Louanndra Tymria Wally, 23, of Crownpoint, New Mexico, United States was recently arrested. She is accused of stabbing a man.
This is not Wally’s first run-in with the law. On May 22, 2024, a criminal complained was filed against her in Aztec, New Mexico.
Louanndra Wally
On July 19, 2026, Wally was involved in an altercation at a residence in Crownpoint. She allegedly pushed an individual to the ground and assaulted them during the altercation.
On behalf of the individual pushed down, a man intervened in the altercation and was knocked unconscious after being punched in the face. Authorities did not release the name of the man.
While the man was lying unconscious on the ground, he was stabbed once in the chest allegedly by Wally. After being transported to a hospital in Crownpoint, he was flown to a regional hospital for treatment.
Authorities received nine videos from witnesses who identified Wally as the attacker. The videos showed show she approached victim while he was lying on the ground and stabbed him in the chest.
Wally was released to a halfway house pending trial, which has yet to be scheduled. The Crownpoint woman was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and assault resulting in serious bodily injury and if convicted, she faces up to 20 years in prison.
Crownpoint
Governed by rich traditions and deep historical roots, Crownpoint stands as a vibrant community within McKinley County. Rather than sitting inside a solid reservation boundary, the town is located in the Eastern Navajo “checkerboard” area, where Navajo trust lands, allotted lands, private property, and public tracts are interspersed. Established in 1909 as a government administrative settlement, it serves as a vital regional hub for the Eastern Navajo Agency, supporting a population of roughly 3,000 residents.
The town is perhaps most famous for the Crownpoint Rug Auction, a renowned monthly cultural event where master weavers gather to sell authentic, hand-woven Navajo rugs directly to collectors from all over the world. This tradition highlights the deep artistic heritage that defines the area. Education and community development are central to the town, which is home to the main campus of Navajo Technical University, which offers vital technical and higher-education opportunities tailored to the local population.
Positioned along New Mexico State Road 371 and near the Trail of the Ancients Byway, Crownpoint acts as a gateway to the region’s rich history, sitting just an hour away from the ancient ruins of Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Blending traditional Diné culture with contemporary progress, the town remains a pillar of identity, education, and community strength in northwestern New Mexico.
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