Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman has provided updates on three recent high-profile criminal cases in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, through a series of posts on his official social media account.
On September 22, 2025, Bregman announced that "MOTHER CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH BEATING DEATH OF BABY -- DETAINED A judge has ordered Jessica Brusuelas to remain in custody as her case goes through the judicial process. BACKGROUND: Police say last week, Brusuelas called 911, reporting that the 3-month-old infant was not". The statement highlights that Jessica Brusuelas will stay in custody during legal proceedings after being charged in connection with the beating death of her infant.
Later the same day, Bregman posted about another case involving a juvenile suspect: "17-YEAR-OLD SUSPECT DETAINED IN FATAL SHOOTING OF TEEN DURING PLANNED ROBBERY -- Today, a juvenile court judge ruled that the 17-year-old charged in the September 16 shooting death of Angelo Tafoya will remain in custody while the case proceeds through the legal system. Incident". According to this update from September 22, a teenager accused of fatally shooting Angelo Tafoya during an alleged planned robbery will also remain detained as his case advances.
On September 23, Bregman shared details regarding another teen suspect: "TEEN CHARGED WITH FATAL SHOOTING OF MAN AT ABQ APARTMENT COMPLEX -- DETAINED. Today, a judge ruled the 17-year-old murder suspect will remain in custody as his case goes through the judicial process. BACKGROUND: Investigators say on September 18, the teen shot a man in the face". This post notes that another 17-year-old accused of killing a man at an Albuquerque apartment complex is also being held pending trial.
Sam Bregman serves as District Attorney for Bernalillo County and regularly provides public updates on significant local criminal cases via social media channels. These recent posts reflect ongoing efforts by law enforcement and prosecutors to address violent crime and ensure suspects are detained when facing serious charges while their cases move through New Mexico's judicial system.
