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Couple sentenced to over 10 years for attacking police in Sonora
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Couple sentenced to over 10 years for attacking police in Sonora

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A couple in Caborca, Sonora, received a combined sentence of 10 years and 4 months in prison for attempted homicide against police officers and possession of a stolen vehicle.
  • The incident occurred when the couple fled from police, with the male suspect firing at officers during a pursuit.
  • Authorities recovered firearms and confirmed the vehicle was stolen from California, USA.

A couple in Caborca, Sonora, has been sentenced to over 10 years in prison for their involvement in an armed attack against state police officers. Sandra Magdalena “N,” 40, received a global sentence of 10 years and 4 months. This includes 5 years and 4 months for attempted qualified homicide with treachery against public officials and 5 years for possessing a stolen vehicle.

The judicial authority imposed 5 years and 4 months in prison for the attempted homicides and 5 years for the possession of the stolen vehicle, giving the global sentence of 10 years and 4 months in prison.

— Fiscalía General de Justicia del Estado (FGJE) de SonoraDetails of the sentence imposed by the judge.

Her accomplice, Jesús Fernando “N,” received a sentence of 9 years and 10 months in prison through a plea agreement for the same charges. The incident unfolded on February 26, 2025, when police officers on patrol in the Aviación neighborhood attempted to stop a red Nissan vehicle driven by Sandra Magdalena. The occupants fled, leading to a pursuit on Federal Highway 2.

During the chase, Jesús Fernando reportedly fired at the police unit. The pursuit ended near the Pueblo Viejo and Río Asunción neighborhoods, where the couple was apprehended. Inside the vehicle, authorities found two 7.62x39mm rifles, magazines, and 46 rounds of ammunition. The Nissan was confirmed to be stolen in California, United States.

Jesús Fernando “N,” in a simplified procedure, received a sentence of 9 years 10 months in prison, also for the crimes of attempted qualified homicide with treachery against public officials, as well as for possession of a motor vehicle with a theft report.

— Fiscalía General de Justicia del Estado (FGJE) de SonoraDetails of the sentence for the male suspect.

The Sonora State Attorney General's Office stated it will continue prosecuting individuals who attack public servants and use stolen vehicles for criminal activities.

The Attorney General's Office of the State of Sonora reported that it will continue bringing to justice those who attack the lives and safety of public servants responsible for protecting society, as well as those who use stolen vehicles for the commission of crimes.

— Fiscalía General de Justicia del Estado (FGJE) de SonoraStatement on future actions by the prosecution.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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