Federal Crime Roundup – District of New Mexico (Week Ending October 4, 2025)

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico continues its aggressive prosecution of violent crime, drug trafficking, and border-related offenses. The following cases were announced or resolved in the week leading up to October 4, 2025:

Violent Crime & Assaults

Alery Al Reid (Mentmore) pleaded guilty to multiple felony assaults, including strangulation and causing substantial bodily injury to an intimate partner.

Rodgerick Tsosie (Cuba) was sentenced to 8 years for a fatal highway shooting that killed a 14-year-old passenger.

Perris Jeremiah Arthur (Vanderwagen) received 85 months for firing a rifle during an assault.

Josiah Bodie (Vanderwagen) was sentenced to 37 months for a violent knife attack that left the victim seriously injured.

Bryson Chee (Shiprock) was charged with federal assault and firearms offenses after firing multiple rounds during a domestic dispute on Navajo Nation land.

Drug Trafficking & Firearms

Jerry Bezie (Albuquerque), a convicted felon, was sentenced to 240 months for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine while in custody.

Threats & Exploitation

Tyler Miles Leveque (Albuquerque) pleaded guilty to issuing violent threats against the President via social media.

Dustin and Kenzie Rockmen were sentenced to 204 and 135 months, respectively, for sexually abusing a minor.

Fraud & Theft

Angelica Dominguez and Billy Jo Gussler were sentenced for a two-year bank fraud scheme and theft from a Tesuque Pueblo gas station.

Immigration & Border Crimes

The DOJ’s weekly immigration report highlights continued enforcement under Operation Take Back America

:• 42 individuals charged with Illegal Reentry After Deportation

• 3 charged with Alien Smuggling

• 32 charged with Illegal Entry

• 53 charged with Illegal Entry and violations related to military property access near the National Defense Area.

Enforcement Context

These cases reflect the DOJ’s strategic focus on violent crime, border enforcement, and threats to public safety. The District of New Mexico spans 33 counties and shares 180 miles of international border with Mexico, making it a key jurisdiction for federal prosecutions.

Source: U.S. Attorney’s Office – District of New Mexico News Releases.

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