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Sheepsprings Man Pleads Guilty to Assault
A disturbing case of violence has come to light in New Mexico as Jeremiah Ray Johnson, a 39-year-old enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, pleaded guilty to a federal misdemeanor assault charge.
Johnson, who resides in Sheepsprings, N.M., was indicted on Aug. 12, 2014, and initially charged with assault resulting in serious bodily injury. The indictment alleged that Johnson assaulted the victim in San Juan County, N.M., on April 3, 2013.
However, during proceedings in federal court in Albuquerque, N.M., Johnson pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge. He admitted to punching and stabbing a Navajo man with a knife during a fight at a residence in Sheepsprings, N.M., on April 3, 2013. The victim was hospitalized as a result of his injuries.
The case was investigated by the Farmington office of the FBI and the Shiprock office of the Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jacob Wishard is prosecuting the case.
Johnson faces a statutory maximum penalty of one year in federal prison and a maximum of five years of probation. A sentencing hearing has yet to be scheduled.
Johnson’s guilty plea marks a significant development in this case, and it is a reminder of the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions. The Grimy Times will continue to provide updates on this case as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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