Homicide suspect waives arraignment

A Clovis man named as a suspect in the shooting death of a Clovis woman waived his arraignment Monday in Ninth Judicial District Court.

Adrian Chavez, 26, signed documents where he gave up his right to personally appear before the court in an arraignment and plead “not guilty” to the charges against him.

Chavez remains in the Curry County Adult Detention Center without bond on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated burglary and tampering with evidence in connection with the death of Kelsey Cash, 28.

Cash, a single mother, died in her apartment in downtown Clovis from multiple gunshot wounds, records show. Cash’s daughter was not in the apartment at the time of the incident.

An investigation that night into the next morning led Clovis police to arrest Chavez, who records show had a relationship with the victim.

Chavez is being represented by Clovis attorney Dan Lindsey.

Ninth Judicial District Judge Fred Van Soelen is presiding over the case.

Chavez’s next scheduled court appearance is March 6, 2023 for trial.