Andrew Barthalomew Trujillo, Assault by Strangulation, Arizona 2022

Tucson Man Sentenced to 24 Months for Assault by Strangulation

A Tucson man has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for Assault by Strangulation. Andrew Barthalomew Trujillo, 38, of Tucson, Arizona, was sentenced on December 5, 2022, by United States District Judge John C. Hinderaker.

Trujillo previously pleaded guilty to Assault by Strangulation. The evidence presented at trial disclosed that Trujillo strangled the victim by placing his hands around her throat and applied enough pressure that the victim lost consciousness.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and Pascua Yaqui Police Department conducted the investigation in this case. The United States Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, Tucson, handled the prosecution.

Trujillo and the victim are enrolled members of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. This case highlights the severity of domestic violence and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and local law enforcement agencies work tirelessly to bring justice to victims of violent crimes. In this case, the sentence handed down to Trujillo serves as a reminder of the consequences of such actions.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, will continue to prosecute cases involving domestic violence and other violent crimes.

Mandatory Facts:

Defendant/Respondent: Andrew Barthalomew Trujillo

Criminal Charges: Assault by Strangulation

City and State: Tucson, Arizona

Exact Date: December 5, 2022

Sentence/Outcome: 24 months in prison

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