GALLUP, N.M. — Court records allege a Gallup woman struck a family member with a vehicle and left the scene, leading investigators to seek an arrest warrant on felony and misdemeanor charges.
The allegations are outlined in a sworn affidavit for arrest warrant filed Jan. 17, 2026, in McKinley County Magistrate Court.
All allegations described below are drawn from court filings and law enforcement statements. No conviction has been entered. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
What court records allege
Incident reported in Gallup
According to the affidavit, Gallup Police responded on Jan. 17, 2026, to an apartment complex on Dani Drive after a report that a woman had been run over by her cousin several hours earlier.
Officers met with the reported victim, who told police she woke up in pain and did not remember what had happened. A relative later told officers the victim had been struck by a vehicle driven by her cousin.
Alleged vehicle strike described
Court records state a witness reported seeing the suspect enter a blue Nissan SUV and strike the victim with the vehicle. The affidavit alleges the vehicle reversed and drove over the victim a second time before leaving the area at a high rate of speed.
The incident reportedly occurred near an apartment complex along East Historic Highway 66.
Witness statements and evidence
A neighbor told police the victim appeared injured, with blood visible and torn clothing. Officers later located and collected clothing believed to have been worn during the incident.
Court records indicate officers documented multiple injuries, including bruising, abrasions, swelling, and scratches, which were photographed as part of the investigation.
Charges and investigation
Felony and misdemeanor counts
Based on the investigation, police requested an arrest warrant charging Danielle Marie Quicero with aggravated battery (use of a deadly weapon) and failure to give immediate notice of an accident, according to court records.
Investigators cited the vehicle as the deadly weapon referenced in the aggravated battery charge.
Case status
The affidavit was sworn before a judge, and an arrest warrant was requested. The case remains pending in McKinley County Magistrate Court.
Presumption of innocence:
All charges are allegations. Danielle Marie Quicero is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.