However, on the witness stand Wednesday, Lattin said he did know the charges that night, and blamed the inconsistencies in his statements on his memory. According to reporting done by the Albuquerque Journal, Trujillo had been charged with aggravated assault on a peace officer for an incident that occurred on May 21, 2020. Stay informed of the latest local news by receiving emails as soon as news is posted online. From 1985-88 Richard Godbehere held office, according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police, and was most notably in office when Madison Street Jail and Southeast Jail opened. Bowles also brought up that the Espaola police chief wrote a letter on Lattins behalf to the law enforcement board when he was facing different disciplinary actions. Jerry Sullivan first served from 1923 to 1924, before losing his bid for re-election the following term. She called multiple witnesses during the case, including former Rio Arriba County deputies, and Espaola Police Department officers. Click here to see full coverage. However, defense attorney Jason Bowles said that Lujan isnt a bad apple but that former Espaola police officer Cody Lattin is. An ABC15 investigation found Superior's police force is filled with discredited cops, who've been enabled by a broken Brady list system that lets them escape lasting accountability and keeps . By Phaedra Haywood A few months later, he died from natural causes,according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police. NM film industry playing a role in getting a 'Heist 88,' starring Courtney B. Vance, 'Heist 88,' starring Courtney B. Vance, to finish post-production in New Mexico, Vietnamese restaurant Saigon atop ABQ's dining scene. Espaola Police arrested Rio Arriba County Undersheriff Martin Trujillo Friday afternoon, after he was charged with criminal solicitation to commit assisting in assault upon a peace officer. Lujans trial is scheduled to continue through Thursday. Afterward, Lattin said the sheriff repeatedly told him not to tell anyone what had happened. Hayden credits most of his statewide popularity toextraditing prisoners during this time, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. Murphy left law enforcement and spent the last year of his life mining, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. He was sheriff from 1889 to 1890, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. She said that after a chase of former Espaola city councilor Phillip Chacon whom Lujan is accused of harboring and aiding Espaola police officer Ernest Saucedo allegedly overheard a phone conversation between Lujan and another officer during which Lujan reportedly said, dont (expletive) tell anyone where were at or what were doing., Your email is safe with us, we dont spam. At 22.5 years, Luther C. "Cal" Boies was the longest sheriff to hold office before Arpaio, from 1946-68,according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police. Napoleon Garcia said he knows nothing about how his uncles yard was paved and the only work done on the county road to his ranch was done in the course of normal county road maintenance. They had my arms. FILE - In this July 6, 2010 photo, former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas, foreground, and Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio give a news conference in Phoenix on regarding the U.S. Justice . In that case, Lujan was found guilty of helping Chacon avoid being arrested following a high-speed chase through Espaola in March 2017 by picking up Chacon at his home after the pursuit and driving him away in a patrol vehicle. In 2012, while working for Phoenix police, Sosa was arrested for DUI and unlawful flight after he sped away from officers at 80 to 85 miles per hour, records show. NM film industry playing a role in getting a 'Heist 88,' starring Courtney B. Vance, 'Heist 88,' starring Courtney B. Vance, to finish post-production in New Mexico, Vietnamese restaurant Saigon atop ABQ's dining scene. Noah Broadway was an original Phoenix settler, and along with being a Civil War veteran and farmer, he was sheriff of Maricopa County from 1885 to 1886. Throughout his 24 years as sheriff, from 1993-2016, Joe Arpaio was criticized for using his office for unprofessional activities, which have resulted in numerous lawsuits that costs taxpayers$142 million in legal expenses,settlements and court awards. We won't share it with anyone else. Lujan was convicted in a December jury trail of felony counts of aiding a felon and intimidating a witness. Your real name will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more! District Attorney Andrea Reeb accused Lujan of abusing his authority, saying he loved the power of being the sheriff. I am happy these proceedings against James Lujan are complete, Reeb wrote in a message following the hearing. APS board begrudgingly approves one charter school, denies another. Bowles has filed a brief asking Biedscheid to draw jurors from both Rio Arriba and Santa Fe counties. There is no pavement on Napoleons road, he added. It was reported that he was suffering from terminal cancer. Bowles said Lujan is extremely happy with the results. The District Attorney told KRQE News 13 that it was her understanding that Lujan resigned Wednesday a few hours after his conviction. This is the name that will be used to identify you within the system. When word spread about the crimes, hundreds showed up at the jail where Daley was in custody. Invalid password or account does not exist. Contests and special offers from The Santa Fe New Mexican and advertising partners. From1881 to 1884 and from1895 to 1898, Lindely Orme served four terms asMaricopa County sheriff, with 10 years between his second and third terms. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Your real name will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more! I was basically guilty until I proved myself innocent, he said. Judge Kathleen McGarry Ellenwood who presided over a trial in June against Lujan in the rural Rio Arriba County seat of Tierra Amarilla, which ended with a hung jury is the . During Lujans trial, Lattin testified that the sheriff had asked him to follow him to Chacons house to help serve a restraining order. The issue is that the prosecutors who keep them have no requirement to share that information with AZPOST, which is the organization that would decertify problematic officers, said Jared Keenan, a former defense attorney now with the ACLU Arizona. He was accused of showing up drunk at a crime scene at Chacon's home in Espaola in March 2020 and attempting to take over the operation from police. APS board begrudgingly approves one charter school, denies another. I am extremely satisfied with the conviction, Reeb said following the verdict. 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There was a problem saving your notification. Retired Phoenix police Sgt. That's what a jury decided Wednesday after less than four hours of deliberations. "No one reported it.". His staff includedone former and six future sheriffs, according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police. Navarrette told the news station that he did not want to make a statement at this time. A lifelong resident of New Mexico, he found interest in broadcasting after falling in love with sports. Peterson believes thats anything but full disclosure. Please reload the page and try again. Then that puts my job at risk, right? Navarrette said. Rio Arriba County Attorney Adn Trujillo said in an email Aquinos lawsuit is beyond the pale, and provided video of the former deputys interaction with an employee of the Family Dollar store in Chimay in March 2019, which he said was the basis for Aquinos firing. State District Judge Kathleen McGarry Ellenwood sentenced former Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan to three years in prison followed by a year and a half of probation Thursday, a day. During that time, he wasacquitted of bribery and conspiracy chargestiedto countywide gambling and political corruption problems, according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police. Albuquerque Talent Development Academy while Albuquerque Talent Development Academy while turning down that of another, El Camino Real Academy. , VIDEO: Giant I-40 light poles sway in strong ABQ, Taxidermy birds used to make drones at New Mexico, PHOTOS: Storm leaves parts of state covered in snow, PHOTOS: Winter storm moves through NM leaving snow, PHOTOS: Storm causes snowy, icy roads across New, Map: New Mexico Veterans Monuments and Memorials, 13 Broadcast Pl SW, Albuquerque, NM, 87104, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Espaola Police arrested Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan on Thursday after he refused to unlock and turn over his phone to responding officers. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Reeb said earlier this month it was while investigating this misdemeanor case in which Lujan showed up drunk at Chacons house as police were executing a search warrant and tried to take charge that she discovered the information used to convict Lujan in the felony case. One of the officers pursuing him, Martin Sosa, has his own similar criminal history. After her husband died, Jewel Jordan was elected to finish his term in 1944, according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police. You can unsubscribe anytime. This Rio Arriba County New Mexico Most Wanted List posts the top 50-100 fugitive criminals on the run. Police were trying to arrest Chacon at his home in relation to a stabbing on his property. "MANIA: The ABBA Tribute" is scheduled to play the KiMo Theatre on Sunday, March 5,, Albuquerque Talent Development Academy while turning down that of another, El Camino Real Academy., SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- Cowboys for Trump cofounder Couy Griffin was found not guilty. Pinal County Sheriff's Deputy Julian Navarrette is the subject of an internal investigation after he was arrested for DUI in Tempe in December, 2020. Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan was sentenced on Thursday morning after being convicted of aiding a felon and intimidating a witness. Walker also served as a jailer, first deputy, undersheriff,District Court clerk and two terms as county treasurer, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. Known as the "father of Phoenix" for his hand in the beginning stages of the city's development, William Hancock was the first appointed sheriff for Maricopa County in 1871. Published: Friday, June 4th, 2021 at 3:32PMUpdated: Saturday, June 5th, 2021 at 12:07AM. He also served two terms as county treasurerand was a rancher and businessman, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. From 1899 to 1900, David Murray served as sheriff. SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- Cowboys for Trump cofounder Couy Griffin was found not guilty Wednesday of a misdemeanor charge of failing to register House approves retail crime bill that could lead to Amid a recent rise in retail theft, a bill giving prosecutors the ability to charge individuals convicted of stealing large amounts of merchandise from I-40 westbound closed overnight in Gallup; storm headed to New Mexico is shutting down Interstate New Mexico is shutting down Interstate 40 westbound in Gallup in response to a winter storm in Arizona. The Family Dollar incident, Trujillo continued, was the last straw.. The incident began when he came to the station to pick up a friend, named Aaron Maughn, who had been arrested hours earlier for drinking in public. Not anymore. In 1893, Maricopa County had a jail overcrowding problem, and this was James Murphy's biggest task when he was in office from 1893 to 1894. Although he is most remembered for his 56 years in Congress, Carl Hayden served as the last territorial sheriff from 1907 to 1912. Navarrette was out with friends at the time of the arrest, the report said. For instance, Bowles read Lattins statement from the cases preliminary hearing, in which Lattin said he wasnt aware of Chacons charges the night of the incident. Roy Merrill's time in office was brief, from just 1937 to 1938. Starr Daley was hanged at the scene of the crimes he was accused of:murdering a man and kidnapping and raping the man's wife. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Manriquez, whos in his mid-50s and is a disabled 120-pound man, was hospitalized after police raided his home and allegedly beat him. If you come across them, do not attempt to apprehend them yourself. The Towns former police chief referred to the Towns police department as an, island of misfit toys because it is a second-chance agency hiring officers with extensive misconduct records who cannot otherwise get jobs as police officers, the lawsuit states. Among his accomplishments were initiating the Maricopa Mounted Posse and sponsoring the first FBI training school in the Valley. House approves retail crime bill that could lead to stiffer sentences on 62-3 vote. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. The county manager does all that. The Rio Arriba County Sheriff's Office is committed to working in a problem-solving partnership. He was the passenger in a car stopped for a cracked windshield, and officers found a small amount of marijuana and a pipe in the center console. Lattin said he overheard Lujan on the phone with Chacon and followed Lujan to where they met up. We found at least 400 Brady-level matters never resulted in an official case before the state board. Sheriff Carl Hayden led pursuit of Tempe teens intrain robbery, case of "trunk murderess" Winnie Ruth Judd, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Efforts to reach Navarrette by phone Tuesday were unsuccessful. The arrest was also captured on body camera and shows Ensley taser Maughn after he was handcuffed and laying on the ground. After being appointed to complete Thomas Warden's term, Thomas Hayes was elected and served from 1872 to 1874. Serving from 1903 to 1904, William Cook promoted many social and education causes. The Superior Police Department has faced lawsuits for excessive force, civil rights violations, and other misconduct. Lujan was facing felony charges of bribery of a witness and harboring or aiding a felon for allegedly helping former Espaola City Councilor Phillip Chacon evade police in March 2017. Former Rio Arriba County sheriffs Deputy Joseph Aquino has filed a whistleblower lawsuit that claims he was fired on a trumped-up charge of excessive use of force after uncovering wrongdoing by well-connected county officials and employees. Paul Blubaum served in office from 1973-76, according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police. Lattin was previously fired by the Taos County Sheriffs Office for lying about his military experience, though the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy Board dismissed those accusations. The charges were filed after Lujan refused to comply with a search warrant to provide investigators access to his cell phone. Aug. 20A state district judge ruled Friday that Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan is too well-known in the county to stand trial there and a criminal case against him will be heard, instead, in Santa Fe. Tommy Rodella was sentenced to ten years in federal prison for pulling a gun during an off-duty traffic stop in 2014. The earliest many Arizona counties began keeping Brady lists was around 20 years ago. During this time he considered sending juveniles toCoconino County and having female prisoners housed in Phoenix. It wasn't until there was a major divide in voters due to Arpaio's stance on immigration that he lost the election. The road to those decisions was rocky. Before he took office as sheriff from 1977-84, Jerry Hill was a Phoenix police officerand lieutenant, according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police. Soriano had been arrested by police earlier in the day. He also questioned the credibility of the prosecutions key witness, Cody Lattin, a Rio Arriba County deputy at the time. 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He was, however, elected the following yearfor the 1926-27 term. What are we going through? Navarrette said in response. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. William Cunningham had a short time as sheriff, just two weeks, as he finished out John Walker's term, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. Clays affidavit concerns Aquinos claim that Lujan downplayed the altercation between the deputy and Vigil before using it as the basis to fire him. That sentence will run concurrently with a three-year prison sentence for Lujan who appeared in court by video Wednesday from the Central New Mexico Correctional Facility in Los Lunas. "While all elected officials have a duty to fulfill the . Instead, immediately call the Rio Arriba County Sheriff's Department at 575-588-7350. For months, prosecutors threatened a lengthy sentence if he didnt plead guilty and agree to a deal of six-month sentence. This is also who Broadway Road in Phoenix isnamed after. In addition to working at KSFR, Gino is a freelance photojournalist and can also be heard providing play-by-play commentary for the NA3HL New Mexico Ice Wolves. A man of firsts, George Mowry was the first sheriff to serve two consecutive terms, which he did from 1875 to 1878. In addition, just one day before early voting began, he was hit withcriminal contempt-of-court chargesdue to disobeying a federal judges order to stop enforcing civil immigration laws. We don't share or sell your info. Thomas Agnos held office from 1989-92 andbrought a higher standard of law enforcement ethics to the office, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. According to online court records, Terrance Garcia filed an employment discrimination complaint in January, accusing Romero of sexually harassing him while he worked at the Cuba Police Department. Choose wisely! Reeb also argued heavy media coverage of the trial made it difficult to find jurors without knowledge of the allegations against Lujan. The officer then asked Navarrette to step out of his car after confirming he worked for the Pinal County Sheriff's Office. Not anymore. He invited Reeb and Lujan's attorney Jason Bowles, to submit briefs on which county the jury pools should be drawn from. I could not have successfully prosecuted these matters without their help and support.. After consulting with law enforcement officials in both Espaola and Taos, it was decided that Trujillos retirement would be a good way to resolve it.. Prosecutor Reeb told the jury that Lattin didnt immediately tell anyone because he was afraid the sheriff would fire him if he did. Last year, Rodella appealed his sentence after there was a change in federal firearms law but the judge denied his request. Lujan has another trial coming up next month in a case that also involved Chacon. Trujillo faces up to 18 months in prison and a $5,000 fine. Instead, within three minutes, Peterson found himself handcuffed, pinned on the ground under a pile of officers, and arrested for allegedly resisting arrest and hindering prosecution. Among these complaints, Aquino said, included a quid pro quo involving Rio Arriba County Commissioner Danny Garcia and his nephew, Napoleon Garcia, that included allegations of an unjustified raise for Napoleon Garcia and paving work done at Danny Garcias front yard and at Napoleon Garcias family ranch. They could move across town, to another county, even another state, and none of that information is necessarily going to be tracked.. Sheriff Sentenced to Three Years In Prison. But he said it took nearly a year to get them dismissed and multiple court hearings. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Navarrette said. A state grand jury will begin hearing evidence in its investigation of the North Central Solid Waste Authority on April 24, following decades of allegations of financial and operational mismanagement, predatory collections practices and, more recently, the death of an employee, court records show. According to his lawsuit, the file Aquino gave the Attorney Generals Office in late May 2019 concerned an investigation he began earlier that year into county Public Works personnel, including an allegation that county Public Works employee Jacob Montoya used a county credit card for personal expenses. Aug. 20A state district judge ruled Friday that Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan is too well-known in the county to stand trial there and a criminal case against him will be heard, instead, in Santa Fe. She previously reported for the Rio Grande Sun. Andrew Moore followed in his father's footsteps when he became sheriff, as his father was the sheriff ofYavapai County. Gino Gutierrez was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Published December 2nd, 2021 at 9:02 am, Last Updated December 2nd, 2021 at 4:53 pm. That doesnt even make sense, that somebody would literally tell somebody else 30 times not to say something, Bowles said during his opening arguments. She has been the only woman to be sheriff in Maricopa County. But, no, Ive never gotten involved with personnel at all, zero. Aquino talked to county Public Works Administrator Napoleon Garcia and County Manager Campos about Montoya, his complaint says, and they told him Montoya would be cleared of any wrongdoing despite evidence showing wrongdoing by Montoya.. Less than a day after closing arguments were completed, 1st Judicial District Judge Kathleen McGarry declared a mistrial Friday in the trial of Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan. According to the lawsuit, Aquino gave his case file to the state Attorney Generals Office in late May 2019 after telling Lujan and other supervisors what hed found. Lujans was sentenced to three years in prison, and was remanded into custody. He was sentenced to three years in prison and 1 and a half years of probation. The most remembered incident during William Henry Wilky's term in office, from 1917 to 1918, was the last recorded lynching in Arizona. Despite that, he established the Sun City Posse as well as reinstated women among sworn personell. ESPAOLA - Attorneys have taken an initial step toward suing the Rio Arriba County Sheriff's Office, which is accused of retaliating against a journalist as she reported on use of force at a . Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. There, Navarrette asked the officer why he didn't give him a pass, according to the footage. Im not talking to the press at all at all.. In 2019, Doran was fired from Superior for again having sex on duty, which he recorded on his body camera. While Espaola police were attempting to execute a search warrant at Chacons home following a stabbing that occurred on his property, the sheriff showed up, allegedly drunk, and attempted to take over the scene. Ive done this whole spiel man. At the time, six of Superiors nine full-time officers had been fired from at least one previous job and ended up on a Brady list somewhere although not all of them in Pinal County, according to records and data obtained by ABC15. 2023 www.azcentral.com. He is also the namesake of the award the Sheriff's Office presents to the volunteer of the year. Voting Rights Bill Draws Mixed Opinions at Legislative Hearing, Biden Appoints MLG to Council of Governors, Bill Banning the Sale of Assault Weapons Passes Through First Committee, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. Behind the wheel?" Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. Local News. I never really spoke to him expect for hello, so anything that he says about me or allegations on me are not true because I only know of him is the videos from the family dollar store, he wrote. This happens to people every day and they dont do nothing about it, Peterson said. Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan, whose two criminal trials were already moved to Santa Fe County, will have the cases heard by Santa Fe County jurors, a judge ruled Thursday. The charters Trump cowboy found not guilty of campaign finance charge. 'I'm also a police officer': Arizona sheriff's deputy pleads for release after being pulled over for DUI. The Rio Arriba County Commission on Dec. 6 appointed then Maj. Billy Merrifield a seven-year veteran of the sheriffs office to fill Lujans post until the voters chose a new sheriff in 2023. View property records for 86 addresses located on Cochiti Street NE in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, including property ownership, deeds, mortgages, titles & sales history, current & historic tax assessments, legal, parcel & structure description, land use, zoning & more. One of the key officers in Peterson's arrest was Christian Ensley. Can we let anybody else in the vehicle go through this?. Aquino faced criminal charges of battery and false imprisonment in connection with his treatment of Vigil, court records show, but the case was thrown out after Los Alamos County Magistrate Pat. 'Wow, I'm handcuffed,' Sheriff Lujan said to . Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan was sentenced on Thursday morning after being convicted of aiding a felon and intimidating a witness. Dont put my f------ career at risk.. Still, he was repeatedly elected. During opening statements at the trial in 1st Judicial District Court in Tierra Amarilla on Wednesday, attorneys pointed fingers at who they said were the bad apples in the case: Lujan or the officers responding to the warrants for the fugitive Lujan is accused of harboring. Manage the news you want to see, read exclusive content and explore other subscriber benefits. In this time, he opened a new jail on top of the First Avenue Courthouse, according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police. Email addresses are used solely for verification and to speed the verification process for repeat questioners. Lujan is serving three years in prison for harboring a felon and intimidating a witness, both felonies. 9 Texas a B12 title, No. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. He achievements span from expandingposses in number and function, to using bloodhounds for searching. Aquinos attorney, Betsy Salcedo, said the deputy referred the case to the attorney general because it was implicating public officials and indicated there was knowledge of the wrecked vehicle by the sheriff., Attorney Generals Office spokesman Matt Baca said the case file is still under review.. From 1871, when the first Maricopa County sheriff was appointed, to today, as the county welcomes the newly elected Paul Penzone, there have been numerous, and some controversial, sheriffs in town. This was tied to losing his bid for re-election aftera deputy-involved scandal. And thats how its gotten where its gotten.. Napoleon Garcia, who said he is not related to Montoya, added he knew about the incident with Montoyas vehicle, but he didnt try to cover it up, and in fact placed Montoya on unpaid leave over the incident. A Public Service of Santa Fe Community College, PublishedFebruary 18, 2022 at 9:04 AM MST. Lujan turned in his resignation following the verdict. Attorney John C. Anderson, Special Agent in Charge James C. Langenberg of the FBI Albuquerque Division, and Rio Arriba County Sheriff James D. Lujan announced that the FBI has . At 3:32PMUpdated: Saturday, June 4th, 2021 at 3:32PMUpdated: Saturday, June 4th, 2021 at pm. His authority, saying he loved the power of being the sheriff 's deputy pleads for release after convicted. Nothing about it, Peterson said earliest many Arizona counties began keeping Brady lists was around 20 ago... Am, last Updated December 2nd, 2021 at 12:07AM a stabbing his. 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