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International Business Times
2 hours ago
- International Business Times
New Mexico Mom Who Drove Teen Kids to Chase, Kill Man They Believed was Stalking Them, Sentenced
A mom was sentenced to prison in connection to the fatal 2023 shooting of a man being accused of stalking her daughter, New Mexico officials said. Raeanna Ruiz, 35, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Thursday after pleading guilty to second-degree murder, conspiracy, and aggravated battery in connection with the October 2023 shooting death of Santiago Roybal, 19. According to a press release from the Albuquerque Police Department at the time, Ruiz was behind the wheel of a white SUV seen on surveillance cameras pulling into the parking lot of an apartment complex in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Also in the car were Ruiz's 15-year-old son and 16-year-old daughter, who allegedly chased Roybal down and shot him dead. Ruiz's Daughter Believed Roybal was Stalking Her and Looking into Her Window According to prosecutors, Ruiz saw Roybal in her yard, according to a June 26 Facebook post by the district attorney's office. Ruiz's 16-year-old daughter told police she thought Roybal was stalking her and looking into her window, according to a November 2023 news release by the Albuquerque Police Department. After spotting Roybal in the yard, Ruiz and her 14-year-old son, along with her daughter, chased Roybal to his apartment, officials said. The teen girl was armed with a gun, and Ruiz's son was carrying a bat, prosecutors said. The teens chased Roybal up to his apartment before Ruiz ordered her daughter to shoot through Roybal's door, officials said. Roybal was fatally shot, and another man inside was injured, officials said. Ruiz Told a Friend Roybal Stole Something from Her Backyard Before the Shooting Further investigation revealed Ruiz told a friend Roybal was stealing something from her backyard before the shooting, police said. Ruiz pleaded guilty in November to the. She was sentenced to 20 years in prison, officials said. The 16-year-old is awaiting her trial, officials said.
Miami Herald
17 hours ago
- Miami Herald
Mom instructs 16-year-old to shoot man suspected of stalking, NM officials say
A mom was sentenced to prison in connection to the fatal 2023 shooting of a man being accused of stalking her daughter, New Mexico officials said. In October 2023, Reanna Ruiz saw Santiago Roybal in her yard, according to a June 26 Facebook post by the district attorney's office. Ruiz's 16-year-old daughter told police she thought Roybal was stalking her and looking into her window, according to a November 2023 news release by the Albuquerque Police Department. After spotting Roybal in the yard, Ruiz and her 14-year-old son, along with her daughter, chased Roybal to his apartment, officials said. The teen girl was armed with a gun, and Ruiz's son was carrying a bat, prosecutors said. The teens chased Roybal up to his apartment before Ruiz ordered her daughter to shoot through Roybal's door, officials said. Roybal was fatally shot, and another man inside was injured, officials said. Further investigation revealed Ruiz told a friend Roybal was stealing something from her backyard before the shooting, police said. Ruiz pleaded guilty in November to charges of second-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, prosecutors said. She was sentenced to 20 years in prison, officials said. The 16-year-old is awaiting her trial, officials said.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Bystander injured in shootout in Albuquerque sues suspect and law enforcement
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A typical trip to a local barbecue joint ended with a bystander getting caught in the crossfire of a police shooting. Now, the bystander is suing the man officers were after and the officers. Story continues below News: Bystander injured in shootout in Albuquerque sues suspect and law enforcement KRQE Investigates: Former APD officer tied to DWI scandal now working in Durango Veteran Voices: Rio Rancho veteran and his family receive mortgage free home Trending: Businesses near Lake Roberts struggle in aftermath of Trout Fire It was a chaotic scene outside Rudy's on Carlisle Blvd. in June 2023. According to court documents, a man had a drug-induced mental health crisis. Police said he started shooting and hit two bystanders. Police shot back. 'I could see the muzzle flash of the handgun aimed in my direction, as I turned the corner, the moment was tense, unpredictable, and rapidly involving,' said one of the officers who shot back, in a 2023 police interview. Now, one of those injured bystanders is suing the accused shooter, Emilio Mirabal, along with Desert Wolf Security, which was working in the area, the Albuquerque Police Department, and New Mexico State Police, who both responded to the scene. While police say their investigation shows Mirabal's shots were the ones that hit and injured the bystander, the lawsuit claims, regardless of whose gunfire it was, police shot 'wildly' and were 'reckless' in their response. The suit also claims that prior to the shooting, Mirabal's friend took him to NMSP's offices next to Rudy's to get him help. The lawsuit said they were not let inside and accused NMSP of failing to intervene. According to the lawsuit, the bystander was left seriously injured after the shooting and hasn't been able to do his regular workload as a landscaper. Mirabal is still in the Metropolitan Detention Center, being held there until his trial. But questions surrounding his competency have come up in court. He is expected back in court in August. New Mexico State Police said it does not comment on pending litigation. Albuquerque Police told KRQE News 13 they will respond to the allegations in court. KRQE News 13 did not hear back from the plaintiff's attorney or Desert Wolf Security. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
New York Post
19-06-2025
- New York Post
Two gangbangers who fatally shot boy, 11, in the head after mistakenly opening fire on his family learn their fate
Two gangbangers who fatally shot an 11-year-old boy in the head after opening fire on a truck carrying his family in New Mexico were sentenced to life in prison — with one of them flashing a cruel sneer at the youngster's loved ones during the proceedings. Jose Romero, 23, and Nathan Garley, 22, were sentenced Monday for unleashing dozens of rounds outside Isotopes Park in Albuquerque after mistaking the family's Dodge pickup for a rival gang, killing Froylan Villegas in the September 2023 attack, the Bernalillo County District Attorney's Office said. The boy's cousin, 23-year-old Tatiana Villegas, was also paralyzed in the heinous shooting. The child's mother and baby brother, who were also in the car when gunfire rang out, were unharmed. 4 Froylan Villegas, 11, was shot in the head and died during the savage attack. APD Chief of Police / X The grieving cousin, who saw Romero callously smirk at her devastated family as the judge handed down his prison term, blasted the remorseless thug for taunting them. 'Jose just sits there and basically laughs and taunts us, but after the judge sentences him, he didn't laugh no more,' Tatiana, who is wheelchair-bound after being shot multiple times, told KRQE. 4 Jose Romero, 23, callously smirked at the devastated family during sentencing. KOAT 7 'He took my best friend. I had to see my best friend die right in front of me. Not only that. He changed my life completely. He gets to sit here, smirk, walk, eat in jail, and I have to depend on my mom.' The defiant convict later asked to be escorted from the courtroom, saying 'I'm done here.' Despite the courtroom antics, Tatiana said she was grateful that justice was served. 4 Nathen Garley, 22. Albuquerque Police Department / Facebook 'We're very happy as a family that we got justice for Froylan and me,' said Tatiana, who is paralyzed from the chest down, KOAT reported. 'And that's what matters. The rest we leave in God's hands. We're glad to close this chapter and move on.' A jury in February convicted the violent duo of first-degree murder, tampering with evidence, shooting at or from a vehicle and other charges. 4 Jose Romero, 23. Albuquerque Police Department / Facebook In addition to their life terms, the judge tacked on another 46 years for the savage shooting. The ruthless attack sparked statewide uproar, prompting Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to declare a public health emergency over gun violence. She also enforced a temporary carry ban in certain parks and playgrounds in the Albuquerque area. With Post wires
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
National guardsman assisting APD helps dispatch with man's medical episode
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – One week into the National Guard's assistance with the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) in fighting crime, the APD reports that they are already making a significant difference behind the scenes. In fact, one man is alive due to the guard's efforts. Story continues below Investigation: Politicians sink $13M in closed New Mexico tourist attraction Space: LIST: 5 places to go stargazing in New Mexico News: Videos show man in dumpster getting dumped into waste truck in Albuquerque Trending: Albuquerque City Council votes down 'RENT' ordinance 'They immediately notified a supervisor at the Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC), who dispatched officers right away,' said Rebecca Atkins, Deputy Director of Communications with the Albuquerque Police Department. The Albuquerque Police Department monitors 15,000 cameras across the city, and it was a National Guardsman at the RTCC who spotted a person having a medical emergency on one of those cameras. 'Members of the Guard were monitoring some of the cameras that we have access to along the Central Corridor, and kind of as they were looking in that area, their eyes caught some of that motion that was going on at the bus stop.' This quick observation allowed officers to rush to the corner of Louisiana and Central, where the man was passed out at a bus stop. Officers believed he had overdosed. They administered Narcan, and he immediately revived. The APD states that this is just one example of how the National Guard is assisting them. The department is being transparent with the public about their actions and insists they have no intention of deploying the guard in violent confrontations. Atkins stated, 'This is completely different. You're not seeing the members of the guard out in our community except at scenes, perimeters, and for traffic control.' The guard has also been seen helping across the city by maintaining crime scene perimeters. 'This allows our officers to be freed up much quicker when we have members of the guard assisting at those scenes,' Atkins explained. As for the duration of the guard's presence in Albuquerque, they will be working with the APD for the next few months, with the possibility of an extension. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
