Clovis, NM – Ninth Judicial District Attorney, Andrea Reeb, announced today that the
Honorable Drew Tatum sentenced Aiden Carpenter, age 24, to 7 years in the Department of
Corrections.
On the afternoon of May 25, 2021, Mr. Carpenter approached his then-girlfriend at Hillcrest Park
and confronted her for ending their relationship. He proceeded to strangle her, shoot a BB-Gun
at her, and attempt to take her phone.
A jury found Mr. Carpenter guilty of Aggravated Battery of a Household Member with
Strangulation, Aggravated Assault Against a Household Member by user if a Deadly Weapon,
and Larceny on October 5, 2021.
Judge Tatum also found Mr. Carpenter to be a serious violent offender. During sentencing, the
Court said, “there is no excuse” for Mr. Carpenter’s actions and he had demonstrated that he
cannot control his anger. Additionally, Mr. Carpenter was adjudged to be a Habitual Offender.
This case was prosecuted by Arwen Gaddis, Senior Trial Prosecutor. Mr. Carpenter was
represented by Sandra Gallagher.
For more information, please contact the Office of the District Attorney, at 575-769-2246
