Clovis

Guilty Verdict Reached in Clovis Murder Trial After Intense Week of Deliberations

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CLOVIS, N.M. — A Curry County court convicted Adrian Chavez of the 2022 murder of Kelsey Cash after a tense week-long trial, officials announced. Chavez, who had a rocky relationship with Cash, faced charges including second-degree murder, aggravated burglary, and tampering with evidence. The tragic events unfolded on March 23, 2022 when law enforcement responded to a distressing 911 call, leading to the discovery of Cash’s body in her apartment in Clovis. Over the course of the trial, it was revealed through surveillance footage that Chavez drove to the victim’s residence in a black Dodge … Read more

Clovis Woman Acquitted in Self-Defense Case Against Alleged Stalker

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Clovis, NM — In a dramatic conclusion to a highly charged trial, a jury in Clovis has acquitted a local woman of murder charges in connection with the shooting of a man she claimed was her stalker. The verdict, delivered after approximately an hour and a half of deliberation on Friday, has sparked discussions on self-defense laws and the measures individuals can take when feeling threatened. Alexandra Romero, the defendant, had been accused of fatally shooting Javier Jimenez in August 2023. According to her testimony, Romero encountered Jimenez trespassing on her property after he had … Read more

Clovis Man Found Guilty of Trafficking Controlled Substances in Landmark Trial

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CLOVIS, New Mexico – David Brown, a 53-year-old resident of Clovis, was recently found guilty of trafficking a controlled substance, a second-degree felony, according to Ninth Judicial District Attorney Quentin Ray. The verdict was delivered by a Curry County jury on March 22, 2024. In January 2023, officers from the Adult Probation and Parole Office, accompanied by the Clovis Police Department, conducted a routine home visit to Brown’s residence in a local hotel. During the visit, authorities discovered 10 grams of methamphetamines, black tar heroin, Xanax, and fentanyl pills. Brown was subsequently arrested and taken … Read more

Terrifying Pedestrian Accident in Clovis Leaves One Person with Severe Injuries

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CLOVIS, CA – A pedestrian was seriously injured in a crash at the intersection of Fowler Avenue and Shaw Avenue on Sunday night, according to the Clovis Police Department. The incident occurred when a driver struck a pedestrian for reasons still unknown. The identity of the driver and pedestrian has not been revealed at this time. Clovis authorities responded swiftly to the scene of the accident, providing immediate medical attention and transportation for the injured pedestrian. The extent of their injuries has been classified as serious, though further details have not been disclosed. While the … Read more