A Taos man has been charged with kidnapping, aggravated sexual abuse, assault resulting in serious bodily injury, and strangulation of an intimate partner.
Richard Mascarenas, 36, of Taos, New Mexico, an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Taos, made an initial appearance in federal court on May 25 facing these charges.
The alleged offenses occurred on the Taos Pueblo.
A complaint is only an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. If convicted, Mascarenas faces up to 10 years in prison for assault resulting in serious bodily injury and strangulation of an intimate partner and up to life in prison for kidnapping and aggravated sexual abuse.
Mascarenas will remain in custody pending a preliminary and detention hearing scheduled for May 27.
The Santa Fe Resident Agency of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office and the Taos Pueblo Department of Public Safety investigated this case.
Assistant United States Attorney Novaline D. Wilson is prosecuting the case.
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Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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