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5 days ago
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VIDEO: Driver speeds off with woman on hood of car in Albertson's parking lot
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Bystanders outside of an Albuquerque grocery store were shocked to see a woman on the hood of a car, as the driver sped off. Body cam footage shows officers arrive at the Smith's near Yale and Coal, speaking with witnesses who described what they heard as a white Dodge Challenger sped away. ''Cause when I came out, I heard screaming,' said a witness as they told police what happened on April 29. 'I seen a car back up and we saw her on the hood and then he hauled *** that way.' Police said a white Dodge Challenger, which they believe was being driven by 27-year-old David Cervantes, was seen on the store's security cameras with his girlfriend hanging onto the hood of the car. 'He was flying through that parking lot,' said an officer as he watched the security footage. Albuquerque police say word of mouth is their best recruiting tool The woman told police Cervantes took her purse, so she jumped onto the hood to keep him from leaving. 'I just tried to go and I gave her a chance to get off and she got off and that was it,' said Cervantes. Police said she fell off shortly before Cervantes crashed into another car just down the street from the Smith's. 'I guess he didn't see me coming and smashed into my car,' said Cervantes. Cervantes told police the other driver was on their phone before the crash. When police arrived at the scene, Cervantes was arrested. 'Right now, you are placed under arrest,' said an officer. To which Cervantes responded, 'For what?' Cervantes continued to question why he was being put in handcuffs. 'And then you're going to be going to jail, and then it's up to a judge how long you stay in jail,' said the officer. 'For what I didn't even do anything,' replied Cervantes. Proposal to move former diner turned APD substation to be discussed at public meeting Cervantes told police the woman was trying to chase him down after an argument. He also asked for his wallet, 'Could you go get my wallet from the front seat?' Video shows an officer finding a wad of cash inside the bag Cervantes claims was his wallet. And that's not all they find. 'There's a rifle and a bunch of magazines in the trunk, so we're going to seal the car,' said an officer. Albuquerque Police later found 120,000 fentanyl pills, nearly 29,000 prescription pills, and an AR-style rifle with an altered serial number in the Challenger Cervantes' drove. Also found was more than $49,000 in cash. The woman who fell off the hood of the moving car was admitted to the hospital in stable condition with no life-threatening injuries. Cervantes is charged with aggravated battery and kidnapping, and six felony drug trafficking charges. His trial is expected to take place next year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
APD finds 120,000 fentanyl pills, AR rifle in car belonging to man who drove with girlfriend on hood
May 15—A 911 call about a woman on the hood of a moving vehicle in Southeast Albuquerque led police to discover 120,000 fentanyl pills and thousands of dollars in cash in the driver's possession. David Cervantes, 27, of Veguita, is charged with aggravated battery of a household member, kidnapping and six counts of trafficking a controlled substance and possession of more than 8 ounces of marijuana. Cervantes is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center. His attorney said he had no comment. Police identified Cervantes through video surveillance from the Smith's grocery store at Yale and Coal SE, according to a criminal complaint filed at Metropolitan Court. On April 29, the Albuquerque Police Department received a call of a woman on the hood of a moving vehicle outside the Smith's, according to the complaint. Security guards told police a man and woman were arguing before leaving in a vehicle with her on the hood. The vehicle crashed a few blocks away and officers found Cervantes injured at the scene, and he told them he was driving, police said. A witness told police he saw a woman, who told police she was Cervantes' girlfriend, fall off the car before the crash. She was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the complaint. The girlfriend told police the two had gotten into an argument when he took her purse and drove off, the complaint states. Police said officers saw a gun in the vehicle and had it towed to be searched at a later date. On May 2, police searched the vehicle and found an AR-style rifle, 120,000 fentanyl pills, almost 28,890 Xanax/Oxycodone pills, 359 grams of cocaine, 56 THC concentrate packages and $49,940 in cash.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
120,000 fentanyl pills and other drugs seized in Albuquerque drug bust
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department seized 120,000 fentanyl pills, almost $50,000 in cash and a rifle with an altered serial number after the department's University Proactive Response team responded to a kidnapping call in progress. Albuquerque Crime Stoppers offer reward for info on wanted murder suspect APD says the team was conducting patrols near Yale Blvd. and Lead Ave. on April 29, 2025. Officers saw a call for service regarding a female who was reported to be on the hood of a Dodge Challenger as it drove off at a high rate of speed. As the unit was searching for the vehicle they heard a call about a crash involving a Dodge Challenger and responded to the scene, believing it was the same vehicle they were looking for. After confirming it was the same car, officers arrested David Cervantes and charged him with aggravated battery against a household member and kidnapping. As officers were taking inventory of the vehicle they located a duffle bag containing an AR rife. APD says the vehicle was sealed while a search warrant was obtained. After executing the search warrant, Cervantes faces additional charges for trafficking a controlled substance. The following items were found when the search warrant was executed: 120,000 Fentanyl Pills 28,890 Xanax/Oxycodone pills (321 bottles) 359 grams of Cocaine 3 bottles of liquid Oxycodone 56 packages of THC Concentrate AR Rifle with altered serial number $49,940 in cash Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
