Zane Vicente Pleads Guilty to Assault Charge in New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Zane Vicente, a 26-year-old resident of Magdalena, N.M. and enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, has pleaded guilty to a federal assault charge in New Mexico.
The crime occurred on July 29, 2017, when Vicente stabbed a Navajo man with a knife on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Socorro County, N.M. The victim underwent surgery to repair a hernia to his diaphragm and other injuries caused by the stab wound.
Vicente will remain detained pending a sentencing hearing, which has yet to be scheduled. He faces 24 to 30 months in prison, as recommended by his plea agreement.
The case was investigated by the Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael D. Murphy. Vicente has been in custody since January 2018.
Vicente’s guilty plea was entered on today’s proceedings, in which he admitted to stabbing the victim in the torso with a knife. He acknowledged the severity of the victim’s injuries and the surgery they underwent as a result.
This case is a reminder of the serious consequences of violent crime. We will continue to work tirelessly to bring those responsible to justice and keep our communities safe.
Defendant: Zane Vicente
Crime: Assault with a Deadly Weapon
State: New Mexico
Date: July 29, 2017
Sentence: 24 to 30 months in prison
Status: In custody pending sentencing hearing
Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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