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New York Post
29-05-2025
- New York Post
Another teen arrested in deadly hit-and-run of bicyclist posted on social media
Another teenager was arrested Wednesday on murder and other charges in connection with a deliberate hit-and-run that targeted a bicyclist, Albuquerque police said. Detectives learned that the boy was the fourth suspect in the stolen car when it hit and killed 63-year-old physicist Scott Dwight Habermehl while he was biking to his job at Sandia National Laboratories. The teen arrested Wednesday was 15 at the time of the May 2024 crash. Advertisement 4 Scott Dwight Habermehl, 63, was killed while biking to work in May 2024. Daniels Family Funeral Services The others included a boy who had just turned 11 and two other teens. Video of the crash was recorded from inside the car and circulated on social media. Advertisement It was reported to authorities earlier this year by people including a middle school principal after a student flagged it. Authorities said that during the course of the investigation, several people told detectives they recognized the sound of the fourth suspect's voice when the video was posted on social media. The teen had denied being the car during an earlier interview with police, but detectives learned that he had shared details about the crash and the police investigation with friends through social media conversations. 4 The kids allegedly posted videos of the hit-and-run on social media. Advertisement 4 Authorities said that during the course of the investigation, several people told detectives they recognized the sound of the fourth suspect's voice when the video was posted on social media. 4 15-year-old William Garcia has not yet been caught by police, but is set to face a slew of charges. Albuquerque Police Department The Associated Press doesn't typically name people under 18 accused of a crime. The case was among those highlighted by Democratic New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham as well as Republican lawmakers and prosecutors as they pleaded with the Democratic-led Legislature to address juvenile crime across the state. Advertisement Although vowing to do so, the governor has yet to call a special session to bring lawmakers back to consider new legislation.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Yahoo
KRQE Newsfeed: Cyclist killed, Vehicle damage, Calmer and colder, Agriculture report, Airport expansion
Albuquerque police release video showing teens hitting, killing bicyclist Photos: Hazardous winds leave a trail of destruction in New Mexico Lawmakers push final bills as legislative session nears end APD investigate fatal shooting near Central and Pennsylvania Albuquerque man accused of 2024 murder appears in court These movies were filmed in Santa Fe. Have you seen them? [1] Albuquerque police release video showing teens hitting, killing bicyclist – In May of last year police say 13-year-old Jonathan Overbay, 15-year-old William Garcia and 11-year-old Messiah Hayes intentionally hit and killed Scott Habermehl, who was riding his bike into work at Sandia Labs. Overbay was arrested earlier this week, while Hayes was arrested and turned over to CYFD on Tuesday night. Police are still searching for Garcia. [2] Police look for vandals who took 23 fire extinguishers from parking garage – Albuquerque police are asking for help finding suspects accused of damaging parked cars in Civic Plaza. On March 9, security cameras outside the Civic Plaza underground parking garage captured five people walking into the garage. The group broke the glass boxes holding 17 fire extinguishers, removed them, and discharged the extinguishers on the vehicles around them. The group then returned a week later, with two more people, removing six more fire extinguishers and damaging more cars. Albuquerque CrimeStoppers said the cost of damages is around $67,000. [3] Cold and breezy weather on last day of winter – Colder air on the backside of yesterday's potent storm system is still accompanied with some windy weather. Less-windy conditions later this week into the weekend will continue with relatively mild air eventually returning as little precipitation will fall in the northern communities. [4] How is New Mexico's agriculture industry? 2025 report shows growth – A new report states that New Mexico's agriculture industry is on the upswing. According to the latest 'Feeding the Economy' report, New Mexico's food and agriculture industries saw a 4.4% increase from 2024 to 2025 in terms of economic impact. As far as wages go, those industries have generated $12.9 billion in wages this year, which is a 9.3% increase from last year. [5] Santa Fe Regional Airport completes first phase of expansion plans – A little over three years after breaking ground, the Santa Fe Regional Airport completed the first phase of a major expansion project. The initial phase includes a bigger terminal, more paved parking, an outdoor patio, dog relief area, and more. They have also partnered with a new charter service, JSX, with flights to Dallas for the summer. The airport manager says they are excited to start on the second phase, taking out two buildings to expand the terminal. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
