A former New Mexico judge has been arrested on a federal charge for allegedly destroying a phone belonging to a tenant who is accused of keeping guns at the property and suspected of being a member of a Venezuelan criminal gang.

Former Judge Joel Cano and wife Nancy face charges for allegedly aiding a suspected Venezuelan gang member, including evidence tampering and conspiracy. They are accused of destroying a phone and attempting to conceal the suspect's online profile.

Former Doña Ana County Magistrate Judge Joel Cano and his wife, Nancy Cano, were taken into custody Thursday after federal agents raided their Las Cruces home.