Why Was Sheriff Lujan Arrested?

Lujan, 60, was charged with aiding a felon and intimidating a witness — both felonies — in relation to a 2017 incident in which he was accused of helping Phillip Chacon, a former Española city councilor, evade police after Chacon led officers on a high-speed chase.

What was sheriff Lujan arrested for?

Rio Arriba Sheriff accused of trying to intimidate witnesses who took stand against him. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- Embattled Sheriff James Lujan of Rio Arriba County is accused of trying to intimidate witnesses who testified against him in his criminal trial earlier this month.

What did sheriff James Lujan do wrong?

A state district judge has declared a mistrial in the case of Rio Arriba County Sheriff James Lujan. June 4, 2021, at 6:10 p.m. The 60-year-old sheriff was facing charges of harboring or aiding a felon and bribing a witness in connection with a 2017 incident.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.