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A Pojoaque man has been sentenced to fourteen years in federal prison for sexually abusing a minor under twelve years old between December 2021 and February 2022. Authorities say he must also serve five years supervised release after his sentence ends.

Chad Walter Gash of Quemado has pleaded guilty after authorities found multiple firearms on his property despite his status as a convicted felon. The case stems from an investigation into residential burglaries conducted by local law enforcement.

Tenille Quintawna Peshlakai received five years probation for intentionally causing a motorcyclist’s crash following an argument in Farmington. Federal authorities announced her sentencing after she pled guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon.