Farmington couple pleads guilty in violent assault case

FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – A Farmington couple pleaded guilty in a violent assault case stemming from July 2023.

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According to court records, during an argument, Renauldo Sandoval, 40, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, slammed Jane Doe into a wall and strangled her, causing her to fall to the ground. His wife, Lisa Sandoval, 39, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, then pinned Jane Doe to the ground.

Renauldo Sandoval pleaded guilty to assault resulting in serious bodily injury, while Lisa Sandoval pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting in connection to the violent assault.

At sentencing, Renauldo and Lisa both face up to 10 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release.