Nathan Mescale, Violent Assault, New Mexico 2023

ALBUQUERQUE – A violent assault left a woman seriously injured, and now the perpetrator is facing the consequences. Nathan Mescale, a 36-year-old enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, pleaded guilty to the assault charges.

According to court records, Mescale admitted to assaulting Jane Doe on December 2 and December 3, 2023, which caused her serious bodily injury. This disturbing act of violence has sent shockwaves through the community, and the Grimy Times is committed to bringing you the latest updates on this case.

Mescale’s guilty plea comes after a thorough investigation by the Farmington Resident Agency of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, with the assistance of the Navajo Police Department and the Department of Criminal Investigations.

U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Philip Russell, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office, made the announcement today. The statement reads: ‘Nathan Mescale faces a maximum of 10 years in prison at sentencing. Upon his release from prison, Mescale will be subject to up to three years of supervised release.’

The Grimy Times has obtained a copy of the Plea Agreement, which can be viewed by clicking on the link provided. We urge our readers to stay informed about this case and to report any information that may aid in the investigation.

We will continue to provide updates on this case as more information becomes available. In the meantime, the Grimy Times would like to extend its deepest sympathies to the victim and their loved ones during this difficult time.

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