Man Arrested after Fatal Stabbing

Monday, February 28, 2022 at 10:48 AM

The victim was immediately transported to the San Juan Regional Medical Center and later pronounced deceased. The victim's identity is not being released right now to allow for notification of the family.

From Farmington Police:

Sunday, February 27, 2022

Farmington police arrested 29-year-old Farmington resident Brandon Curley today after a stabbing late Saturday night.

At approximately 11 p.m. on February 26, 2022, Farmington officers responded to a report of a stabbing near the 2300 block of Loon Street. Upon arrival officers located a 36-year-old male with a stab wound to his back. The victim was immediately transported to the San Juan Regional Medical Center and later pronounced deceased. The victim's identity is not being released right now to allow for notification of the family. Through investigation, detectives identified Curley as the suspect and obtained a warrant for 2nd-degree murder. Curley was taken into custody today by Farmington detectives.

The investigation is still ongoing at this time, and more information will be released when available. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the FPD tip line at 505-599-1404.

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