Jason Allen Martinez, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Arizona 2017

A disturbing incident in Parker, Arizona, has resulted in a lengthy prison sentence for Jason Allen Martinez, 37, a member of the Colorado River Indian Tribes. On August 21, 2017, Martinez chased down his former partner in his vehicle, crashing into the rear end of her vehicle, before attempting to force her off the road multiple times.

The victim, also a member of the Colorado River Indian Tribes, miraculously escaped the ordeal unharmed. However, the incident left a lasting impact on her life. Martinez’s actions were met with swift justice, as he pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon.

U.S. District Judge David G. Campbell handed down a 77-month prison sentence, followed by three years of supervised release. This sentence is a testament to the severity of Martinez’s crimes and the commitment of the U.S. Attorney’s Office to protecting victims of violence.

Martinez was also sentenced to four months’ imprisonment in a separate 2010 supervised release matter, to be served consecutively to the sentence in the 2017 case. This additional punishment reflects Martinez’s history of violating his supervised release.

The investigation into Martinez’s crimes was a collaborative effort between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Colorado River Indian Tribes Police Department. The prosecution was handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Christina J. Reid-Moore.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, is committed to ensuring that those who commit violent crimes are held accountable for their actions. In this case, the lengthy prison sentence handed down to Martinez serves as a reminder that violence will not be tolerated in our communities.

The case number for this incident is CR-2017-01509-PHX-DGC, with a separate case number of CR-2010-00131-PHX-DGC related to Martinez’s supervised release violation. The release number for this press release is 2018-098_Martinez.

For more information on the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/az/. You can also follow the office on Twitter at @USAO_AZ for the latest news.

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