Lance Wilson, 30, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was arrested on January 17, 2017, and charged with assaulting a Navajo man by striking him in the head with a pair of wire cutters on the Navajo Indian Reservation in San Juan County, New Mexico.
The incident occurred on December 24, 2016, and left the victim with permanent injuries, including memory loss and loss of speech, requiring the use of a wheelchair and residence in a healthcare facility.
Wilson pled guilty to Count 2 of the indictment, charging him with assault resulting in serious bodily injury. In entering the guilty plea, Wilson admitted to striking the victim twice in the head with a cable-cutting tool because he was angry with the victim.
The plea agreement recommends a prison sentence within the range of 60 to 72 months followed by a term of supervised release to be determined by the court.
Wilson remains in custody pending a sentencing hearing, which has yet to be scheduled.
This case was investigated by the Farmington office of the FBI and the Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael D. Murphy is prosecuting the case.
Lance Wilson, Defendant/Respondent: Lance Wilson
Criminal Charges: Assault with intent to commit murder and assault resulting in serious bodily injury
City and State: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Exact Date: December 24, 2016
Sentence or Outcome: Prison sentence within the range of 60 to 72 months
Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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