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Member of the Isleta Pueblo pleads guilty to federal assault charge

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of New Mexico

             ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Anthony Lucero, 35, an enrolled member of the Isleta Pueblo, pleaded guilty in federal court on Feb. 10 to domestic assault by a habitual offender.

             According to the plea agreement, on Nov. 13, 2019, Lucero assaulted his girlfriend. Lucero admitted to punching the victim in the face causing substantial bodily injury. The assault occurred on the Isleta Pueblo.

             Lucero is currently in custody pending sentencing. He faces up to 10 years in prison. 

             The Isleta Police Department investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Raquel Ruiz-Velez, Joseph Spindle and Alexander Flores prosecuted the case.

Updated March 2, 2021
Topic
Indian Country Law and Justice
Component
USAO - New Mexico
Press Release Number: 21-42

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