Jose Louise Trujillo, Conspiracy, Albuquerque NM, 2023

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New Mexico Man Detained Pending Trial for Conspiracy and More

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A federal indictment has been brought against Jose Louise Trujillo, 22, for conspiracy, interference with federally protected activities, and other crimes. Trujillo, along with co-defendants Solomon Peña and Demetrio Trujillo, is accused of shooting at the homes of two Bernalillo County commissioners and two New Mexico state legislators between Dec. 4, 2022, and Jan. 3, 2023. The indictment alleges that Peña, who ran for District 14 of the New Mexico House of Representatives during the November 2022 mid-term elections, organized the shootings. Trujillo assisted in the shootings, according to the indictment.

An indictment is only an allegation. Trujillo is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. If convicted, Trujillo faces up to life in prison.

The FBI Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with the assistance of the Albuquerque Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Senior Litigation Counsel Victor R. Salgado of the Criminal Division’s Public Integrity Section and Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jeremy Peña and Patrick E. Cordova are prosecuting the case.

Trujillo was arraigned on the indictment on [date missing] and will remain in custody pending trial. The trial has not been scheduled. Solomon Peña, 40, is scheduled for arraignment and a detention hearing on June 9, while Demetrio Trujillo, 41, is scheduled for arraignment and a detention hearing on June 13.

Trujillo’s indictment comes as part of an ongoing investigation into the shootings. The case highlights the potential consequences of violent actions and the importance of upholding the law. As the investigation continues, it is essential to remember that an indictment is only an allegation and that Trujillo is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

In related news, the New Mexico House of Representatives has taken steps to improve security measures following the shootings. The move aims to ensure the safety of lawmakers and staff. As the case against Trujillo and his co-defendants unfolds, it is clear that the consequences of violent actions can be severe.

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