Rio Arriba County Sheriff's Office, New Mexico
End of Watch Saturday, January 26, 1991
Add to My HeroesJerry Arnold Martinez
Deputy Jerry Martinez and Patrolman Glen Michael Huber, of the New Mexico State Police, were shot and killed along with five other people at a mobile home on NM 76 between Chimayo and Espanola.
The officers were shot while serving a restraining order that had been requested by the suspect's girlfriend.
The suspect used a 7.65 mm rifle to commit the murders. The man was apprehended and sentenced to four life sentences.
Deputy Martinez was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Rio Arriba County Sheriff's Office for six years. He is survived by his wife, son, daughter, and parents.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; 7.65 mm
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsDeputy Martinez, rest in peace.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 7, 2020
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