San Juan County charges have been filed following a Farmington Police investigation into an alleged violent altercation and suspected drug possession, according to court records. The case was formally filed in the Eleventh Judicial District Court on January 8, 2026, and stems from an incident reported on November 29, 2025. Prosecutors allege the incident involved physical injury and the recovery of a controlled substance.

According to the Criminal Information, investigators responded to a disturbance call in Farmington where a reporting party described being assaulted with a wooden object. However, court records indicate the charges were filed only after review by the District Attorney’s Office. As a result, the case advanced from an initial arrest to formal felony prosecution.

San Juan County charges detailed in court records

Court filings list two felony counts in the case. The first charge alleges aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, a third-degree felony under New Mexico law. Prosecutors allege the defendant intentionally struck another individual multiple times with a wooden fence stick, an object described as capable of causing serious bodily injury.

The second charge alleges possession of a controlled substance, specifically fentanyl, a fourth-degree felony. According to court records, investigators recovered a white powdery substance during the investigation that was believed to be fentanyl. The substance was not associated with a valid prescription or authorized medical use at the time of the incident.

Background of the alleged incident

A Statement of Probable Cause filed in Magistrate Court outlines the responding officer’s account of the incident. Police reported being dispatched to a residence after receiving a call about yelling and possible violence. Upon arrival, officers documented visible injuries on the reporting party and recovered a broken wooden object believed to have been used during the altercation.

The report further states that officers photographed injuries, collected physical evidence, and later detained the suspect after identifying them at the scene. Medical personnel were requested to examine injuries, and the reporting party was transported for treatment. The investigation was later submitted for prosecutorial review.

Court process and custody status

Court records show the defendant waived a preliminary hearing, allowing the case to proceed directly in District Court. Prosecutors listed multiple potential witnesses in the Criminal Information, including law enforcement officers and civilians present during the incident.

Booking records indicate the defendant was taken into custody in early January 2026 and later released. Bond information was not listed in the available public records at the time of publication.

For additional context on how felony cases proceed after probable cause filings, readers can review prior San Juan Pulse reporting on district court charging processes and pretrial procedures.

More information on New Mexico criminal statutes related to aggravated battery and controlled substances is available through official state statutes published by the New Mexico Legislature.

What happens next

The case is now pending in the Eleventh Judicial District Court, where future proceedings may include arraignment hearings, motions, plea negotiations, or trial scheduling. No trial date has been publicly listed at this time.

As with all criminal cases, the allegations described in court filings represent the prosecution’s claims and not findings of fact. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. San Juan Pulse will continue to monitor the case for significant updates or court actions.