Key Suspect in Murder of U.S. Marine Veteran Captured in Sonora, Mexico

Tucson, AZ – A recent arrest has been made in the case of the murder of Nicholas Douglas Quets, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, who was fatally shot in Mexico in October last year. Authorities in Sonora, Mexico, confirmed the capture of Jonathan Antonio, also known by the alias “El Galleta,” on February 11. Antonio is implicated in the deadly encounter that occurred while Quets was traveling. During the incident on October 18, Quets was …

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Capitol Assault Charges Dropped After Trump Pardons Jan. 6 Rioters, New Mexico Man Freed

Chama, NM — A Chama man, previously guilty of assaulting Capitol Police officers during the assault on the Capitol, had his convictions dismissed after a recent presidential pardon. Rockne Gerard Earles, 64, was involved in two felony assault charges from the events of January 6, 2021, one of which included a significant altercation captured on video. During the disturbance at the Capitol, Earles forcefully brought down a police officer at the steps of the building, …

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Trump Pardon Clears New Mexico Man Convicted in Capitol Police Assault

Chama, NM – The fate of a man from Chama, who admitted his role in a violent breach of the U.S. Capitol, has taken a dramatic turn following a presidential pardon. The individual, previously entangled in a serious altercation with Capitol Police during the January 6 events, has been spared a potential federal conviction and possibly extensive prison sentence due to this executive action. The pardon comes amidst a wave of similar clemencies and has …

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Justice Served: 66-Year Sentence for Man Behind Tragic Holiday Shooting in Mexico That Left Chicago Teen in Coma, Three Dead

Durango, Mexico – A devastating incident occurred just days after Christmas, resulting in the death of three men and leaving a teenage boy from Chicago in a coma. The violence erupted over a financial dispute centered on a land deal gone wrong. On December 27, a family gathering turned tragic when Iram Uranga Armendáriz, involved in a monetary conflict regarding a land purchase, fatally shot three individuals and critically injured a 14-year-old boy. The offender …

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Tragic Birthday Trip: Three Family Members Killed, Teen Clings to Life Amid Violent Attack in Mexico

Durango, Mexico – A family birthday trip turned tragic for a Chicago family when three members were killed during a roadside shooting in Durango, Mexico. The violence erupted amid rising crime in the region, with additional family members and local communities feeling the impact deeply. Vicente Peña Jr., 38, his brother Antonio “Tony” Fernandez, 44, and their relative, 22-year-old Jorge Eduardo Vargas Aguirre of Mexico, all died from gunshot wounds found close to their black …

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Mexico Seeks U.S. Extradition of Alleged Cartel Leader for Role in Journalist’s Murder

Mexico City, Mexico — Mexican authorities have requested the extradition of Damaso Lopez Serrano, the alleged mastermind behind the 2017 assassination of journalist Javier Valdez. Lopez Serrano, nicknamed “Mini Lic”, was apprehended in Virginia on drug trafficking charges, involving the potent opioid fentanyl. Lopez Serrano, a reputed former high-ranking member of the notorious Sinaloa Cartel, is the son of Damaso Lopez Nunez. Following the arrest of the cartel’s infamous leader Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, a …

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Tragic Outcome in New Mexico: Teen Charged with Familial Homicide After Distress Call to Police

Santa Fe, New Mexico — A teenage boy in New Mexico is facing murder charges after he allegedly killed four members of his family and then called 911 to report the crime, according to state police. The 16-year-old was arrested following his call early this morning, which has shocked the local community. The incident has stirred conversations about juvenile crime and mental health issues among teenagers. Authorities have not yet released the names of the …

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Teen Surrenders After Allegedly Murdering Four Family Members in New Mexico Home

Belen, NM — A tragic incident unfolded early Saturday morning in a quiet neighborhood near Belen, New Mexico, where a 16-year-old boy reported to authorities that he had killed four family members. The horrifying event occurred approximately 33 miles south of Albuquerque, as confirmed by the New Mexico State Police. The teenage suspect made a distressing 911 call at 3:32 a.m., alerting local law enforcement to the deaths inside his family home. According to police …

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Local Radio Host Murdered Amid Ongoing Drug Cartel Violence in Michoacán, Mexico

Uruapan, Mexico — A widely respected radio journalist was fatally shot in western Mexico on Tuesday, authorities confirmed, highlighting once again the pervasive dangers faced by media professionals in the region. Mauricio Cruz Solis, who was a prominent voice on Uruapan’s La Poderosa radio station and contributed to the Minuto x Minuto news outlet, was attacked in the city center of Uruapan, a city in the violence-plagued state of Michoacán. An additional individual sustained injuries …

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Guilty Plea in High-Profile New Mexico Kidnapping Case Shines Light on Substance Abuse Issues

Albuquerque, NM — In a harrowing turn of events involving drugs, kidnapping, and a fatal stabbing, a New Mexico woman admitted to her role in a series of crimes that culminated in the death of a man originally abducted in July 2019. Kendra Panteah, 37, entered a guilty plea last week to one count of kidnapping not resulting in death, according to federal prosecutors. Panteah’s involvement, while not extending to committing the murder herself, included …

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