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Assault with a Deadly Weapon on San Felipe Pueblo
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A shocking display of violence on the San Felipe Pueblo left two victims shaken. Emery Garcia, 36, of the San Felipe Pueblo, has pleaded guilty to two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon in Indian Country.
A grand jury indicted Garcia on Nov. 17, 2020, following a brutal attack that left two victims with injuries. According to the indictment, Garcia attempted to enter a home through a window and attacked a minor with a board, specifically a piece of 2×4 lumber, with the intent to do bodily harm.
The attack continued as Garcia struck another individual who attempted to intervene. The FBI investigated this case with assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Assistant U.S. Attorney Allison Jaros is prosecuting the case.
Garcia is currently in custody pending sentencing, facing five to seven years in prison. His actions have left a dark mark on the San Felipe Pueblo community.
Garcia’s plea agreement details the events of that fateful day, October 8, 2020, when he committed the offense on the San Felipe Pueblo in Sandoval County, New Mexico. The court will now determine Garcia’s fate, and the community will be watching closely.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of community safety and the need for accountability.
Garcia will face the consequences of his actions, and the victims can find some measure of justice.
Mandatory Facts: Defendant’s Real Name: Emery Garcia, Exact Criminal Charges: two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, City and State: Albuquerque, New Mexico, Exact Date: October 8, 2020, Sentence or Outcome: Five to seven years in prison.
Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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