Quay County – On Sunday May 27, 2012, New Mexico State Police Officers responded to a boating accident at the Ute Lake State Park. Upon arrival, it was learned that Shaina Pool (21) of Clovis had fallen out of the moving boat and was struck by the propeller. Pool was subsequently flown to a hospital in Amarillo, Texas with critical injuries.
During investigation of the incident, it was determined that alcohol was being consumed by occupants on the boat, many of which were underage. New Mexico State Police filed felony charges on the following people related to this incident:
- Brittany Holt- (21) of Clovis, NM- Selling or Giving Alcoholic Beverages to Minors-4th degree felony (5 counts) and Contributing to Delinquency of Minors- 4th degree felony (2 counts)
- Jonathon Maes- (21) of Clovis, NM- Selling or Giving Alcoholic Beverages to Minors-4th degree felony (5 counts) and Contributing to Delinquency of Minors- 4th degree felony (2 counts)
- Logan Denton- (21) of Clovis, NM- Selling or Giving Alcoholic Beverages to Minors-4th degree felony (5 counts) and Contributing to Delinquency of Minors- 4th degree felony (2 counts)
- Tre Orozco- (18) of Clovis, NM- Contributing to Delinquency of Minors- 4th degree felony (2 counts)
- Kendra Gibbons- (18) of Clovis, NM- Contributing to Delinquency of Minors- 4th degree felony (2 counts)
- Spencer Norris- (20) of Clovis, NM- Contributing to Delinquency of Minors- 4th degree felony (2 counts)
In addition to the above charged, two juveniles will be summoned into court for Minor in Possession of Alcohol, allowing self to be served. The investigation continues and more charges are possible.
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Contact: Lieutenant Robert McDonald
NMSP.PIO@state.nm.us
