Joel Cano, an ex-magistrate judge in New Mexico, and his wife Nancy were arrested on charges of evidence tampering connected to harboring Cristhian Ortega-Lopez, a suspected member of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang. Federal agents' raid on their home followed an earlier incident in February when Ortega-Lopez was apprehended there. Evidence revealed he unlawfully entered the U.S. and had connections to gang activity, including possession of firearms. The incident amplifies ongoing concerns regarding illegal immigration and gang violence in the region.
The Cano couple faces serious federal charges for harboring an alleged gang member, Cristhian Ortega-Lopez, amid a broader crackdown on illegal immigration.
Court documents highlight the couple's alleged evidence tampering and their attempts to conceal Ortega-Lopez's presence, sparking federal scrutiny and a raid.
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