US EditionMMA Fighter Diego Sanchez Arrested in Albuquerque
BERNALILLO COUNTY, NEW MEXICO, JUL 18 – Diego Sanchez faces charges of shooting from a moving vehicle and negligent firearm use after police recovered live rounds and a spent casing, court documents show.
- During a crash response on I-40 on Thursday, Albuquerque police arrested Diego Sanchez after he allegedly fired a gun from a moving vehicle.
- Over nearly two decades, Diego Sanchez compiled a 31–14 record and was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, but Sanchez’s representative Ricky Kottenstette said he’s undergone rehab for substance abuse.
- Officers heard a `loud bang` as a white Jeep passed, court documents show, then found evidence of gunfire and the driver said Sanchez fired and laughed.
- Facing charges, Sanchez remains in custody awaiting his first court appearance, and court documents allege he fired from a moving vehicle.
- Under New Mexico law, the charge carries potential prison time, and Sanchez is expected to appear before a judge soon for arraignment and bail consideration.
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MMA fighter Diego Sanchez arrested on gun charges in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – MMA and UFC fighter Diego Sanchez was arrested in Albuquerque Thursday for allegedly shooting a gun out of a vehicle, according to court documents. Police said a Jeep Gladiator was passing by a crash on I-40 west at University when police service aides on scene said the passenger shot off a round. An officer followed the vehicle and pulled it over near the 6th Street exit and West Frontage Road. Story continues below …
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