ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Perfinna King, a 42-year-old man from Fruitland, New Mexico, and an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon in Indian Country.
According to a plea agreement and court records, on November 2, 2020, King swerved into the lane of another vehicle. The other driver pulled over, believing it was a relative playing a joke on him. Instead, it was King, who began cursing and threatening him. 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’s side window and the rear window with an air pistol.
The incident occurred in San Juan County, New Mexico, on the Navajo Nation.
The Farmington Resident Agency of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case with assistance from Navajo Nation Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Nicholas J. Marshall is prosecuting the case.
King will remain in custody pending sentencing, which has not been scheduled.
This case highlights the importance of road safety and the dangers of road rage. It is essential for drivers to remain calm and respectful when interacting with other drivers on the road.
Residents of New Mexico can report any instances of road rage or violent behavior to the authorities immediately.
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Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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