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San Felipe Woman Charged with Assault on a Child
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Salina Nicole Sandoval, 29, of San Felipe, New Mexico, and an enrolled member of the San Felipe Pueblo, was arraigned in federal court on April 1 on a charge of assault resulting in serious bodily injury of a child under the age of 18.
Sandoval is accused of assaulting a child, identified as Jane Doe, who is also an enrolled member of the San Felipe Pueblo. The alleged assault occurred at Sandoval’s home in Sandoval County, New Mexico, on the San Felipe Pueblo.
An indictment is only an allegation. A defendant is considered innocent unless and until proven guilty. If convicted, Sandoval faces a minimum of 10 years and up to life in prison.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs investigated this case. Assistant United States Attorney Alexander F. Flores is prosecuting the case.
Sandoval is currently out of custody on conditions of release, awaiting her next court appearance.
The alleged assault occurred on January 21. Sandoval was indicted on March 23 by a federal grand jury. The indictment alleges that Sandoval assaulted a child, identified as Jane Doe, who is also an enrolled member of the San Felipe Pueblo.
Mandatory Facts: Defendant: Salina Nicole Sandoval, Crime: Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury of a Child, City: Albuquerque, State: New Mexico, Date: April 1, 2024, Sentence: Out of custody on conditions of release, awaiting next court appearance, with a minimum of 10 years and up to life in prison if convicted.
Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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