An Arizona man has been charged with assault in New Mexico, leaving the victim with severe injuries, according to court records.
Emerson Hayes, 61, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, allegedly assaulted a victim with a knife on September 23, 2023, causing serious bodily injury.
Hayes is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and assault resulting in serious bodily injury.
The alleged incident occurred in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Hayes will remain in custody pending trial, which has not been set.
If convicted of the current charges, Hayes faces up to 10 years in prison.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office investigated the case with assistance from the Navajo Nation Department of Investigation and Department of Criminal Investigations.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Jesse Pecoraro is prosecuting the case.
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Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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