AZ Fugitive Arrested in Farmington

Isiah Pringle, 18 (Courtesy: New Mexico State Police)

The officer conducted a driver’s license check on Isiah Pringle, 18, through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). Pringle had an arrest warrant that was issued by the Maricopa County Superior Court in Arizona for first degree murder and attempt to commit armed robbery, that occurred on August 28, 2020.

From NM State Police:

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

On Monday, September 28, 2020, around 4:30 p.m., a New Mexico State Police officer on patrol in Farmington initiated a traffic stop on a purple Hyundai Elantra for a speeding violation. The vehicle was occupied by one male later identified as Isaiah Pringle (18) Phoenix, AZ.

The officer conducted a driver’s license check on Pringle through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). Pringle had an arrest warrant that was issued by the Maricopa County Superior Court in Arizona for first degree murder and attempt to commit armed robbery, that occurred on August 28, 2020. Pringle was taken into custody without incident. 

  Isiah Pringle was arrested on a fugitive of justice warrant for:

  •  Murder in the 1st degree
  • Attempt to Commit Armed Robbery

Isiah Pringle was booked into the San Juan County Adult Detention Center on a $500,00.00 bond.

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