Twaine M. Willie, Assault in Indian Country, New Mexico 2018
Farmington Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Assault in Indian Country
ALBUQUERQUE — Twaine M. Willie, 28, of Farmington, N.M. was sentenced in federal court on Monday, January 8, 2018, to 30 months in prison for assault causing serious bodily injury.
The federal court case revealed that on January 3, 2018, Willie assaulted a victim within the Jicarilla Apache Nation. According to the plea agreement, Willie admitted to pushing and beating the victim, causing serious bodily injury, including a compound fracture to the victim’s leg.
The victim suffered extreme pain and needed surgery to repair his broken bones, underscoring the severity of the assault. As an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, Willie's actions not only broke federal law but also betrayed the trust of his community.
The Farmington office of the FBI, working in conjunction with the Jicarilla Apache Police Department, conducted a thorough investigation into the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Novaline D. Wilson successfully prosecuted the case, bringing Willie to justice for his heinous crime.
Willie previously entered a guilty plea to the offense on May 8, 2018, as part of a plea agreement. In it, he admitted to the assault, which led to the severe injuries sustained by the victim.
As a result of his guilty plea, Willie will serve 30 months in federal prison. His sentence serves as a reminder that violent crimes committed in Indian Country will be taken seriously and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
The case is a stark reminder of the importance of community vigilance and the need for swift and decisive action in the face of violence. The people of New Mexico and the Navajo Nation can rest assured that their government will continue to work tirelessly to bring perpetrators to justice.
Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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