A man has been charged with arson related to fires at two stores in Clovis, New Mexico.
According to the indictment, Jimmy Roberts Guillen, 59, attempted to damage and destroy the Lowe’s store located on North Prince Street in Clovis, New Mexico, by means of fire on September 3, 2023. He also damaged and destroyed the Walmart store located on North Prince Street in Clovis, New Mexico, by means of fire on the same date.
An indictment is only an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. If convicted, Guillen faces up to 20 years in prison.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated this case with assistance from the Clovis Police Department, Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office, New Mexico State Fire Marshal’s Office, Ninth Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Criminal Investigators at the Ninth Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Curry County Sheriff’s Office, and Portales Police Department.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Maria Elena Stiteler is prosecuting the case.
Guillen will remain in temporary custody pending a detention hearing.
The case is currently being prosecuted in federal court.
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Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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