DOJ reveals new details after arrest of former New Mexico judge, wife

Former New Mexico The judge and his wife allegedly tried to hide the incriminating images and videos of an illegal immigrant who is believed to have been a member of the infamous gang of de Aragua Venezuela and on Friday announced other migrants, the Ministry of Justice said.

Former District Referees Ana, 68 -year -old judge Joel Cano, and his wife Nancy Cano, 67, were arrested on Thursday after federal agents executed a loser on their Las Cruces home. The couple faces accusations of evidence raised in the midst of the allegations that they have filed Crishian Ortega-Lopez.

“Referees are responsible for compliance with the law of our country. It is out of terrible for the former judge and his wife to be involved in evidence that is changing on behalf of the suspect Gang member of Aragua Charged with illegal possession of firearms, “said US lawyer Ryan Ellison.

“US Lawyer He is advocating for dismantling this side of the terrorist organization, interfering with his criminal operations in Novi Mexico. This begins with the processing of those who support the gang members – including judges. “

Former Judge of Novi Mexico, wife arrested for allegedly illegal member Too de Aragua

Ortega-Lopez is put on Homeland Security DepartmentRadar (DHS) after the advisor said he was in the United States illegally and had a weapon. Initially, he entered the country on December 15, 2023, near the Eagle Passa, Texas. He was taken into custody and released for overcrowding in the US Border Patrol plant.

Ortega-Lopez obviously posted more pictures and videos on social media showing him other illegal immigrants who manage weapons in firing in Las Cruces, federal prosecutors said. Among the weapons were the Sig Sauer P365 gun, the AR-15 rifle equipped with a suppressor and other strong rifles and municipality.

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His social media activity has discovered content that suggests connections with the Venecuelan Band, including associated with gangs Tattoos, hands and clothing gestures, prosecutors said. The $ 5,000 reward was also ridiculed to capture TDA members, said Pamo Bondi State Attorney.

Among the pictures were two people who were devoured, she said.

In January, federal agents were given the advice that Ortega-Lopez lived with other illegal immigrants on the property belonging to Cana, who was still a judge at the time.

The authorities seized four rifles during the searches of the property on February 28.

Four rifles, along with three cell phones that belonged to the orthtega-Lopez, were seized and he was arrested. During the search, Ortega-Lopez was allowed to send a phone call before being taken to the detention center of the Ana (DACDC) district center.

He told the agents that the phone he wanted to use was not among the recovery devices. Video calls from the DACDC later showed that Nancy Cano held a black iPhone that is believed to be the fourth phone, the prosecutors said.

During the call on March 7th with Ortega-Lopez, Nancy Cano allegedly used a device to contact someone named “Michelle” via WhatsApp, before making it easier FaceTime call Between Michelle and Ortega-Lopez using your personal phone.

In the call of April 20, Nancy Cano and Ortega-Lopez discussed the deletion of their Facebook account, which he allegedly used to share incriminating contents, including the affiliation of bands and weapons pictures.

On April 24, federal agents searched the Cano House to find Ortega-Lopez’s missing phone. During the interrogation, Joel Cano admitted that he had broken the device five weeks earlier because he believed he contained incriminating photos and videos of Ortega-Lopez with rifles and throwing it in the trash, Bondi said.

Forensic analysis of recovered phones has discovered messages associated with the alleged criminal activities of Ortege, including ties with TDA Banda and images of him with weapons, authorities said.

Joel and Nancy Cano face up to 15 years in prison.

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“The rule of the law is very simple: it doesn’t matter what line of work you are. If you break the law, we will follow the facts and we will process you,” Bondi said in a video on Friday.

Another judge arrested for allegedly mixing in the arrest of an illegal immigrant in Wisconsin is also facing federal accusations. Milwaukee district judge Hannah Dugan65, allegedly faced federal agents within April 18, ordered them to leave as they tried to arrest Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, a Mexican citizen who had previously been deported and recently charged with multiple batteries associated with home abuse.

Flores-Ruiz allegedly hit a man 30 times and hit his wife, Bondi said. Both victims were in court when Dugan learned that the ice was out there to arrest him.

“After being aware of the valid warrant of immigration arrest, Judge Dugan told agents that they needed a court order and asked to go to the Office of the Chief Judge, the Ministry of Justice said on Friday.” Once the agents were no longer near her courtroom, the judge at Alests did not choose to be crime from Flores to not present the crime Flores-Ruz and his lawyer through a limited exit of the ‘jury door’, which is usually not used by accused or lawyers. “

The doors led to a non-play hallway, who left the Flores-Ruz and his lawyer’s lawyer, the prosecutors said. Was eventually arrested outside courtroom After a short chase after the foot.

Dugan is charged with interfering with the proceedings before the Department or Agency of the United States and the concealment of a person to prevent arrest. Faces up to six years in prison.

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Flores-Ruiz was previously deported in 2013 and re-launched the US illegally, the authorities said.

“The sanctuary of the jurisdiction that protect criminal aliens threaten US community,” said the deputy prosecutor Todd Blanche. “This Ministry of Justice will not stand because local officials put politics because of public security. The reckless city policy of the shrine creates refuge for one class – criminals. These days are over.”