A Mescalero Apache man has pleaded guilty to assaulting a federal officer during an arrest last year on tribal land. Authorities say Dominic James Isaac Sandoval Peralta faces up to eight years in prison for his actions.
A Mexican national faces federal charges for alleged identity theft and social security fraud involving forged documents in New Mexico. Authorities say Maria de Jesus Avila-Hernandez used another person’s Social Security number for financial gain.
Avedale Johnson received five years’ probation after pleading guilty to endangering her three young children while driving drunk at high speed near Farmington last year. Authorities say she admitted drinking behind the wheel with unrestrained kids present.
A Shiprock man has pleaded guilty after an assault left his victim critically injured. The incident involved cooperation between federal authorities and tribal police.
Darrin Begay has pleaded guilty to assault by strangulation and kidnapping following violent attacks near Shiprock. Authorities say he faces up to life in prison for his actions against a member of his community.
A Los Lunas man faces federal charges after an undercover investigation revealed alleged sales of illegal firearm modification devices known as ‘switches.’ Authorities warn such conversions increase risks for both civilians and police officers.
Federal authorities have concluded their largest-ever racketeering prosecution against Syndicato de Nuevo Mexico after more than ten years investigating violent crimes tied to prison gangs across New Mexico. Officials say dozens received life sentences following extensive undercover operations.
A Farmington man faces federal charges after allegedly selling guns to an undercover officer last year. Authorities say Pete Kimbell remains detained pending further hearings.
A man from Albuquerque has been charged with federal drug trafficking and firearms violations after allegedly supplying large amounts of drugs to undercover police officers while accompanied by his child. Authorities say he faces several charges that could result in life imprisonment if convicted.
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