Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman shared updates on several criminal cases in Bernalillo County through his official social media account on September 19, 2025.
In a post made at 15:33 UTC, Bregman announced, "ARREST MADE: 7.5 POUNDS OF METH SEIZED DURING OPERATION ROUTE 66 This week, agents with the New Mexico State Police arrested Alex Roney Garcia-Ramos, a Honduran national, on charges of Trafficking a Controlled Substance. The arrest followed a lengthy investigation, during which https://t.co/mcwmV5pmmi". The statement highlights ongoing law enforcement efforts targeting drug trafficking in the region.
Later that day at 19:49 UTC, Bregman provided information regarding a homicide case: "MAN CHARGED IN FATAL SHOOTING OF TWO AUTO PARTS STORE EMPLOYEES - DETAINED A judge has ordered 27-year-old Ismael Tena to remain in custody after he was charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with a deadly shooting at an O’Reilly Auto Parts store in https://t.co/X6ZbgLqC1I". According to the district attorney’s office, Tena faces serious charges and will remain detained pending further legal proceedings.
In another update posted at 23:13 UTC, Bregman stated, "Two men convicted of second-degree murder in fatal beating outside Albuquerque tattoo shop - Late this afternoon, a jury convicted Brian Garcia, 51, and Jesse Cook, 46 of second-degree murder and conspiracy to commit second-degree murder for the death of 30-year-old Jonathan https://t.co/ZRtmZTPXPX". The convictions stem from an incident involving the fatal beating of Jonathan outside an Albuquerque tattoo shop.
Sam Bregman serves as the District Attorney for Bernalillo County. His office is responsible for prosecuting felony crimes and overseeing major criminal investigations within the county.
