Category: San Juan County
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Alcohol, a minor, and a family dispute inside a Farmington home
FARMINGTON, N.M. — A Farmington woman is facing criminal charges after police responded to a disturbance involving alcohol, an intoxicated minor, and a family altercation inside a residence, according to a statement of probable cause filed in San Juan County Magistrate Court. Winona Begay, 23, was arrested following a January 24, 2026 incident at a…
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Man cites Pad Thai craving, walks out despite police presence
Dinner, a dash, and a stop outside Boon’s Thai FARMINGTON, N.M. — A Farmington man was arrested earlier this month after police say he ate dinner at a local Thai restaurant, attempted to leave without paying, and then resisted officers when confronted nearby, according to a statement of probable cause filed in magistrate court. Gregory…
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From deli food to fentanyl at a Farmington Walmart
FARMINGTON, N.M. — What began as a shoplifting call involving deli food at a Farmington Walmart escalated into a felony drug case after officers discovered suspected fentanyl pills during a search following the arrest, according to court records filed this week. Christopher Adam Gutierrez, 48, was arrested on January 25, 2026, after store employees reported…
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Police: Farmington man booked on multiple felony charges tied to burglary and theft cases
FARMINGTON, N.M. — A Farmington man was booked into the San Juan County Adult Detention Center on Jan. 26, 2026, in connection with a series of burglary, vehicle theft, and financial crime cases investigated by the Farmington Police Department, according to jail and court records. Fidel Rayceme Curtis, 26, is facing numerous felony charges stemming…
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Police: Aztec Man Threatened Girlfriend With Baseball Bat
AZTEC, N.M. — An Aztec man was arrested last week after sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in which a woman reported being threatened with a baseball bat during an argument inside their residence, according to court records filed in San Juan County Magistrate Court. Thomas Hill, 39, is accused of threatening a household…
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Man’s gun threat sends customers scrambling at Farmington store
Court records: alleged shooting threat at Farmington store leads to arraignment A Flora Vista man is scheduled to be arraigned today in Farmington Magistrate Court after police say multiple customers and employees reported feeling threatened during an incident at a local sporting goods store, according to court records. James Duncan Peeples, 82, is charged with…
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Keebler crackers, animal snacks cited in Farmington arrest
Aztec man arrested in shoplifting case, probation violation hearing scheduled An Aztec man is facing a new misdemeanor charge and a possible probation violation after police say he was arrested in connection with a shoplifting incident at a Farmington gas station, according to court records. Leo Justin Abeyta, 31, of Aztec, was charged with shoplifting…
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Facebook horse sale leads to felony charges in San Juan County
Facebook Horse Sale Unravels Into Criminal Case Court records allege that a Facebook horse sale in San Juan County turned into a criminal case after a buyer paid for a horse she never received and was unable to recover her money. According to sworn court filings, the case centers on Waymon Blane Wright, who investigators…
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Farmington Teen Arrested After Alleged Burglary, Firearm Theft, and Shots Fired Incidents
An 18-year-old Farmington resident, Adriano Everett Hot, has been arrested and charged following a series of alleged incidents involving burglary, a stolen firearm, shots fired, property damage, and attempts to evade law enforcement, according to court records filed in San Juan County. The investigation spans multiple calls for service on January 18, 2026, and involved…
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Farmington woman charged in felony fraud case
A Farmington woman is facing a felony charge after investigators allege she used another person’s banking information to pay a personal bill without authorization, according to court records. Carrie Ann Inskeep, 48, of Farmington, is charged with fraud involving property valued at more than $500 but not more than $2,500, a fourth-degree felony, records filed…
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