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December 2011
December 21, 2011
Douglas F. Vaughan Pleads Guilty to Federal Wire and Mail Fraud Charges Involving "Ponzi" Scheme -- Plea Agreement Calls for 10 to 12 Year Sentence
December 20, 2011
Former El Paso County Judge Charged with Conspiring to Steal and Embezzle Federal Program Funds in Texas
United States Seeks Forfeiture of Property Related to Federal Firearms Smuggling and Money Laundering Charges
December 19, 2011
El Salvadoran Pleads Guilty to Felony Murder Charge in Denny's Case
December 16, 2011
Gallup Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Sexual Abuse Offense
El Paso Businessmen Charged with Conspiring to Defraud and Embezzle Federal Program Funds in Texas
December 15, 2011
Tohajiilee Man Receives Sentence of 43 Years Imprisonment for Child Rape Conviction
December 14, 2011
Salvadoran Man Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison for Helping Brother Flee after Denny's Shooting
Former Fugitive Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Trafficking Charges
Tijeras Man Sentenced to Three Years for Federal Tax Offense
December 8, 2011
Former Santa Fe Bank Official Pleads Guilty to Misapplication of Bank Funds
December 6, 2011
National Guardsman from Lubbock, Tex., Arraigned on Federal Child Exploitation Charges
December 2, 2011
Navajo Man Pleads Guilty to Two Federal Assault Charges
Navajo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Sexual Abuse Offense
November 2011
November 30, 2011
Federal Investigation Dismantles Major Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring in Southeastern New Mexico
Repeat Offender Sentenced to 292 Months Imprisonment for Federal Narcotics and Firearms Conviction
Pine Hill Man Sentenced for Federal Child Sexual Abuse Conviction
Farmington Man Receives 20 Year Sentence for Federal Methamphetamine and Firearms Conviction
Navajo Man Receives 18 Month Prison Sentence for Federal Assault Conviction
Zuni Pueblo Man Sentenced to 120 Months Imprisonment for Aggravated Child Sexual Abuse Conviction
November 29, 2011
Retired Albuquerque Optometrist Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Possession of Firearms
Farmington Man Sentenced to 262 Months in Prison for Attempting to Rob a Wells Fargo Bank in Raton, NM - Defendant to Serve a Total of 300 Months Imprisonment
Roswell Man Sentenced to 151 Months for Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Conviction
November 28, 2011
Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 54 Months in Prison for Federal Carjacking Conviction
Hogback Man Sentenced to 121 Months Imprisonment for Federal Assault Conviction
Navajo Man Sentenced to 13 Months for Federal Child Abuse Conviction
November 22, 2011
Kirtland Airman Sentenced to 97 Months for Federal Child Pornography Conviction
November 21, 2011
Mexican National Sentenced to 114 Months in Prison for Federal Armed Robbery Conviction
Two Texas Residents Indicted for Conspiracy and Bribery of a Public Official
November 17, 2011
Roswell Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Federal Carjacking and Firearm Conviction
Roswell Man Convicted of Federal Gun Charge
Federal Jury Finds Las Cruces Man Guilty of Killing a Federal Witness
November 16, 2011
Kewa Pueblo Man Pleads Guilty to Violating Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
Navajo Man Receives 18 Month Prison Sentence for Federal Assault Conviction
Albuquerque Man Receives 46 Month Sentence for Illegal Possession of Firearm and Ammunition
November 14, 2011
Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Pornography Offense
Navajo Woman Pleads Guilty to Felony Child Abuse
November 10, 2011
Alabama Man Sentenced to 24 Months in Prison for Failing to Update Sex Offender Registration
Bayard Man Pleads Guilty to Making Bomb Threat
November 9, 2011
San Felipe Man Receives Eight Year Prison Sentence for Federal Child Sex Abuse Conviction
Navajo Man Sentenced to 33 Months for DUI-Related Involuntary Manslaughter Conviction
November 3, 2011
Navajo Man from Arizona Sentenced to 25 Years for Federal Assault and Firearms Conviction
November 2, 2011
Navajo Woman Sentenced for Embezzling Alamo Navajo School Board Funds
Albuquerque Man Receives 100 Month Sentence for Illegal Possession of Firearm and Ammunition
November 1, 2011
Oklahoma Man Sentenced to Five Years Imprisonment for Sexually Abusing a Minor on the Grounds of KAFB
Carlsbad Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charge
Shiprock Man Sentenced to 33 Months for Federal Assault Conviction
California Man Sentenced to 188 Months for Federal Methamphetamine Conviction
October 2011
October 28, 2011
El Paso Man Pleads Guilty to Causing "Last Chance Fire" in Lincoln National Forest
Sex Offender Sentenced to 41 Months for Failing to Update Sex Offender Registration
October 27, 2011
Roswell Man Sentenced to 262 Months for Unlawful Possession of Firearms
Albuquerque Man Imprisoned for 102 Months for Armed Bank Robbery Conviction
Albuquerque Man Receives 48 Month Sentence for Unlawful Possession of Firearms and Ammunition
Newcomb, N.M. Man Sentenced to 27 Months for Federal Arson Conviction
Shiprock Man Receives 168 Month Prison Sentence for 2nd Degree Murder Conviction
October 26, 2011
Previously Convicted Felon Receives 57 Month Sentence for Unlawful Possession of Firearms and Ammunition
October 25, 2011
Navajo Man Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison for Federal Assault Conviction
Previously Deported Mexican National Receives 39 Month Prison Sentence for Unlawful Re-Entry into the United States
October 21, 2011
Kentucky Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Marijuana Trafficking Charges - Defendant Crash Landed Aircraft with 424.8 Pounds of Marijuana onto Ranch outside of Tucumcari, N.M.
Roswell Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms Charge
Mexican National Faces Minimum 20 Year Prison Sentence After Pleading Guilty to Federal Heroin Trafficking Offense
Federal Jury Finds Albuquerque Man Guilty of Marijuana Trafficking Offense
Roswell Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms Charge
October 20, 2011
Navajo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Assault Charge
Navajo Man to Serve 27 Months in Prison for Federal DUI-Related Assault Conviction
October 17, 2011
Albuquerque Man Receives 235 Month Sentence for Unlawful Possession of Firearm and Ammunition
Former Lt. Governor of the Pueblo of San Ildefonso Sentenced to 33 Months for Illegally Trafficking in Contraband Cigarettes
October 14, 2011
California Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Bank Fraud Charges
Kevin Garner Pleads Guilty to Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Offense
October 13, 2011
Laguna Man Sentenced to 168 Months Imprisonment for Second Degree
Navajo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Assault Charge
Standing Rock, N.M. Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Assault Charge
Navajo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Aggravated Sexual Abuse Offense
Navajo Man Sentenced to 151 Months in Prison for Federal 2nd Degree Murder Conviction
Albuquerque Man Receives 20 Year Prison Sentence for Federal Child Sexual Exploitation and Pornography Conviction
October 11, 2011
Peralta Man Sentenced to 26 Months in Prison for Federal Social Security Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft Conviction
October 6, 2011
Two Men Plead Guilty to Federal Misdemeanor Charges Related to Killing of Mexican Gray Wolves
Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Distribution of Pornography Offense
Roswell Assistant District Attorney Designated as Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Under HIDTA Program
Corrales Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Wire Fraud Conviction
Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty to Adulterating Yogurt with Semen
October 5, 2011
Santa Clara Pueblo Man Receives 34-Month Prison Sentence for Federal Child Sex Abuse Conviction and Supervised Release Violation
Larry Lujan to Receive Life Sentence After Conviction on Kidnapping Charge Related to Death of 16-Year-Old
October 4, 2011
Federal Jury Convicts Mexican National of Illegal Re-Entry After Deportation
Navajo Woman Sentenced for Federal Child Abuse Conviction
Mexican National Sentenced to 135 Months in Prison for Narcotics Trafficking Conviction
October 3, 2011
Zuni Pueblo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Cocaine Trafficking Offense
Jerry Padilla, III, Sentenced to 42 Months in Prison for Federal Narcotics Trafficking Convictions -- Forfeits Interest in Residence and $441,008 in Cash
Cimarron Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Child Pornography Conviction
September 2011
September 30, 2011
Edward Christy Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Sexual Exploitation and Child Pornography Offenses
El Salvadoran Pleads Guilty to Killing Cook During Denny's Restaurant Robbery in 2009
September 26, 2011
Shiprock Man Sentenced to 150 Months in Prison for Federal Aggravated Child Sexual Abuse Conviction
Former State Official Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Federal Child Pornography Conviction
Albuquerque Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to Federal Tax Charge
Shiprock Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Assault Charge
September 23, 2011
84 Defendants Charged with Drug Trafficking Offenses as a Result of DEA “MET” Operation in Roswell, New Mexico
September 22, 2011
Media Advisory: Federal And State Officials To Hold Press Conference Regarding Major Law Enforcement Operation In Chaves, County, New Mexico
September 20, 2011
Roswell Man Sentenced to 151 Months in Prison for Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking and Firearms Conviction
September 19, 2011
Former APD Officer Sentenced to Twelve Months for Federal Obstruction of Justice Conviction
September 16, 2011
Federal Jury Finds Santa Fe Man Guilty of Federal Child Pornography Charges
Former Corrections Officer Sentenced to 97 Months for Federal Child Pornography Conviction
September 15, 2011
Crownpoint Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Federal Child Sex Abuse Conviction
Navajo Man Receives 24-Month Prison Sentence for Failing to Update Sex Offender Registration
Zuni Pueblo Man Sentenced to 66 Months in Prison for Federal Rape Conviction
September 14, 2011
Jerry Padilla, Jr., Sentenced to 74 Months in Prison for Federal Narcotics Trafficking Conviction and Violating Supervised Release
Ruidoso Man Arraigned on Federal Child Pornography Charges
Albuquerque Real Estate Agent Sentenced to 56 Months in Prison for Federal Mortgage Fraud Conviction
September 13, 2011
Navajo Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Sexually Abusing a Child
September 12, 2011
Carlsbad Man Arraigned on Federal Child Pornography Charges
September 9, 2011
Las Cruces Man Sentenced to 25 Months in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
September 8, 2011
Rio Rancho Man Arraigned on Federal Child Pornography Charges
September 7, 2011
Navajo Man Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing Four-Year-Old Child
September 2, 2011
El Paso Man Charged with Causing the "Last Chance Fire" in Lincoln National Forest
September 1, 2011
Rio Rancho Man Pleads Guilty to Robbing Three Banks
Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 37 Months in Prison for Robbing Wells Fargo Bank in Albuquerque in January 2010
Former Alamogordo Bank Employee Arraigned on Federal Embezzlement Charges
Navajo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Manslaughter Charge
August 2011
August 31, 2011
Las Vegas Man Sentenced to 37 Months for Robbing Wells Fargo Bank in Santa Fe in February 2011
Three Previously Deported Mexican Nationals Sentenced for Unlawful Re-Entry into the United States
Jicarilla Apache Man Receives 28 Month Prison Sentence for Failing to Update Sex Offender Registration
Las Vegas Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Prison for Federal Firearms Conviction
Zuni Pueblo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Manslaughter Charge
Hobbs Farmer Sentenced to 5 Years for Tax Fraud, Fraudulently Collecting Farm Subsidies - Ordered to Pay $18 Million in Restitution to the IRS
August 30, 2011
Shiprock Man Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for Attempting to Kill His Common-Law Wife
Owners/Operators of Gun Shop in Deming, New Mexico Arrested on Federal Firearms Smuggling and Money Laundering Charges
Houston Man Sentenced to 77 Months in Prison for Federal Ammunition Conviction
Laguna Pueblo Man Receives Fifteen Months for Failing to Update Sex Offender Registration
Cochiti Pueblo Man Receives 25 Year Prison Sentence for Murdering His 95-Year Old Grandmother
Navajo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Abuse Charge
Two Men Receive Seven Year Prison Sentences for Armed Robbery on Sandia Pueblo
Jamaican National Sentenced to 97 Months for Federal Marijuana Trafficking Conviction
August 29, 2011
Former UNMH Pharmacy Intern Sentenced to Prison for Conviction on Prescription Drug Conspiracy Offense
Bloomfield Man Sentenced to 84 Months in Prison for Federal Firearms Conviction
El Paso Man Sentenced to 135 Months in Prison for Conviction on Marijuana and Heroin Charges
August 25, 2011
Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 95 Months in Prison for Federal Crack Cocaine Conviction
Albuquerque Man Receives Ten Year Prison Sentence for Federal Methamphetamine and Firearms Conviction
Albuquerque Man Receives Ten Year Prison Sentence for Crack Cocaine Trafficking Conviction
August 24, 2011
Federal Jury Finds Jeremiah Jackson Guilty of Bank Robbery and Killing Two Women
Joseph Padilla Pleads Guilty to Federal Narcotics Trafficking Charge
August 23, 2011
Corrales Man Sentenced to Prison for Federal Wire Fraud Conviction
August 19, 2011
Albuquerque Real Estate Developer Pleads Guilty to Federal Bank Fraud Charge
August 18, 2011
Former Postal Service Employee Sentenced for Stealing Federal Government Property
Farmington Men Plead Guilty to Racially-Motivated Assault
August 17, 2011
Department Officials to Announce Developments in Hate Crimes Case
August 16, 2011
Roswell Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Offenses
Loving, New Mexico Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms Charge
Previously Deported Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms and Immigration Charges
August 15, 2011
Navajo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Assault Charge
August 12, 2011
Albuquerque Man Detained Pending Trial on Child Enticement and Pornography Charges
Alcalde Man Arrested for Assaulting and Robbing a Santa Clara Pueblo Man
Santa Fe Businessman Pleads Guilty to Federal Currency Structuring Offenses
Former State Probation and Parole Supervisor Faces Federal Child Pornography Charges
Federal Jury Finds Mexican National Guilty of Unlawful Re-Entry into the United States
August 11, 2011
Zuni Pueblo Woman Sentenced to Eight Months in Prison for Federal Wire Fraud Conviction
Kewa Pueblo Man Receives 30-Month Prison Sentence for Federal Assault with Dangerous Weapon Conviction
Zuni Pueblo Man Sentenced to Ten Years for Federal Child Sex Abuse Conviction
Albuquerque Man Sentenced to More than Eight Years in Prison For Federal Firearms Conviction
Federal Jury Finds Tohajiilee Man Guilty of Sexually Abusing Child Under the Age of 12
August 10, 2011
Previously Deported Mexican National Receives 21-Month Prison Sentence for Unlawful Re-Entry into the United States
Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Bank Robbery Charge
Navajo Man Sentenced to Nine Years for Federal Manslaughter Conviction
Armed Career Criminal Receives Fifteen Year Prison Sentence for Violating Federal Firearms Laws
August 8, 2011
El Paso Man Sentenced to Two Years for Failing to Register as a Sex Offender
August 5, 2011
Tijeras Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Tax Offense
August 4, 2011
Zuni Pueblo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Sex Assault Offense
August 3, 2011
Two Brothers Receive Ten Year Prison Sentences for Heroin Trafficking Convictions
Navajo Man Sentenced to 21-Months Imprisonment for Federal Assault Conviction
Elephant Butte Man Receives Six Year Prison Sentence for Soliciting and Receiving Child Pornography
July 2011
July 29, 2011
Albuquerque Man Receives Ten-Year Prison Sentence for Methamphetamine Trafficking Conviction
July 28, 2011
Consultants to Former New Mexico Secretary of State Charged with Theft of Government Property and Obstruction of Justice in Federal Superseding Indictment
Las Cruces Man Sentenced to Imprisonment for One Year and One Day for Federal Money Laundering Conviction
Former New Mexico Corrections Department Official Pleads Guilty to 30-Count Federal Indictment
Long-Haul Truck Driver from Michigan Receives 164-Month Sentence for Federal Marijuana Conviction
July 27, 2011
Previously Deported Mexican National Receives 37-Month Prison Sentence for Unlawful Re-Entry into the United States
Hobbs Man Arraigned on Federal Child Pornography Charges
July 26, 2011
Previously Deported Mexican National Receives 44-Month Prison Sentence for Unlawful Re-Entry into the United States
July 22, 2011
Dexter Man Arraigned on Federal Child Pornography Charges
Two Men Receive Ten Year Prison Sentences for Federal Methamphetamine and Firearms Convictions
Students from Jemez and Taos Pueblos Selected to Attend National Intertribal Youth Summit
July 21, 2011
Thoreau Man Receives 24-Month Prison Sentence for DUI-Related Involuntary Manslaughter Conviction
Thirteen Facing Federal Charges for Trafficking Heroin in Northeast Heights of Albuquerque
Ohkay Owingeh Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting a Child
2011 National Intertribal Youth Summit in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Convene Young Leaders from Across the Country (Corrected)
July 20, 2011
United States Attorney and United States Marshal Establish New Asset Recovery Unit
Albuquerque Man Sentenced to Six-Months Imprisonment for Manipulating Urine Test for Criminal Defendant
Deming Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Marijuana Charge
Artesia Man Sentenced to 27 Months in Prison on Federal Firearms Conviction
July 19, 2011
Navajo Woman Arraigned on Federal Second Degree Murder Charge
July 18, 2011
Hobbs Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
Jicarilla Apache Woman Receives Twelve Month Prison Sentence for DUI-Related Involuntary Manslaughter Conviction
July 15, 2011
Ohkay Owingeh Resident Charged with Federal Cocaine Trafficking Offense
July 14, 2011
Navajo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Sexual Abuse Offense
Kentucky Man Receives Twelve Year Prison Sentence for Federal Child Sexual Exploitation Conviction
Navajo Man Receives 15-Month Prison Sentence for Federal Assault Conviction
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Albuquerque Man on Federal Charges for Adulterating Yogurt with Semen
July 13, 2011
Albuquerque Man Receives Ten Year Prison Sentence for Conviction on Crack Cocaine and Firearms Charges
Navajo Woman Receives 30-Month Prison Sentence for DUI-Related Involuntary Manslaughter Conviction
July 11, 2011
Zuni Pueblo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Sexual Abuse Offense
July 7, 2011
El Paso Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Marijuana Trafficking Charge
Farmington Man Sentenced to 18.5 Years in Prison for Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Conviction
Roswell Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Charges
Farmington Man Receives Ten Year Prison Sentence for Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Conviction
Cimarron Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Pornography Offense
July 5, 2011
La Jolla, California Lawyer Receives 21-Month Prison Sentence for Defrauding New Mexico Investor
July 1, 2011
Five Residents of Valencia and Socorro Counties Arrested on Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Charges
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Criminal Complaint - Acosta-Astorga
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Criminal Complaint (Amended) - Dean
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Indictment - Dean
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Criminal Complaint - Rivas-Cortes
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Criminal Complaint - Huynh
June 2011
June 30, 2011
Chaparral Woman Convicted of Defrauding Union - Defendant Fraudulently Converted $124,756 in Union Funds for Personal Use
Justice Department Reaches Agreement to Protect Rights of Military and Overseas Voters in New Mexico
John Charles McCluskey Arraigned on Federal Carjacking and Murder Charges
TSA Screener Arraigned on Federal Child Pornography Charges
June 29, 2011
Albuquerque Man Receives 77-Month Prison Sentence for Federal Carjacking Conviction
Hobbs Man Sentenced to 37 Months in Prison for Crack Cocaine Conviction
June 28, 2011
Odessa, Texas Man Convicted of Federal Cocaine Trafficking Charges
June 27, 2011
Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Federal Heroin Trafficking Offense - Defendant Agrees to Forfeit $491,637 in Drug Proceeds
Shiprock Man Pleads Guilty to Second Degree Murder
Armed Career Criminal Receives 15-Year Sentence for Unlawful Possession of Firearms
June 24, 2011
Arizona Man Sentenced to 135-Months Imprisonment for Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Conviction
Federal Jury Convicts Navajo Man from Arizona of Assault and Firearms Charges
June 22, 2011
Assistant Attorney General Breuer and U.S. Attorney Gonzales to Promote Anti-Gang and Drug Efforts in New Mexico
June 21, 2011
Santa Clara Pueblo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Sexual Abuse Offense
June 20, 2011
Three Residents of Santa Clara Pueblo Charged with Federal Marijuana Trafficking and Firearms Offenses
Isleta Pueblo Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Bank Robbery Offense
June 17, 2011
Navajo Man Sentenced to 24-Months in Prison for Federal Assault Conviction
Shiprock Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Aggravated Child Sexual Abuse Offense
Dulce Man Sentenced to 84-Months in Prison for Federal Firearms Conviction
June 16, 2011
Roswell Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Ammunition Charges
June 15, 2011
Air Force Sergeant Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Federal Child Abuse Conviction
Previously Deported Mexican National Receives 41-Month Prison Sentence for Unlawful Re-Entry into the United States
Shiprock Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Assault Offense
June 14, 2011
West African Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Marijuana Trafficking Offense
Silver City Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison on Federal Firearms Conviction
Deming Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Trafficking Conviction
Navajo Man Receives 46-Month Prison Sentence for Federal Assault Conviction
June 13, 2011
Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Armed Bank Robbery Charges
Navajo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Assault with Dangerous Weapon Offense
Former Tohatchi High School Custodian Pleads Guilty to Federal Sexual Abuse Offense
Arizona Woman Sentenced for Attempting to Smuggle $13,700 into Mexico
June 2, 2011
Roswell Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearm Charge
Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty to Child Sexual Exploitation and Pornography Charges
June 1, 2011
Federal Jury Finds Portales Physician Guilty of Violating Federal Narcotics Laws
May 2011
May 27, 2011
Taos Man Detained on Federal Assault with Dangerous Weapon Offense
May 26, 2011
Mescalero Apache Man Sentenced to 27-Months Imprisonment for Assaulting Common-Law Wife with Dangerous Weapons
Deming Man Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Possession of Unregistered Firearm
Silver City Woman Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison for Attempted Carjacking Conviction
Carlsbad Man Sentenced to 110-Months in Prison for Federal Firearms Conviction
May 25, 2011
Roswell Man Receives Two-Year Sentence for Aiding and Abetting the Making of False Statements in Connection With Firearms Purchases
Navajo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Sexual Abuse Offense
Previously Deported Mexican National Receives 41-Month Prison Sentence for Unlawful Re-entry into the United States
Rio Arriba County Man Receives 60-Month Prison Sentence for Narcotics Trafficking Conviction
May 24, 2011
Bloomfield Man Receives 151-Month Prison Sentence for Federal Bank Robbery Convictions
Las Cruces Hotel Owners Charged with Federal Human Trafficking Offenses
Navajo Man Receives 52-Month Sentence For Federal Child Sexual Abuse Conviction
Two Men Plead Guilty To Using Firearms During Robbery On Sandia Pueblo
Hogback Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Aggravated Assault Offense
Shiprock Man Sentenced to 57-Month Prison Sentence for Federal Assault Conviction
May 23, 2011
San Felipe Man Pleads Guilty to Child Sexual Abuse Charge
Kirtland Airman Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Pornography Charge
Colorado Man Charged with Federal Child Sexual Exploitation Offense
Woman Sentenced to 25-Years in Prison for Second Degree Murder and Child Abuse Conviction
May 20, 2011
Jury Finds Roswell Man Guilty of Federal Firearms Charge
Peralta Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Social Security Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft Charges
May19, 2011
Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Armed Bank Robbery Offense
Arizona Man Sentenced to 46-Months in Prison for Methamphetamine and Cocaine Trafficking Conviction
May 18, 2011
Hobbs Man Convicted of Failing to Register as a Sex Offender
Albuquerque Man Receives One-Year Prison Sentence for Tampering with Court-Ordered Drug Testing
May 17, 2011
Carlsbad Physician and Wife Sentenced on Federal Tax Evasion Convictions
Albuquerque Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Bank Robbery Charge
Tucumcari Man Receives 37-Month Prison Sentence for Unlawful Possession of Ammunition
Mescalero Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Assault Charges
Laguna Pueblo Man Sentenced to 97-Months Imprisonment for Federal Child Sex Abuse Conviction
May 16, 2011
El Paso Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Marijuana Charge
Navajo Man Receives 25-Year Prison Sentence for Second Degree Murder Conviction
May 13, 2011
Mexican National Receives 135-Month Prison Sentence for Drug Trafficking Conviction
Zuni Pueblo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Sex Abuse Offense
May 12, 2011
Two Navajo Men Plead Guilty to Federal Voluntary Manslaughter Charges
Laguna Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Second Degree Murder Charge
Las Vegas Man Pleads Guilty to Robbing Wells Fargo Bank in Santa Fe on February 12, 2011
California Truck-Driver Receives 78-Month Prison Sentence for Federal Marijuana Trafficking Conviction
Albuquerque Man Receives 60-Month Prison Sentence for Federal Firearms Conviction
Jerry Padilla, Jr. and Jerry Padilla, III, Plead Guilty to Federal Narcotics Trafficking Charges
May 11, 2011
Roswell Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Methamphetamine and Gun Charges
Kewa Pueblo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Assault with a Dangerous Weapon Charge
May 10, 2011
Las Cruces Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms Charge
Long-Haul Truck Driver Pleads Guilty to Transporting Undocumented Aliens
Acoma Man Sentenced to 30-Months' Imprisonment for Federal Child Sex Abuse Conviction
Navajo Man Receives 136-Month Sentence for Federal Rape Conviction
May 9, 2011
Navajo Man Pleads Guilty to DUI-Related Involuntary Manslaughter Charge
Nurse Practitioner Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Oxycodone without any Legitimate Medical Purpose
May 6, 2011
Moriarty Tax Preparer Arraigned on Failure to File Federal Tax Return Charges
Roswell Man Sentenced to 37-Months in Prison on Federal Firearms Charge
May 5, 2011
Albuquerque Man Receives 10-Year Prison Sentence for Drug Trafficking Conviction-- 20 Defendants Charged in Case Targeting Gang-Related Drug Trafficking Activity
Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 173-Months in Prison for Robbing the Bank of Albuquerque in March 2010
Albuquerque Man Receives 27-Month Prison Sentence for Federal Firearms Conviction
May 4, 2011
United States Attorney Announces New Website Page Dedicated to DOJ Priorities and Initiatives
Albuquerque Man to Serve Two-Years Probation and Pay $10,572.80 in Restitution for Conspiring to Steal Federal Government Property
Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 48-Month Prison Term for Federal Firearms Conviction
Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Narcotics Trafficking Charge
May 3, 2011
Alabama Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Failure to Register as Sex Offender Charge
Roswell Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Federal Firearms Conviction
Prior Sex Offender Receives 15-Year Prison Sentence for Federal Child Pornography Conviction
May 2, 2011
Oklahoma Man Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing a Minor on the Grounds of KAFB
April 2011
April 29, 2011
Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 125-Months in Prison for Federal Marijuana Conspiracy Conviction
Zuni Pueblo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Rape Charge
April 28, 2011
El Paso Man Sentenced to 27-Months in Prison on Federal Cocaine Conviction
April 26, 2011
Edgewood Man to Serve 97-Months in Prison for Child Pornography Conviction
April 25, 2011
Former Corrections Officer Pleads Guilty to Federal Receipt of Child Pornography Offense
Laguna Pueblo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Failure to Update Sex Offender Registration Charge
Detroit Man Sentenced to 191 Months in Prison for Silver City Carjacking
April 22, 2011
Las Cruces Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Failure to Register as a Sex Offender Charge
Cochiti Pueblo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Murder Charge
North Carolina Man Receives 40-Month Prison Sentence for Possession of Stolen Firearm
Jury Finds Navajo Man Guilty of Federal Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury Charge
April 21, 2011
Navajo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Abusive Sexual Contact Charge
Roswell Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Federal Methamphetamine Offenses
Kewa Pueblo Man Detained on Federal Murder Charge
Jury Finds Albuquerque Man Guilty of Federal Firearms Offense
Rio Arriba County Man Sentenced to 42-Months Imprisonment for Conviction on Federal Prescription Forgery, Firearms, Health Care Fraud and Identity Theft Charges
April 20, 2011
Three Plead Guilty to Federal Marijuana Charges
Jury Convicts Albuquerque Real Estate Agent of Federal Mortgage Fraud Offenses
Santo Domingo (Kewa) Man Sentenced to 18-Months Imprisonment for Federal Child Sex Abuse Conviction
April 19, 2011
Mexican National Receives 135-Month Sentence for Trafficking Methamphetamine in San Juan County
Bayard, New Mexico Man Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Possession of a Sawed-Off Shotgun
Navajo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Assault with Intent to Commit Murder Charge
Roswell, New Mexico Man Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison for Conspiracy and Distribution of Methamphetamine
April 18, 2011
El Paso Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Marijuana Charge
Albuquerque Man Charged with Robbing Bank of the West
Casslyn Mae Welch, Accomplice to Arizona Fugitives, Arraigned on Federal Carjacking and Murder Charges
April 15, 2011
Deming Woman Pleads Guilty to Social Security Fraud
Zuni Man Receives 120-Month Prison Sentence for Federal Firearm Conviction
April 14, 2011
Former New Mexico Corrections Department Official Indicted on Federal Bribery Charges
Mexican National Sentenced to 78-Months in Prison for Federal Drug Trafficking Conviction
Hobbs Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Crack Cocaine and Firearm Charges
Colorado Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Marijuana Charge
Two Previously Deported Mexican Nationals Receive 65-Month Prison Sentences for Unlawful Re-Entry into the United States
Zuni Woman Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Cocaine on the Zuni Reservation
Socorro Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms Offense
Long-Haul Truck Driver from Detroit Pleads Guilty to Federal Marijuana Charge
April 13, 2011
Jury Finds Jamaican National Guilty of Federal Marijuana Trafficking Offense
Roswell Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug and Firearms Charges
Loving, New Mexico Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Federal Cocaine Conspiracy
Jury Convicts New York Man of Federal Cocaine Trafficking Offense
April 12, 2011
Two Men Enter Guilty Pleas to Federal Methamphetamine and Firearms Offenses
April 11, 2011
Las Cruces Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms Charge
Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty to Manipulating Urine Test for Criminal Defendant
April 8, 2011
Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty to Being an Armed Career Criminal
April 7, 2011
Former Espanola Bank Employee Sentenced to 24-Months Imprisonment for Federal Identity Theft Conviction
Cousins from Bernham, NM Plead Guilty to Federal Second Degree Murder Charges
April 6, 2011
Prewitt Man Receives Twelve-Month Prison Sentence for Federal DUI-Related Involuntary Manslaughter Conviction
Albuquerque Man Receives 57-Month Prison Sentence for Federal Firearms Conviction
Artesia Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms Charge
April 5, 2011
Kansas Man Sentenced to 150-Month Imprisonment for Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Convictions
Armed Career Criminal Receives 22 Year Prison Sentence for Violating Federal Firearms Laws
April 1, 2011
Navajo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Assault Offense
March 2011
March 31, 2011
La Jolla, California Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New Mexico Investor
March 30, 2011
Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Bank Robbery Offense
Farmington Man Sentenced to 70-Month Prison Term for Federal Firearms Conviction
March 29, 2011
Santa Clara Man Charged with Federal Child Sex Abuse Offense
Tohajilee Man Receives 37-Month Prison Sentence for Federal Assault Conviction
Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 15-Year Prison Term for Federal Firearms Conviction
Los Lunas Man Sentenced to 57-Month Prison Term for Federal Firearms Conviction
March 28, 2011
Navajo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal DUI-Related Assault Offense
Mexican National Receives 70-Month Prison Sentence for Narcotics Trafficking Conviction
March 25, 2011
Las Cruces Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Failing to Register as a Sex Offender
Okay Owingeh Man Convicted of Murder by Federal Jury
March 24, 2011
Member of Aryan Brotherhood Sentenced to 150 Months in Prison on Racketeering Charges
March 23, 2011
Kansas Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Marijuana Trafficking Charge
Mexican Citizen Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Interestate Travel with Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct
March 21, 2011
El Paso Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Cocaine, Methamphetamine and Marijuana Conspiracy
Four Mexican Nationals Charged with Federal Heroin Trafficking Offenses
Citizen of Australia and Canada Pleads Guilty to Violating the Endangered Species Act
March 18, 2011
Albuquerque Bank Robbers Sentenced to Prison
Mexican Citizen Pleads Guilty to Marijuana Smuggling and Immigration Charges
Rio Rancho Man Charged with Five Federal Bank Robbery Offenses
Navajo Man Receives 22-Month Prison Sentence for Assaulting Minister on the Navajo Reservation
March 17, 2011
Illinios Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Marijuana Charge
Navajo Man Arraigned on Federal Rape Charges
Navajo Man Sentenced to 24-Month Prison Term for Failing to Register as Sex Offender
March 11, 2011
Montana Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearm Charge
Villalobos Case Update
Kentucky Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Sexual Exploitation Offense
Albuquerque Man Receives 43-Month Prison Sentence and $150,000 Fine for Federal Child Pornography Conviction
March 10, 2011
Police Chief, Mayor and Village Trustee of Columbus, New Mexico, Indicted in Federal Firearms Trafficking Case
Albuquerque Man Receives 28-Month Prison Sentence for Federal Bank Robbery Conviction
Las Cruces Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Child Pornography
March 9, 2011
Farmington Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms and Methamphetamine Trafficking Charges
March 8, 2011
Navajo Men Sentenced to Prison for Drive-By Shooting
March 7, 2011
Navajo Man Receives 18-Month Prison Sentence for Federal Assault Conviction
March 4, 2011
Albuquerque Man Receives 14-Year Prison Sentence for Attempted Carjacking Conviction
Previously Departed Mexican National Receives 51-Month Prison Sentence for Unlawful Re-Entry into United States
Previously Departed Mexican National Receives 36-Month Prison Sentence for Unlawful Re-Entry into United States
Cuban National Receives 210-Month Prison Sentence for Federal Firearms Conviction
March 3, 2011
Rio Arriba Man Receives Seven-Year Prison Sentence for Assaulting Federal Officer with a Firearm
Corrales Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Wire Fraud Offense
Former Youth Minister Receives 18-Year Sentence for Federal Child Pornography Conviction
March 2, 2011
Los Lunas Man Receives 37-Month Prison Sentence for Federal Firearms Conviction
March 1, 2011
Lamy Man Receives 24-Month Sentence for Federal Attempted Bank Robbery Conviction
Jicarilla Man Receives 27-Month Prison Sentence for Federal Firearms Conviction
February 2011
February 25, 2011
Farmington Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Methamphetamine Offense
Vaughan Released Under GPS Monitoring Pending Trial
February 25, 2011
University Professor from Chicago Pleads Guilty to Stealing Archaeological Artifacts
Douglas F. Vaughan Indicted in "Ponzi" Scheme
February 24, 2011
Alamogordo Man Pleads Guilty to Possession with Intent to Disbribute Crack Cocaine
Grand Jury Returns Superseding Indictment Against Garner
Fairview Man Receives 46-Month Prison Sentence for Heroin Trafficking Conviction
Navajo Man Sentenced to 18-Month Prison Term for Failing to Register as Sex Offender
Ruidoso Man Sentenced to Five Years Probation for Trespassing in the San Andres National Wildlife Refuge During Oryx Hunt
Las Vegas Man Receives 10-Year Sentence for Federal Narcotics and Firearms Convictions
Previously Deported Mexican National Receives 68 Month Prison Sentence for Unlawful Re-Entry into United States and Violating Federal Firearms Laws
Mescalero Man Sentenced to Ten Years for Shooting at a Residence in Mescalero
February 23, 2011
Silver City Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms Offense
Retired Attorney Receives Five Year Prison Sentence for Federal Child Pornography Conviction
Gallup Man Receives 41-Month Year Prison Sentence for Federal Robbery Conviction
Postal Worker Sentenced for Stealing Mail
Mexican National Receives 87-Month Prison Sentence for Federal Heroin Trafficking Conviction
February 16, 2011
Las Vegas Man Charged with Federal Bank Robbery Offense
February 16, 2011
Las Cruces Man Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for Possession of Child Pornography
Dexter Man Sentenced for Federal Firearm Offense
Previously Departed Mexican National Sentenced to 30-Month Imprisonment for Unlawful Re-Entry into United States
Mexican National Receives 41-Month Prison Sentence for Cocaine Trafficking Conviction
February 15, 2011
Jicarilla Apache Woman Pleads Guilty to DUI-Related Involuntary Manslaughter Offense
Kirtland Airman Charged with Federal Child Pornography Offenses
February 14, 2011
Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty to Manipulating Urine Test for Criminal Defendant
Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 30-Month Prison Term for Federal Firearms Conviction
February 10, 2011
California Truck-Driver Convicted of Federal Marijuana Trafficking Offense
Navajo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Murder Charge
Acoma Man Receives 72-Month Prison Sentence for Child Sex Abuse Conviction
Arizona Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine and Cocaine Conspiracies
February 9, 2011
Navajo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Sex Assault Offense
Albuquerque Man Receives 100-Month Prison Sentence for Assaulting Federal Officer
February 8, 2011
Mexican Man Arrested in Hidalgo County with Undocumental Alien Hidden in Truck of Car Pleads Guilty
Navajo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Rape Offense
Mescalero Man Pleads Guilty to Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury
Postal Worker Pleads Guilty to Stealing Mail
February 7, 2011
Deming Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Marijuana Offense
February 4, 2011
Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Offense
Navajo Man Sentenced to 18-Month Prison Term for Failing to Register as Sex Offender
February 3, 2011
California Truck-Driver Pleads Guilty to Federal Cocaine Trafficking Offense
Laguna Man Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse Offense
Navajo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Rape Charge
Former State Official Pleads Guilty to Federal Pornography Offense
February 1, 2011
73-Year Old Navajo Man Receives 5-Year Prison Sentence for Child Sex Assault Conviction
January 2011
January 31, 2011
Federal Court Orders Condemnation and Destruction of Contaminated Chili Products
Roswell Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms Charge
January 28, 2011
Roswell Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms Charge
Polish National Pleads Guilty to Transporting Illegal Alien
Mexican National Receives 37-Month Prison Sentence for Federal Firearms and Immigration Conviction
Navajo Man Receives 16-Year Prison Sentence for Child Sex Assault Conviction
January 27, 2011
Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Pornography Offense
Rio Rancho Businessman Charged with Bank Fraud
January 26, 2011
Albuquerque Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Theft of Government Property Offense
California Man Receives 96-Month Prison Sentence for Robbing Albuquerque Bank
January 25, 2011
Zuni Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearm Offense
Albuquerque Woman Receives 24-Month Prison Sentence for Identity Theft and Health Care Fraud Conviction
January 24, 2011
Zuni Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Sex Assault Offense
Two Arizona Men Plead Guilty to Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Offenses
Los Angeles Resident Pleads Guilty to Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Offense
January 21, 2011
Federal Prosecutor Appointed to Violence Against Women Federal and Tribal Prosecution Task Force
Las Cruces Man Sentenced for Failing to Register as a Sex Offender
Roswell Man Convicted of Federal Firearm Charge
Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy
January 20, 2011
Ten Year Prison Sentence for Conviction on Federal Child Pornography Offense
January 19, 2011
Mexican Citizen Arrested on Immigration Charges Held on Provisional Arrest Warrant for Murder in Canada
Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Heroin Trafficking Offense
Navajo Man Charged with Murder
January 18, 2011
California Woman Ordered to Pay $856,000 in Restitution for Defrauding Santa Teresa Company
January 14, 2011
Navajo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Manslaughter Charge
January 13, 2011
California Man Sentenced to 108-Months Imprisonment for Federal Cocaine Trafficking Conviction
Grand Jury Returns Second Superseding Indictment with Additional Special Findings Against McCluskey Defendants
January 12, 2011
Shiprock Woman Charged with Murdering Boyfriend's Mother
Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 46-Months Imprisonment for Child Pornography Conviction
Santo Domingo Man Sentenced to 18-Months Imprisonment for Child Sex Abuse Conviction
January 11, 2011
Shiprock Man Sentenced to 30-Month Prison Term for Failing to Register as Sex Offender
Bloomfield Man Pleads Guilty to Eight Bank Robberies
Navajo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Assault Charge
Prior Long-Time Federal Fugitive Back in Custody After Absconding in 1992
Navajo Man Receives Life Sentence for Murder of Common-Law Wife
Albuquerque Man Sentenced to Five Years in Drug Conspiracy
January 10, 2011
San Felipe Man Receives 12-Year Sentence Based on 2nd Degree Murder Conviction
January 7, 2011
Las Cruces Man Sentenced for Escape
Two Mexican Nationals Plead Guilty to Trafficking Cocaine in Taos
Former Federal Fugitive Pleads Guilty to Federal Narcotics Trafficking Offense
January 6, 2011
Tucumari Man Charged with Federal Child Pornography Offenses
Tohatchi Man Pleads Guilty to Feeral Drug Trafficking Offenses
Santa Fe Couple Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Defraud Federal Government
Navajo Man Sentenced to One Year Imprisonment on Federal Assault Conviction
January 5, 2011
Federal Fegitive Surrenders to U.S. Marshals
January 4, 2011
Albuquerque Woman Pleads Guilty to Fradulently Acquiring Prescription Controlled Substances
Acoma Man Pleads guilty to Federal Child Sex Abuse Offense
Two Jemez Men Sentenced on Federal Assault Convictions
January 3, 2011
