Jacoby Edo Begay, Assault, New Mexico 2025

A brutal assault has shaken the community in New Mexico, leaving one man with serious bodily injuries. Jacoby Edo Begay, 20, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, is facing federal charges for allegedly stabbing another man.

According to court records, the incident occurred on June 17, 2025, in Window Rock. Begay is accused of using a knife in the assault, resulting in serious bodily injury to the victim.

The charges against Begay include assault with a dangerous weapon and assault resulting in serious bodily injury. If convicted, Begay faces up to 10 years in prison.

The case was investigated by the Gallup Resident Agency of the FBI’s Albuquerque Field Office, with assistance from the Navajo Nation Police Department and the Navajo Nation Department of Criminal Investigations. Assistant U.S. Attorney Amy Mondragon is prosecuting the case.

The indictment is merely an allegation, and Begay is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

As the community grapples with the aftermath of this violent crime, authorities are working to bring Begay to justice. The outcome of this case will be closely watched by all involved.

In related news, the FBI reminds the public that an indictment or criminal complaint is merely an allegation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-nm/pr/window-rock-man-charged-assault