A Fruitland man is behind bars after pleading guilty to a heinous crime. Derek Lorin Blackhorse, 34, of Fruitland, New Mexico, and an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, pleaded guilty to sexual abuse.
According to court documents, on May 28, 2021, Blackhorse engaged in sexual intercourse with the victim, Jane Doe, while she was sleeping in her bed at her home. The assault took place on the Navajo Nation.
Assistant United States Attorney Nicholas J. Marshall is prosecuting the case as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the federal government to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.
Under the terms of his agreement, Blackhorse can be sentenced to between 6 and 8 years in prison and must register as a sex offender upon his release from prison. The Farmington Resident Agency of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case.
Blackhorse will remain in custody pending sentencing, which has not been scheduled. This case is a stark reminder of the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions, and we will continue to work tirelessly to bring justice to victims of sexual abuse.
Grimy Times will continue to keep you updated on this case as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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