Nation member detained by ICE despite proof of citizenship

Navajo Nation member detained by ICE despite proof of citizenship

Man arrested after allegedly stealing $50,000 worth of copper piping

Man arrested after allegedly stealing $50,000 worth of copper piping

One charged in death of Albuquerque city councilor's brother-in-law

One charged in death of Albuquerque city councilor's brother-in-law

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Dozens of clear backpacks fall apart days after APS requires them at six schools

Dozens of clear backpacks fall apart days after APS requires them at six schools

Busfield awaits court hearing next week to determine custody status

Busfield awaits court hearing next week to determine custody status

Prosecutors seek to detain actor Timothy Busfield until trial in child abuse case

Prosecutors seek to detain actor Timothy Busfield until trial in child abuse case

APD details police shooting that left man dead and bullet lodged in officer's radio

APD details police shooting that left man dead and bullet lodged in officer's radio

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Four arrested after Albuquerque city councilor's brother-in-law found dead

Four arrested after Albuquerque city councilor's brother-in-law found dead

Alamogordo man pleads guilty to COVID loan fraud

Alamogordo man pleads guilty to COVID loan fraud

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Farmington man faces 19 charges in alleged crime spree

Farmington man faces 19 charges in alleged crime spree

Man charged with murder after cemetery shooting

Man charged with murder after cemetery shooting

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Two arrested at ICE protest in Albuquerque

Two arrested at ICE protest in Albuquerque

Man charged in 2023 shooting death

Man charged in 2023 shooting death

Clovis man charged with vehicular homicide in crash that killed brother

Clovis man charged with vehicular homicide in crash that killed brother

Albuquerque launches search for new police chief

Albuquerque launches search for new police chief

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Fatal crash involving dump truck closes westbound I-40

Fatal crash involving dump truck closes westbound I-40

Treasurer of ABQ mail handler's union charged with embezzlement and fraud

Treasurer of ABQ mail handler's union charged with embezzlement and fraud

Man charged with allegedly robbing jewelry store during Ruidoso wildfire

Man charged with allegedly robbing jewelry store during Ruidoso wildfire

Navajo police shoot and kill armed man in To'hajiilee

Navajo police shoot and kill armed man in To'hajiilee

Clear backpacks now required at six APS middle schools

Clear backpacks now required at six APS middle schools

Possible measles exposure reported in Albuquerque

Possible measles exposure reported in Albuquerque

Comedian to receive $90K settlement from state in free speech lawsuit

Comedian to receive $90K settlement from state in free speech lawsuit

Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office names deputies who shot man in International District

Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office names deputies who shot man in International District

Clovis homeowner kills intruder, marking second homicide in the eastern NM city in a week

Clovis homeowner kills intruder, marking second homicide in the eastern NM city in a week

Torrance County extends ICE contract at detention center through March

Torrance County extends ICE contract at detention center through March

Albuquerque man charged in fatal DWI crash on New Year's Eve

Albuquerque man charged in fatal DWI crash on New Year's Eve

Bernalillo County sheriff boots firefighters from helicopter unit over marijuana policy

Bernalillo County sheriff boots firefighters from helicopter unit over marijuana policy

Former deputy accused of rape in Doña Ana County

Former deputy accused of rape in Doña Ana County

Teen killed in Clovis shooting

Teen killed in Clovis shooting

Albuquerque man faces federal charges for pointing gun at deputies during traffic stop

Albuquerque man faces federal charges for pointing gun at deputies during traffic stop

BCSO identifes man fatally shot by deputies

BCSO identifes man fatally shot by deputies

City mechanic arrested after allegedly crashing ABQ Ride Sun Van on purpose

City mechanic arrested after allegedly crashing ABQ Ride Sun Van on purpose

Feds sentence man to 17 years for drug trafficking, importing a tiger

Feds sentence man to 17 years for drug trafficking, importing a tiger

Albuquerque unveils a new place to go in Civic Plaza

Albuquerque unveils a new place to go in Civic Plaza

Teen arrested after posting photos with illegal machine gun conversion on Instagram

Teen arrested after posting photos with illegal machine gun conversion on Instagram

Plane crash near Roswell leaves one injured

Plane crash near Roswell leaves one injured

APD identifies man who shot officer in the chest

APD identifies man who shot officer in the chest

Albuquerque man charged with murder in home invasion robbery that left one dead

Albuquerque man charged with murder in home invasion robbery that left one dead

Albuquerque police officer had PTSD, was treated with ketamine prior to killing self in standoff

Albuquerque police officer had PTSD, was treated with ketamine prior to killing self in standoff

Incident report details days before missing elderly Texas couple were found dead in Tucumcari

Incident report details days before missing elderly Texas couple were found dead in Tucumcari

Santa paws: Holiday pet adoptions surge

Santa paws: Holiday pet adoptions surge

Police make arrest in fatal bus stop stabbing

Police make arrest in fatal bus stop stabbing

Two arrested for allegedly starting fires in Albuquerque

Two arrested for allegedly starting fires in Albuquerque

Bernalillo County deputies fatally shoot person during federal operation in International District

Bernalillo County deputies fatally shoot person during federal operation in International District

Two Clovis teens arrested in double homicide

Two Clovis teens arrested in double homicide

AG unveils new forensic tech. Will it enhance firearm-related crime investigations in New Mexico?

AG unveils new forensic tech. Will it enhance firearm-related crime investigations in New Mexico?

Albuquerque police detail shooting that left man in critical condition

Albuquerque police detail shooting that left man in critical condition

Man arrested in 2023 fatal shooting

Man arrested in 2023 fatal shooting

Teen arrested in fatal shooting at Albuquerque house party

Teen arrested in fatal shooting at Albuquerque house party

DA: Retail theft ringleader sentenced to 9 years in prison

DA: Retail theft ringleader sentenced to 9 years in prison

Elderly inmate dies at University of New Mexico Hospital

Elderly inmate dies at University of New Mexico Hospital

Albuquerque Public Schools bus attendant accused of possessing child rape videos

Albuquerque Public Schools bus attendant accused of possessing child rape videos

Men arrested for alleged gang violence shooting death

Men arrested for alleged gang violence shooting death

Alleged remote-controlled balloon thief arrested, balloon returned to Balloon Fiesta

Alleged remote-controlled balloon thief arrested, balloon returned to Balloon Fiesta

Here we snow again: Winter storm brings lower temperatures and snowfall throughout New Mexico

Here we snow again: Winter storm brings lower temperatures and snowfall throughout New Mexico

Youth pastor arrested for allegedly sexually abusing teenager for two years

Youth pastor arrested for allegedly sexually abusing teenager for two years

Missing elderly couple found dead outside of Tucumcari

Missing elderly couple found dead outside of Tucumcari

Human remains in Artesia identified by police

Albuquerque man to spend nearly one year in prison for threatening President Trump

Albuquerque Police Department sees large decrease in auto thefts so far this year

Albuquerque Police Department sees large decrease in auto thefts so far this year

Man shot by deputies had faced multiple felony cases, with many dismissals

Man shot by deputies had faced multiple felony cases, with many dismissals

How to tackle homelessness in Albuquerque? Mayoral candidates weigh in

How to tackle homelessness in Albuquerque? Mayoral candidates weigh in

The candidates' plans to deliver on crime-fighting promises if elected mayor

The candidates' plans to deliver on crime-fighting promises if elected mayor

Man, along with future father-in-law, killed in plane crash outside Alamogordo

Man, along with future father-in-law, killed in plane crash outside Alamogordo

Remote-controlled balloon stolen during Balloon Fiesta warehouse break-in

Remote-controlled balloon stolen during Balloon Fiesta warehouse break-in

Taos man arrested for allegedly beating, kidnapping a woman

Taos man arrested for allegedly beating, kidnapping a woman

Police investigate shooting death in Southeast Albuquerque

Police investigate shooting death in Southeast Albuquerque

Bernalillo County sheriff faults court system in poor operation results

Bernalillo County sheriff faults court system in poor operation results

Questions linger as officials ID man critically injured in Albuquerque home explosion

Albuquerque Fire Rescue: Home explosion not caused by gas leak or drug lab

Albuquerque Fire Rescue: Home explosion not caused by gas leak or drug lab

Bernalillo County post-election audit champions transparency and accountability for voters

Bernalillo County post-election audit champions transparency and accountability for voters

Person hospitalized after home explosion in northeast Albuquerque

Person hospitalized after home explosion in northeast Albuquerque

Man arrested in 2024 shooting that left one dead

Three accused of stealing $200K worth of adaptive wheelchairs from Albuquerque nonprofit

Three accused of stealing $200K worth of adaptive wheelchairs from Albuquerque nonprofit

Federal authorities, Bernalillo County deputies tight-lipped on shooting in Southeast Albuquerque

Federal authorities, Bernalillo County deputies tight-lipped on shooting in Southeast Albuquerque

Crime Stoppers offers reward after Albuquerque buses shot with pellet guns

Crime Stoppers offers reward after Albuquerque buses shot with pellet guns

Man facing new charge in fatal hit-and-run of nurse outside UNMH

Man facing new charge in fatal hit-and-run of nurse outside UNMH

Albuquerque teen allegedly killed man before getting into police chase with body in the vehicle

Study shows nearly 3,000 unhoused people in Albuquerque

Study shows nearly 3,000 unhoused people in Albuquerque

Court affirms conviction of teen who threw baby in dumpster after giving birth

Court affirms conviction of teen who threw baby in dumpster after giving birth

State Police arrest suspect in fatal casino shooting

State Police arrest suspect in fatal casino shooting

One-time face of DWI enforcement fired from New Mexico State Police amid bribery scandal

One-time face of DWI enforcement fired from New Mexico State Police amid bribery scandal

Pulled-over pork: Albuquerque police pursue pig during morning may-ham

Pulled-over pork: Albuquerque police pursue pig during morning may-ham

Bernalillo County deputies shoot person during federal operation in International District

Bernalillo County deputies shoot person during federal operation in International District

Man arrested in beating death of 4-year-old nephew in northern New Mexico

How long will the northern lights be visible in New Mexico?

How long will the northern lights be visible in New Mexico?

Shooting in Downtown Albuquerque leaves one injured

APD: Crime is down in every major category, arrests up 26%

APD: Crime is down in every major category, arrests up 26%

Man arrested for fatal stabbing near Northeast Heights storage facility

Man arrested for fatal stabbing near Northeast Heights storage facility

ABQ BioPark hippo dies shortly after birth of baby hippo

ABQ BioPark hippo dies shortly after birth of baby hippo

Four Albuquerque students arrested this week after firearms found on APS campuses

Four Albuquerque students arrested this week after firearms found on APS campuses

Suspect arrested in August drive-by shooting in Tucumcari

Suspect arrested in August drive-by shooting in Tucumcari

Pilot from Albuquerque was killed in UPS plane crash in Kentucky

Pilot from Albuquerque was killed in UPS plane crash in Kentucky

Albuquerque officer dies by suicide during standoff with BCSO, authorities say

Albuquerque officer dies by suicide during standoff with BCSO, authorities say

Albuquerque businessman accused of felony tax evasion

Albuquerque businessman accused of felony tax evasion

What is the name of the zoo’s newest baby hippo?

What is the name of the zoo’s newest baby hippo?

Home and RV in Southeast Albuquerque catch fire

Home and RV in Southeast Albuquerque catch fire

Two dead in fatal crash in North Valley

Police identify man who was shot and injured near Route 66 Casino Hotel

Woman arrested six years after fatal stabbing in SE Albuquerque

Woman arrested six years after fatal stabbing in SE Albuquerque

Sandia Peak Tram to close for winter maintenance

Sandia Peak Tram to close for winter maintenance

Three injured in fire at oil refinery in Artesia

Three injured in fire at oil refinery in Artesia

New Mexico and other states are spending millions supplementing SNAP. Will they be reimbursed?

New Mexico and other states are spending millions supplementing SNAP. Will they be reimbursed?

Police investigate death inside West Central business

Go big or gourd home: Woman carves 300+ pumpkins for Halloween lawn display

Go big or gourd home: Woman carves 300+ pumpkins for Halloween lawn display

Hip-Hip-Hipporay: ABQ BioPark Zoo asks community to vote on new baby hippo's name

Hip-Hip-Hipporay: ABQ BioPark Zoo asks community to vote on new baby hippo's name

Two large fires sparked in the Albuquerque area hours apart from each other

Two large fires sparked in the Albuquerque area hours apart from each other

Albuquerque man accused of dismembering mother and keeping her in a freezer

Albuquerque man accused of dismembering mother and keeping her in a freezer

Police investigating homicide off East Central

Police investigating homicide off East Central

Unmarked gravesite discovered during construction at New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute

Body discovered at abandoned building in Española

Body discovered at abandoned building in Española

Lawsuit alleges Hope Christian School ignored sexual abuse allegations against teacher

Albuquerque police release details in fatal shooting of man wielding hammer

Albuquerque police release details in fatal shooting of man wielding hammer

Man arrested in alleged migrant kidnapping scheme in Southwest Albuquerque

Man arrested in alleged migrant kidnapping scheme in Southwest Albuquerque

Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office details deputy shooting that left man dead in North Valley

Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office details deputy shooting that left man dead in North Valley

Lujan Grisham appoints new director of the Office of African American Affairs

Lujan Grisham appoints new director of the Office of African American Affairs

Man to plead guilty in fatal stabbing of girlfriend's father on Navajo Nation

Deputies arrest suspect accused in fatal stabbing in Southwest Albuquerque

Deputies arrest suspect accused in fatal stabbing in Southwest Albuquerque

State Police investigate Eddy County police shooting that left man injured

State Police investigate Eddy County police shooting that left man injured

Teen arrested for attempting to carjack vehicle at park in NW Albuquerque

Teen arrested for attempting to carjack vehicle at park in NW Albuquerque

Grand jury indicts teen in fatal shooting and armed robbery

Grand jury indicts teen in fatal shooting and armed robbery

Lawsuit alleges Doña Ana jail ran 'violent training operations' on inmates

Lawsuit alleges Doña Ana jail ran 'violent training operations' on inmates

'No Kings' rally draws thousands to Downtown Albuquerque

'No Kings' rally draws thousands to Downtown Albuquerque

Security guard arrested in fatal shooting of shoplifter at Spirit Halloween store

Security guard arrested in fatal shooting of shoplifter at Spirit Halloween store

Man dies outside Halloween store in Northeast Albuquerque

Man dies outside Halloween store in Northeast Albuquerque

Suspect arrested five years after fatal stabbing at Coronado Park

Suspect arrested five years after fatal stabbing at Coronado Park

Security guard charged with allegedly raping woman in New Mexico recovery program

Security guard charged with allegedly raping woman in New Mexico recovery program

BSCO identifies man fatally shot in SW Albuquerque Monday

Fire breaks out at Hinkle Fun Center overnight

Fire breaks out at Hinkle Fun Center overnight

Man dies hours after being booked into Eddy County jail

UNMH pediatric nurse killed in hit-and-run crash

UNMH pediatric nurse killed in hit-and-run crash

'All clear' at Cannon Air Force Base after active shooter report

UNM to pay $195,000 in IPRA lawsuit settlement related to weapons inventory

Man arrested after allegedly shooting another man in Sadie's parking lot over a stolen necklace

Man arrested after allegedly shooting another man in Sadie's parking lot over a stolen necklace

Woman charged in hit-and-run crash that left man dead in the Near North Valley

Woman charged in hit-and-run crash that left man dead in the Near North Valley

McCall dispels allegations that ICE operations tied to pumpkin patch

McCall dispels allegations that ICE operations tied to pumpkin patch

Shooting in Sadie's parking lot leaves one man with life-threatening injuries

Albuquerque Police Department seeks independent review of man's death

Viral claims about man's death in Albuquerque at odds with police report

Viral claims about man's death in Albuquerque at odds with police report

Pedestrian killed after hit-and-run early Monday morning

Two balloons struck power lines during third day of Balloon Fiesta

Two balloons struck power lines during third day of Balloon Fiesta

Balloon Fiesta weather: What is the forecast?

Bernalillo County deputies seize nearly 50 guns while arresting man on warrant

Bernalillo County deputies seize nearly 50 guns while arresting man on warrant

Human remains in Artesia belonged to one person, police say

Fourth suspect arrested in fatal shooting of teen during vape deal

Fourth suspect arrested in fatal shooting of teen during vape deal

Human remains found near train tracks in Artesia

Española man accused of trying to shoot roommates over rent dispute

Albuquerque police release name of man fatally shot by police Monday

Five men charged with stealing 'millions of dollars' in crude oil from New Mexico pipelines

Five men charged with stealing 'millions of dollars' in crude oil from New Mexico pipelines

Deming teacher charged for allegedly sexually abusing 14-year-old student

Deming teacher charged for allegedly sexually abusing 14-year-old student

Albuquerque charter school teacher accused in sexual abuse of a relative

Albuquerque charter school teacher accused in sexual abuse of a relative

Albuquerque couple charged with child abuse in death of 3-month-old

Albuquerque couple charged with child abuse in death of 3-month-old

Albuquerque police launch drone program to help fight crime across city

Albuquerque police launch drone program to help fight crime across city

Man fatally struck by driver on I-40 was running from State Police officer

Man fatally struck by driver on I-40 was running from State Police officer

Person fatally struck by driver on I-40 westbound at Carlisle

Person fatally struck by driver on I-40 westbound at Carlisle

Teenager fatally shot overnight in Northeast Albuquerque

Teenager fatally shot overnight in Northeast Albuquerque

State Police investigate Roswell police shooting that left man injured

Plane crash in Moriarty leaves one dead, one injured

Plane crash in Moriarty leaves one dead, one injured

Man accused of gunning employees down in South Valley over oil

Man accused of gunning employees down in South Valley over oil

APD details two fatal police shootings within the same month

APD details two fatal police shootings within the same month

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