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Captured: Johnny Black Arrested

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SANTA ANA PUEBLO, N.M. – Johnny Black was spotted by a Santa Ana Tribal Police officer near Warrior Fuel on U.S. 550 in Bernalillo.  Black was successfully taken into custody and arrested by the Santa Ana Tribal Police.

Black is wanted for shooing at a State Police officer on June 25, 2018 in Espanola, and shooting at a Rio Arriba County Deputy a week prior.

Black has warrants for his arrest for the following charges:

​Assault with intent to commit a violent felony on a police officer (two counts, 2nd degree felony)

​Shooting from a motor vehicle (two counts, 4th degree felony)

​Aggravated fleeing a police officer (two counts, 4th degree felony)

​Residential Burglary (3rd degree felony)

​Breaking and Entering (4th degree felony)

The New Mexico State Police would like to thank the public for their patience and assistance as we worked to bring this dangerous fugitive into custody.  New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau continues to investigate this case with no new information available.  Please refer any questions about Blacks arrest to Santa Ana Tribal Police.