Foster Mom Accused of Child Abuse

Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 9:03 AM

Due to the injuries not being consistent with the suspects report, an investigation into the incident was initiated. Detectives executed search warrants on the suspect’s residence and along with Children Youth and Families, conducted interviews with other children who had previously been placed in the suspects care. As a result of this investigation, Hope Graciano was booked for Abuse of a Child Great Bodily Harm, two counts of Abuse of a Child and Intimidation of a Witness.

From Farmington Police:

On October 23, 2017, Farmington Police Detectives arrested Hope Graciano, 53 of Farmington, on charges of Abuse of a Child Great Bodily Harm, two counts of Abuse of a Child and Intimidation of a Witness. This arrest stems from the following investigation:

On September 25, 2017, the 11 year old victim in this case was brought to San Juan Regional Medical Center by their treatment foster mom, Hope Graciano. Hope said the victim had fallen while practicing soccer dives. The injuries were deemed to be serious, resulting in the victim being flown to UNM Children’s Hospital for treatment. Due to the injuries not being consistent with the suspects report, an investigation into the incident was initiated. Detectives executed search warrants on the suspect’s residence and along with Children Youth and Families, conducted interviews with other children who had previously been placed in the suspects care. As a result of this investigation, Hope Graciano was booked for Abuse of a Child Great Bodily Harm, two counts of Abuse of a Child and Intimidation of a Witness.

If anyone has further information about this crime, they are asked to contact Detective Chris Blea at (505) 599-1005 or if they wish to remain anonymous, the can call the San Juan County Crime Stoppers Tipline at (505) 334 TIPS (8477).

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