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• Police Arrest Woman for Husband's Fatal Stabbing 5 years ago

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• Update: Arrest Made in Fatal Shooting

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• Suspect Arrested in Farmington Murder Case

  Following an extensive investigation by Farmington Police Department detectives, an arrest warrant was issued for 40-year-old Matthew Sandoval, who is known to have a family connection to Madrid, who has been charged with 1st Degree Murder and Tampering with Evidence. On March 28, Sandoval was located by U.S. Marshals in the 400 block of W. Animas. Farmington Police officers responded and arrested Sandoval on the outstanding warrant.