Former New Mexico Judge, Wife Arrested Over Alleged Evidence Tampering

Judge Joel Cano and his wife face charges of evidence tampering, booking reports show.
Former New Mexico Judge, Wife Arrested Over Alleged Evidence Tampering
Nancy Cano (L) and Joel Cano following their arrest on April 24, 2025. Dona Ana County Detention Center
Katabella Roberts
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Former Doña Ana County Magistrate Judge Joel Cano and his wife, Nancy Cano, were taken into custody on Thursday after authorities raided their home in New Mexico as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected Tren de Aragua gang members who were arrested on their property.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) executed a search warrant and probable cause arrest warrants at the residence in Las Cruces, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson confirmed in a statement to The Epoch Times.

Katabella Roberts is a news writer for The Epoch Times, focusing primarily on the United States, world, and business news.