Carjacking Spree Ends in Arrest: Malachi Alan Crockett Charged in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A string of carjackings terrorized the Albuquerque area, but the suspect behind the violent crimes has finally been brought to justice. Malachi Alan Crockett, an 18-year-old from Albuquerque, was arraigned on an indictment charging him with three counts of carjacking, one count of attempted carjacking, and using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.

According to the indictment and court records, Crockett and accomplices allegedly carried out the carjackings on March 21. The first victim, identified as Jane Doe 1, was stopped in her white Nissan sedan at the intersection of 86th St SW and Tower Road SW when one of the individuals brandished a handgun and pointed it directly at her. Doe 1 opened her car door and fled.

The second victim, Jane Doe 2, was parked in a grey Chevrolet SUV at the Westgate Community Park when the white Nissan pulled in front of her vehicle, blocking her in. Two individuals got out of the car and approached her, with one pointing a handgun at her head. Doe 2 exited the vehicle and fled.

A witness at the park observed the second carjacking as she drove by the incident. The white Nissan then began to follow her, and she observed the occupants pointing firearms at her. She accelerated away and heard multiple gunshots before observing the grey Chevrolet approaching her and striking a tree. An individual exited the Chevrolet with a handgun, and the witness attempted to drive away and observed the white Nissan following her and the occupants shooting at her vehicle.

A short time later, two victims, Jane Doe 3 and John Doe, were driving near Carlos Rey Elementary when they observed the white Nissan. A young male exited the vehicle with a handgun and ran towards them, pointing the handgun at them. As he approached, Jane Doe 3 drove away at a high rate of speed.

Crockett was apprehended by responding APD officers after a pursuit. He was wearing a black hoodie and black pants and in possession of a black mask. During his attempt to flee, Crockett allegedly disposed of a handgun. Upon observation of the handgun, APD personnel reported the backplate of the handgun appeared to have been modified.

An indictment is only an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. If convicted, Crockett faces imprisonment of up to 15 years for each carjacking count and a consecutive term of up to life in prison for using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.

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