Albuquerque suspect arrested in Phoenix in alleged inmate escape plot

ALBUQUERQUE, NM (AZFamily) — An Albuquerque man with ties to Phoenix is facing federal drug trafficking and firearms charges after an FBI investigation uncovered an alleged plan to arm an inmate during an escape attempt.

Court documents say agents searched three northwest Albuquerque homes tied to Crisantos “Ventex” Garcia, 34, on Feb. 13, 2025.

Investigators say Garcia is a suspected gang member and convicted felon…

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