JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER ASSAULTS

12/9, 12/12, GALLUP

12/9: Alejandro Bustillos, a 15-year-old inmate at the JDC allegedly hit correction officer Jasper Willie in the face. According to McKinley County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Christopher Tsosie’s report, the assault occurred while Willie escorted 13 inmates indoors after some recreational time in the yard.

Bustillos reportedly started arguing with inmate Christopher Jim. When he got between the two, Bustillos hit Willie in the right ear.  The report has been sent to the District Attorney’s office for review.

12/12: MCSO Deputy Jeff Barnhurst was dispatched to the JDC shortly before 2 pm to take a report on two inmates that...

Staff Reports

Legal Limit is .08

Matthew Smiley

Dec. 13, 1:14 am

Aggravated DWI

Smiley had reportedly hit another vehicle at Goodfella’s and fled the scene, according to McKinley County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Arnold J. Noriega’s report. But, the calling party wasn’t about to let him get away and proceeded to follow Smiley on to I-40 westbound.

The calling party was trailing the suspect in a white Buick with its hazard lights turned on, making it easy for Noriega to catch up with Smiley who was driving a gold Ford F-150. When he caught up with Smiley, the deputy noted the strong smell of alcohol wafting from the vehicle. Smiley, 31, showed the classic signs of...

TSAILE, Ariz. – After an exhaustive search, Diné College has announced its next president Dec. 15. “I am pleased to inform you that the board of regents has named Dr. Charles “Monty” Roessel as the next president of Diné College,” reported Greg Bigman, president of the college’s board of regents.

According to Greg Bigman, “The decision by the board was a very tough one with three uniquely outstanding candidates.  The selection of Dr. Roessel marks a significant milestone in the history of Diné College by having a President with deeply rooted ties to the founding and legacy of the institution. Dr. Roessel has a vested interest, compassion, and leadership to take Diné...

SHIPROCK – On Dec. 13, a house fire in Shiprock, N.M., claimed the life of an unidentified male. The Navajo Nation Police and Fire Department responded to the fire.

The fire was reported to have taken place north of Bluff Road and east of 4th Lane.

The Shiprock Police Department was on-scene within eight minutes after the fire was reported and the Shiprock Fire Department was there within 12 minutes. Support was also given by the Ojo Amarillo and Newcomb Fire Departments. The NNFD had enough support and manpower that they didn’t need to alert the San Juan County Fire Department.

After the fire was extinguished, a burnt, deceased human body was discovered within the...