Federal Charges Filed Against Silver City Man for Violent Crimes Committed While Prohibited from Possessing Firearm

A 25-year-old man from Silver City, New Mexico, is facing federal charges for a series of violent incidents involving firearms, robbery, and carjacking, all of which were committed while he was prohibited from possessing a gun due to a prior felony conviction. Dominic Carbajal is accused of committing multiple crimes, including an armed robbery, carjacking, and possessing a firearm by a convicted felon. The incidents were investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Albuquerque Field Office, with assistance from the Silver City Police Department and Grant County Sheriff's Department.

Key Takeaways:

• Dominic Carbajal, 25, is charged with interference with commerce by robbery, carjacking, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and using a firearm during a crime of violence.
• Carbajal was prohibited from possessing a firearm due to a prior felony conviction, but was found with multiple firearms, including a loaded pistol with a 32-round magazine.
• On January 22, 2025, Carbajal allegedly committed an armed robbery at a local nutrition store, where he threatened to shoot the owner if he didn't comply.
• On March 23, 2025, Carbajal allegedly committed a carjacking in a parking lot, where he struck the victim with his fists and a metal pipe and threatened to shoot him if he didn't comply.
• Carbajal was subdued with a Taser and taken into custody after releasing two pit bulls to attack law enforcement.
• He reportedly admitted to using fentanyl when asked if he had taken the substance, and was found to have signs of opioid intoxication.
• Carbajal faces up to 27 years in prison if convicted of the current charges.

Statistics:

• 25-year-old Dominic Carbajal is the subject of multiple federal charges.
• Three separate incidents were investigated as part of the federal charges, including an armed robbery, carjacking, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
• Carbajal was found in possession of a loaded pistol with a 32-round magazine and a stolen pistol.
• He allegedly committed multiple crimes while under the influence of opioids, including fentanyl.

Sources:

• "United States Attorney's Office, District of New Mexico" news release, June 2024.
• "Justice News" article, January 2025.