During that time, he was prohibited from driving a patrol car and rode with another deputy while taking regular calls for service. Former Rio Arriba County Sheriff's deputy Joseph Aquino gets into an altercation with George Vigil, an employee at Family Dollar in Chimay, in March of 2019. Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan was sentenced on Thursday morning after being convicted of aiding a felon and intimidating a witness. Lujan told Lattin not to say anything or tell anyone where they were going, Lattin said. FILE - In this July 6, 2010 photo, former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas, foreground, and Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio give a news conference in Phoenix on regarding the U.S. Justice . The day after Aquino forwarded the case file to the Attorney Generals Office, the Rio Arriba County Sheriffs Office opened an internal affairs investigation into his altercation with Vigil, according to the lawsuit. The charge is a fourth-degree felony and arose from the May 21 arrest of County Sheriff James Lujan. Lujans trial is scheduled to continue through Thursday. An ABC15 investigation found Superior's police force is filled with discredited cops, who've been enabled by a broken Brady list system that lets them escape lasting accountability and keeps . Still, he was repeatedly elected. Aquinos lawsuit says he had worked at the department for six years before the incident, had never been accused of improper use of force and received a Medal of Valor from the department in 2018. A lifelong resident of New Mexico, he found interest in broadcasting after falling in love with sports. One flaw is there is no official statewide repository of Brady list officers or uniform standards. An ABC15 investigation found Superiors police force was filled with discredited cops, who were enabled by a broken Brady list system that let them escape lasting accountability and kept past transgressions hidden from disclosure. I believe the jury had serious reservations and doubts about the prosecutions case, he said. Lujan is charged with resisting, evading or obstructing officers in those cases and is scheduled to go on trial next month. Judge Kathleen McGarry Ellenwood who presided over a trial in June against Lujan in the rural Rio Arriba County seat of Tierra Amarilla, which ended with a hung jury is the second judge to move a case against the sheriff out of the county. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, INTERACTIVE RADAR: Tracking winter storm in Arizona. This started the reinstatement of the death penalty in Arizona,according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police. Biedscheid who said his decision to move the misdemeanor case was based in part on the lack of physical space in the Tierra Amarilla courthouse left the possibility for Rio Arriba County jurors to hear the case in Santa Fe. Aquinos complaint includes affidavits from Cuba police Chief Manuel Romero and Espaola-area journalist Tabitha Clay in support of some his allegations. There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. You can unsubscribe anytime. Normally, the undersheriff would take the lead in such a situation, but in this case, it remains unclear, as Undersheriff Martin Trujillo, a close friend of Lujans faces his own felony charges related to Lujans criminal troubles. 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Petersons arrest was recorded on a reserve officers body camera. In addition to working at KSFR, Gino is a freelance photojournalist and can also be heard providing play-by-play commentary for the NA3HL New Mexico Ice Wolves. When a bystander told the officers they were using excessive force, Ensley quickly approached the man, requested identification, accused him of trespassing, and told him to leave. Finally his reign of power, control and corruption will end. We never charge for local news. The jury began deliberations around 3 p.m. Thursday, but by around 2:30 p.m. Friday, McGarry declared the mistrial. N----, Im from Arizona dude. Then that puts my job at risk, right? Navarrette said. Navarette was arrested on a DUI charge and taken into custody at the ASU police station, the report said. Prosecutors never disclosed the officers past misconduct or provided the body camera video of his arrest to him. 97 followers . Ive done this whole spiel man. Subscribe now to access decluttered news, chosen by you. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. But, no, Ive never gotten involved with personnel at all, zero. A spokesperson for the Pinal County Sheriff's Office told KPNX that Navarrette was initially placed on modified duty. These charges stemmed from Lujans attempts to assist former Espaola City Councilor Phillip Chacon when he took over a crime scene at Chacons home in 2020 and also helped him in avoiding police by leading them on a high speed chase in 2017. Your email is safe with us, we dont spam. The charters Trump cowboy found not guilty of campaign finance charge. If you come across them, do not attempt to apprehend them yourself. Im not talking to the press at all at all.. He also served two terms as county treasurerand was a rancher and businessman, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. But there are major failures in the system in Arizona and what happened in Superior is the end result. Meanwhile, this is the second Rio Arriba County sheriff to be sent to prison in recent years. "No one reported it.". Lujan was convicted in a December jury trail of felony counts of aiding a felon and intimidating a witness. Reeb said earlier this month it was while investigating this misdemeanor case in which Lujan showed up drunk at Chacons house as police were executing a search warrant and tried to take charge that she discovered the information used to convict Lujan in the felony case. "America's Toughest Sheriff" was dethroned in the 2016 election by Paul Penzone, and ended his 24 years in office, the longest run of any sheriff in Maricopa County. Soriano had been arrested by police earlier in the day. There was a problem saving your notification. Aug. 20A state district judge ruled Friday that Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan is too well-known in the county to stand trial there and a criminal case against him will be heard, instead, in Santa Fe. The case will now be assigned to District Court and will be scheduled for an arraignment. The Santa Fe jury did the job they were asked to do. I thought I was going to go in there, get my friend, and I was going to leave, he said. As I was investigating that I started getting lots of calls from other people about concerns they had that Sheriff Lujan had done other things, said 9th Judicial District Attorney Andrea Reeb. He invited Reeb and Lujan's attorney Jason Bowles, to submit briefs on which county the jury pools should be drawn from. During his time as sheriff from 1879 to 1880, Ruben Thomas conducted Maricopa County's onlylegal execution, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. He did, however, introduce the "safety car," which waspartpatrol vehicle, first aid station and welcome wagon. He resigned after just a few months to devote his full attention to his ranch, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Jerry Sullivan first served from 1923 to 1924, before losing his bid for re-election the following term. The fact that youre telling me that tells me you shouldnt be an officer," the officer said. There is no pavement on Napoleons road, he added. Contests and special offers from The Santa Fe New Mexican and advertising partners. House approves retail crime bill that could lead to stiffer sentences on 62-3 vote. He was sheriff from 1889 to 1890, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. By clicking submit, you agree to receive The Paper by email. Trujillo is accused of ordering deputies to draw their firearms against officers from the Espaola Police Department and the Taos County Sheriffs Office, who were attempting to execute a search warrant on Trujillos then boss, Sheriff James Lujan. He is also the namesake of the award the Sheriff's Office presents to the volunteer of the year. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Former Rio Arriba County sheriff James Lujan pleaded guilty De c. 29 to the misdemeanor counts of obstruction he was facing and will serve 364 days concurrently with his current sentence. It was Officer Richard Mueller, whos worked for four different law enforcement agencies. He also questioned the credibility of the prosecutions key witness, Cody Lattin, a Rio Arriba County deputy at the time. Sheriff Lujan believes hes above the law, Special Prosecutor Andrea Reeb said during her opening statement, and the jury agreed. He argued "there are significant differences between persons residing in Santa Fe County and those residing in Rio Arriba county," and that using only jurors from Santa Fe County would result in a jury pool "comprised of members vastly disproportionate to that of Mr. Lujan's peers.". Dec. 3State District Judge Kathleen McGarry Ellenwood sentenced former Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan to three years in prison followed by a year and a half of probation Thursday, a day after a Santa Fe jury convicted him of two felony charges after he helped a man avoid arrest and then directed a deputy not to tell anyone. And thats how its gotten where its gotten.. While Espaola police were attempting to execute a search warrant at Chacons home following a stabbing that occurred on his property, the sheriff showed up, allegedly drunk, and attempted to take over the scene. This was tied to losing his bid for re-election aftera deputy-involved scandal. In the case presided over by Biedscheid, the sheriff is charged with three misdemeanor counts of resisting, evading or obstructing an officer. The people of Rio Arriba County elected you to be sheriff. Saigon Restaurant continues to stand out, Saigon Restaurant continues to stand out, even in a city known for its Vietnamese cuisine. Rio Arriba County Sheriff (Elected) Law Enforcement Agency/Government Dec 2021 . However, he isn't necessarily remembered for his improvements, as Agnos was blamed for the flaws in the investigation of theBuddhist temple murders. Phaedra Haywood, The Santa Fe New Mexican, A woman threw a house party with 65 men she matched with on Tinder and Hinge and connected with the man she's been dating for a year. You have permission to edit this article. Invitational brings 16 NM brewery together for a stout 2023 Stout Invitational, hosted by Bathtub 2023 Stout Invitational, hosted by Bathtub Row Brewing Co-Op, 163 Central Park Square in Los Alamos, will be held from noon to 6 p.m. "MANIA: The ABBA Tribute" is scheduled "MANIA: The ABBA Tribute" is scheduled to play the KiMo Theatre on Sunday, March 5, as part of its United States tour. However, Volkmer said the officers unnecessarily escalated the situation and wished they would have handled it differently. Espaola Police arrested Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan on Thursday after he refused to unlock and turn over his phone to responding officers. Newly obtained body camera video captured an Arizona sheriff's deputy using a racial slur and pleading to be let off the hook after an officer pulled him over in December on . A few months later, he died from natural causes,according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police. Aquino had a long history of disciplinary actions being taken against him at the Rio Arriba Sheriffs Office, including a citizen complaint of harassment during a traffic stop, an unsafe high speed pursuit, and a DWI arrest and a domestic violence incident while off-duty. Among these complaints, Aquino said, included a quid pro quo involving Rio Arriba County Commissioner Danny Garcia and his nephew, Napoleon Garcia, that included allegations of an unjustified raise for Napoleon Garcia and paving work done at Danny Garcias front yard and at Napoleon Garcias family ranch. Here's why. During his time in office, Blubaum made controversial moves as he did not hire many compensated deputies during his term. He is charged in that case with three counts of resisting or obstructing an officer for refusing to turn over his cellphone to officers investigating the incident involving Chacon. Penzone has said he will push for more transparency and to refocus the agency on law enforcement. Lujans was sentenced to three years in prison, and was remanded into custody. The officers from the other agencies were trying to confiscate Lujans cellphone at the Rio Arriba County Sheriff's Office headquarters in Espaola, after charges were filed against him. @Copwatchtv has been following the saga between the Rio Arriba Sheriff and Espaola Police Department. Napoleon Garcia, who said he is not related to Montoya, added he knew about the incident with Montoyas vehicle, but he didnt try to cover it up, and in fact placed Montoya on unpaid leave over the incident. This is also who Broadway Road in Phoenix isnamed after. Before he took office as sheriff from 1977-84, Jerry Hill was a Phoenix police officerand lieutenant, according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police. Lujans Attorney Jason Bowles says he plans to appeal. Cochiti St NE. In an interview, Pinal County Attorney Kent Volkmer said he believes Superior has improved as a department since the incident and thinks Peterson did passively resist arrest. One of the officers pursuing him, Martin Sosa, has his own similar criminal history. Lujan also was convicted of intimidating or threatening a witness for taking one of his former deputies, Cody Lattin, to Chacons house with him that night and directing Lattin not to tell anyone what he had done or to discuss his actions on police radio. It is unclear who will take the helm of the long-troubled agency. Behind the wheel?" Vigil later filed a civil lawsuit against the county over his treatment by Aquino. Leading Arizona: A look at the state's governors. Lattin was previously disciplined and fired from the Taos Police Department for telling officers he served as an active-duty military member, but he never did. Q&A with Paul Penzone, Maricopa County sheriff-elect, Paul Penzone: 17 things to expect from me as sheriff, Maricopa County Sheriff-elect Paul Penzone names leadership team. Get it delivered to your inbox for FREE. Murphy left law enforcement and spent the last year of his life mining, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. He said Lujan was just doing his job as a sheriff and Chacon was arrested the next day without incident. Espaola police arrested Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan on Thursday and charged him with two counts of obstructing an officer after he failed to comply with a search warrant for his. The Garcias also are among the defendants. You have permission to edit this article. The earliest many Arizona counties began keeping Brady lists was around 20 years ago. Can we let anybody else in the vehicle go through this?. Rio Arriba County officials, including some of those named in the lawsuit, vehemently denied allegations in the suit and pointed to the events leading to Aquinos firing as justification for his dismissal. A man named Richard Manriquez is suing officers for a 2016 incident, alleging excessive force and an unlawful search of his home based on a false statements to obtain a warrant. William Cunningham had a short time as sheriff, just two weeks, as he finished out John Walker's term, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. From 1871, when the first Maricopa County sheriff was appointed, to today, as the county welcomes the newly elected Paul Penzone, there have been numerous, and some controversial, sheriffs in town. Ernest Saucedo, a former Espanola Police Department officer involved in the high-speed chase and aftermath, testified during the trial corroborating much of the testimony given by former Rio Arriba deputy Cody Lattin. His staff includedone former and six future sheriffs, according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police. Sheriff at Rio Arriba Sheriffs Office Espanola, New Mexico, United States. During opening statements at the trial in 1st Judicial District Court in Tierra Amarilla on Wednesday, attorneys pointed fingers at who they said were the bad apples in the case: Lujan or the officers responding to the warrants for the fugitive Lujan is accused of harboring. Judge Bryan Biedscheid in June ordered a second case against Lujan one that hadn't yet gone to trial moved to Santa Fe as well. The Town of Superior did not respond to an email request for comment. Bowles also brought up that the Espaola police chief wrote a letter on Lattins behalf to the law enforcement board when he was facing different disciplinary actions. Investigators say Lujan also told his own deputies not to tell anyone about it and he could face even more charges. Aquino talked to county Public Works Administrator Napoleon Garcia and County Manager Campos about Montoya, his complaint says, and they told him Montoya would be cleared of any wrongdoing despite evidence showing wrongdoing by Montoya.. Normally when people are terminated, the first thing they want to do is sue the county for wrongful termination, he said. There was a problem saving your notification. Rio Arriba County officials say an investigation . District Attorney Andrea Reeb accused Lujan of abusing his authority, saying he loved the power of being the sheriff. He attended the University of New Mexico, where he majored in multimedia journalism. The most remembered incident during William Henry Wilky's term in office, from 1917 to 1918, was the last recorded lynching in Arizona. NM film industry playing a role in getting a 'Heist 88,' starring Courtney B. Vance, 'Heist 88,' starring Courtney B. Vance, to finish post-production in New Mexico, Vietnamese restaurant Saigon atop ABQ's dining scene. The county agreed to pay $75,000 to settle the lawsuit in December, according to Trujillo. The District Attorney told KRQE News 13 that it was her understanding that Lujan resigned Wednesday a few hours after his conviction. Lujan resigned earlier this month after his conviction. Sheriff Carl Hayden led pursuit of Tempe teens intrain robbery, case of "trunk murderess" Winnie Ruth Judd, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The Superior Police Department has faced lawsuits for excessive force, civil rights violations, and other misconduct. The Towns former police chief referred to the Towns police department as an, island of misfit toys because it is a second-chance agency hiring officers with extensive misconduct records who cannot otherwise get jobs as police officers, the lawsuit states. The case, along with the corresponding incident reports and body camera videos, reveal disturbing behavior and unbelievable mistakes. If you come across them, do not attempt to apprehend them yourself. MORE:Sheriff Carl Hayden led pursuit of Tempe teens intrain robbery. 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Rio Arriba County Sheriff's Office contact information: Tierra Amarilla Sheriff's Office 149 State Rd 162 - Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico 87575 Landline: (575) 588-7271 Fax: (575) 588-7194 Espaola Sheriff's Office 1122 Industrial Park Road - Espanola, New Mexico 87532 Landline: (505) 753-3329 Fax: (505) 753-9812 Administrative Hours: phaywood@sfnewmexican.com, Newly elected Santa Fe County magistrate arrested on DWI charge, Police: Walmart shooting suspect's case dismissed under DA's DWI policy, Santa Fe Bite has new owners, but old owners remain on board, Another troubled Espaola complex teeters, Accused judge removed from bench in wake of DWI charge, Longtime weatherman forecasts a new life outside TV, Concerns crop up about old assault charges against Indian Affairs appointee, Yo, Governor: You're not paying for the highways, Farmer switching crops: No green in chile anymore, Predictions: Horsemen go all the way; Demons upset everyone, Volunteer adopts dog who struggled to find permanent home, Peacenik vs. secretive senator for Capitol dishonor. Roach was described as "slow-talking, easy-going officer," and he focused on the scientific investigation of crime. Choose wisely! Afterward, Lattin said the sheriff repeatedly told him not to tell anyone what had happened. Another flaw is a lack of mandatory outside reporting. During Lujans trial, Lattin testified that the sheriff had asked him to follow him to Chacons house to help serve a restraining order. ABC15 compared Brady lists from every Arizona county to every AZPOST case going back to 2000. For instance, Bowles read Lattins statement from the cases preliminary hearing, in which Lattin said he wasnt aware of Chacons charges the night of the incident. In addition, just one day before early voting began, he was hit withcriminal contempt-of-court chargesdue to disobeying a federal judges order to stop enforcing civil immigration laws. Trujillo faces charges of Criminal Solicitation to Commit Aggravated Assault upon a Peace Officer with a deadly weapon after he allegedly ordered deputies to draw their guns at Espaola Police & Taos County Sheriffs Deputies as they served a search warrant for Lujans mobile phone in May 2020. The lists exist so prosecutors can track cops with integrity issues and ensure their past misconduct is disclosed as required by the 1963 Supreme Court case Brady v. Maryland. He said taxpayer resources are going into this case and he doesnt believe theres any basis to retry the case. "MANIA: The ABBA Tribute" is scheduled to play the KiMo Theatre on Sunday, March 5,, Albuquerque Talent Development Academy while turning down that of another, El Camino Real Academy., SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- Cowboys for Trump cofounder Couy Griffin was found not guilty. From 1899 to 1900, David Murray served as sheriff. Aquinos complaint says he believed Napoleon Garcia and Montoya were attempting to conceal and tamper with evidence related to the crash that damaged the vehicle. There are twice as many people living in poverty in Rio Arriba County as in Santa Fe County, Bowles added. Lujan is serving three years in prison for harboring a felon and intimidating a witness, both felonies. Prosecutor Reeb told the jury that Lattin didnt immediately tell anyone because he was afraid the sheriff would fire him if he did. 7 were here. Create a password that only you will remember. His trial is set for March of next year. But should you turn them in? Whoops! Reeb dismissed two other counts of the same charge, related to Lujans failure to cooperate with Espaola officers and Taos County sheriffs deputies who arrived at the Rio Arriba County Sheriffs Office in May 2020 to execute search warrants for his cellphones. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Hill established psychiatric units in jails, as well as built the Towers Jail and the Bell/Dysart Substation and jail. "While all elected officials have a duty to fulfill the . phaywood@sfnewmexican.com, Newly elected Santa Fe County magistrate arrested on DWI charge, Police: Walmart shooting suspect's case dismissed under DA's DWI policy, Santa Fe Bite has new owners, but old owners remain on board, Another troubled Espaola complex teeters, Accused judge removed from bench in wake of DWI charge, Longtime weatherman forecasts a new life outside TV, Concerns crop up about old assault charges against Indian Affairs appointee, Yo, Governor: You're not paying for the highways, Farmer switching crops: No green in chile anymore, Predictions: Horsemen go all the way; Demons upset everyone, Volunteer adopts dog who struggled to find permanent home, Peacenik vs. secretive senator for Capitol dishonor. In the case Reeb has said she intends to retry after jurors deadlocked 8-4 in favor of acquittal, Lujan faces felony charges of bribing or threatening a witness and harboring a felon during an incident in 2017, in which he is accused of helping Chacon evade police officers Chacon had led on a high-speed chase. The Family Dollar incident, Trujillo continued, was the last straw.. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Among his accomplishments were initiating the Maricopa Mounted Posse and sponsoring the first FBI training school in the Valley. Instead, he said Lujan picked up Chacon and drove off. That doesnt even make sense, that somebody would literally tell somebody else 30 times not to say something, Bowles said during his opening arguments. Best known for a more depressing term, John Elliot Walker committed suicide with just two weeks left of his term from 1905 to 1906. 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Andrea Rowley Reeb, the Clovis-area district attorney appointed by the state Attorney Generals Office as special prosecutor in the case, didnt immediately return phone calls from the Journal on Friday. In March of last year, Lujan showed up drunk at a crime scene, again involving Phil Chacon, and refused to leave. You couldnt f------ give me the opportunity to park the car," he said. SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) -- Cowboys for Trump cofounder Couy Griffin was found not guilty Wednesday of a misdemeanor charge of failing to register House approves retail crime bill that could lead to Amid a recent rise in retail theft, a bill giving prosecutors the ability to charge individuals convicted of stealing large amounts of merchandise from I-40 westbound closed overnight in Gallup; storm headed to New Mexico is shutting down Interstate New Mexico is shutting down Interstate 40 westbound in Gallup in response to a winter storm in Arizona. He mademany changes, such as starting contract law enforcement services with towns. A Public Service of Santa Fe Community College, PublishedFebruary 18, 2022 at 9:04 AM MST. Want more news like this? Records show, he was previously fired from the Yavapai County Sheriffs Office for lying to a supervisor. On Friday, a jury. After the ASU officer conducted a field sobriety test, Navarrette took a Breathalyzer test and blew a 0.121, the police report said. Instead, within three minutes, Peterson found himself handcuffed, pinned on the ground under a pile of officers, and arrested for allegedly resisting arrest and hindering prosecution. Barnum won theelection after one candidate shot and killed another candidate in a gunfight, thus making him the front-runner. New Mexico and ABQ News, Sports, Business and more, By Isabella Alves / Journal Staff Writer And six future Sheriffs, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police to submit briefs which. 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