# Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-12**: FBI Involvement Confirmed — The FBI and Kirtland AFB are publicly confirmed as partners in the ongoing search operation.
- **2026-03-05**: Community Canvassing — Authorities contact over 600 homeowners in the Northeast Heights neighborhood.
- **2026-02-28**: Silver Alert Issued — Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office issues an alert citing a medical issue and missing status.
- **2026-02-27**: Last Sighting — McCasland leaves his Albuquerque home on foot at approximately 11:00 AM.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### FBI Joins Search for Retired Maj. Gen. Neil McCasland Amid Security Concerns
2026-03-13 00:54:40 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The FBI has joined the search for retired Air Force Major General William Neil McCasland, a high-ranking official with deep ties to sensitive space and directed-energy programs, who has been missing for nearly two weeks. McCasland, 68, disappeared from his Albuquerque home on February 27, leaving behind his mobile device and prompting a multi-agency investigation.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/fbi-search-retired-major-general-mccasland-missing

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