2023002473/Warrant Service/04-23-2023
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Deputy Assigned: P. Caroland
Commander Entering: Sgt. O. McCartney
Location: U.S. 285/Avenida Vista Grande, Santa Fe, NM
Arrested: John Curtis, 56 YOM
On Sunday, April 23, 2023, deputies were patrolling the above area when they observed a driver not wearing a seat belt. A traffic stop was conducted and it was discovered the male was operating a vehicle with a revoked NM license, due to a previous DWI. It was also found that the driver had an active bench warrant. The warrant was confirmed to be valid and the driver was subsequently placed under arrest. He was transported and booked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility without incident.
2023002472/Driving While License is Revoked/04/23/2023
Deputy Assigned: P. Caroland
Commander Entering: Sgt. O. McCartney
Location: U.S. 285 and Avenida Vista Grande, Santa Fe, NM
Arrested: John Curtis, 55 YOM
On Sunday, April 23, 2023, deputies were patrolling the above area when they observed a driver not wearing a seat belt. A traffic stop was conducted and it was discovered the male was operating a vehicle with a revoked NM license, due to a previous DWI. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest. He was transported and booked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility without incident.
2023002471/Death Investigation/04-23-2023
Deputy Assigned: J. Soriano
Commander Entering: Cpl. S. Coles
Location: 100 Block N. Horizon Lane, Santa Fe, NM
Victim: 66 YOM
On Sunday, April 23, 2023, deputies responded to the above area in reference to a male who was not conscious and not breathing. Upon arrival, it was found the male was deceased. OMI was summoned to conduct an investigation. Based on the investigation, it appears the male passed away due to natural causes. No foul play was observed.
2023002467 Aggravated DUI
Deputy Assigned: Michael Olivas
Commander Entering: Corporal Justin Gioffredo
Location: NM-14 and Fireplace
Arrested: Luis Joaquin Grajeda-Bencomo
Vehicle was stopped for a traffic infraction. Signs of impairment were detected. Sfst's Conducted, Driver booked into Santa Fe County ADC
2023002448/Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle/04-22-2023
Deputy Assigned: J. Soriano
Commander Entering: Sgt. O. McCartney
Location: 100 Block Camino San Jose, Santa Fe, NM
Stolen: 1955 Blue in color Chevrolet Belair and 21 foot black in color trailer
On Saturday, April 22, 2023, deputies responded to the above area in reference to an automobile theft. Contact was made with the victim who advised unknown persons stole the above car and trailer. This occurred between 9:30 pm on 04-21-2023 and 6:00 am on 04-22-2023. Both vehicles were entered into NCIC as stolen. This case remains under investigation.
Case#2023002412/Driving while license revoked/4-20-23
Deputy Assigned: C. Podolak
Commander Entering: Cpl. C Valencia
Location: 7 Tesuque Road, Santa Fe, NM
Arrested: Ernesto Ybarra, 40YOM, Santa Fe, NM
Deputies were dispatched to the above location in order to assist Tesuque Tribal Police. Upon arrival contact was made with the subject, while talking with the subject it was learned that his drivers license was revoked due to a past DWI. The driver admitted to driving and was seen on CCTV driving. MVD records verified subjects license is revoked. Subject was placed under arrest, transported and booked accordingly without incident.
Case#2023002417/Warrant Service/4-20-23
Deputy Assigned: Cpl. B Lattin
Commander Entering: Cpl. C Valencia
Location: Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office, 35 Camino Justicia, Santa Fe, NM
Arrested: Tiffany Pierce, 43YOF, Cerrillos, NM
Deputies were dispatched to the above location in reference to the above subject wanting to turn herself in for warrants. Deputies arrived on scene and conducted a NCIC check on the subject, it was learned the subject did have an active arrest warrant for her arrest. The subject was placed under arrest, transported and booked accordingly without incident. Original Charge: Aggravated battery on a household member and criminal damage to property of a household member.
Case#2023002411/Warrant Service/4-20-23
Deputy Assigned: J Puentes
Commander Entering: Cpl. C Valencia
Location: 1 Block of Avenida Del Sur, Santa Fe, NM
Arrested: Joel Ibarra, 37YOM, Santa Fe, NM
Deputies conducted a traffic stop at the above location. Deputies identified the driver as the above subject. When performing an NCIC inquiry, it was learned the subject had a warrant for his arrest. The subject was arrested, transported, and booked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Center without incident—original Charge: Trafficking a controlled substance with intent to distribute.
Case #2023002398 Wire fraud, Identity theft
Deputy Assigned: C. Cullison
Commander Entering: Cpl. B. Lattin
Location: Polaris Ct, Santa Fe NM
Deputies contacted the victim who advised someone claiming to be from Publishers Clearinghouse contacted her claiming they won #2,000,000 and a new sports car. Suspect advised victim to mail $8,500 to an address to receive their winnings. Victim released it was a scam and contacted law enforcement. No suspect information at this time.
Case #2023002394 Shooting at dwelling or occupied building, Criminal damage to property
Deputy Assigned: J. War
Commander Entering: Cpl. B. Lattin
Location: Caja Del Rio Road, Santa Fe NM
Deputies responded to the location in reference to a bullet holes in a building. Deputies were advised unknown suspect(s) shot at a water pump house. There is no suspect information at this time. Surveillance video is pending in this case.