Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman posted a series of updates on social media regarding recent legal proceedings and initiatives in Albuquerque. The posts, dated August 28 and 29, 2025, provide information about a high-profile criminal case and ongoing law enforcement collaborations.
On August 28, Bregman announced that a judge had decided to detain David Casarez as his case moves through the judicial process. In his post, Bregman stated: "MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER AFTER DISPUTE OVER PARKING SPACE -- DETAINED
Today a judge ruled David Casarez will remain in custody as his case goes through the judicial process.
Police say August 22, Casarez shot and killed 22-year-old Carlos Ochoa after a dispute over a parking spot https://t.co/UbRzCrtvPM" (August 28, 2025).
The following day, Bregman highlighted efforts to address crime in Albuquerque with an interagency operation. He wrote: "Operation Route 66 – A UNIFIED EFFORT TO FIGHT CRIME IN ALBUQUERQUE —
Operation Route 66 is a collaborative effort to fight crime in Albuquerque. The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office, New Mexico State Police, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, and New Mexico https://t.co/c4IUYDmbVr" (August 29, 2025). Operation Route 66 involves multiple agencies working together to reduce crime rates in the region.
In another update on August 29, Bregman shared information about the office's outreach on new platforms: "Hi! We're now on TikTok! Follow us there as well to stay updated on what our team is working on!
https://t.co/74grishu74"
Sam Bregman serves as the District Attorney for Bernalillo County. His office frequently coordinates with local law enforcement agencies such as the New Mexico State Police and the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office in efforts to address public safety concerns.
