I thought I was going to go in there, get my friend, and I was going to leave, he said. After being appointed to complete Thomas Warden's term, Thomas Hayes was elected and served from 1872 to 1874. Danny Garcia, whose term ended late last year, said Friday he had no knowledge of the issues described in the complaint. 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. 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. 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. Leading Arizona: A look at the state's governors. 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. In the months after the incident, Lattin said, Lujan told him about 30 times not to tell anyone about their interaction. 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. 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. 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. Lujan is facing charges of bribery of. Retired Phoenix police Sgt. 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 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. Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan was sentenced on Thursday morning after being convicted of aiding a felon and intimidating a witness. 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. Cochiti St NE. 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. If you come across them, do not attempt to apprehend them yourself. Roy Merrill's time in office was brief, from just 1937 to 1938. His son also became sheriff two years after Montgomery'sdeath in 1919, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. Click here to see full coverage. This means the single fourth-degree felony count could be refiled if Trujillo does not retire, this according to special prosecutor Andrea Reeb. During his time in office, Blubaum made controversial moves as he did not hire many compensated deputies during his term. Get it delivered to your inbox for FREE. We won't share it with anyone else. The proceeding in Tierra Amarilla concluded when the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict. There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. Subscribe now to access decluttered news, chosen by you. During that time, he wasacquitted of bribery and conspiracy chargestiedto countywide gambling and political corruption problems, according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police. ABC15 compared Brady lists from every Arizona county to every AZPOST case going back to 2000. But, no, Ive never gotten involved with personnel at all, zero. 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. 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. Whoops! The verdict was handed down in the mid-afternoon following his second trial for harboring a felon and intimidation of a witness. Efforts to reach Navarrette by phone Tuesday were unsuccessful. Many, if not most should be considered armed and dangerous. You couldnt f------ give me the opportunity to park the car," he said. Lujan has another trial scheduled to begin July 26. "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. He attended the University of New Mexico, where he majored in multimedia journalism. Throughout his cross examination of Lattin, the first witness in the trial, Bowles pointed out inconsistencies in Lattins statement. 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. 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. The case will now be assigned to District Court and will be scheduled for an arraignment. He also served as sheriff deputy, dying shortly after his time in this position, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. 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. This is the name that will be used to identify you within the system. His farm was located between Seventh and 23rd avenues on the south side of what we now call Broadway Road, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. Police were trying to arrest Chacon at his home in relation to a stabbing on his property. Lujan also resigned from his position following this conviction. Still, he was repeatedly elected. A spokesperson for the Pinal County Sheriff's Office told KPNX that Navarrette was initially placed on modified duty. Invalid password or account does not exist. 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. Instead, he said Lujan picked up Chacon and drove off. 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. A state grand jury will begin hearing evidence in its investigation of the North Central Solid Waste Authority on April 24, following decades of allegations of financial and operational mismanagement, predatory collections practices and, more recently, the death of an employee, court records show. 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. Create a password that only you will remember. Your real name will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more! 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. This case was one of the most interesting cases Ive been involved with based on the amount of political influence Lujan holds in the county, and the bias that created, but in the end, truth and honesty prevailed.. Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan is not above the law. 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. It was reported that he was suffering from terminal cancer. During his time as sheriff from 1879 to 1880, Ruben Thomas conducted Maricopa County's onlylegal execution, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. Lujan was convicted in a December jury trail of felony counts of aiding a felon and intimidating a witness. 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. ABQ's independent, alternative, reader-supported news. I understand there will be a retrial, and as such its not proper to comment at this time, she said in a written statement. Later she headed theCrime Prevention Bureau, and served in government positions in later years such as county auditor and county treasurer. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, INTERACTIVE RADAR: Tracking winter storm in Arizona. She has been the only woman to be sheriff in Maricopa County. 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. 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. Among his accomplishments were initiating the Maricopa Mounted Posse and sponsoring the first FBI training school in the Valley. "No one reported it.". He said taxpayer resources are going into this case and he doesnt believe theres any basis to retry the case. 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. Before becoming sheriff from 1891 to 1892, John Montgomery was county supervisor. By Phaedra Haywood This story is part of an in-depth ABC15 investigation into Arizona's broken "Brady List" system. How much have you had to drink tonight? the officer asked. Former 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 police. The Santa Fe jury did the job they were asked to do. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Ernest Roach served for a brief time from 1945-46, before Luther Boies took over to finish his term after Roach's death, according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police. 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. By clicking submit, you agree to receive The Paper by email. There was a problem saving your notification. But 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. He has about three years left on his sentence. Contact ABC15 Investigator Dave Biscobing at Dave@ABC15.com. 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. Lujan helped his friend and former city councilor Phil Chacon hideout in 2017 after being involved in a chase with police. Biedscheid is scheduled to consider those arguments at an Aug. 26 hearing. Former 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 police officers who were serving a warrant on his friend, former Espaola City Councilor Phillip Chacon. Create a password that only you will remember. He was, however, elected the following yearfor the 1926-27 term. Lujan told Lattin not to say anything or tell anyone where they were going, Lattin said. This Rio Arriba County New Mexico Most Wanted List posts the top 50-100 fugitive criminals on the run. New York? 9 Texas a B12 title, No. The Town of Superior did not respond to an email request for comment. There was also a major increase in "uncompensated deputies" during this time,according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police. 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. By Phaedra Haywood Sheriff at Rio Arriba Sheriffs Office Espanola, New Mexico, United States. Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan was sentenced on Thursday morning after being convicted of aiding a felon and intimidating a witness. Choose wisely! The most remembered incident during William Henry Wilky's term in office, from 1917 to 1918, was the last recorded lynching in Arizona. Lujans Attorney Jason Bowles says he plans to appeal. Your email is safe with us, we dont spam. 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You should totally be expected to be at a higher standard, if you want that job, you know what I mean.. Back in May, Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan was arrested after refusing to hand over his cell phone when Espaola Police, with the help of the Taos County Sheriff's Office,. New Mexico and ABQ News, Sports, Business and more, By Isabella Alves / Journal Staff Writer During this time he considered sending juveniles toCoconino County and having female prisoners housed in Phoenix. He was sentenced to three years in prison and 1 and a half years of probation. Navarrette said. Your real name will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more! He also served two terms as county treasurerand was a rancher and businessman, according to Arizona Fraternal Order of Police. They put their trust in you to uphold the law and you let them down, said First District Court Judge Kathleen Ellenwood. Under the terms of Lujans agreement with 9th Judicial District Attorney Andrea Reeb, a special prosecutor in the case, state District Judge Bryan Biedscheid sentenced Lujan to 364 days on the misdemeanor count of resisting, evading or obstructing an officer, Reeb confirmed after the hearing Wednesday. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Attorney John C. Anderson, Special Agent in Charge James C. Langenberg of the FBI Albuquerque Division, and Rio Arriba County Sheriff James D. Lujan announced that the FBI has . A few months later, he died from natural causes,according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police. Not anymore. But he said it took nearly a year to get them dismissed and multiple court hearings. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Hill established psychiatric units in jails, as well as built the Towers Jail and the Bell/Dysart Substation and jail. William Grey is best remembered for his supervision of Maricopa Countys search-and-rescue efforts after the 1890 collapse of the Walnut Grove Dam. Lujan submitted his resignation from the office of Rio Arriba County Sheriff via email Wednesday evening, just hours after being convicted. The Superior Police Department has faced lawsuits for excessive force, civil rights violations, and other misconduct. One of the key officers in Peterson's arrest was Christian Ensley. In that case, he is facing three counts of resisting, obstructing or evading an officer stemming from an incident in March 2020. James McFadden served from 1931 to 1936. This is the name that will be used to identify you within the system. 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. He also worked at Globe Police after Superior and then transferred to Miami Police, where he shot someone in a controversial case last year. 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. There is no pavement on Napoleons road, he added. You may remember video back in March when Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan. 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. 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. During his first term he created the "Urgency Fund," which eliminated the delays of deputies being refunded for work expenses. Published: Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 at 8:54PMUpdated: Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 at 10:34PM. He was the first sheriff to complete his elected two-year term. His trial in June was the first she presided over. 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. Andrew Moore followed in his father's footsteps when he became sheriff, as his father was the sheriff ofYavapai County. KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos. It wasn't until there was a major divide in voters due to Arpaio's stance on immigration that he lost the election. One flaw is there is no official statewide repository of Brady list officers or uniform standards. Contests and special offers from The Santa Fe New Mexican and advertising partners. The county manager does all that. 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. You have permission to edit this article. The charges followed a 2017 incident where Lujan, as sheriff, helped Phillip Chacon avoid capture by the local Espaola police department. Lujan has another trial coming up next month in a case that also involved Chacon. Attempts to contact Terrance Garcia were unsuccessful. He started construction on Madison Street Jail. The Garcias also are among the defendants. He is also accused of three counts of resisting, obstructing or evading an officer in a related case pertaining to his arrest in the first case for failing to unlock a cellphone for police to review. We don't share or sell your info. Lujans predecessor Thomas Rodella left the office after being convicted of civil rights violations. 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. Lattin was one of the officers who pursued Chacon during the chase. Instead, immediately call the Rio Arriba County Sheriff's Department at 575-588-7350. 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. 97 followers . Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Not anymore. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, War, anger cloud Ukrainian athletes path to Paris, No. 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. Stay informed of the latest local news by receiving emails as soon as news is posted online. New Mexico. He is also the namesake of the award the Sheriff's Office presents to the volunteer of the year. Last year, Rodella appealed his sentence after there was a change in federal firearms law but the judge denied his request. Property Records Search. Stay informed of the latest local news by receiving emails as soon as news is posted online. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. However, he isn't necessarily remembered for his improvements, as Agnos was blamed for the flaws in the investigation of theBuddhist temple murders. While at UNM, he worked the New Mexico Daily Lobo, serving as both sports and managing editor. 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. He has returned to regular duty, authorities said. 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After her husband died, Jewel Jordan was elected to finish his term in 1944, according toArizona Fraternal Order of Police. Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan, who replaced a sheriff convicted in a road-rage case, is now the target of a new investigation himself. 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. Records show, he was previously fired from the Yavapai County Sheriffs Office for lying to a supervisor. This contributed to Blubaum not being reelected for another term. Manage the news you want to see, read exclusive content and explore other subscriber benefits. In depositions, his attorneys finally discovered which one of the officers repeatedly punched him during the raid. The road to those decisions was rocky. The county agreed to pay $75,000 to settle the lawsuit in December, according to Rio Arriba County Attorney Adn Trujillo. I could not have successfully prosecuted these matters without their help and support.. 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. "Our officers handled themselves in a professional manner, as they would with any subject they encounter," the ASU Police Department said in a statement. Both cases against Lujan involve former Espaola City Councilor Phillip Chacon. She previously reported for the Rio Grande Sun. 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. 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. APS board begrudgingly approves one charter school, denies another. Sheriff Carl Hayden led pursuit of Tempe teens intrain robbery, case of "trunk murderess" Winnie Ruth Judd, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Thursday morning Judge Kathleen McGarry Ellenwood ruled Lujan will spend two years behind bars for the intimidation charge and one year for harboring. You have permission to edit this article. Navarette was arrested on a DUI charge and taken into custody at the ASU police station, the report said. McGarry Ellenwood was appointed to the District Court bench in July 2020, less than a year before Lujan's trial. 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