The charters Trump cowboy found not guilty of campaign finance charge. Mummert also introduced civilian replacements for deputies as radio dispatchers and jail guards. Records show, he was previously fired from the Yavapai County Sheriffs Office for lying to a supervisor. However, Volkmer said the officers unnecessarily escalated the situation and wished they would have handled it differently. Before becoming sheriff in Maricopa County from 1887-88, Andrew Halbert was a supervisor inKern County, Calif.,and in Maricopa County, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. The county manager does all that. Please reload the page and try again. According to personnel records obtained by ABC15, Ensley has worked in at least six Arizona police departments, either failing to meet standards, resigning under investigation, or getting fired for dishonesty. Thursday morning Judge Kathleen McGarry Ellenwood ruled Lujan will spend two years behind bars for the intimidation charge and one year for harboring. 7 were here. After being a California deputy sheriff, John Mummert served in Arizona from 1969-72, according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police. 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. 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. You have permission to edit this article. Contact ABC15 Investigator Dave Biscobing at Dave@ABC15.com. Starr Daley was hanged at the scene of the crimes he was accused of:murdering a man and kidnapping and raping the man's wife. 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. This was tied to losing his bid for re-election aftera deputy-involved scandal. Click here to see full coverage. However, on the witness stand Wednesday, Lattin said he did know the charges that night, and blamed the inconsistencies in his statements on his memory. The American Civil Liberties Union and Rothstein Donatelli LLC have filed a lawsuit against the Rio Arriba Sheriff's Office (RASO) on behalf of Tabitha Clay, a reporter who was reportedly harassed by the county's deputies in 2019. Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan is not above the law. His trial is set for March of next year. 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. 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. 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. Sheriff at Rio Arriba Sheriffs Office Espanola, New Mexico, United States. MORE:Sheriff Carl Hayden led pursuit of Tempe teens intrain robbery. Dedicating my life as a law enforcement officer I believe youre expected to be held to a higher standard, especially if you are the sheriff of the third-largest county in the state, Saucedo said after the trial. But he said it took nearly a year to get them dismissed and multiple court hearings. They showed everyone will be held accountable for criminal charges, whether in law enforcement or an elected official. Lujan is serving three years in prison for harboring a felon and intimidating a witness, both felonies. Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan was sentenced on Thursday morning after being convicted of aiding a felon and intimidating a witness. Prosecutors never disclosed the officers past misconduct or provided the body camera video of his arrest to him. We found at least 400 Brady-level matters never resulted in an official case before the state board. The Superior Police Department has faced lawsuits for excessive force, civil rights violations, and other misconduct. Serving from 1901 to 1902, Samuel Stout wasalso amember of the Salt River Water Users Association, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. Throughout his 24 years as sheriff, from 1993-2016, Joe Arpaio was criticized for using his office for unprofessional activities, which have resulted in numerous lawsuits that costs taxpayers$142 million in legal expenses,settlements and court awards. In this time, he opened a new jail on top of the First Avenue Courthouse, according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police. I am extremely satisfied with the conviction, Reeb said following the verdict. Lujan helped his friend and former city councilor Phil Chacon hideout in 2017 after being involved in a chase with police. The Family Dollar incident, Trujillo continued, was the last straw.. How much have you had to drink tonight? the officer asked. Later she headed theCrime Prevention Bureau, and served in government positions in later years such as county auditor and county treasurer. The charges were filed after Lujan refused to comply with a search warrant to provide investigators access to his cell phone. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. It wasn't until there was a major divide in voters due to Arpaio's stance on immigration that he lost the election. Roy Merrill's time in office was brief, from just 1937 to 1938. Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan was sentenced on Thursday morning after being convicted of aiding a felon and intimidating a witness. The complaint, filed last month in state District Court, reads like a whos who of Rio Arriba County officials and includes allegations of bribes, threats, personal use of public resources and nepotism. He held manyprominent positions to help in this effort, such aspresident of the Arizona Cattle Growers Association and Phoenix fraternal associations, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. 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. 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 . 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. "No one reported it.". He attended the University of New Mexico, where he majored in multimedia journalism. Former Rio Arriba deputy sues, claiming firing was retaliation. You dont think its gonna put mine at risk if I dont do this? the officer replied. This year Espaola Police has investigated, served warrants, and arrested members of the. 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. 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. In depositions, his attorneys finally discovered which one of the officers repeatedly punched him during the raid. 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. You have permission to edit this article. He was sentenced to three years in prison and 1 and a half years of probation. And thats how its gotten where its gotten.. Before he took office as sheriff from 1977-84, Jerry Hill was a Phoenix police officerand lieutenant, according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police. Thomas Agnos held office from 1989-92 andbrought a higher standard of law enforcement ethics to the office, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. Lujan turned in his resignation following the verdict. There was also a major increase in "uncompensated deputies" during this time,according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police. Saigon Restaurant continues to stand out, Saigon Restaurant continues to stand out, even in a city known for its Vietnamese cuisine. The Santa Fe jury did the job they were asked to do. Serving from 1903 to 1904, William Cook promoted many social and education causes. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Attorneys on both sides in the trial of Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan said a lot of bad apples were involved in the incident that led to his arrest in March 2017 but who exactly those bad apples are depends on who was asked. According to online court records, Terrance Garcia filed an employment discrimination complaint in January, accusing Romero of sexually harassing him while he worked at the Cuba Police Department. Your real name will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more! New Mexico. 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. 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. 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. He was the first sheriff to complete his elected two-year term. During his time as sheriff from 1879 to 1880, Ruben Thomas conducted Maricopa County's onlylegal execution, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. A man of firsts, George Mowry was the first sheriff to serve two consecutive terms, which he did from 1875 to 1878. I do not discuss anything in pending litigation, Lujan said when reached by phone Thursday. Finally his reign of power, control and corruption will end. The county agreed to pay $75,000 to settle the lawsuit in December, according to Trujillo. Lujan has another trial coming up next month in a case that also involved Chacon. 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. Among his accomplishments were initiating the Maricopa Mounted Posse and sponsoring the first FBI training school in the Valley. Vigil later filed a civil lawsuit against the county over his treatment by Aquino. A lifelong resident of New Mexico, he found interest in broadcasting after falling in love with sports. During the two-day trial, Bowles highlighted parts of the prosecutions case and witness testimony that were inconsistent. Published December 2nd, 2021 at 9:02 am, Last Updated December 2nd, 2021 at 4:53 pm. Navarrette said. 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. 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. 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 . 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. APS board begrudgingly approves one charter school, denies another. There is no pavement on Napoleons road, he added. This happens to people every day and they dont do nothing about it, Peterson said. But, no, Ive never gotten involved with personnel at all, zero. Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan, right, and one of his attorneys Nathaniel Thompkins talk in the courtroom in Tierra Amarilla during the first day of his trial. The issue is that the prosecutors who keep them have no requirement to share that information with AZPOST, which is the organization that would decertify problematic officers, said Jared Keenan, a former defense attorney now with the ACLU Arizona. A few months later, he died from natural causes,according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police. 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. He also questioned the credibility of the prosecutions key witness, Cody Lattin, a Rio Arriba County deputy at the time. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. It also alleges Napoleon Garcia knew about the damage to the county vehicle but failed to report it because Montoya was related to him. However, a new jail was built, and the conflict was resolved. On Friday, a jury. The verdict was handed down in the mid-afternoon following his second trial for harboring a felon and intimidation of a witness. A. Casados ruled there was no probable cause for the charges. He also served two terms as county treasurerand was a rancher and businessman, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. Its a chaotic scene thats easier to understand by watching. Published: Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 at 8:54PMUpdated: Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 at 10:34PM. 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. 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. 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. 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. Lawrence was later fired from Superior for having sex on duty, "sexting" on duty in uniform, texting photos of dead bodies to people, and illegally searching his sexual partner in confidential databases. I could not move my arms at all if I wanted to They had complete control over me. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. His wife was the second schoolteacher to come to Phoenix. 22 TCU wins 75-73 to deny No. 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. Lujan has another trial scheduled to begin July 26. At the time, six of Superiors nine full-time officers had been fired from at least one previous job and ended up on a Brady list somewhere although not all of them in Pinal County, according to records and data obtained by ABC15. 'Wow, I'm handcuffed,' Sheriff Lujan said to . Rio Arriba County officials say an investigation . He also had pornography stashed on his work computer in a folder labeled Fun Time.. He has returned to regular duty, authorities said. Subscribe now to access decluttered news, chosen by you. After being appointed to complete Thomas Warden's term, Thomas Hayes was elected and served from 1872 to 1874. The jury began deliberations around 3 p.m. Thursday, but by around 2:30 p.m. Friday, McGarry declared the mistrial. Clint Peterson also sued and already won a settlement. "Dont put my f------ career at risk," the deputy can be heard telling an officer in footage of the arrest. Petersons arrest was recorded on a reserve officers body camera. Lattin said he overheard Lujan on the phone with Chacon and followed Lujan to where they met up. 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. He also served as sheriff deputy, dying shortly after his time in this position, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. Aquino faced criminal charges of battery and false imprisonment in connection with his treatment of Vigil, court records show, but the case was thrown out after Los Alamos County Magistrate Pat. During this time he considered sending juveniles toCoconino County and having female prisoners housed in Phoenix. 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. Danny Garcia, whose term ended late last year, said Friday he had no knowledge of the issues described in the complaint. The earliest many Arizona counties began keeping Brady lists was around 20 years ago. I believe the jury had serious reservations and doubts about the prosecutions case, he said. Manage the news you want to see, read exclusive content and explore other subscriber benefits. 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. He also was involved as part of the Territorial Council in movingthe capital from Prescott to Phoenix, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. Jerry Sullivan first served from 1923 to 1924, before losing his bid for re-election the following term. By Phaedra Haywood But local journalists still have to eat. Lujan turned in his resignation following the verdict. If youre an officer, you should be fired one time, Peterson said. 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. 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. In the case presided over by Biedscheid, the sheriff is charged with three misdemeanor counts of resisting, evading or obstructing an officer. He invited Reeb and Lujan's attorney Jason Bowles, to submit briefs on which county the jury pools should be drawn from. The District Attorney told KRQE News 13 that it was her understanding that Lujan resigned Wednesday a few hours after his conviction. Lujans was sentenced to three years in prison, and was remanded into custody. House approves retail crime bill that could lead to stiffer sentences on 62-3 vote. Bowles brought up Lattins past disciplinary actions for lying to fellow police officers about his military experience. 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. 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. Lujan is facing charges of bribery of. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. That doesnt even make sense, that somebody would literally tell somebody else 30 times not to say something, Bowles said during his opening arguments. She said that after a chase of former Espaola city councilor Phillip Chacon whom Lujan is accused of harboring and aiding Espaola police officer Ernest Saucedo allegedly overheard a phone conversation between Lujan and another officer during which Lujan reportedly said, dont (expletive) tell anyone where were at or what were doing., Your email is safe with us, we dont spam. [Aquino] wants to win a lawsuit Im sure, but all of that is false., Danny Garcia said his front yard is paved, but that wasnt done by the county, that was done by myself.. He said taxpayer resources are going into this case and he doesnt believe theres any basis to retry the case. If you come across them, do not attempt to apprehend them yourself. He resigned after just a few months to devote his full attention to his ranch, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. They could move across town, to another county, even another state, and none of that information is necessarily going to be tracked.. 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. Lujan was convicted in a December jury trail of felony counts of aiding a felon and intimidating a witness. The prosecutor broached the idea of moving the cases to another judicial district, in San Juan or Doa Ana County, for example, but both Biedscheid and McGarry Ellenwood elected to keep the cases in the First Judicial District, which includes Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Los Alamos counties. The proceeding in Tierra Amarilla concluded when the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict. 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 suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Create a password that only you will remember. 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 . Stay informed of the latest local news by receiving emails as soon as news is posted online. The video shows Aquinos physical altercation with George Vigil, who later filed a lawsuit against the county over his treatment by Aquino. Pinal County Sheriff's Deputy Julian Navarrette was stopped after an Arizona State University police officer observed him speeding and swerving about 2 a.m. Dec. 5 in Tempe, according to an ASU police report. Lujans trial is scheduled to continue through Thursday. 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. I never really spoke to him expect for hello, so anything that he says about me or allegations on me are not true because I only know of him is the videos from the family dollar store, he wrote. 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. New Mexico and ABQ News, Sports, Business and more, By Isabella Alves / Journal North Contests and special offers from The Santa Fe New Mexican and advertising partners. Behind the wheel?" 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