He also found it important and took pride in running school safety patrols. District Attorney Andrea Reeb accused Lujan of abusing his authority, saying he loved the power of being the sheriff. Lujan told Lattin not to say anything or tell anyone where they were going, Lattin said. 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. 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. That doesnt even make sense, that somebody would literally tell somebody else 30 times not to say something, Bowles said during his opening arguments. 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. There is no pavement on Napoleons road, he added. House approves retail crime bill that could lead to stiffer sentences on 62-3 vote. Reeb filed the motions following the mistrial in Tierra Amarilla, arguing in part that as the elected sheriff of the county, Lujan held too much influence over its residents for jurors there to be impartial. Lujan was facing felony charges of bribery of a witness and harboring or aiding a felon for allegedly helping former Espaola City Councilor Phillip Chacon evade police in March 2017. 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. Known as the "father of Phoenix" for his hand in the beginning stages of the city's development, William Hancock was the first appointed sheriff for Maricopa County in 1871. 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. This story is part of an in-depth ABC15 investigation into Arizona's broken "Brady List" system. The county agreed to pay $75,000 to settle the lawsuit in December, according to Trujillo. The road to those decisions was rocky. What are we going through? Navarrette said in response. Bowles has filed a brief asking Biedscheid to draw jurors from both Rio Arriba and Santa Fe counties. Bowles brought up Lattins past disciplinary actions for lying to fellow police officers about his military experience. Sandoval County. He was also afarmer, surveyor, lawyer, district attorney, probate judge and postmaster. Contests and special offers from The Santa Fe New Mexican and advertising partners. At the time Saucedo said he overheard those words, Lujan was allegedly helping Chacon evade Espaola police. He was sheriff from 1889 to 1890, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. This happens to people every day and they dont do nothing about it, Peterson said. 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. James McFadden served from 1931 to 1936. Multiple people in the community echoed Saucedos feelings that justice had been served in this instance, as did Reeb. Then that puts my job at risk, right? Navarrette said. 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. Sheriff Sentenced to Three Years In Prison. The District Attorney told KRQE News 13 that it was her understanding that Lujan resigned Wednesday a few hours after his conviction. This was the same day Lattin testified at Lujans preliminary hearing. 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. Published: Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 at 8:54PMUpdated: Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 at 10:34PM. The incident began when he came to the station to pick up a friend, named Aaron Maughn, who had been arrested hours earlier for drinking in public. Manriquezs lawsuit attacks the abysmal record of Superiors police force. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. In addition to this incident, where he battered an employee of the Family Dollar while he had a criminal suspect detained in his unit, Trujillo wrote in the email, Mr. He was also the first county treasurer andserved as the Phoenix postmaster, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. 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Police were trying to arrest Chacon at his home in relation to a stabbing on his property. Lujans Attorney Jason Bowles says he plans to appeal. According to Clays affidavit, Lujan later told her: We are going to send [Aquino] to anger management class and use of force training., Romero said in an affidavit dated Aug. 6, 2020, that Terrance Garcia at the time, a police officer in Cuba threatened to retaliate against him to prevent him from sharing damaging information Garcia had shared about his family and officials in Rio Arriba County regarding a scheme to frame Mr. Aquino., Romeros affidavit says Garcia said the plot against Aquino was related to his investigation of embezzlement and misuse of County property., The affidavit also says that after Aquino applied for a job with Cuba police, Garcia tried to sway him against hiring Aquino by bragging about his familys political pull in Rio Arriba County.. I believe the jury had serious reservations and doubts about the prosecutions case, he said. Best known for a more depressing term, John Elliot Walker committed suicide with just two weeks left of his term from 1905 to 1906. Lujan was convicted in a December jury trail of felony counts of aiding a felon and intimidating a witness. One of his top accomplishments is building the first Phoenix jail with incandescent lamps. He said taxpayer resources are going into this case and he doesnt believe theres any basis to retry the case. During that time, he wasacquitted of bribery and conspiracy chargestiedto countywide gambling and political corruption problems, according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police. Please reload the page and try again. You may remember video back in March when Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan. Im not from New York," Navarrette said. "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. 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. They had my arms. "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. 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. The evidence will show that the bad apple in this case is Sheriff James Lujan, said Andrea Rowley Reeb, the Clovis-area district attorney serving as special prosecutor in the case. Walker also served as a jailer, first deputy, undersheriff,District Court clerk and two terms as county treasurer, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. A. Casados ruled there was no probable cause for the charges. Lattin was one of the officers who pursued Chacon during the chase. We won't share it with anyone else. After being appointed to complete Thomas Warden's term, Thomas Hayes was elected and served from 1872 to 1874. Superior police claimed he resisted arrest. By clicking submit, you agree to receive The Paper by email. A spokesperson for the Pinal County Sheriff's Office told KPNX that Navarrette was initially placed on modified duty. He is still in federal prison for his crimes. Roy Merrill's time in office was brief, from just 1937 to 1938. 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. 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 . One of his top accomplishments is building the . 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 . Rio Arriba County Sheriff Thomas Rodella, sitting in the defendant's chair rather than on the side of the law, and his family were visibly upset when jurors convicted him of pulling his gun. One of the key officers in Peterson's arrest was Christian Ensley. We won't share it with anyone else. 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. Contact ABC15 Investigator Dave Biscobing at [email protected]. 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. During his investigation, Aquino says in his complaint, county employees complained to him about other unapproved self-endowment of County benefits by county employees.. 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Lattin said he overheard Lujan on the phone with Chacon and followed Lujan to where they met up. From1881 to 1884 and from1895 to 1898, Lindely Orme served four terms asMaricopa County sheriff, with 10 years between his second and third terms. Lujan turned in his resignation following the verdict. Jefferson Davis Adams was the first Maricopa County sheriff, serving three terms from 1912 to 1916 as well as finishing Jerry Sullivan's term after his death. 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. He was accused of showing up drunk at a crime scene at Chacon's home in Espaola in March 2020 and attempting to take over the operation from police. Rio Rancho. 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. You should totally be expected to be at a higher standard, if you want that job, you know what I mean.. Both judges ordered the change of venue in response to motions filed by 9th Judicial District Attorney Andrea Reeb, appointed as a special prosecutor to handle the cases against Lujan. There was also a major increase in "uncompensated deputies" during this time,according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police. But Lujan arrived on the scene, smelling of alcohol, and demanded that police leave, saying he would arrest Chacon, according to police reports. 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. 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. From 1899 to 1900, David Murray served as sheriff. When word spread about the crimes, hundreds showed up at the jail where Daley was in custody. He has returned to regular duty, authorities said. "Dont put my f------ career at risk," the deputy can be heard telling an officer in footage of the arrest. This is the name that will be used to identify you within the system. You can unsubscribe anytime. Want more news like this? First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies declined comment, anticipating that the case will be retried. Rio Arriba County Sheriff (Elected) Law Enforcement Agency/Government Dec 2021 . Whoops! If you come across them, do not attempt to apprehend them yourself. Lujan also resigned from his position following this conviction. Create a password that only you will remember. 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. 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. 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. 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. Wilson Wong is a culture and trends reporter for NBC News Digital. Last year, Rodella appealed his sentence after there was a change in federal firearms law but the judge denied his request. In the case presided over by Biedscheid, the sheriff is charged with three misdemeanor counts of resisting, evading or obstructing an officer. Attempts to contact Terrance Garcia were unsuccessful. Your email is safe with us, we dont spam. During his time as sheriff from 1879 to 1880, Ruben Thomas conducted Maricopa County's onlylegal execution, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. 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. After the ASU officer conducted a field sobriety test, Navarrette took a Breathalyzer test and blew a 0.121, the police report said. It was Officer Richard Mueller, whos worked for four different law enforcement agencies. "While all elected officials have a duty to fulfill the . 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In March of last year, Lujan showed up drunk at a crime scene, again involving Phil Chacon, and refused to leave. That's what a jury decided Wednesday after less than four hours of deliberations. Lujan is facing charges of bribery of. Rio Arriba County officials say an investigation . Lujan submitted his resignation from the office of Rio Arriba County Sheriff via email Wednesday evening, just hours after being convicted. This year Espaola Police has investigated, served warrants, and arrested members of the. [WARNING: The video below contains police violence and graphic language]. Another flaw is a lack of mandatory outside reporting. The investigative body will be empaneled for . That trial is scheduled to begin July 26. 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. Hayden credits most of his statewide popularity toextraditing prisoners during this time, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. Dude, I understand but can I, can I, maybe someone else, put, like, behind the wheel? For months, prosecutors threatened a lengthy sentence if he didnt plead guilty and agree to a deal of six-month sentence. 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 that case, Lujan was found guilty of helping Chacon avoid being arrested following a high-speed chase through Espaola in March 2017 by picking up Chacon at his home after the pursuit and driving him away in a patrol vehicle. ALBUQUERQUEU.S. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. One of the officers who assisted in the search of the car and Manriquezs home was Bryan Lawrence. New Mexico. This Rio Arriba County New Mexico Most Wanted List posts the top 50-100 fugitive criminals on the run. Lujans was sentenced to three years in prison, and was remanded into custody. Sheriff Joe Arpaio: 'How did I survive for 24 years with all the controversy and heat?'. The jury sent a message that no one, not even an elected official, is above the law.. His attorney told the Rio Grande Sun in 2019 that Aquino, who is from Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, was treated differently than other officers because he is Native American. Before he took office as sheriff from 1977-84, Jerry Hill was a Phoenix police officerand lieutenant, according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police. From 1985-88 Richard Godbehere held office, according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police, and was most notably in office when Madison Street Jail and Southeast Jail opened. By Phaedra Haywood 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. The Sheriff's Posse was nationally recognized during Hill's time, and President Ronald Regan visited Sun City Posse Headquarters during this time. Lujans attorney, Jason Bowles, did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment Wednesday. Campos said Montoya didnt want to comment on the allegations. Navarrette flashed the officer his badge, according to the footage. In the months after the incident, Lattin said, Lujan told him about 30 times not to tell anyone about their interaction. They showed everyone will be held accountable for criminal charges, whether in law enforcement or an elected official. 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