Federal Charges Filed Against Couple in Theft from Isleta Pueblo Business

ALBUQUERQUE - A husband and wife face federal charges for allegedly working together to steal over $10,000 from a local business on the Isleta Pueblo in February 2023.

The indictment alleges that on February 4, 2023, Frank Joe Hernandez, 43, and his wife, Eva Ann Hernandez, 45, both of Los Lunas, traveled together to Chical Haystack and entered the business together. Eva walked to the cash register and remained near there to act as a lookout while Frank walked to the business office and stole approximately $10,410.30 in currency and a check from the business' safe. Eva and Frank then left the business together.

Eva and Frank are both charged with one count each of conspiracy to commit larceny over $1,000 and larceny over $1,000. A federal judge detained Frank until trial. Eva was released with conditions, including that she does not enter the Isleta Pueblo.

U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez made the announcement today.

The Isleta Police Department investigated this case with assistance from the Belen Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Zachary Jones is prosecuting the case.

An indictment is merely an allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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