Criminals Unknowingly Trade Guns and Drugs for APD Bait Car

Criminals unknowingly trade guns and drugs for APD bait car | News Channel 3-12

By Amari Saxton Click here for updates on this story     ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (KOAT) — The Albuquerque Police Department arrested two criminals following a successful operation that took a surprising twist on May 20. The operation stemmed from an earlier undercover purchase when a detective bought 200 fentanyl pills from Jonathan Hedgecock near Coors and Iliff N.W. During the purchase, Hedgecock expressed interest in selling firearms and acqu…

APD arrests 2 men accused of trading guns and drugs for bait car

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department arrested two people following a successful undercover operation that took a surprising twist. Police said the suspects traded guns and drugs for an APD bait car, only to get arrested minutes later when officers disabled the car's engine. Man hired to shoot New Mexico lawmakers’ homes sentenced to 15 years in prison According to police, 30-year-old Johnathan Hedgecock and 25-year-…

Criminals unknowingly trade guns and drugs for APD bait car

Two men were arrested in a successful undercover operation.