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New Mexico Mom Who Drove Teen Kids to Chase, Kill Man They Believed was Stalking Them, Sentenced
New Mexico Mom Who Drove Teen Kids to Chase, Kill Man They Believed was Stalking Them, Sentenced

International Business Times

time2 hours ago

  • International Business Times

New Mexico Mom Who Drove Teen Kids to Chase, Kill Man They Believed was Stalking Them, Sentenced

A mom was sentenced to prison in connection to the fatal 2023 shooting of a man being accused of stalking her daughter, New Mexico officials said. Raeanna Ruiz, 35, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Thursday after pleading guilty to second-degree murder, conspiracy, and aggravated battery in connection with the October 2023 shooting death of Santiago Roybal, 19. According to a press release from the Albuquerque Police Department at the time, Ruiz was behind the wheel of a white SUV seen on surveillance cameras pulling into the parking lot of an apartment complex in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Also in the car were Ruiz's 15-year-old son and 16-year-old daughter, who allegedly chased Roybal down and shot him dead. Ruiz's Daughter Believed Roybal was Stalking Her and Looking into Her Window According to prosecutors, Ruiz saw Roybal in her yard, according to a June 26 Facebook post by the district attorney's office. Ruiz's 16-year-old daughter told police she thought Roybal was stalking her and looking into her window, according to a November 2023 news release by the Albuquerque Police Department. After spotting Roybal in the yard, Ruiz and her 14-year-old son, along with her daughter, chased Roybal to his apartment, officials said. The teen girl was armed with a gun, and Ruiz's son was carrying a bat, prosecutors said. The teens chased Roybal up to his apartment before Ruiz ordered her daughter to shoot through Roybal's door, officials said. Roybal was fatally shot, and another man inside was injured, officials said. Ruiz Told a Friend Roybal Stole Something from Her Backyard Before the Shooting Further investigation revealed Ruiz told a friend Roybal was stealing something from her backyard before the shooting, police said. Ruiz pleaded guilty in November to the. She was sentenced to 20 years in prison, officials said. The 16-year-old is awaiting her trial, officials said.

Mom instructs 16-year-old to shoot man suspected of stalking, NM officials say
Mom instructs 16-year-old to shoot man suspected of stalking, NM officials say

Miami Herald

time17 hours ago

  • Miami Herald

Mom instructs 16-year-old to shoot man suspected of stalking, NM officials say

A mom was sentenced to prison in connection to the fatal 2023 shooting of a man being accused of stalking her daughter, New Mexico officials said. In October 2023, Reanna Ruiz saw Santiago Roybal in her yard, according to a June 26 Facebook post by the district attorney's office. Ruiz's 16-year-old daughter told police she thought Roybal was stalking her and looking into her window, according to a November 2023 news release by the Albuquerque Police Department. After spotting Roybal in the yard, Ruiz and her 14-year-old son, along with her daughter, chased Roybal to his apartment, officials said. The teen girl was armed with a gun, and Ruiz's son was carrying a bat, prosecutors said. The teens chased Roybal up to his apartment before Ruiz ordered her daughter to shoot through Roybal's door, officials said. Roybal was fatally shot, and another man inside was injured, officials said. Further investigation revealed Ruiz told a friend Roybal was stealing something from her backyard before the shooting, police said. Ruiz pleaded guilty in November to charges of second-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, prosecutors said. She was sentenced to 20 years in prison, officials said. The 16-year-old is awaiting her trial, officials said.

Why are flights delayed in Phoenix today? Here's what happened at Sky Harbor Airport
Why are flights delayed in Phoenix today? Here's what happened at Sky Harbor Airport

Yahoo

time08-05-2025

  • Yahoo

Why are flights delayed in Phoenix today? Here's what happened at Sky Harbor Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport experienced a ground stop on Thursday, May 8, because of a disabled aircraft on the runway, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The ground stop, which is when planes cannot take off from an airport, began around 8:30 a.m. and was lifted around 9:45 a.m., according to the FAA's National Airspace System. The Phoenix airport experienced departure delays averaging 30 minutes because of the ground stop. The departure delay remained in effect until shortly after 10 a.m. Airlines delayed 142 flights out of Sky Harbor and canceled one flight as of 11:30 a.m. Thursday, according to the flight tracking website FlightAware. The disabled plane on the runway at Sky Harbor Airport was a Boeing 737-800 jet operating Delta Air Lines Flight 1447, flying to Phoenix from Salt Lake City, according to information from FlightAware and Sky Harbor spokesman Greg Roybal. The Delta flight "landed and was towed to its gate," Roybal said, requiring the airport to close the runway for about an hour. FlightAware data showed Delta Flight 1447 landed at 8:35 a.m. and was on the runway for 54 minutes. A spokesperson for Delta told The Arizona Republic that the flight crew reported an issue with the plane's hydraulic system upon landing in Phoenix. The plane landed safely and none of the 154 passengers and six crew were injured. Delta's maintenance team is evaluating the plane. The news you need to start your day. Sign up for AZ Briefing. The FAA can order a ground stop when it's not safe for flights to take off or land at an airport. It can also order a ground delay, which is when flights destined for an airport experiencing adverse conditions must delay their takeoffs, according to the FAA. The FAA can order a ground delay or ground stop but it does not cancel flights. Real ID Day 1: Here's how it went for passengers at Sky Harbor Airport Michael Salerno is an award-winning journalist who's covered travel and tourism since 2014. His work as The Arizona Republic's consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations. He can be reached at Subscribe to today. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Why are flights delayed in Phoenix today? Here's what happened

Suspected Tren de Aragua gang members arrested in El Paso County
Suspected Tren de Aragua gang members arrested in El Paso County

Yahoo

time08-03-2025

  • Yahoo

Suspected Tren de Aragua gang members arrested in El Paso County

(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — Several suspected members of the Tren de Aragua (TdA) Venezuelan gang have been arrested in El Paso County, according to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO). EPSO said U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) notified Sheriff Joseph Roybal the first week of March that it had identified, located, and arrested several members of the prolific Venezuelan gang in his jurisdiction. 'My Office is already collaborating with our federal partners at the FBI, DEA, ATF, and ICE to ensure dangerous criminals, regardless of their citizenship status, are removed from the streets and held accountable,' said Sheriff Roybal following the arrests in El Paso County. WATCH BELOW: DEA RMFD on Tren de Aragua, cartel activity in the Denver Metro area In addition to this week's arrests in El Paso County by ICE, the Drug Enforcement Administration's Rocky Mountain Field Division (DEA RMFD), has also been cracking down on suspected members of both TdA and the Sinaloa Cartel across Colorado. The DEA RMFD said arrests like these have removed 130,000 fentanyl pills off the streets, in addition to guns and a fake DEA badge from an alleged drug trafficker, who the DEA believed was using the badge to steal drugs from other criminals. TdA, which began as a prison gang in Venezuela, has since spread across South America and into the continental U.S. According to the DEA RMFD, it has suspected TdA's involvement in serious crimes in Colorado, including drug trafficking, weapons trafficking, prostitution, and human trafficking. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

EPSO, City Council discuss inmate mental health
EPSO, City Council discuss inmate mental health

Yahoo

time25-02-2025

  • Health
  • Yahoo

EPSO, City Council discuss inmate mental health

(EL PASO COUNTY, Colo.) — On Monday, Feb. 24, Colorado Springs City Council heard from El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal and other detention officials on the topic of incarcerated members of the community who are homeless, suffering from addiction, or mentally ill. According to Roybal, those in the incarcerated population who require mental health and substance use services are offered the option of medication and support, and Roybal said he stands behind the work his agency does to ensure those who are incarcerated are treated fairly. 'I am confident and proud to say, upon release, those who are incarcerated leave the El Paso County Jail healthier and with more resources than they had upon entering our facility,' said Sheriff Roybal during the presentation before City Council on Monday. City Councilmembers were allowed to ask question of Roybal, and EPSO said council was informed about the the collaborative relationships EPSO maintains with community partners, and the multiple ways EPSO works to ensure those who are incarcerated receive optimal care while in custody and upon their release. 'My staff has done an outstanding job at building programs allowing for rapid diagnosis, treatment, and prevention for those suffering from mental health issues, homelessness, and drug addictions within our community,' said Rpybal. 'The average stay for an incarcerated individual in El Paso County is 32 days, which means we are charged with caring for our neighbors, family members, and local workforce as they will eventually return to our community. Our detention staff does a fantastic job caring for those in our custody. I am extremely grateful for their dedication and hard work.' According to EPSO, on average in 2024: 60% of the incarcerated population reported having a mental health-related concern. 26% of the incarcerated population reported being homeless. 37% of the incarcerated population received psychotropic medication treatment. In addition to the 37% receiving psychotropic medication treatment, 10% were recommended to receive psychotropic medication treatment but refused. In 2024, EPSO said its Jail Based Behavior Providers also led 480 Substance Disorder Group Meetings with 3,037 participants: 3,047 incarcerated individuals had a comprehensive treatment plan prepared upon release. 808 incarcerated individuals received NARCAN upon release as a preventative measure. EPSO said it currently partners with multiple mental health providers, including Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center, El Paso County Public Health, Diversus Health, Common Spirit Penrose-St. Francis Health Foundation, and more to provide inmates with support and care. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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