Timothy Riha Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
An Albuquerque judge handed down the prison sentence after the defendant pleaded guilty to voyeurism and indecent exposure.
Updated on Oct. 3, 2026 in Sex Crimes
Timothy Riha received a five-year prison sentence on Thursday following a series of incidents involving voyeurism and indecent exposure in Albuquerque. The defendant previously entered a guilty plea to the charges last month.
Why it matters
The sentencing concludes a legal process involving criminal behavior across several local retail locations. It addresses multiple counts of misconduct that occurred in public spaces.
A judge sentenced the defendant to five years in prison following a guilty plea. The criminal proceedings were finalized on October 1, 2026.
The players
Timothy Riha
He is the individual convicted and sentenced for multiple acts of voyeurism and indecent exposure in Albuquerque.
The details
Riha was recorded by security video while touching himself at Coronado Mall and admitted to watching a 17-year-old girl change clothes at a Target on Paseo. Additionally, he was observed watching an eight-year-old girl at another Target location and exposed himself at Cottonwood Mall.
Timeline
September 2026: Timothy Riha entered a guilty plea to the charges.
October 1, 2026: The court sentenced Riha to five years in prison.
Legal Context
This case follows standard judicial protocols for addressing voyeurism and indecent exposure within the state of New Mexico. The sentence reflects the consistent application of local penal codes regarding repeat public offenses.
The resolution of this case removes a repeat offender from public retail spaces in Albuquerque. Residents can expect continued monitoring of security protocols at local shopping centers like Coronado and Cottonwood Mall.
The takeaway
This case highlights the efficacy of security surveillance in identifying criminal behavior in public shopping centers. Community members are encouraged to report suspicious activity to local law enforcement to maintain public safety.
Further reading
For more information on local judicial proceedings, visit the Sex Crimes section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KRQE 13.
