ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Last month, Malachi Crocket, 18, was accused of several crimes. He was charged alongside Marc Anthony Griego, 17, and Jesus Alvidrez-Luna, 17.

The teens are said to have been involved with stealing cars, threatening people, and firing guns at homes and cars.


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According to a criminal complaint, the three teens were connected to three carjackings and two attempted carjackings.

Now, Crockett is facing federal charges. Those include carjacking and using a firearm during a crime of violence.