GrimyTimes has documented 99 federal criminal cases in New Mexico. Below is a comprehensive breakdown by crime type and recent notable cases.
Last updated: March 30, 2026
Crime Type Breakdown
| Crime Type | Cases | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 94 | 94.9% |
| Sex Crimes | 2 | 2.0% |
| Human Trafficking | 2 | 2.0% |
| Drug Trafficking | 1 | 1.0% |
Recent Federal Cases in New Mexico
- Jalal Adeeb, Human Trafficking, New Mexico 2026 (2026-03-26)
- Cody Laweka, Shotgun Attack, New Mexico 2025 (2026-03-26)
- Cisco Whitehorse, Unlawful Firearm Possession, Arizona 2024 (2026-03-25)
- Karl Devain Escobar, Brutal Sex Assault, New Mexico 2024 (2026-03-25)
- Roderick Norseweather Jr., Human Trafficking, Albuquerque NM, 2024 (2024-06-15)
- New Mexico 2023: Crime on the Rise (2023-07-01)
- New Mexico 2022: Crime Rate Ticks Up Amid National Rise (2022-07-01)
- New Mexico 2021: Soaring Gun Crimes Amid National Rise (2021-07-01)
- New Mexico 2020: Violent Crime Escalates Amid Pandemic (2020-07-01)
- New Mexico 2019: Crime Rates Show Frustration with Opioid Crisis (2019-07-01)
- New Mexico 2018: Crime on the Rise (2018-07-01)
- New Mexico 2017: A Year of Rising Property Crimes (2017-07-01)
- New Mexico 2016: Violent Crimes on the Rise (2016-07-01)
- New Mexico 2015: Violent Crime Rates Rise Amidst National Trends (2015-07-01)
- New Mexico’s Violent Crime Spikes in 2014 (2014-07-01)
Federal Law Enforcement in New Mexico
Federal criminal cases in New Mexico are prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and investigated by agencies including the FBI, DEA, ATF, IRS Criminal Investigation, and the U.S. Marshals Service. Cases documented here represent publicly reported federal prosecutions from Department of Justice press releases and federal court records.
FEDERAL CASES