Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News
ALBUQUERQUE – An Albuquerque woman was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for assault resulting in serious bodily injury after a drunk driving incident left a woman permanently disabled on the Navajo reservation.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court documents, on July 18, 2023, Jacquelyn Moore, 48, a certified member of the Navajo Nation, drove into the To’hajiilee Chapter House building after consuming alcohol. Multiple witnesses saw Moore enter the parking lot driving slowly, rev her engine, accelerate her vehicle, and jump a concrete parking curb before driving into a group of four women outside of the To’hajiilee Chapter House. Moore’s vehicle struck Jane Doe, pinning her against the building wall. Moore also injured two other women.
After the crash, Moore tried to flee, laughed at her actions, and yelled perceived threats. Due to Moore’s repeated drunk driving history, the Court found that Moore acted deliberately and intentionally.
The collision resulted in severe injuries to Jane Doe, including the amputation of her leg. Jane Doe’s husband applied an emergency torniquet, probably saving her life. Jane Doe, who has endured 11 surgeries and will undergo continued physical therapy and treatment, as well as the other two women who were injured by Moore, continue to persevere through their injuries.
Upon her release from prison, Moore will be subject to 3 years of supervised release.
U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez and Raul Bujanda, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office made the announcement today.
The FBI Albuquerque Field Office and the Navajo Police Department investigated this case with assistance from the New Mexico State Police. Assistant U.S. Attorney Brittany DuChaussee is prosecuting the case.
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