Angelica Garcia, 35, an active member of Navajo Nation has been sentenced to two years in prison for assaulting and stabbing another woman.
The announcement has been made by First Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Justin A. Garris, Special Agent in Charge of Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office.
According to court records, on November 21, 2024, the Navajo Nation Police Department responded to a call at the Northern Navajo Medical Center regarding a patient with multiple stab wounds, including a wound at the back of her neck, face, arm, and abdomen.
It was later found out that Garcia was the attacker and was later located and detained.
The suspect claimed that it was only her self-defense against the victim’s badmouth against her.
During interview with agents, Garcia admitted to stabbing the victim and pleaded guilty to assault with dangerous weapon. Upon her release from prison, Garcia will be subject to three years of supervised release.
The case was investigated by The Farmington Resident Agnecy of the FBI’s Albuquerque Field Office with the assistance from the Navajo Nation Department of Investigation and Department of Criminal Investigations. Assistant United States Attorney Michael Pahl is prosecuting the case.