Prosecutors look to keep man accused of shooting at NMSP officer detained until trial
FARMINGTON, N.M. (KRQE) – Prosecutors want to keep the man accused of shooting at a New Mexico State Police officer in Farmington locked up until trial.
State Police said Fernando Silva, 40, was pulled over for speeding Monday night, got out of his vehicle, and fired at least 50 rounds from an assault-style rifle. He was arrested Tuesday in San Juan County.
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In their motion, prosecutors argued Silva has shown he is willing to put the public in danger and that he has a history of failing to appear in court. They also wrote that Silva was on conditions of release after he was charged with resisting an officer.
Silva previously had a warrant out for resisting arrest back in January. He is now facing charges including attempted second-degree murder and aggravated assault on an officer with a deadly weapon.
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