Police

FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A To’Hajiilee man was sentenced to 72 months in prison for voluntary manslaughter in connection with the death of John Doe in May 2022.

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court documents, May 27, 2022, Cole Ray Shorty, 21, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, went to John Doe’s residence bringing other people with him including a juvenile. Upon arrival, Shorty found John Doe sitting in his car outside his residence.

Shorty approached Doe’s car and opened the back door. In response, Doe exited the vehicle with a bat and a struggle ensued. Read More

NMSP News:

State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during March 2025. 

We are bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.

These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs. 

Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the right decision Read More

FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Shiprock man pleaded guilty to two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon after an incident that left one of the victims requiring medical treatment for facial injuries.

According to court documents, Jerome Weaver, 21, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, admitted to intentionally assaulting two victims using a firearm with the intent to cause bodily harm. As a result of the assault, one of the victim’s required medical treatment for facial injuries.

Weaver will remain on conditions of release pending sentencing, which has not been scheduled. At sentencing, Read More

FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — An Arizona man was sentenced to 75 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter and assault resulting in serious bodily injury, stemming from a fatal drunk driving crash on the Navajo Nation in November 2022.

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court documents, on the evening of Nov. 25, 2022, Jane Doe and John Doe were driving from Colorado to visit family in Tse Bonito, NM when their sedan broke down. Jane Doe’s family members came to assist, and her nephew began towing the sedan with his SUV.

As the group traveled on Navajo Route 12, Olan Jumbo, 31, an enrolled Read More