DONE TO KEEP THIS FROM HAPPENING AGAIN. FOR ALL THE ALL THE YEARS WE’VE LOOKED BACK, WE’VE NEVER SEEN SOMETHING LIKE THIS. BERNALILLO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY SAM BREGMAN IS TALKING ABOUT AN 11 YEAR OLD CONNECTED TO A MONTH LONG CRIME SPREE SPANNING FROM MAY 5TH TO JUNE 1ST. THE JUVENILE IS FACING CHARGES LIKE AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON AND CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. OVER $1,000. IT’S BEEN A CASE WITH ROADBLOCKS FOR AGENCIES LIKE THE DA. WE HAVE A CHILDREN’S CODE THAT IS COMPLETELY OUT OF DATE WITH THE TIMES THAT WE LIVE IN, A CHILDREN’S CODE THAT NEVER CONTEMPLATED ANYTHING. DEALING WITH AN 11 YEAR OLD. MEANING THERE IS NO CONCRETE WAY ON HOW TO PROSECUTE A CHILD THIS YOUNG, EVEN WITH THE CHARGES HE’S FACING. THIS MAP SHOWING THREE MAJOR INCIDENTS POLICE SAY THE JUVENILE HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN A STORE ON INDIAN SCHOOL BURGLARIZED WITH DAMAGES, PASSING $15,000, AND COURT RECORDS SHOW THERE’S MORE. ON MAY 29TH, THE 11 YEAR OLD INVOLVED IN A SHOOTING AT A MAN HERE SOMEWHERE ON CORDOVA AVENUE, THEN THREE DAYS PAST, REPORTS OF ANOTHER SHOOTING HAPPENING WITH THE SAME JUVENILE HERE AT GENERAL SHENAULT STREET. WHY THIS YOUNG WHAT’S GOING ON? UM, AND I THINK THE BIGGEST THING IS, HOW DO WE HELP OTHERS HIS AGE? CONCHA CORDOVA IS WITH THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INCORPORATED. IT’S AN ORGANIZATION WHICH SPECIALIZES IN HELPING KIDS WHO MAY HAVE BEEN CONNECTED TO TRAUMATIC OR CRIMINAL PASTS GET BACK ON TRACK. WE’RE TAKING THEM OFF THE STREETS INTO OUR CENTER AND USING THE TIME PRODUCTIVELY TO TO ASK THE QUESTIONS, TO WORK THROUGH THE ISSUES. APD CHIEF HAROLD MEDINA SAYING IN A STATEMENT. I HOPE THE LEGISLATURE WILL TAKE ACTION TO DEAL WITH THE GROWING ISSUE OF YOUNG JUVENILES WHO ARE USING GUNS AND STEALING CARS WHILE TRYING TO GET ATTENTION ON SOCIAL MEDIA, BREGMAN SAYS IT HAS BEEN A CHALLENGE, BUT AS HE MENTIONED, TIMES HAVE CHANGED AND BELIEVES IT’S TIME TO CHANGE. SOME RULES WITH THEM. WE’RE CONTINUING TO WORK THROUGH THIS MAZE, IF YOU WILL, ON DEALING WITH AN 11 YEAR OLD NOT ONLY HOLDING HIM ACCOUNTABLE, BUT ALSO PROVIDING SAFETY FOR THE COMMUNIT
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11-year-old charged in month-long crime spree
There are nine separate charges this child is facing. The challenge is wondering what to do with him because he's so young.
"For all the years we've looked back, we've never seen something like this," Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman said. Bregman is talking about an 11-year-old connected to a monthlong crime spree spanning from May 5 to June 1. The juvenile is facing serious charges like aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and criminal damage to property over $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 there were 4 juveniles who were throwing rocks at the residence and trying to break the windows of the home. The woman was struck in the leg.May 12, 2024: A 12-year-old victim called 911 and reported there was a group juveniles throwing rocks at her home, trying to break her homes. The caller was able to identify some of the juveniles in the group. She stat they were known as the “Kia Boys” and were known to frequent the area. May 17, 2024: APD officers responded to a commercial burglary located at 12900 Indian School NE. An individual observed a vehicle drive in reverse and crash into the front security door of the business. There was over $15,000 theft and damages. The vehicle was identified as a stolen grey Kia.May 29, 2024: A male contacted 911 stating he had been shot at on Cordova Avenue, by 4 juveniles in a blue Kia. The male caller stated there was an unknown Kia parked outside his home and there were 4 juveniles inside. He asked the juveniles to leave. The juveniles left and shortly returned and shot at the victim. A 9mm casing was recovered at the residence of the male victim.June 1, 2024: APD detectives were contacted about a shooting that occurred on General Chennault. There were reports of a male who had been shot in the hand and a gun was located at the scene. The gun was identified as a 9mm handgun. The 11-year-old faces the following charges: Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon ConspiracyShooting at or from a motor vehicleShooting into an occupied dwellingAggravated BatteryUnlawful possession of a weapon by a minorNon-Residential BurglaryCriminal Damage to Property over $1000Conspiracy to commit a fourth-degree felonyThe district attorney sees possible roadblocks in prosecuting the case. "We have a children's code that is completely out of date with the times that we live in," Bregman said. "A children's code that never contemplated anything dealing with an 11-year-old."Youth development organizations have so many questions regarding this case.>>> Get the Facts: Read the full New Mexico Children's Code"Why this young?" Concha Cordova said. "What's going on? And I think the biggest thing is how do we help others his age?"Cordova is with the Youth Development Incorporated. It's an organization that specializes in helping kids who may have been connected to traumatic or criminal pasts. 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 issue of young juveniles who are using guns and stealing cars, while trying to get 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're continuing to work through this maze, if you will, on dealing with an 11-year-old, not only holding him accountable but also providing safety for the community," Bregman said.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. —
"For all the years we've looked back, we've never seen something like this," Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman said.
Bregman is talking about an 11-year-old connected to a monthlong crime spree spanning from May 5 to June 1. The juvenile is facing serious charges like aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and criminal damage to property over $1,000.
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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 there were 4 juveniles who were throwing rocks at the residence and trying to break the windows of the home. The woman was struck in the leg.
- May 12, 2024: A 12-year-old victim called 911 and reported there was a group juveniles throwing rocks at her home, trying to break her homes. The caller was able to identify some of the juveniles in the group. She stat they were known as the “Kia Boys” and were known to frequent the area.
- May 17, 2024: APD officers responded to a commercial burglary located at 12900 Indian School NE. An individual observed a vehicle drive in reverse and crash into the front security door of the business. There was over $15,000 theft and damages. The vehicle was identified as a stolen grey Kia.
- May 29, 2024: A male contacted 911 stating he had been shot at on Cordova Avenue, by 4 juveniles in a blue Kia. The male caller stated there was an unknown Kia parked outside his home and there were 4 juveniles inside. He asked the juveniles to leave. The juveniles left and shortly returned and shot at the victim. A 9mm casing was recovered at the residence of the male victim.
- June 1, 2024: APD detectives were contacted about a shooting that occurred on General Chennault. There were reports of a male who had been shot in the hand and a gun was located at the scene. The gun was identified as a 9mm handgun.
The 11-year-old faces the following charges:
- Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
- Conspiracy
- Shooting at or from a motor vehicle
- Shooting into an occupied dwelling
- Aggravated Battery
- Unlawful possession of a weapon by a minor
- Non-Residential Burglary
- Criminal Damage to Property over $1000
- Conspiracy to commit a fourth-degree felony
The district attorney sees possible roadblocks in prosecuting the case.
"We have a children's code that is completely out of date with the times that we live in," Bregman said. "A children's code that never contemplated anything dealing with an 11-year-old."
Youth development organizations have so many questions regarding this case.
>>> Get the Facts: Read the full New Mexico Children's Code
"Why this young?" Concha Cordova said. "What's going on? And I think the biggest thing is how do we help others his age?"
Cordova is with the Youth Development Incorporated. It's an organization that specializes in helping kids who may have been connected to traumatic or criminal pasts. 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 issue of young juveniles who are using guns and stealing cars, while trying to get 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're continuing to work through this maze, if you will, on dealing with an 11-year-old, not only holding him accountable but also providing safety for the community," Bregman said.
