Failed political candidate indicted in shootings at New Mexico officials’ homes

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An unsuccessful New Mexico political candidate accused. Of shooting up the homes and businesses of Democratic state. And local lawmakers faces 14 criminal counts, the district attorney said Monday.

Failed political candidate indicted in shootings at New Mexico officials’ homes

A grand jury indicted Solomon Pena, 39, on charges. That include shooting into an occupied dwelling. Conspiracy and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office said in a statement.

Albuquerque police arrested Pena on Jan. 16, more than a month after a Dec. 4 shooting. At the home of a county commissioner, officials said. Pena ran for a seat in the state House as a Republican. But was defeated by incumbent Democrat Miguel P. Garcia lost 5,679 to 2,033, or 74% to 26%.

The grand jury indicted Pena on three counts of felony solicitation to shoot into a dwelling. Four counts of shooting into a dwelling, two counts of conspiracy. Two counts of unlawful taking of a motor vehicle. Attempted aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. and two counts of possession of a firearm by certain persons. Pena is a felon prohibited from possessing a firearm, officials said.

Penner’s attorney questioned the credibility of a confidential. Witness who shared information with investigators in the case. Saying Penner had no history of violence and had turned his life around.

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