News Release
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News Release Date: February 25, 2019
Contact: NPS Investigative Services Branch, 202-379-4761
An investigation by a Special Agent of the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch (ISB) and US Park Rangers led to the conviction and sentencing of a man for domestic violence in Grand Canyon National Park. Alexander Cabrera, age 39, will serve a year of supervised probation and must attend domestic abuse and anger management counseling. The court also ordered that Cabrera may not own, possess, or have access to firearms, ammunition, destructive devices, and/or dangerous weapons.
Court documents show that on December 28, 2018, rangers responded to a residence on the park’s South Rim for an incident of domestic violence. The ISB Special Agent conducted a follow up investigation leading to formal charges and, ultimately, a conviction. The US Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona handled prosecution. Cabrera pleaded guilty to one count of domestic violence – disorderly conduct (fighting, threatening, and violent behavior) at a separate court hearing.
The outcome of this case was the result of a concerted team effort, the courage of the victim, and the support of the victim's family. Domestic violence in rural communities like Grand Canyon National Park involves unique challenges. The National Park Service is grateful for the support provided by victim-witness support organizations including Coconino County Victim Witness Services that provide vital assistance to residential park communities and the visiting public. Together with our partners, the National Park Service is dedicated to ensuring that every victim of or witness to a crime that occurs within the National Park System is treated with dignity and respect, that they are informed of their legal rights, and that their voices are heard. Support and services are available throughout the continuum of care. More information is on the US Department of Justice website: ovc.gov/help/index.html and the Coconino County Victim Witness Services website http://www.vwscoconino.org/
ISB: the Investigative Services Branch of the National Park Service
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Last updated: February 25, 2019