Case #2023004019 Warrant Arrest 07-06-23

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Assigned: Marcus Ward

Entering: Sgt. E. Webb Jr. 

Location: SIler Road/ Rufina St (Santa Fe)

Arrested: Joshua Valencia 38 yoa male (Santa Fe)

Deputy recognized the subject who had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The subject was arrested and booked on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear on a single count of careless driving. 


Case#2023004004/ID Theft/7-5-23

Deputy Assigned: P. Caroland

Commander Entering: Cpl. C Valencia

Location: Topping Hills Trail, Santa Fe County, NM

Stolen: Identity

Deputies were dispatched to the above address in reference to fraud. Upon arrival, it was learned that on July 3, 2023, the victim saw a “pop-up” ad from what she thought was Amazon saying her account was compromised and being used in nine (9) different states. The victim was provided a phone number to which she called. A male subject identifying himself as “Harry Wilson” convinced her she needed to send him pictures of the front and back of her driver’s license, which she did. It was later discovered by a family member the incident was fraudulent. 


2023003986 / Burglary, Larceny / 07-04-2023

Deputy Assigned: K. Whyte

Commander Entering: Cpl. J.War

Location: East Wildflower Drive, Santa Fe, NM

Stolen: Alfa Romeo wheels, purple backpack

Deputy was dispatched to the location in reference to a burglary. Once on scene, it was learned unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle and stole four Alfa Romeo wheels and a purple backpack. Surveillance cameras did not capture the incident. Case is under investigation. 


Case 2023003931 Warrant Arrest

Detective Assigned J. Puentes

Entering Cpl. Z. Sisemore

900 Blk Camino Vista Aurora

Arrested Elizabeth Munoz-Castillo 33 YOF (Santa Fe, NM)

Traffic stop was conducted and Elizabeth Munoz-Castillo was found to have active warrants for her arrest. Subject was placed under arrested and booked into SFADC without incident.


case # 2023003974/Battery against a household member

Deputy Assigned: A. Gallardo

Commander Entering: Cpl S.Talamante

Location: 138 Tesuque Village Rd 

Arrested: Edwin Johnson

On above date, Deputies responded to domestic disturbance at the above listed address. It was discovered the defendant battered his wife by backhanding her in the face. The Victim had swelling and redness on her upper lip and nose. Photos were taken of the victim’s injuries. The Subject had a 357 revolver in his left pant pocket. The Subject admitted to drinking 3 IPA beers, and could not provide a conceal and carry license. The Subject retrieved the revolver after the incident and did not threaten the victim with it. Subject was arrest and booked at Santa Fe ADC.


2023003971/ Criminal Sexual Penetration / 07-02-2023

Deputy Assigned: J. Lujan

Commander Entering: Cpl. J.War

Location: 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail (Buffalo Thunder Resort - Casino)

On Sunday, July 2, 2023 at approximately 12:42 pm, Deputies were dispatched to the Buffalo Thunder Resort in reference to a sexual assault. Victim reported they were sexually assaulted during the early morning hours. Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division arrived on scene and took over the investigation.


2023003948/ Death Investigation/ 07-01-2023

Deputy Assigned: J. Soriano

Commander Entering: Cpl. J.War

Location: Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility

Victim: 32 YOF

On Saturday, July 1, 2023 at approximately 6:45 am, Deputies responded to the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility in reference to an unresponsive female. Paramedics with Santa Fe County Fire Department also arrived on scene and took over life saving measures from medical staff at the facility. No signs of foul play were observed or suspected. Detectives with the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office took over the investigation. Cause of death is pending at this time.


Case 2023003947 Agg DWI/ No DL/Failure to maintain Lane

Assigned Deputy P. Hein

Entering Cpl. G. Nieto

US 84-285/ MM180

Arrested Alejandro Gaytan 28 YOM ( Rio Rancho, NM)

Traffic stop was conducted on vehicle. Driver agreed to SFST's and showed signs of impairment. Driver was arrested and refused to chemical testing. 


Case#2023003927/Burglary of a Motor Vehicle and Larceny/6-30-23

Deputy Assigned: J Apodaca

Commander Entering: Cpl. C Valencia

Location: Bishops Lodge Rd, Santa Fe, NM

Stolen: Golf Clubs, Money, and Misc. Items (Total Value $1,045)

Deputies were dispatched in reference to a burglary. Through investigation it was learned the victim parked her vehicle at the above location. While inside a business, the unknown suspect(s) unlawfully entered the vehicle and took the above items. 


Case 2023003917 Agg DWI/ Careless driving

Assigned Deputy J. Watson 

Entering Cpl. G. Nieto

Arrested John Preston 53 YOM (Santa Fe, NM)

NM14/MM24

Deputies were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident. Driver agreed to SFST's and showed signs of impairment. Subject was arressted and agreed to chemical testing. Results were 0.23g/210L and 0.21g/210L. Subject was booked into Santa Fe ADC with out incident.