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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.

Clovis, NM – Ninth Judicial District Attorney Quentin Ray announced that on April 14, 2025, Jeremy Crisp, 27, of Clovis, was sentenced to eight years in the New Mexico Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Burglary. The burglary charge stems from an

Clovis, NM – Ninth Judicial District Attorney Quentin Ray announced today that Corey Dixon,  was found guilty of Attempted 1st degree Murder and Prisoner in Possession of a Deadly Weapon in connection with the brutal 2021 attack of inmate, Michael Bradley. On June 3, 2021, the Major Crimes Unit was activated after an incident at

Portales, NM – Ninth Judicial District Attorney, Quentin Ray, announced that on March 25, 2025, Christina Rodriguez, age 26, of Portales, was found Guilty by a Jury of Criminal Damage to Property of a Household Member (Under $1,000). On June 13, 2024, officers with the Portales Police Department responded in reference to a domestic disturbance.