Mescalero Man Charged with Assault by U.S. Attorney's Office

ALBUQUERQUE – A Mescalero man faces federal charges for allegedly assaulting a woman and causing severe injuries.

According to the complaint, Myron Edward Blake, Jr., 39, an enrolled member of the Mescalero Apache Tribe, allegedly assaulted Jane Doe, causing serious bodily injury. Jane Doe suffered severe head trauma and other injuries consistent with being struck by blunt objects.

Blake remains in custody pending trial, which has not been set. If convicted, Blake faces up to 5 years in prison.

U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez made the announcement today.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs investigated this case. The United States Attorney’s Office is prosecuting the case.

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