Harrington Alonzo, Assault on Law Enforcement, New Mexico 2019

State: New Mexico
Category: Violent Crime|Weapons
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Harrington Alonzo, 34, of Pinehill, New Mexico, has pleaded guilty to a violent crime in Indian Country, leaving him to face sentencing for his actions.

According to court documents, on April 24, 2019, Alonzo assaulted a Navajo Nation police officer by shooting at them with a semiautomatic handgun. The officer was responding to a domestic dispute between Alonzo and his girlfriend at the time.

As an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation where this crime occurred, Alonzo’s actions are all the more egregious. The shooting incident occurred in Cibola County, and Alonzo’s guilty plea is a significant step towards bringing justice to the victims and their families.

Alonzo’s plea agreement states that he committed the crime in furtherance of a crime of violence, and that he possessed and discharged a firearm during the assault. These charges carry severe penalties, and Alonzo is currently in custody pending sentencing.

The investigation into Alonzo’s crime was a joint effort between the Gallup resident office of the FBI and the Ramah Navajo Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Novaline D. Wilson is prosecuting the case, and Alonzo’s sentencing is yet to be determined.

Alonzo’s guilty plea serves as a reminder of the severity of violent crimes in Indian Country and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.

The sentencing hearing for Harrington Alonzo is yet to be scheduled, but one thing is certain – justice will be served.

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