ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – In a shocking turn of events, 30-year-old Tyler Sando, an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Jemez, was taken into custody and charged with assault resulting in serious bodily injury.
According to a shocking eyewitness account, on August 11, Sando allegedly got out of his vehicle, approached the victim, and proceeded to strike the victim about the head and face without provocation. Sando allegedly returned to his car and left the scene.
The assault occurred on the Jemez Pueblo Reservation in Sandoval County, New Mexico. Emergency Medical Services transported the victim to Sandoval Regional Medical Center, and the victim later was transferred to the University of New Mexico Hospital due to the severity of the injuries.
A complaint is only an allegation. A defendant is considered innocent unless and until proven guilty. If convicted, Sando faces up to 10 years in prison.
The FBI and the Jemez Pueblo Police Department investigated this case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Novaline D. Wilson is prosecuting the case.
Sando will remain detained pending a detention hearing scheduled for January 7.
Defendant: Tyler Sando, an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Jemez
Criminal Charges: Assault resulting in serious bodily injury
City and State: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Exact Date: August 11, 2023
Sentence or Outcome: Remains detained pending a detention hearing
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Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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