Tag: New Mexico
Gunman Pleads Guilty
⏱ 2 min read Cisco Whitehorse, a 43-year-old Torreon man and enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, pleaded guilty to unlawfully possessing firearms after a series of shooting incidents on the Navajo Nation between July 2024 and September 2025. Whitehorse used one of the firearms in a shooting and was involved in at least four…
Force and Consent: Zuni Man Charged with Brutal Sex Assault
⏱ 2 min read A 33-year-old man from the Zuni Pueblo is facing federal charges for allegedly using force and without consent in a sex act with a woman on June 11, 2024. Karl Devain Escobar, an enrolled member of the Zuni Pueblo, is accused of committing sexual abuse and aggravated sexual abuse. He remains…
Shiprock Woman Jailed for Unprovoked Stabbing
⏱ 2 min read A brutal attack on a woman in Shiprock, New Mexico, has landed Angelia Garcia, 35, a two-year prison sentence. On November 21, 2024, Garcia repeatedly stabbed Jane Doe without provocation, leaving her with serious wounds, including a stab wound to the back of her neck. Garcia confessed to the crime during…
Shiprock Woman Sentenced for Brutal Stabbing
⏱ 2 min read A 35-year-old Navajo woman is going down for a brutal stabbing in Shiprock, New Mexico. Angelia Garcia, 35, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, repeatedly stabbed a woman in an unprovoked attack on November 21, 2024. The victim, Jane Doe, sustained serious wounds, including a deep cut to the back…
Albuquerque Trafficking: Two Minors Exploited
⏱ 4 min read Roderick Norseweather Jr., 26, is facing serious time after admitting to trafficking two underage girls from California to Albuquerque in December 2024. He lured them with promises of money, then subjected them to exploitation, using a chilling mix of tech and control. Tajahne Johnson, 22, also pleaded guilty to misprision of…
New Mexico 2023: Crime on the Rise
New Mexico’s crime landscape in 2023 painted a stark picture, with the state experiencing a significant uptick in violent crimes. According to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, which collects and analyzes crime data from law enforcement agencies across the United States, the Land of Enchantment saw a notable increase in violent offenses. The…
New Mexico 2022: Crime Rate Ticks Up Amid National Rise
New Mexico 2022: Crime Rate Ticks Up Amid National Rise In 2022, New Mexico saw a modest increase in crime rates, mirroring a national trend of rising incidents. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, crime rates nationwide experienced a notable uptick, with overall crime rates increasing by 5.6% compared to the previous…
New Mexico 2021: Soaring Gun Crimes Amid National Rise
New Mexico in 2021 witnessed a disturbing spike in gun crimes, a trend that resonated across the country. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, which collects and analyzes crime data from law enforcement agencies nationwide, New Mexico’s gun crime rates rose significantly in 2021. This disturbing shift was part of a larger…
New Mexico 2020: Violent Crime Escalates Amid Pandemic
New Mexico in 2020 was marked by a spike in violent crime, bucking the statewide trend of declining rates in the early 2010s. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, violent crime rates rose significantly during the year, outpacing national averages. As the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the United States, many cities and…
New Mexico 2019: Crime Rates Show Frustration with Opioid Crisis
New Mexico in 2019: A state plagued by opioid addiction and violence. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program, the state saw a significant increase in opioid-related drug crimes, a trend that mirrored a national crisis. The UCR data, which collects and analyzes crime statistics from law enforcement agencies across the United States,…
