Author name: Pablo Pena

Clovis, NM – Ninth Judicial District Attorney, Quentin Ray, announced today that Rachel Aranda, 35, of Clovis, plead guilty to one count of Negligently Making a Firearm Accessible to a Minor, a misdemeanor offense. The plea stems from an incident on March 27, 2025, when officers responded to a report involving an individual with a […]

Clovis, NM – Ninth Judicial District Attorney, Quentin Ray, announced today that a Clovis man has been sentenced to two consecutive life sentences for the double homicide of Kennedy Hodge, 53 years-old, and Ricky Johnson, 58 years-old, in 2021. On May 22, 2025, District Court Judge Drew Tatum presided over a 4-day jury trial, whereby

Ninth Judicial District Attorney Quentin Ray announced today that 47-year-old Tonekwueme Hamilton has been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of Jose Sena, which occurred on March 18, 2021, in Clovis, New Mexico. Hamilton was convicted by a Curry County jury on August 1, 2025, of First-Degree Murder, following a multi-day trial

Clovis, NM – Ninth Judicial District Attorney Quentin Ray announced that on July 24, 2025, a Curry County jury found Jeffery Smiley guilty of multiple charges, including Child Abuse Resulting in Great Bodily Harm, Child Abuse no Great Bodily Harm, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Shooting At or From a Motor Vehicle Resulting

Ninth Judicial District Attorney Quentin Ray announced on July 3, 2025 that a Curry County jury found 47-year-old Tonekwueme Hamilton guilty of First-Degree Murder for the fatal stabbing of Jose Sena on March 18, 2021. The conviction followed a multi-day trial in district court, where the jury heard detailed testimony and evidence surrounding the violent

Portales, NM – Ninth Judicial District Attorney Quentin Ray announced on June 25, 2025 that Magnolia Prince, 43, of Portales, has been sentenced to 1.5 years in prison following her conviction for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. The conviction stems from an incident that occurred on April 11, 2024, when officers from the Portales

Clovis, NM – Ninth Judicial District Attorney Quentin Ray announced today that Adrian Chavez was sentenced to 30 years in the New Mexico Department of Corrections following his conviction for the murder of Kelsey Cash. A Curry County jury found Chavez guilty of Second-Degree Murder, Aggravated Burglary, and Tampering with Evidence earlier this year. The

Clovis, NM – Ninth Judicial District Attorney Quentin Ray announced today that a Curry County jury has found Danny Price guilty of two counts of First-Degree Murder, Tampering with Evidence, and Resisting, Evading or Obstructing an Officer following a four-day trial held in Clovis. The charges stem from a deadly shooting that occurred on April

Clovis, NM – Ninth Judicial District Attorney Quentin Ray announced that on April 4, 2025, Stephen Dubay was sentenced to 4 years in the Department of Corrections for Aggravated Assault upon a Peace Officer.  The Honorable Donna J. Mowrer found it to be a serious violent offense so Dubay will have to serve 85% of

Clovis, NM—Ninth Judicial District Attorney Quentin Ray announced that on April 3, 2025, Christopher Vega was sentenced to 10 years in the Department of Corrections for being a Felon in possession of a firearm and receiving stolen property. The Honorable Drew D. Tatum presided over the hearing and found Vega to be a habitual offender.