SAN JUAN COUNTY, N.M. — A Farmington man, Joshua Sansing, is facing a stalking charge after court records allege a months-long pattern of threatening messages, repeated unwanted contact, and behavior that left a woman fearful for her safety following the end of a brief relationship.
According to an affidavit filed in San Juan County Magistrate Court, the alleged conduct spans from late 2025 into early February 2026 and includes a large number of text messages, calls from unknown numbers, and reported sightings near the woman’s residence.
Investigators say the relationship lasted approximately three months before ending around Thanksgiving. Shortly afterward, police allege the man began sending a series of messages despite being told repeatedly to stop and to leave the woman alone.
Messages Allegedly Escalated After Breakup
Court records describe early messages that began as attempts to re-establish contact but later escalated into harassment and threats. Investigators documented texts allegedly sent from both known and unknown phone numbers, some of which included explicit language and statements police say caused the woman to fear for her safety.
According to the affidavit, the woman reported receiving messages telling her to harm herself and others implying the sender would continue to show up despite her requests for no contact. Officers later observed a pattern of communication that allegedly intensified after the woman blocked the defendant’s number, with new messages continuing from unfamiliar phone numbers.
Police noted that the volume of messages was significant, at times arriving hourly and daily over extended periods.
Sightings and Fear of Escalation
In addition to the messages, the woman reported incidents in which she believed the defendant was driving past her residence on a motorcycle. While officers were unable to independently confirm every sighting, the affidavit notes that the behavior contributed to her fear and concern that the situation was escalating.
Investigators documented that the woman expressed concern the defendant would return to her residence or attempt further contact in person. Officers provided her with domestic violence resources and encouraged the pursuit of a restraining order.
Evidence Reviewed by Investigators
As part of the investigation, officers reviewed screenshots of messages, voicemails, and video evidence the woman identified as being sent by the defendant. Police stated that some of the messages referenced prior conversations and personal details in a way consistent with ongoing unwanted contact.
According to court filings, officers also reviewed earlier police contacts involving similar allegations of harassment, which were initially documented for informational purposes before additional evidence led to the filing of a warrant.
Based on the cumulative evidence, investigators concluded there was probable cause for a stalking charge under New Mexico law.
Arrest Warrant Filed
Court records show the warrant was filed Feb. 4, 2026. The case was reopened after officers determined the reported behavior continued despite prior police intervention.
The affidavit states the alleged victim reported feeling unsafe and fearful for her life as the messages and contact persisted.
Related Coverage
This case comes amid continued law enforcement attention to domestic violence-related offenses in San Juan County, including incidents involving alleged strangulation and repeated household abuse. Readers can find related reporting here:
👉 https://sanjuanpulse.com/2026/02/05/san-juan-county-domestic-violence-strangulation-case-012626/
Correction
Correction (Feb. 23, 2026): An earlier version of this article incorrectly described the stalking charge as a felony. The charge level was not specified in the court filing. The article has been updated to reflect the court record.
Presumption of Innocence
All allegations described in this report are drawn from sworn court filings and police affidavits. No conviction has been entered in this case. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.