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Meeting a friend turns violent

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A woman thought she was meeting up with a friend, but the encounter eventually turned violent when that man allegedly decided to attack her.

On May 1, around 4:53 pm, Gallup Police Officer Gilbert Gonzales was dispatched to the 2500 block of Mariyana Street when a witness noticed a woman in a car yelling that a man had...

Woman allegedly attacked while hanging out at a campsite

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A woman was hanging out with a man and his sister on a campground in Gallup when the other woman reportedly turned violent and began hitting her.

On May 6, around 2:48 pm, Gallup Police Officer Ryan Boucher was dispatched to Automotive Machine Works, 201 N. Second St. in reference to an injured woman.

When he arrived at the scene, Boucher found the victim sitting on a concrete loading dock at the auto shop. According to Boucher’s criminal report, the woman had blood on her face, and a torn shirt and pants. She was also spitting up blood. The woman explained that a woman named Charmayne Willie, 26, had beaten her up and taken $60 from her.

The report states that the victim was with...

Peace Officers Memorial Day set for May 14

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Police Week honors active, fallen Navajo Police officers

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer issued a proclamation May 11, recognizing May 11-17, 2022 as “Navajo Nation Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week”  to honor and thank all men and women law enforcement officers, including those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

The Navajo Nation also observes May 14 as “Navajo Nation Police Officer Day.”

“With this proclamation, we give thanks and recognize all of our law enforcement officers and their families for their sacrifices to protect and serve our people, including those who have lost...

Navajo Nation establishes new criminal penalties for domestic animal attacks

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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. —  Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer signed Resolution No. CAP-16-22 into law amending Title 17 of the Navajo Nation Code, which establishes criminal penalties for owners of free-roaming dogs and other animals that attack people May 9.

The resolution, passed by the 24th Navajo Nation Council on April 19, is intended to deter animal attacks and increase accountability for animal owners.

“With the signing of this bill, we are committing to holding animal owners accountable for animal attacks so that victims and survivors receive justice for their injuries and trauma, but this will also require the Judicial Branch to do their part...

Woman allegedly brings pellet gun into jail

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A woman allegedly  brought a pellet gun into jail with her after being charged for an outstanding warrant.

Gallup Police Officer Aaron Marquez was dispatched to the Allsup’s convenience store, 112 Arnold St., on May 8 due to a woman who was allegedly on drugs. An employee had called in the incident, and they said the woman, identified as Lacosta Reeves, was outside of the store refusing to leave and bothering other customers.

According to Marquez’s criminal complaint, the caller said Reeves was throwing punches.

However, when Marquez arrived at the scene around 8:30 pm, the store clerk said that Reeves, 45, of Sanders, Ariz., hadn’t hurt anyone.

When Marquez spoke to Reeves...

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