On Friday, a jury. Lujans was sentenced to three years in prison, and was remanded into custody. The case, along with the corresponding incident reports and body camera videos, reveal disturbing behavior and unbelievable mistakes. 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. He was also afarmer, surveyor, lawyer, district attorney, probate judge and postmaster. IE 11 is not supported. Ive done this whole spiel man. 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. Subscribe now to access decluttered news, chosen by you. During his time in office he made a Planning and Research division as well as expanded communications, such as the 9-1-1 system. Whoops! He said Lujan was just doing his job as a sheriff and Chacon was arrested the next day without incident. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. Manage the news you want to see, read exclusive content and explore other subscriber benefits. The Town of Superior did not respond to an email request for comment. Stay informed of the latest local news by receiving emails as soon as news is posted online. @Copwatchtv obtained lapel footage from different officers of a March 26th, 2020 incident, Espaola Police and New Mexico State Police were executing a sear. Choose wisely! Meanwhile, this is the second Rio Arriba County sheriff to be sent to prison in recent years. Rio Arriba County Sheriff (Elected) Law Enforcement Agency/Government Dec 2021 . Residents from the two counties "live in vastly different communities each composed of members who have distinctly different racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds upon which they would draw to make a determination of Mr. Lujan's guilt," Bowles wrote. The Arizona Peace Officers Standards and Training Board is the state agency that licenses cops. He was the passenger in a car stopped for a cracked windshield, and officers found a small amount of marijuana and a pipe in the center console. View property records for 86 addresses located on Cochiti Street NE in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, including property ownership, deeds, mortgages, titles & sales history, current & historic tax assessments, legal, parcel & structure description, land use, zoning & more. 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. The arrest was also captured on body camera and shows Ensley taser Maughn after he was handcuffed and laying on the ground. The Sheriff's Posse was nationally recognized during Hill's time, and President Ronald Regan visited Sun City Posse Headquarters during this time. Murphy left law enforcement and spent the last year of his life mining, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. 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. The jury was split 8-4, with the majority believing Lujan was innocent on both counts, said defense attorney Jason Bowles. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. The Santa Fe jury did the job they were asked to do. Sheriff James Lujan, current and former Rio Arriba County commissioners, County Manager Tomas Campos and other county employees are defendants in the lawsuit, in which Aquino seeks an unspecified amount in damages. I was basically guilty until I proved myself innocent, 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. Leading Arizona: A look at the state's governors. Im not talking to the press at all at all.. She called multiple witnesses during the case, including former Rio Arriba County deputies, and Espaola Police Department officers. His staff includedone former and six future sheriffs, according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police. 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. James McFadden served from 1931 to 1936. It is unclear who will take the helm of the long-troubled agency. He also served as sheriff deputy, dying shortly after his time in this position, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. During this time he also served as an assessor and tax collector, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. Clays affidavit concerns Aquinos claim that Lujan downplayed the altercation between the deputy and Vigil before using it as the basis to fire him. Despite efforts by the defense to convince jurors that Lujan didnt know that Chacon would be charged with fleeing Espaola police, or that he was concerned for public safety following a high-speed chase, the jury found him guilty on both counts. 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. 22 TCU wins 75-73 to deny No. 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. The road to those decisions was rocky. Not anymore. One of the officers who assisted in the search of the car and Manriquezs home was Bryan Lawrence. He was the first sheriff to complete his elected two-year term. 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. Trujillo faces up to 18 months in prison and a $5,000 fine. The trial was his second in the case; a June trial in a Tierra Amarilla courtroom ended with a jury deadlocked 8-4 in favor of acquittal. From 1881 to 1884 and from 1895 to 1898, Lindely Orme served four terms as Maricopa County sheriff, with 10 years between his second and third terms. Clay who reported on the fallout from the incident in August 2019 for the Rio Grande Sun said in an affidavit she was in Lujans office in late March 2019 and heard Lujan say to Aquino, Good job, not killing him, little mouthy bastard, while referring to the incident with Vigil. The verdict was handed down in the mid-afternoon following his second trial for harboring a felon and intimidation of a witness. During his time in office, Blubaum made controversial moves as he did not hire many compensated deputies during his term. Thursday morning Judge Kathleen McGarry Ellenwood ruled Lujan will spend two years behind bars for the intimidation charge and one year for harboring. Jerry Sullivan first served from 1923 to 1924, before losing his bid for re-election the following term. Officer Ensley and a reserve officer found Maughn at a gas station the next day. Last year, Rodella appealed his sentence after there was a change in federal firearms law but the judge denied his request. Peterson believes thats anything but full disclosure. He was sheriff from 1889 to 1890, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. Voting Rights Bill Draws Mixed Opinions at Legislative Hearing, Biden Appoints MLG to Council of Governors, Bill Banning the Sale of Assault Weapons Passes Through First Committee, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. Rio Arriba County Undersheriff Martin Ray Trujillo has agreed to retire at the end of the month, in exchange for a prosecutor dropping the felony charge he was facing. However, Volkmer said the officers unnecessarily escalated the situation and wished they would have handled it differently. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan is not above the law. In 2012, while working for Phoenix police, Sosa was arrested for DUI and unlawful flight after he sped away from officers at 80 to 85 miles per hour, records show. In 1893, Maricopa County had a jail overcrowding problem, and this was James Murphy's biggest task when he was in office from 1893 to 1894. Rio Arriba County officials say an investigation . 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. Trujillo directed his officers to draw their weapons against the Taos County Sheriff's deputies and Espanola police officers, who were at the Rio Arriba Sheriff's Office serving search warrants. Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan was sentenced on Thursday morning after being convicted of aiding a felon and intimidating a witness. 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. Lujan helped his friend and former city councilor Phil Chacon hideout in 2017 after being involved in a chase with police. McGarry Ellenwood was appointed to the District Court bench in July 2020, less than a year before Lujan's trial. There was a problem saving your notification. Moore served from 1925 to 1926, and was a policeman as well as city marshal before becoming sheriff, according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police. The charters Trump cowboy found not guilty of campaign finance charge. According to reporting done by the Albuquerque Journal, Trujillo had been charged with aggravated assault on a peace officer for an incident that occurred on May 21, 2020. Bowles has filed a brief asking Biedscheid to draw jurors from both Rio Arriba and Santa Fe counties. Navarrette said. ESPAOLA - Attorneys have taken an initial step toward suing the Rio Arriba County Sheriff's Office, which is accused of retaliating against a journalist as she reported on use of force at a . But there are major failures in the system in Arizona and what happened in Superior is the end result. During his first term he created the "Urgency Fund," which eliminated the delays of deputies being refunded for work expenses. Lujans predecessor, Tommy Rodella, is serving a 10-year sentence in federal prison for roughing up a motorist and brandishing a firearm during an encounter in 2014. 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 . He also was involved as part of the Territorial Council in movingthe capital from Prescott to Phoenix, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. It was reported that he was suffering from terminal cancer. At 22.5 years, Luther C. "Cal" Boies was the longest sheriff to hold office before Arpaio, from 1946-68,according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police. Both cases against Lujan involve former Espaola City Councilor Phillip Chacon. "No one reported it.". 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 . During that time, he was prohibited from driving a patrol car and rode with another deputy while taking regular calls for service. Paul Penzone went up against Joe Arpaio in the 2012 sheriff's race and again in 2016. His resigned when he lost hisbid for election to a full term, as he was simply appointed to complete Barnum's term, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. Contact ABC15 Investigator Dave Biscobing at Dave@ABC15.com. The jury began deliberations around 3 p.m. Thursday, but by around 2:30 p.m. Friday, McGarry declared the mistrial. Navarrette flashed the officer his badge, according to the footage. Aquino says in his complaint Lujan originally acted as if his altercation with Vigil was no big deal but later opened an internal affairs investigation and encouraged New Mexico State Police to pursue charges against him after he gave a case file containing allegations of wrongdoing by Lujan and other county officials to the state Attorney Generals Office. Sheriff at Rio Arriba Sheriffs Office Espanola, New Mexico, United States. Pinal County Sheriff's Deputy Julian Navarrette is the subject of an internal investigation after he was arrested for DUI in Tempe in December, 2020. When word spread about the crimes, hundreds showed up at the jail where Daley was in custody. In depositions, his attorneys finally discovered which one of the officers repeatedly punched him during the raid. As of Monday, however, the spokesperson said Navarrette returned to regular duty. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. The people of Rio Arriba County elected you to be sheriff. Martin Trujillo was charged with criminal solicitation to commit aggravated assault on a peace officer for his actions in 2020 when a warrant was served on his boss, Sheriff James Lujan, who was. The Garcias also are among the defendants. Investigators say Lujan also told his own deputies not to tell anyone about it and he could face even more charges. "While all elected officials have a duty to fulfill the . 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. 'I'm also a police officer': Arizona sheriff's deputy pleads for release after being pulled over for DUI. Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan and his attorneys walk out of the courtroom in Tierra Amarilla for the lunch break on the first day of his trial. Instead, immediately call the Rio Arriba County Sheriff's Department at 575-588-7350. 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. @Copwatchtv has been following the saga between the Rio Arriba Sheriff and Espaola Police Department. The county agreed to pay $75,000 to settle the lawsuit in December, according to Trujillo. Napoleon Garcia said he knows nothing about how his uncles yard was paved and the only work done on the county road to his ranch was done in the course of normal county road maintenance. After her husband died, Jewel Jordan was elected to finish his term in 1944, according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police. The ASU officer said it didn't matter if he was a deputy. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, War, anger cloud Ukrainian athletes path to Paris, No. Aquinos attorney, Betsy Salcedo, said the deputy referred the case to the attorney general because it was implicating public officials and indicated there was knowledge of the wrecked vehicle by the sheriff., Attorney Generals Office spokesman Matt Baca said the case file is still under review.. From 1919 to 1922, John Montgomery served as sheriff and faced a rise in workload due to prohibition. You may remember video back in March when Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan. 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: Tabitha Clay is an investigative journalist with a focus on criminal justice and policing. The case of "trunk murderess" Winnie Ruth Juddwas the major media case during his time in office, as well as the Depression-era labor riots. The Town hires substandard officers with extensive misconduct records to save money.. In the months after the incident, Lattin said, Lujan told him about 30 times not to tell anyone about their interaction. 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 . Dec. 29Former Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan, already a convicted felon, pleaded no contest Wednesday to a charge accusing him of interfering with a March 2020 operation by Espaola. The spokesperson declined to comment further, but said that "Deputy Navarrette is currently the subject of an internal investigation related to this incident, and as such we cannot discuss the case.". The incident reports are filled with untrue and highly-questionable statements, including a false allegation that Peterson refused to identify himself to the female officer and another saying he took an aggressive stance before resisting arrest. She argued a jury pool from Rio Arriba County would make the venue change moot. The officer then asked Navarrette to step out of his car after confirming he worked for the Pinal County Sheriff's Office. Dont put my f------ career at risk.. Published: Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 at 8:54PMUpdated: Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 at 10:34PM. But, no, Ive never gotten involved with personnel at all, zero. Manriquezs attorneys also claim Officer Ensley used false and misleading information to obtain a search warrant of his home by claiming it was the primary residence of his nephew, John Soriano. First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies declined comment, anticipating that the case will be retried. Each county attorneys office keeps their own list in their own way, applying all different standards for what misconduct belongs. His investigation revealed Montoya failed to report a crash that damaged his county-issued vehicle, electing instead to have it repaired at a private shop in Chimay though the repair bill was sent to the county, his lawsuit says. If youre an officer, you should be fired one time, Peterson said. Rio Arriba County Attorney Adn Trujillo said in an email Aquinos lawsuit is beyond the pale, and provided video of the former deputys interaction with an employee of the Family Dollar store in Chimay in March 2019, which he said was the basis for Aquinos firing. 'Wow, I'm handcuffed,' Sheriff Lujan said to . It also alleges Napoleon Garcia knew about the damage to the county vehicle but failed to report it because Montoya was related to him. Albuquerque Talent Development Academy while Albuquerque Talent Development Academy while turning down that of another, El Camino Real Academy. "Dont put my f------ career at risk," the deputy can be heard telling an officer in footage of the arrest. After being appointed to complete Thomas Warden's term, Thomas Hayes was elected and served from 1872 to 1874. Former Rio Arriba County sheriffs Deputy Joseph Aquino gets into an altercation in March 2019 with George Vigil, an employee at Family Dollar in Chimay. Throughout his cross examination of Lattin, the first witness in the trial, Bowles pointed out inconsistencies in Lattins statement. According to the lawsuit, Aquino gave his case file to the state Attorney Generals Office in late May 2019 after telling Lujan and other supervisors what hed found. However, a new jail was built, and the conflict was resolved. Commissioners dont get involved in the day-to-day operations of the county. From 1899 to 1900, David Murray served as sheriff. The county manager does all that. Clint Peterson also sued and already won a settlement. APS board begrudgingly approves one charter school, denies another. By Phaedra Haywood Vigil later filed a civil lawsuit against the county over his treatment by Aquino. Many of the allegations center on three blood relatives: former Rio Arriba County Commissioner Danny Garcia; his nephew, Rio Arriba County Public Works Administrator Napoleon Garcia; and Napoleon Garcias son, Terrance Garcia, a former police officer in the village of Cuba who also has worked at the Rio Arriba County jail. Receive a list of headlines from the latest edition of The New Mexican in your inbox every morning. Stay informed of the latest local news by receiving emails as soon as news is posted online. During Lujans trial, Lattin testified that the sheriff had asked him to follow him to Chacons house to help serve a restraining order. 162 Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575 Phone: (575) 588-7254 Fax (575) 588-7810 Rio Arriba County Annex Building: 1122 Industrial Park Road Espaola, NM 87532 Phone: (505) 753-2992 Fax: (505) 753-9397 Tierra Amarilla, NM 24 1:05 am MST Clear Get this widget Espaola, NM 25 1:05 am MST Mostly clear Get this widget He recently began serving his sentence there after he was convicted earlier this month of felony counts for helping Chacon avoid arrest in 2017 and directing a deputy not to tell anyone. He met his budget goals each year he was Sheriff, among other accomplishments. Less than a day after closing arguments were completed, 1st Judicial District Judge Kathleen McGarry declared a mistrial Friday in the trial of Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan. Lujan also resigned from his position following this conviction. New Mexico and ABQ News, Sports, Business and more, By Isabella Alves / Journal Staff Writer Lujan turned in his resignation following the verdict. How much have you had to drink tonight? the officer asked. She thought it was "utterly inappropriate" for Lujan's supporters to hold a barbecue on court grounds during his trial without discussing it with her, she added. The earliest many Arizona counties began keeping Brady lists was around 20 years ago. Campos said Montoya didnt want to comment on the allegations. Roach was described as "slow-talking, easy-going officer," and he focused on the scientific investigation of crime. You couldnt f------ give me the opportunity to park the car," he said. He has about three years left on his sentence. The Superior Police Department has faced lawsuits for excessive force, civil rights violations, and other misconduct. The charges, which were later dismissed by prosecutors, were based on false statements filed by a team of officers with histories of misconduct, dishonesty, and crimes. There was a problem saving your notification. Lujans predecessor Thomas Rodella left the office after being convicted of civil rights violations. He achievements span from expandingposses in number and function, to using bloodhounds for searching. He also questioned the credibility of the prosecutions key witness, Cody Lattin, a Rio Arriba County deputy at the time. A spokesperson for the Pinal County Sheriff's Office told KPNX that Navarrette was initially placed on modified duty. Cochiti St NE. Invalid password or account does not exist. One of his top accomplishments is building the . State 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. Roy Merrill's time in office was brief, from just 1937 to 1938. Sheriff Lujan believes hes above the law, Special Prosecutor Andrea Reeb said during her opening statement, and the jury agreed. The fact that youre telling me that tells me you shouldnt be an officer," the officer said. Former Rio Arriba County sheriff's Deputy Joseph Aquino has filed a whistleblower lawsuit that claims he was fired on a trumped-up charge of excessive use of force after uncovering . During his investigation, Aquino says in his complaint, county employees complained to him about other unapproved self-endowment of County benefits by county employees.. They had my arms. Attempts to contact Terrance Garcia were unsuccessful. 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. 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. Manage the news you want to see, read exclusive content and explore other subscriber benefits. "The people of Rio Arriba County elected you to. The charges were filed after Lujan refused to comply with a search warrant to provide investigators access to his cell phone. 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. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) A northern New Mexico sheriff who has fought off accusations of misconduct throughout his career was convicted Friday of abusing a driver during a bizarre traffic stop that prosecutors called a fit of road rage. Afterward, Lattin said the sheriff repeatedly told him not to tell anyone what had happened. This is the name that will be used to identify you within the system. Petersons arrest was recorded on a reserve officers body camera. Lattin was previously fired by the Taos County Sheriffs Office for lying about his military experience, though the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy Board dismissed those accusations. A lifelong resident of New Mexico, he found interest in broadcasting after falling in love with sports. 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. Lujan told Lattin not to say anything or tell anyone where they were going, Lattin said. 97 followers . The Rio Arriba County Commission on Dec. 6 appointed then Maj. Billy Merrifield a seven-year veteran of the sheriffs office to fill Lujans post until the voters chose a new sheriff in 2023. 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. Local News. One of his top accomplishments is building the first Phoenix jail with incandescent lamps. Reeb also argued heavy media coverage of the trial made it difficult to find jurors without knowledge of the allegations against Lujan. Lujan has another trial scheduled to begin July 26. We won't share it with anyone else. Reeb's motions to move the cases out of Rio Arriba said jurors polled after the mistrial felt uncomfortable deliberating in the Tierra Amarilla courthouse, where numerous sheriff's deputies who report to Lujan were providing security. 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