FARMINGTON, N.M. — New Mexico State Police arrested a man who allegedly shot at one of their officers during a traffic stop Monday in Farmington.

State Police identified the suspect as Fernando Silva. Silva shot at least 50 rounds at an officer after he was pulled over Monday at around 7:32 p.m. The officer is OK. 

Silva sped off after that, but San Juan County Sheriff’s deputies say they took Silva into custody without incident Tuesday afternoon. 

Now, Silva faces charges of:

• Attempted second-degree murder
• Aggravated assault upon a peace officer (with a deadly weapon)
• Shooting at or from a motor vehicle
• Aggravated fleeing a law enforcement officer (two counts)