RIO RANCHO, N.M. — A Sandoval County judge says he plans to issue a bench warrant for a man accused of vandalizing license plate cameras in Rio Rancho after the defendant walked out of a court hearing before his arraignment could be completed.
Jevon Martinez appeared in Sandoval County District Court on Monday to face charges of larceny, criminal damage to property, and tampering with evidence.
According to court proceedings, Martinez challenged the court’s authority and stated he was making a “special appearance, not a general appearance.” He also referred to his court-appointed attorney, Pamala Sullivan, as “co-counsel” and argued that she could not speak on his behalf without his permission…