Albuquerque businesses ask for repeat breakin offender to remain behind bars
Apr 05, 2025
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A man with a lengthy criminal history dating back a decade was arrested by police again for yet another break-in, and the businesses he's victimized say it’s time for him to stay behind bars for good.
Milton Stanley's criminal history dates back more than a deca
de. His history includes several charges for burglary, like what he was arrested for just last week.
“We've lost property; serious damage to our property twice now. Insurance doesn't cover all that,” said Bill Maxey with Butterfield Jewelers.
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Milton Stanley was arrested by Albuquerque police last week after a series of break-ins along a stretch of San Pedro across from Coronado Center. The break-ins took place in two strip malls at Cutler and San Pedro over the last month, with the stores being hit including Butterfield Jewelers, Mitie Kreations, and Birds of a Feather Parrot Pantry and Rescue.
“It's impossible to keep up with the demands of having to replace windows and doors while running a business and a rescue,” said Alysandra Newbill with Birds of a Feather Parrot Pantry and Rescue.
Earlier this week, police said they were able to connect Milton to several break-ins in the area thanks to his distinct shoes. But business owners say they have been dealing with him for a long time and are fed up with his constant catch and release.
“I don't think he should be given probation. I don't think he deserves another chance. He has done it time and time again, and what he's doing is hurting the community,” said Kristie Garcia with Mitie Creations.
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Stanley is also someone KRQE has told you about in the past. In 2016, he was arrested for breaking into Freedom High School and stealing six laptops. In 2017, he broke into an animal clinic, stealing drugs from the facility, and also in 2017, he had been charged for breaking into several Albuquerque businesses. But in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the governor issued an executive order to let inmates out 30 days before their projected release date.
Stanley was one of those released early because he was considered a non-violent offender. “Nonviolent doesn't mean not dangerous to the community, and it leaves an everlasting effect,” said Newbill.
The state has asked for Stanley to remain behind bars through trial because he has pending cases dating back to last year.
Stanley is facing several charges, including burglary, property damage, and larceny. He was on probation in the Freedom High School break-in case, but prosecutors are asking for that to be revoked. ...read more read less