Suspect Flees Court Hearing in Rio Rancho, Bench Warrant Expected
In Rio Rancho, a judge plans to issue a bench warrant for Jevon Martinez, a suspect accused of vandalizing Flock license plate reader cameras, after Martinez walked out of a court hearing before his arraignment could be completed.
Albuquerque Santa Fe, NM, September 22, 2026 —
RIO RANCHO, N.M. – A bench warrant is expected to be issued for Jevon Martinez, a suspect facing charges related to the vandalism of Flock license plate reader cameras. The decision follows Martinez’s departure from a court hearing prior to the completion of his arraignment.
The incident occurred in Rio Rancho. According to details available, Martinez allegedly vandalized Flock license plate reader cameras. The specific date of the alleged vandalism was not provided in the available information.
During a scheduled court appearance, Martinez reportedly left the hearing before the arraignment process could be fully concluded. An arraignment is a formal reading of a criminal charge in court, at which the defendant states their plea.
Following his departure from the court proceedings, the presiding judge indicated plans to issue a bench warrant for Martinez’s arrest. A bench warrant is an order issued by a judge for the arrest of a person who is accused of a crime or who has failed to appear in court.
Further details regarding the specifics of the alleged vandalism, the exact nature of the charges, or the contractor responsible for the license plate reader cameras were not immediately available. The outcome of the planned bench warrant and any subsequent legal proceedings are pending.
Story summarized from the original created by Natassja Leyba on www.newsradiokkob.com, see more information here.
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