Joel Cano is facing charges of tampering with evidence, while his wife, Nancy Cano, is charged with conspiracy to tamper with evidence.

Former Judge Joel Cano and wife Nancy face charges for allegedly aiding a suspected Venezuelan gang member, including evidence tampering and conspiracy. They are accused of destroying a phone and attempting to conceal the suspect's online profile.

A former New Mexico judge has been arrested on a federal charge for allegedly destroying a phone belonging to a tenant who is accused of keeping guns at the property and suspected of being a member of a Venezuelan criminal gang.