A brazen act of violence has finally caught up with Richard Howieson, 56, of Costilla, N.M., as he pled guilty to a federal carjacking charge in Albuquerque, N.M.
Howieson’s guilty plea comes after a lengthy investigation and indictment process, which began with his arrest on Oct. 11, 2016. At the time, he was charged with a three-count indictment that included carjacking, carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
The indictment was later superseded on Feb. 7, 2017, to charge Howieson with carjacking and carrying a firearm in relation to a crime of violence. According to the indictment, these crimes occurred on Feb. 19, 2013, in Taos County, N.M.
During the proceedings, Howieson pled guilty to a felony information charging him with carjacking on Feb. 19, 2013. The plea agreement recommends that Howieson be sentenced to a term of imprisonment within the range of 12 to 36 months followed by a period of supervised release to be determined by the court.
The case was investigated by the Santa Fe office of the FBI and the New Mexico State Police, and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney George Kraehe. Howieson remains in federal custody pending a sentencing hearing, which has yet to be scheduled.
The guilty plea brings a sense of closure to the community, but also serves as a reminder of the violent crimes that plague our society. As the case moves forward to sentencing, the people of Taos County can take comfort in knowing that justice is being served.
In a region where carjackings and violent crimes are a harsh reality, the conviction of Richard Howieson sends a strong message that these acts will not be tolerated. The collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the prosecution is a testament to the commitment to keeping our communities safe.
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Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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