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New Mexico Brothers Indicted on Federal Assault Charges
Two Navajo Nation brothers from Cuba, New Mexico, face federal charges for a violent assault with a metal bar and shovel that seriously injured a man. They remain on release, awaiting trial, and could face up to 10 years in…
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Crownpoint Couple Federally Charged After Fatal Drunk-Driving Crash Kills Child
A Crownpoint couple faces federal charges after an alleged drunk-driving crash killed one child and injured two others. Urias Koll Pablo and Jamie Jaye Cook, both with prior DUI-related arrests, were driving with unrestrained children.
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Church Rock Woman Federally Charged with Dating Partner Assault
Tiffany Jim, a Church Rock woman and Navajo Nation member, faces federal charges for allegedly assaulting her dating partner, leading to hospitalization. She could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
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Prewitt Woman Pleads Guilty to Stabbing Assault
A Prewitt woman, Naomi Martinez, 24, a Navajo Nation member, pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon for stabbing a man in January 2026. She faces up to 10 years in prison for the violent attack.
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Navajo Nation Man Charged with Father's Murder
David Barney, a 32-year-old Navajo Nation member, faces a federal second-degree murder charge for allegedly killing his father with a baseball bat. He remains in custody, with investigations led by the FBI and Navajo Nation Police.
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Fort Defiance Man Sentenced to Over 7 Years for Teen Sexual Abuse on Navajo Nation
Ernest Larry Tabaha, 65, of Fort Defiance, AZ, was sentenced to 87 months in prison for sexually abusing a teenager on the Navajo Nation after providing her alcohol until she passed out. He pleaded guilty to the charge.
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Navajo Man Sentenced to 31 Years for Sexual Abuse
McRenoisen Morales Sagina, a Navajo man from St. Michaels, Arizona, received a 31-year federal prison sentence for sexually abusing a 17-year-old on the Navajo Nation Reservation, involving threats of witchcraft and violence.
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Navajo Man Charged with Arson in Federal Court
Rashaan McMillan, a 31-year-old Navajo Nation member, faces federal arson charges for allegedly burning down a dwelling on May 13, 2026. He remains in custody, potentially facing life in prison if convicted.
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Arizona Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drunk Driving Crash
An Arizona woman, Shaina Shorty, received a one-year federal prison sentence for a 2023 drunk driving crash that seriously injured two people. She pleaded guilty to assault and will face two years of supervised release.
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Crownpoint Man Sentenced for Strangulation and Officer Assault
Jason K. Thompson, a Crownpoint man, received a 42-month federal prison sentence for strangling a woman and assaulting a Navajo Nation police officer with a taser during a domestic violence incident, followed by an escape and recapture.
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Lake Valley Woman Charged in Fatal Child Abuse Case
Marietta Begay, a Lake Valley woman, faces federal child abuse charges after allegedly driving while impaired, causing one child's death and severe injury to another. She remains on release pending trial.
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Twin Lakes Man Charged with Aggravated Sexual Abuse of Minor
Donovan Tom Sherman, 51, a Twin Lakes man and Navajo Nation member, faces federal charges for aggravated sexual abuse and abusive sexual contact involving a minor under 12. He could face 30 years to life in prison if convicted.
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Bloomfield Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder
Seviano Kee, 18, a Navajo Nation member from Bloomfield, faces second-degree murder charges for allegedly fatally stabbing a man on May 20, 2026. He remains on release pending trial and could face life in prison if convicted.
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Hogback Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Firearms Charges After Violent Assault
Renaldo Descheny, a Hogback man and Navajo Nation member, pleaded guilty to federal firearms offenses after assaulting a woman with a gun. He faces significant prison time for the violent incident investigated by the FBI and Navajo Nation Police.
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Navajo Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Fatal Stabbing on Reservation
Thurman Yazzie, a Navajo Nation member, received a 20-year federal prison sentence for second-degree murder. He stabbed a man near Steamboat, Arizona, then burned the body. The FBI and Navajo Department of Criminal Investigations led the case.
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Gallup Man Charged Federally for 2024 Assault on Navajo Nation Member
Russell Lee Saunders, Sr., 45, a Navajo Nation member from Gallup, faces federal charges for an alleged 2024 assault resulting in serious injury. He remains in custody, awaiting trial, and could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
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Navajo Nation Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Assault Charges
Beverleta Tayah, a Navajo Nation member, pleaded guilty to federal assault charges for shooting a man in the chest in 2024. She faces up to 10 years in prison and supervised release, along with victim restitution.
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Fruitland Man Pleads Guilty to Second-Degree Murder in Fatal Drunk Driving Crash
Timothy Begay, 39, a Fruitland man and Navajo Nation member, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for a fatal drunk driving crash in December 2024. He was driving 107 MPH with a .239 BAC and faces up to 15 years.
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Shiprock Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Firing at Vehicle Occupants
Bryson Chee, 43, a Navajo Nation member, received a seven-year federal prison sentence for firing a handgun at vehicle occupants in Shiprock. He pleaded guilty to a firearm crime of violence and faces three years of supervised release.
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Penn Medicine Studies Neuron Resetting Following Electroconvulsive Therapy
Penn Medicine researchers discover neuron-resetting brain event after seizures, impacting ECT understanding. Other news includes a golfer's success, challenges in Scottish nursing, and investment in Philadelphia math instruction.
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