Albuquerque Man Sentenced for Assaulting Officer, Attempting Escape – Following Disturbing Incident at Phone Store
Albuquerque, NM – A 39-year-old Albuquerque man, Tyrone Small, has been sentenced to 18 months in jail, with nine months suspended, after assaulting a police officer and attempting to escape custody following a disturbing incident at a local phone store.
On May 16, 2025, Albuquerque Police Department (APD) officers responded to a call at a Boost Mobile store located on Menaul and San Mateo.Several women waiting at the store reported that Small was engaging in inappropriate behavior, specifically indecent exposure, and allegedly attempting to coerce them towards the back of the business.
Upon arrival, officers attempted to question Small, but he refused to cooperate. A physical altercation ensued, during which Small bit an officer on the shoulder, breaking the skin. The officer deployed a taser twice in an effort to subdue Small, who continued to resist and attempted to flee the scene.
Following his initial apprehension, Small was transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation.However, he again attempted to escape while under police guard.
Small was initially charged with assaulting an officer and escaping custody. These charges were later consolidated with a separate case, and he ultimately pleaded guilty. He was on probation at the time of the incident.
this case highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement officers responding to calls for service and underscores the consequences of resisting arrest and engaging in disruptive and inappropriate public behavior.
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