Reports indicated the child had been locked in a chicken coop for extended periods and exposed to extreme weather conditions. Detectives immediately responded, removed the child from the home, and gathered evidence corroborating the allegations.
From The Farmington Police Department
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Farmington Police Department detectives have arrested two individuals following an investigation into allegations of severe child abuse.
On September 16, 2024, detectives received a referral from Child Protective Services regarding concerns for a child's welfare. Reports indicated the child had been locked in a chicken coop for extended periods and exposed to extreme weather conditions. Detectives immediately responded, removed the child from the home, and gathered evidence corroborating the allegations.
Following the investigation, on February 18, 2025, Patricia Madrid (36) and Jammy Jackson (59) were arrested and charged with 14 felony counts, including child abuse and conspiracy to commit child abuse.
This case underscores the critical collaboration between the Farmington Police Department and Child Protective Services in ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable children. The investigation remains ongoing.
Deputies responded to reports of a shooting and located 18-year-old Elihue Vialpando, who had sustained fatal gunshot wounds. A second victim, Jack Chavez, suffered a gunshot wound to his leg and was transported to San Juan Regional Medical Center for treatment. Witness statements revealed Vialpando brandished a pistol and fired rounds earlier in the night, but based on the timeline of events and witness statements, did not support actions by Thomas Vigil.
The suspect escaped during Sunday afternoon church services. He asked to go to the bathroom and never returned, immediately initiating a count and search of the facility.
This is the first escape in the 31-year history of the jail-based treatment center.
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