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Jul 5, 2009 | Posted by: roboblogger

Man jailed after killing burglary suspect

Full story: KOB-TV New Mexico

A former Marine is charged with murder after he tried to bust two burglary suspects Saturday evening outside a construction business in Belen.

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Slim

Albuquerque, NM

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Why is this man in jail!? I'm sure there is more to the story but at first glance this man did the community a favor. Regardless, thank you for you service Marine!

Abq-joke of the SW

Albuquerque, NM

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Sounds like self-defense to me?

Willothewisp

“Each Thought Creates A Reality”

Since: Nov 08

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Albuquerque, NM

ISP: Albuquerque, NM

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Get hold of Massod Ayoob or call Gun Owners of America. Once again self-defense and taking responsibility will be termed vigilanteism. We can no longer take care of ourselves. We can only do so through government proxies. Dial 911 and die...or wait for the chalk mark around your body. One fearing for his life should do nothing. Read "In the Gravest Extreme."

Texas

Mc Gregor, TX

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OMG... he gets arrested and Levi Chavez is still roaming the streets??? Sounds like VCSO has some major problems....sounds like he was doing the job of the police...

annimol13

United States

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it just goes to show you that the good will not benefit by helping. his training kicked in and a life was lost. which is sad. but had he lived, he'd be able to continue robbing hard working people of their goods.

how bout some reportin

Albuquerque, NM

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I don't suppose it occurred to any reporter from KOB to ask any pertinent follow up questions...like, say, what led police to charge the guy with murder? or were there extenuating circumstances that led to these charges? I remember when news outlets, even little local stations like here in Abq still used reporters for stories. I swear lately it seems like you all grab whatever you find on Twitter and pass it off as real journalism.

axe

Las Cruces, NM

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Should all criminals be shot on sight?

not right

Rio Rancho, NM

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you have got to be kidding, this guy is in jail and the governor gets an award for education? this is turning into a pretty disgusting state.

gramma

United States

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it look like he was try to save himself. self defense let him go.

CornDaddy

“The Travelling Grandpa!”

Since: Aug 08

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Albuquerque, NM

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axe wrote:

Should all criminals be shot on sight?

When they break out the windows of the vehicle you're in, yes. They are obviously threatening your life.

Perhaps VCSO doesn't want the competition and is afraid of being shown by the public that they are not the only ones who can catch thieves - quien Sabé, but lets hope that they find him innocent and let him go real soon.

Bob24

Albuquerque, NM

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If you're about to be killed by a criminal, what would you do? This man should be commended by the city, not charged with murder.

Udontsay

Albuquerque, NM

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We are talking about Belen PD. Let's see they approach the Marines car and bust out his window...at that point... I keep telling everyone don't call the police, you will go to jail. Criminals have to many rights. You know these guys will have an extensive record. And I'll bet you money that the police knew who was doing the breakins....You can bet the Judge's let these guys slide a time or two.

cgg

“Here's looking at you”

Since: Mar 09

361

Albuquerque, NM

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--Thug robs business
--Marine chases
---Thug messes with Marine and his vehicle
---Thug dies
--Happy ending!

We have all had enough with these punks who think the world is their free store.

skinwalker

“Talk is Cheap”

Since: Feb 09

3,277

Tijeras

ISP: Sandia Park, NM

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Mr. Sanchez should be exonerated and all charges dropped. He was assaulted by two would be thieves who were on a theft mission. Charges are totally fabricated and should be studied carefully....if APD cannot do the job, citizens like Mr. Sanchez will. I applaud he for all his efforts...this will stink if he is charge and convicted for something our own police-force would or could not do....ty, Mr. sanchez....

mad

Albuquerque, NM

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this guy shouldnt be charged with murder, he was defending himself against someone that was already breaking the law.
This should be justified, the burglar basically asked for it since he decided to approach the mans vehicle and smash his window, he got what he deserved.
maybe his friend will think twice next time before he breaks into something.

Leslie12

Albuquerque, NM

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People should call the DA and ask that this hero be let go. He was obviously defending himself against a thief.

corrections officer

Hobbs, NM

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This Marine is still serving his country by getting rid of the thugs

Jaime Saens

Albuquerque, NM

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This is just one more example
of the moral decay in our
civilian society and in our
poor excuse for a government
here in New Mexico. A man
defends his life while trying
to make a citizen's arrest and
HE is arrested for murder.
Again, shame on the moral
dolts and ultracorrupt "public
servants" here in Valencia
County, one of the worst
examples of modern government
coast to coast

joe

Santa Fe, NM

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Protecting yourself sounds like justifiable homicide to me. No jury will convict this guy on anything.

joe

Santa Fe, NM

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axe wrote:

Should all criminals be shot on sight?

Sounds good to me.

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