On February 4, 2024, MARQUEZ was pulled over for a Traffic Violation. After refusing to surrender his driver's license and provide any personal information. MARQUEZ was placed under arrest for concealing his identity. After a search was conducted, narcotics were found on his person. A records check by central dispatch revealed 2 outstanding arrest warrants. MARQUEZ's driver's license was revoked. He was taken into custody, and the vehicle was impounded until a search warrant was issued. A search inside of the car revealed; a firearm, ammunition, methamphetamine, fentanyl pills and other drug paraphernalia were located.
Officers from the Silver City Police Department, Grant County Sheriff's office, Investigators from the District Attorney's office and a forensic scientist from the New Mexico Department of Public Safety presented testimony and were instrumental in securing MARQUEZ's conviction on all counts. MARQUEZ faces a potential sentence of up to 19 years and six months. Sentencing to be held at a later date.