Man accused of shooting at NMSP officer pleads not guilty

Man accused of shooting at NMSP officer pleads not guilty

The man accused of firing at least 50 rounds at a New Mexico State Police officer in August says he didn't do it.

FARMINGTON, N.M. – The man accused of firing at least 50 rounds at a New Mexico State Police officer in August says he didn’t do it.

Fernando Silva’s attorney entered a not guilty plea for him Monday in a San Juan County courtroom. Silva appeared via video. 

Last month in Farmington, NMSP says Silva pulled out a rifle after a State Police officer pulled him over. They say he fired 50 times.

No one was hurt.

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