FARMINGTON, N.M. – The Farmington man accused of ambushing a New Mexico State Police officer will stay in jail until trial.

Prosecutors say Fernando Silva fired at least 50 rounds at an officer during a traffic stop earlier this month. The officer wasn’t hit.

San Juan County deputies arrested Silva a day later.

Silva faces multiple charges, including attempted murder and aggravated assault on a peace officer.

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