Perfinna King, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon in Indian Country, New Mexico 2020

A Fruitland man has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison for his role in a violent confrontation on the Navajo Nation.

Perfinna King, 43, of Fruitland, New Mexico, and an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon in Indian Country. The incident occurred on November 2, 2020, in San Juan County, New Mexico.

According to court documents, King swerved into the lane of another vehicle, prompting the driver to pull over. However, instead of a relative playing a joke on him, King began cursing and threatening the driver. When the other driver took a photo of King’s license plate, King attempted to hit the driver with his vehicle. King then shot out the rear driver side window and the rear window with an air pistol.

The incident was investigated by the Farmington Resident Agency of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, with assistance from the Navajo Nation Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Nicholas J. Marshall prosecuted the case.

Upon release from prison, King will be subject to three years of supervised release.

King’s sentencing is a reminder of the importance of respecting the rights and safety of others on and off the Navajo Nation.

The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those who commit violent crimes are held accountable for their actions.

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