Bernalillo PD

🚓 Special Olympics Torch Run – Community Announcement 🚓
The Bernalillo Police Department is proud to support the upcoming Special Olympics Torch Run on May 29th.
🏁 Route Information:
The run will begin at Our Lady of Sorrows (OLOS) Church and conclude at the Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office.
🕚 Traffic Notice:
Motorists should expect traffic impacts between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM along US 550 and US 528 as participants travel along the route. We ask for your patience and cooperation to help ensure a safe and successful event.
🤝 Join Us!
Members of the community are welcome to come out, show support, and even join us along the route as we carry the Flame of Hope for Special Olympics athletes.
Thank you for your continued support of our community and our athletes!

On May 7th, the Bernalillo Police Department welcomed two classes from Bernalillo Elementary School during their field trip to Town Hall.

Ofc. C. Couch and Det. P. Castorena did a great job interacting with the students, answering questions, and giving them a positive look into law enforcement and community service. We always appreciate opportunities to connect with the youth in our community! 🚓📚

☕👮 Join us for Coffee with a Cop! 👮☕

The Bernalillo Police Department invites community members to stop by and meet the men and women who help keep our community safe. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, share concerns, and enjoy a casual conversation with our officers over coffee.

📅 May 22, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – Noon
📍 Chicky’s Coffee
240 S Camino Del Pueblo
Bernalillo, NM

We look forward to connecting with our community and seeing you there!

This past Tuesday, officers from the Bernalillo Police Department had a wonderful time connecting with members of our community during Coffee with a Cop at Starbucks! ☕👮

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat, ask questions, and spend time with us. Events like these strengthen relationships and encourage open conversations between officers and the community we proudly serve.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to Starbucks for hosting us and contributing to the success of the event. We look forward to seeing everyone again at the next Coffee with a Cop!

Bernalillo PD is proud to share that today’s DEA Drug Take Back event was a success.

With the support of our community, we safely collected 64.41 pounds of unused and expired prescription medications.

Proper disposal of medications plays an important role in preventing misuse, protecting our environment, and keeping our community safe. Every pill turned in truly makes a difference.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped spread the word—we appreciate your partnership in keeping Bernalillo safe. 💊

☕️👮‍♂️ Join us for Coffee with a Cop! ☕️👮‍♀️

Mark your calendars for May 5, 2026! We’re excited to invite you to Starbucks on Sheriffs Posse for a relaxed morning of conversation and connection with the Bernalillo Police Department. This is a great opportunity to chat, ask questions, and get to know your local officers in a friendly environment.

We hope to see you there! Let’s build stronger relationships in our community over a cup of coffee! ☕️❤️

At this time, the subject is in custody and there is no active threat to the community. The shelter-in-place has been lifted.

On April 14, 2026, at approximately 0449 hours, officers received a 911 call near the 550/North Hill Road area. The reporting party stated someone was actively shooting at their vehicle, which was struck by gunfire. The complainant described the alleged shooter.

Officers arrived on scene and began searching for the suspect, and made contact with someone matching the description at the 550 Rail Runner station. A foot pursuit ensued north of the location. Officers lost visual of the subject and set a perimeter. During the search for the subject, officers located him, at which point a firearm was pointed at officers. Officers engaged the suspect with gunfire. As the suspect fled the area, shots were exchanged between the officers and the suspect. No officers were struck by gunfire.

Multiple agencies responded to the incident, including the Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office, Rio Rancho Police Department, New Mexico State Police, and federal agencies.

At approximately 0709 hours, a male subject was taken into custody within the incident perimeter. The scene is active; however, we don’t believe there is an active threat to civilians. Officers will be working the scene until further notice.

Last week, the Bernalillo Police Department's K9, Diesel, assisted in the seizure of the following illegal controlled substances: 1,038 grams of co***ne and 30 grams of ketamine.

Rather than drive under the influence, from 10 AM, Friday, March 13, 2026, through 2 AM on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Sandoval, Bernalillo, and Santa Fe County residents open the Uber app and use the code word NMGREEN26 for up to $10 off two trips.