A spokesperson for the Pinal County Sheriff's Office told KPNX that Navarrette was initially placed on modified duty. New Mexico and ABQ News, Sports, Business and more, By Isabella Alves / Journal North 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He is charged in that case with three counts of resisting or obstructing an officer for refusing to turn over his cellphone to officers investigating the incident involving Chacon. House approves retail crime bill that could lead to stiffer sentences on 62-3 vote. [WARNING: The video below contains police violence and graphic language]. 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. Rio Arriba County Undersheriff Martin Ray Trujillo has agreed to retire at the end of the month, in exchange for a prosecutor dropping the felony charge he was facing. Manriquez, whos in his mid-50s and is a disabled 120-pound man, was hospitalized after police raided his home and allegedly beat him. You have permission to edit this article. Trujillo is accused of ordering deputies to draw their firearms against officers from the Espaola Police Department and the Taos County Sheriffs Office, who were attempting to execute a search warrant on Trujillos then boss, Sheriff James Lujan. I thought I was going to go in there, get my friend, and I was going to leave, he said. 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. He mademany changes, such as starting contract law enforcement services with towns. He also had pornography stashed on his work computer in a folder labeled Fun Time.. In 2019, Doran was fired from Superior for again having sex on duty, which he recorded on his body camera. Tommy Rodella was sentenced to ten years in federal prison for pulling a gun during an off-duty traffic stop in 2014. Lujan was convicted in a December jury trail of felony counts of aiding a felon and intimidating a witness. This case was one of the most interesting cases Ive been involved with based on the amount of political influence Lujan holds in the county, and the bias that created, but in the end, truth and honesty prevailed.. The trial was his second in the case; a June trial in a Tierra Amarilla courtroom ended with a jury deadlocked 8-4 in favor of acquittal. 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. His attorney told the Rio Grande Sun in 2019 that Aquino, who is from Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, was treated differently than other officers because he is Native American. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. I believe the jury had serious reservations and doubts about the prosecutions case, he said. During his first term he created the "Urgency Fund," which eliminated the delays of deputies being refunded for work expenses. There was nothing I could do.. He also served two terms as county treasurerand was a rancher and businessman, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. The prosecutor broached the idea of moving the cases to another judicial district, in San Juan or Doa Ana County, for example, but both Biedscheid and McGarry Ellenwood elected to keep the cases in the First Judicial District, which includes Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Los Alamos counties. Petersons charges were eventually dropped. 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. Navarrette told the news station that he did not want to make a statement at this time. This contributed to Blubaum not being reelected for another term. He argued "there are significant differences between persons residing in Santa Fe County and those residing in Rio Arriba county," and that using only jurors from Santa Fe County would result in a jury pool "comprised of members vastly disproportionate to that of Mr. Lujan's peers.". He is also accused of three counts of resisting, obstructing or evading an officer in a related case pertaining to his arrest in the first case for failing to unlock a cellphone for police to review. 'Wow, I'm handcuffed,' Sheriff Lujan said to . Investigators say Lujan also told his own deputies not to tell anyone about it and he could face even more charges. N----, Im from Arizona dude. In that case, he is facing three counts of resisting, obstructing or evading an officer stemming from an incident in March 2020. Your real name will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more! Campos said Montoya didnt want to comment on the allegations. Sheriff Sentenced to Three Years In Prison. Email addresses are used solely for verification and to speed the verification process for repeat questioners. Rio Arriba County Sheriff's Office contact information: Tierra Amarilla Sheriff's Office 149 State Rd 162 - Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico 87575 Landline: (575) 588-7271 Fax: (575) 588-7194 Espaola Sheriff's Office 1122 Industrial Park Road - Espanola, New Mexico 87532 Landline: (505) 753-3329 Fax: (505) 753-9812 Administrative Hours: Lujans trial is scheduled to continue through Thursday. The judge said she previously "underestimated the effect of trying the sheriff in the county in which he is sheriff" and the effect the "overwhelming number of deputies" at the courthouse would have on jurors and witnesses. Lujan also was convicted of intimidating or threatening a witness for taking one of his former deputies, Cody Lattin, to Chacons house with him that night and directing Lattin not to tell anyone what he had done or to discuss his actions on police radio. 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. Rio Arriba County Sheriff (Elected) Law Enforcement Agency/Government Dec 2021 . If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. By Wilson Wong. KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos. That's what a jury decided Wednesday after less than four hours of deliberations. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, INTERACTIVE RADAR: Tracking winter storm in Arizona. She called multiple witnesses during the case, including former Rio Arriba County deputies, and Espaola Police Department officers. This means the single fourth-degree felony count could be refiled if Trujillo does not retire, this according to special prosecutor Andrea Reeb. In March of last year, Lujan showed up drunk at a crime scene, again involving Phil Chacon, and refused to leave. The jury sent a message that no one, not even an elected official, is above the law.. Lujans predecessor Thomas Rodella left the office after being convicted of civil rights violations. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Subscribe now to access decluttered news, chosen by you. What are we going through? Navarrette said in response. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. He said taxpayer resources are going into this case and he doesnt believe theres any basis to retry the case. District Attorney Andrea Reeb accused Lujan of abusing his authority, saying he loved the power of being the sheriff. From1881 to 1884 and from1895 to 1898, Lindely Orme served four terms asMaricopa County sheriff, with 10 years between his second and third terms. Lawrence was later fired from Superior for having sex on duty, "sexting" on duty in uniform, texting photos of dead bodies to people, and illegally searching his sexual partner in confidential databases. This is the name that will be used to identify you within the system. He has returned to regular duty, authorities said. Leading Arizona: A look at the state's governors. New Mexico and ABQ News, Sports, Business and more, By Isabella Alves / Journal Staff Writer 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. 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. His wife was the second schoolteacher to come to Phoenix. Each county attorneys office keeps their own list in their own way, applying all different standards for what misconduct belongs. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. The verdict was handed down in the mid-afternoon following his second trial for harboring a felon and intimidation of a witness. Its a chaotic scene thats easier to understand by watching. From 1929 to 1930, Charles Wright served. Dedicating my life as a law enforcement officer I believe youre expected to be held to a higher standard, especially if you are the sheriff of the third-largest county in the state, Saucedo said after the trial. Rio Rancho. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. The Arizona Peace Officers Standards and Training Board is the state agency that licenses cops. He was, however, elected the following yearfor the 1926-27 term. He also found it important and took pride in running school safety patrols. 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. Martin Trujillo was charged with criminal solicitation to commit aggravated assault on a peace officer for his actions in 2020 when a warrant was served on his boss, Sheriff James Lujan, who was. He has about three years left on his sentence. William Grey is best remembered for his supervision of Maricopa Countys search-and-rescue efforts after the 1890 collapse of the Walnut Grove Dam. Sandoval County. In the case Reeb has said she intends to retry after jurors deadlocked 8-4 in favor of acquittal, Lujan faces felony charges of bribing or threatening a witness and harboring a felon during an incident in 2017, in which he is accused of helping Chacon evade police officers Chacon had led on a high-speed chase. Manage the news you want to see, read exclusive content and explore other subscriber benefits. 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. Rio Arriba County Sheriff Thomas Rodella, sitting in the defendant's chair rather than on the side of the law, and his family were visibly upset when jurors . While at UNM, he worked the New Mexico Daily Lobo, serving as both sports and managing editor. 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The charges, which were later dismissed by prosecutors, were based on false statements filed by a team of officers with histories of misconduct, dishonesty, and crimes. Retired Phoenix police Sgt. Your real name will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more! 2023 www.azcentral.com. 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Ernest Saucedo, a former Espanola Police Department officer involved in the high-speed chase and aftermath, testified during the trial corroborating much of the testimony given by former Rio Arriba deputy Cody Lattin. Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan was sentenced on Thursday morning after being convicted of aiding a felon and intimidating a witness. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. On Friday, a jury. Please reload the page and try again. Wilson Wong is a culture and trends reporter for NBC News Digital. Create a password that only you will remember. The fact that youre telling me that tells me you shouldnt be an officer," the officer said. Former Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan, already a convicted felon, pleaded no contest Wednesday to a charge accusing him of interfering with a March 2020 operation by Espaola police officers who were serving a warrant on his friend, former Espaola City Councilor Phillip Chacon. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. All rights reserved. She thought it was "utterly inappropriate" for Lujan's supporters to hold a barbecue on court grounds during his trial without discussing it with her, she added. APS board begrudgingly approves one charter school, denies another. I understand there will be a retrial, and as such its not proper to comment at this time, she said in a written statement. After her husband died, Jewel Jordan was elected to finish his term in 1944, according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police. He also questioned the credibility of the prosecutions key witness, Cody Lattin, a Rio Arriba County deputy at the time. These charges stemmed from Lujans attempts to assist former Espaola City Councilor Phillip Chacon when he took over a crime scene at Chacons home in 2020 and also helped him in avoiding police by leading them on a high speed chase in 2017. Clay who reported on the fallout from the incident in August 2019 for the Rio Grande Sun said in an affidavit she was in Lujans office in late March 2019 and heard Lujan say to Aquino, Good job, not killing him, little mouthy bastard, while referring to the incident with Vigil. 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. "No one reported it.". Clint Peterson also sued and already won a settlement. Contests and special offers from The Santa Fe New Mexican and advertising partners. 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 . 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. Roy Merrill's time in office was brief, from just 1937 to 1938. The vehicle was repaired at an outside shop because the county facility does not do body work, he added, with repairs paid for in accordance with procurement rules. We don't share or sell your info. The earliest many Arizona counties began keeping Brady lists was around 20 years ago. He did, however, introduce the "safety car," which waspartpatrol vehicle, first aid station and welcome wagon. By clicking submit, you agree to receive The Paper by email. Bowles said Lujan is extremely happy with the results. We hope the prosecutor will go back and decide not to retry it.. From 1899 to 1900, David Murray served as sheriff. Lujans Attorney Jason Bowles says he plans to appeal. He is still in federal prison for his crimes. Efforts to reach Navarrette by phone Tuesday were unsuccessful. Throughout his cross examination of Lattin, the first witness in the trial, Bowles pointed out inconsistencies in Lattins statement. Best known for a more depressing term, John Elliot Walker committed suicide with just two weeks left of his term from 1905 to 1906. He also served as sheriff deputy, dying shortly after his time in this position, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. During this time he considered sending juveniles toCoconino County and having female prisoners housed in Phoenix. Soriano had been arrested by police earlier in the day. I was basically guilty until I proved myself innocent, he said. Rio Arriba County officials, including some of those named in the lawsuit, vehemently denied allegations in the suit and pointed to the events leading to Aquinos firing as justification for his dismissal. 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. 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.. The proceeding in Tierra Amarilla concluded when the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict. 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. The arrest was also captured on body camera and shows Ensley taser Maughn after he was handcuffed and laying on the ground. His staff includedone former and six future sheriffs, according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. 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. Gino Gutierrez was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Mummert also introduced civilian replacements for deputies as radio dispatchers and jail guards. According to personnel records obtained by ABC15, Ensley has worked in at least six Arizona police departments, either failing to meet standards, resigning under investigation, or getting fired for dishonesty. Newly obtained body camera video captured an Arizona sheriff's deputy using a racial slur and pleading to be let off the hook after an officer pulled him over in December on . For months, prosecutors threatened a lengthy sentence if he didnt plead guilty and agree to a deal of six-month sentence. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) A northern New Mexico sheriff who has fought off accusations of misconduct throughout his career was convicted Friday of abusing a driver during a bizarre traffic stop that prosecutors called a fit of road rage. 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. He was also the first county treasurer andserved as the Phoenix postmaster, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. Pinal County Sheriff's Deputy Julian Navarrette was stopped after an Arizona State University police officer observed him speeding and swerving about 2 a.m. Dec. 5 in Tempe, according to an ASU police report. One of his top accomplishments is building the first Phoenix jail with incandescent lamps. As of Monday, however, the spokesperson said Navarrette returned to regular duty. And thats how its gotten where its gotten.. He was sentenced to three years in prison and 1 and a half years of probation. In depositions, his attorneys finally discovered which one of the officers repeatedly punched him during the raid. They had my arms. Former Rio Arriba County sheriff, serving prison term, pleads no contest in second case. Dec. 29Former Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan, already a convicted felon, pleaded no contest Wednesday to a charge accusing him of interfering with a March 2020 operation by Espaola. Paul Penzone went up against Joe Arpaio in the 2012 sheriff's race and again in 2016. The case of "trunk murderess" Winnie Ruth Juddwas the major media case during his time in office, as well as the Depression-era labor riots. Murphy left law enforcement and spent the last year of his life mining, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan, who replaced a sheriff convicted in a road-rage case, is now the target of a new investigation himself. Former Rio Arriba County Sheriff's deputy Joseph Aquino gets into an altercation with George Vigil, an employee at Family Dollar in Chimay, in March of 2019. The day after Aquino forwarded the case file to the Attorney Generals Office, the Rio Arriba County Sheriffs Office opened an internal affairs investigation into his altercation with Vigil, according to the lawsuit. Sheriff Joe Arpaio: 'How did I survive for 24 years with all the controversy and heat?'. Residents from the two counties "live in vastly different communities each composed of members who have distinctly different racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds upon which they would draw to make a determination of Mr. Lujan's guilt," Bowles wrote. The charges were filed after Lujan refused to comply with a search warrant to provide investigators access to his cell phone. Clays affidavit concerns Aquinos claim that Lujan downplayed the altercation between the deputy and Vigil before using it as the basis to fire him. MORE:Sheriff Carl Hayden led pursuit of Tempe teens intrain robbery. Police were trying to arrest Chacon at his home in relation to a stabbing on his property. Lattin said he overheard Lujan on the phone with Chacon and followed Lujan to where they met up. New York? Lujans was sentenced to three years in prison, and was remanded into custody. The people of Rio Arriba County elected you to be sheriff. Records show, he was previously fired from the Yavapai County Sheriffs Office for lying to a supervisor. Another flaw is a lack of mandatory outside reporting. Aquinos complaint says he believed Napoleon Garcia and Montoya were attempting to conceal and tamper with evidence related to the crash that damaged the vehicle. Many, if not most should be considered armed and dangerous. Lujan has another trial scheduled to begin July 26. Trujillo faces up to 18 months in prison and a $5,000 fine. One of the officers pursuing him, Martin Sosa, has his own similar criminal history. New Mexico. During his time as sheriff from 1879 to 1880, Ruben Thomas conducted Maricopa County's onlylegal execution, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. Multiple people in the community echoed Saucedos feelings that justice had been served in this instance, as did Reeb. By Phaedra Haywood 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. He started construction on Madison Street Jail. The American Civil Liberties Union and Rothstein Donatelli LLC have filed a lawsuit against the Rio Arriba Sheriff's Office (RASO) on behalf of Tabitha Clay, a reporter who was reportedly harassed by the county's deputies in 2019. Whoops! Contests and special offers from The Santa Fe New Mexican and advertising partners. He invited Reeb and Lujan's attorney Jason Bowles, to submit briefs on which county the jury pools should be drawn from. The investigative body will be empaneled for . In the case presided over by Biedscheid, the sheriff is charged with three misdemeanor counts of resisting, evading or obstructing an officer. Normally, the undersheriff would take the lead in such a situation, but in this case, it remains unclear, as Undersheriff Martin Trujillo, a close friend of Lujans faces his own felony charges related to Lujans criminal troubles. They put their trust in you to uphold the law and you let them down, said First District Court Judge Kathleen Ellenwood. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Contact ABC15 Investigator Dave Biscobing at Dave@ABC15.com. The verdict was handed down in the mid-afternoon following his second trial for harboring a felon and intimidation of a witness. We never charge for local news. Not anymore. Lujan turned in his resignation following the verdict. In an email Friday, Campos denied talking to the deputy about Montoya. 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. The video shows Aquinos physical altercation with George Vigil, who later filed a lawsuit against the county over his treatment by Aquino. 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. Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan is not above the law. Hayden credits most of his statewide popularity toextraditing prisoners during this time, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. The ASU officer said it didn't matter if he was a deputy. House approves retail crime bill that could lead to stiffer sentences on 62-3 vote. She previously reported for the Rio Grande Sun. Former Rio Arriba County sheriff's 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 . The evidence will show that the bad apple in this case is Sheriff James Lujan, said Andrea Rowley Reeb, the Clovis-area district attorney serving as special prosecutor in the case. Published: Friday, June 4th, 2021 at 3:32PMUpdated: Saturday, June 5th, 2021 at 12:07AM. Jefferson Davis Adams was the first Maricopa County sheriff, serving three terms from 1912 to 1916 as well as finishing Jerry Sullivan's term after his death. 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 . 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