Charges Filed Against Father and Son After Juvenile Prank Incident

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Marco Antonio Gomez, 47, and his son Angel Gomez, 23, are facing multiple charges following an incident in Sunland Park, New Mexico, where four juveniles attempted a prank at their home. The prank involved dingdong ditching and leaving vandalized items at the door, which escalated when Marco chased one juvenile in his vehicle, allegedly assaulting him. Angel is accused of tackling another juvenile and falsely imprisoning him. Both individuals claim to have faced harassment due to Marco's status as a registered sex offender. They were arrested after the incident on charges including aggravated assault and false imprisonment.
Key Details: • Incident occurred on July 1, 2026. • Marco Gomez charged with Abuse of a Child, Aggravated Assault, and False Imprisonment. • Angel Gomez charged with Battery and False Imprisonment. • Police were called to the scene after the prank escalated. • Both men claim prior harassment related to Marco's sex offender status.