Feb. 26

Brent Nez, 28, of Rio Rancho, was arrested for four counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, negligent use of a deadly weapon, criminal damage to property of a household member, abuse of a child and attempt to commit a felony in Northern Meadows.

Raymond Trujillo, 34, of Albuquerque, was arrested for battery against a household member near Loma Colorado.

Feb. 28

Jaime Castaneda, 39, of Rio Rancho, was arrested for DWI, reckless driving and resisting, evading or obstructing and officer near Southern Blvd. and Golf Course Road.

Mike Yazzie, 33, of Rio Rancho, was arrested for aggravated stalking near Sabana Grande.

Shelton Bitsui, 42, of Rio Rancho, was arrested for battery against a household member, attempt to commit a felony and resisting, evading or obstructing an officer near Southern Blvd. and Golf Course Road.

March  1

James Defrisco, 37, of Albuquerque, was arrested for receiving or transferring a stolen motor vehicle, two counts of conspiracy to commit trafficking, possession of drug paraphernalia and dealing in credit cards of another near NM 528.

James Montoya, 20, of Rio Rancho, was arrested for battery against a household member near Enchanted Hills.

Reena Romero, 55, of Los Ranchos, was arrested for shoplifting at the Walmart on Unser Blvd.

Shaylene Platero, 3o, of Rio Rancho, was arrested for aggravated DWI, having an open container and failure to maintain traffic lane near Enchanted Hills.

March 2

Jessica Ortiz, 23, of Rio Rancho, was arrested for battery against a household member near US 550.

Sasha Baca, 34, of Albuquerque, was arrested for unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and possession of a controlled substance near NM 528.

Quincy Curry, 48, of Rio Rancho, was arrested for trafficking near Unser Blvd.

Mozelle Quezada, 27, of Rio Rancho, was arrested for battery against a household member near Cabezon Blvd.

March 3

Evan Cornelius, 34, of Albuquerque, was arrested for DWI, driving while license revoked and having an open container near Unser Blvd.

March 4

Sonja Garcia, 26, of Rio Rancho, was arrested for driving while license revoked near Southern Blvd. and NM 528.

Gonzalo Rubio-Terrazas, 57, of Rio Rancho, was arrested for assault against a household member near Meadowlark Lane.

Amor Montoya, 34, of Bernalillo, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance near Southern Blvd.

Trenton Padilla, 27, of Rio Rancho, was arrested for two counts of battery against a household member, aggravated battery against a household member, interference with communications, concealing identity and criminal damage to property of a household member near Loma Colorado.

Editor’s note: Defendants are innocent until proven guilty. Anyone named here who has charges dismissed or is acquitted can bring the paperwork documenting that outcome by the Observer office, 409 NM Hwy. 528, Suite 101, or email copies to [email protected]. The information will then be printed in this space.