FARMINGTON – Police in Farmington say a suspect in a homicide case has been arrested.
They say 40-year-old Ronnie Garcia of Farmington is facing charges of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence.
Police say officers were dispatched around 1:25 a.m. Monday about a man who had been stabbed in the chest.
The victim was identified as 24-year-old Dion Debarry of Farmington and later died at a hospital.
Police say Garcia fled the area and a nearly 3½-hour standoff ensued.
Garcia was taken into custody without further incident and transported to the police station for questioning.
It was unclear if he has a lawyer yet.
