U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico
Recent News About U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico
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From South ABQ News
United States prevails in lawsuit by State of New Mexico and City of Albuquerque challenging Department of Homeland Security’s policies for parole of asylum seekers
United States Attorney John C. Anderson announced today that the federal government has prevailed in a lawsuit filed by the State of New Mexico and the City of Albuquerque challenging the practices of the Department of Homeland Security and certain high-ranking federal immigration officials in temporarily paroling aliens seeking asylum in the United States.
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From NW New Mexico News
Man from Navajo Nation charged with murder in Indian Country
Joshua Gutierrez, 21, of To’Hajilee, Mexico appeared in federal court in Albuquerque on March 31 for an initial appearance on a criminal complaint charging him with murder in Indian Country.
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Department of Justice awards $1.4 million grant to Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office
Funds support Operation Relentless Pursuit with additional training, equipment and vehicles
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Man from Albuquerque pleads guilty to three armed robberies of local businesses
Jared Barnhill, 29, of Albuquerque, New Mexico pleaded guilty in federal court today to three counts of interference with interstate commerce by robbery and violence and two counts of using, carrying, or possessing a firearm during a crime of violence.
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Man from Albuquerque faces federal charges for allegedly posting Facebook messages threatening to kill the Governor of New Mexico and law enforcement officers
Daniel Mock, 33, of Albuquerque, New Mexico appeared in federal court in Albuquerque today for an initial appearance on a criminal complaint charging him with posting messages on Facebook threatening to kill the Governor of New Mexico, Michelle Lujan Grisham, and law enforcement officers, in violation of federal law.
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Man from Albuquerque pleads guilty to federal sex trafficking charge
Cornelius Galloway, 37, of Albuquerque, New Mexico pleaded guilty in federal court in Albuquerque today to conspiracy to commit sex trafficking.
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From NW New Mexico News
Airman from KirtlandAir Force Base arrested for alleged illegal possession of firearm silencer
Charles Brent Justice, 27, a military member assigned to Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico made an initial appearance in federal court in Albuquerque today on a charge of possession of a firearm silencer in violation of federal law.
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Man from Albuquerque charged with assault on a federal officer with a deadly weapon
Daniel Montoya, 31, of Albuquerque, appeared in federal court in Albuquerque on Feb. 26 for a detention hearing on a criminal complaint charging him with assault on a federal officer with a deadly weapon and use of a firearm in a crime of violence.
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From NE New Mexico News
Member of Navajo Nation sentenced to probation for unlawfully shooting elk in Indian Country
Calvin Toledo, 49, of Cuba, New Mexico pleaded guilty in federal court in Albuquerque today to unlawful taking and transporting wildlife in violation of Indian tribal law. He was sentenced to one year of probation.
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From NW New Mexico News
Part-owner and chief financial officer of Ayudando Guardians sentenced to 20 years in prison for $11 million financial fraud scheme
Law enforcement searching for two fugitive co-defendants who did not appear for sentencing
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From East New Mexico News
Member of Navajo Nation pleads guilty to federal charge of assault causing serious bodily injury in Indian Country
Frank Howe Jr., 24, of Rock Springs, New Mexico pleaded guilty on Feb. 28 in federal court in Albuquerque to assault resulting in serious bodily injury.
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From South ABQ News
Mexican national sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy
Efrain Espinoza-Pena, 47, a Mexican national, was sentenced in federal court in Albuquerque yesterday to 120 months in prison for conspiracy, distribution, and possession with intent to distribute more than 33 pounds of methamphetamine.
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Mariah Ferry and Jose Torrez plead guilty to federal charges related to the kidnapping and brutal beating of two victims suspected of stealing drugs and money
Co-defendant Chase Smothermon pleaded guilty to similar offenses in January