press releases
ADA Samuel D. Jandt Nominated for 2025 MADD New Mexico Honoring Heroes Banquet Outstanding Criminal Justice Prosecutor
The First Judicial District Attorney’s Office is proud to announce Assistant District Attorney Samuel D. Jandt nomination for the 2025…
State v. Cory Christine Johnson
Today a District Court Judge sentenced Cory Christine Johnson to thirty years on two counts of vehicular homicide. Johnson was…
State v. Edgar Robles Escudero
Jury Convicts Edgar Robles Escudero of First-Degree Murder (D-101-CR-2023-00189) Santa Fe, NM – (October 3, 2025) Today, a Santa Fe…
State v. Frankie Marquez
Santa Fe, N.M. – October 2, 2025 – Today, following a four-day trial, a Santa Fe County jury convicted Frankie…
State v. Flores-Torres
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Eleazar Flores-Torres Convicted of Second-Degree Murder Santa Fe, NM — Today, in Case No. D-101-CR-2022-00361, Eleazar Flores-Torres…
DNA takes years and the Supreme Court imposed deadlines make prosecution pay the price
Modern juries expect scientific evidence, especially when there is potential DNA evidence such as sexual assault evidence kits or “touch”…
Setting the Record Straight on Case Dismissals
A recent article in the New Mexican is misleading and lacks the understanding required to report on the criminal justice…
University of New Mexico and First Judicial District Attorney’s Office Awarded Institutional Challenge Grant
Santa Fe, NM — The First Judicial District Attorney’s Office is proud to announce it has been selected as one of…
ADA Trei Gilpin Joins FJDA Efforts to Combat Prolific Shoplifting
Santa Fe, NM — The First Judicial District Attorney’s Office is proud to announce that Assistant District Attorney Trei Gilpin…