The Navajo Police Department Window Rock District received a call on Oct. 30 about 1 pm reporting a disturbance at a Navajo Nation employee housing located on Tribal Hill Drive, which was confirmed to be the residence of Navajo Nation Council Speaker, Seth Damon.
Responding officers observed property damage to the residence and apparent blood from the door entrance, prompting officers to secure the area and enter the residence to search for any injured persons. During the walkthrough of the residence, officers did meet a small child and found an intoxicated woman sleeping next to the child.
Emergency medical services were contacted for the woman, however, she refused medical treatment. The child was not harmed and was released to a family member who came to the scene.
Speaker Damon was not at the residence when the incident occurred. The woman was taken into custody on tribal charges of criminal nuisance and endangering the welfare of a minor.
“The Navajo Police Department remains committed to being as transparent as we can regarding incidents that our patrol officers respond to on the Navajo Nation. The release of information greatly depends on the information available for release and we strive to provide that information to the public and our media partners,” Chief Phillip Francisco said.
