Albuquerque Man Faces Federal Firearms Charges After Armed Escalation During Task-Force Traffic Stop

An Albuquerque man is facing federal firearms and assault charges following a November 12, 2025 traffic stop that escalated into a shooting involving federally deputized law enforcement personnel, exposing ongoing risks tied to joint federal–local enforcement operations.

According to federal court filings, deputies with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop in Albuquerque for an invalid vehicle registration. During the stop, deputies determined the driver’s license was revoked and identified passenger Jason Baca, 36, as having an outstanding felony warrant. As deputies attempted to take Baca into custody, they observed a concealed handgun on his person.

Court records state Baca resisted arrest and fled on foot. During the pursuit, he allegedly pointed the firearm toward deputies. Three of the responding deputies were operating under federal deputation as part of a task force affiliated with the U.S. Marshals Service, elevating the encounter into federal jurisdiction. Deputies discharged their weapons, striking Baca, who was then taken into custody and transported for medical treatment. A loaded pistol was recovered near him.

As a previously convicted felon, Baca is prohibited under federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition.

A subsequent search of the vehicle uncovered a backpack containing fentanyl pills and approximately 25.65 grams of fentanyl powder, introducing additional federal exposure tied to controlled substance enforcement and interdiction activity.

Federal prosecutors have charged Baca with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, assault on a federal officer, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Due to the severity of the charges, Baca remains in custody pending trial. If convicted, he faces the possibility of a life sentence under federal sentencing statutes.

The investigation was conducted by the FBI Albuquerque Field Office with assistance from local law enforcement. The case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico.

The incident underscores persistent operational risk within federal task-force infrastructure, where routine enforcement encounters can rapidly escalate into armed confrontations involving federally deputized personnel, triggering multi-agency response, federal jurisdiction, and long-term legal consequences.

As with all criminal proceedings, the charges constitute allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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