Clovis, NM – Ninth Judicial District Attorney, Quentin Ray, announced that on February 7, 2023, Robert Najar, age 42, of Ruidoso, was found guilty by a jury, of Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle.
On December 29, 2020, Officers with the Clovis Police Department located a stolen vehicle at La Vista Inn. Officers located the occupants of the room who drove the van. When interviewed, both Najar and Shaunna Perry gave conflicting stories. After further investigation the officers discovered it was stolen from Dexter, NM and made contact with the owner. Both Najar and Perry were charged.
The Honorable Drew. D. Tatum presided over the trial. The court will set this for a sentencing hearing at a later date. Najar has 2 prior felony convictions and recently was convicted of armed robbery in Lincoln County.
The case was prosecuted by senior trial attorney, Leah Hutchins, and Najar was represented by criminal defense attorney, Sandy Gallagher of Clovis.
For more information, please contact the Office of the District Attorney, at 575-769-2246.
