ALBUQUERQUE — This is an official press release from the U.S. Department of Justice (Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)), published as received.
ALBUQUERQUE – An Albuquerque man has been charged with threatening an FBI special agent during a phone call in which he allegedly demanded the return of firearms seized during a prior federal search warrant.
According to court documents, on July 14, 2026, Alejandro Moya, 36, contacted the FBI Albuquerque Field Office seeking the return of firearms that had been seized during a 2020 federal search warrant. During the call, Moya allegedly stated that he was “tired of playing games” and wanted his firearms returned.
Later that day, an FBI special agent contacted Moya by telephone regarding the request. During the call, Moya allegedly threatened the agent, stating, “Give me my fucking shit or I’m gonna kill you,” and “I will fucking cut your head off.” Moya allegedly continued making threats, telling the agent, “You’re fucking dead,” and challenging the agent to meet him at a residence in Albuquerque for a confrontation.
Court documents allege that Moya knew he was speaking with an FBI agent when he made the threats.
Moya is charged with interstate threatening communications. Post initial appearance, Moya was released on his own recognizance and is expected to appear in court on July 20, 2026, for a combined preliminary and detention hearing. If convicted of the current charges, Moya faces up to five years in prison.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Justin A. Garris, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office, made the announcement today.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Amy Mondragon is prosecuting the case.
A criminal complaint is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
