Case#2023006467/Driving while license revoked, Vehicle to be insured, and Improper use of evidence of registration/11-1-23

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Assigned: C Podolak

Entering: Cpl. C Valencia

Location Mile Post 171 US 84/285, Santa Fe, NM

Arrested: Gloria Garcia, 55YOF, Albuquerque

Deputies were dispatched to the location in reference to assistance with another agency. According to dispatch, the Tesuque Tribal Police Department pulled over the suspect's vehicle for failing to stop at a traffic sign. During the stop, it was learned the suspect did not have a valid driver's license and that it had been revoked due to a past DWI. It was also discovered that the temporary registration on the vehicle did not belong to the vehicle and the vehicle did not have insurance. Sheriff's Deputies placed the subject under arrest, transported and booked her without incident. 


Case #2023006454 Aggravated DWI

Deputy Assigned: R. Vallejo

Commander Entering: Cpl. B. Lattin

Location: NM 344/Church St, Edgewood

Arrested: Hailie Unruh, 21 YOA female, Edgewood

Deputies observed a vehicle driving in a careless manner. The vehicle was stopped. The driver of the vehicle showed signs of impairment and was arrested. The driver was booked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility accordingly.


2023006443 / Driving while license revoked / 10-31-2023

Deputy assigned: P. Caroland

Commander entering: Cpl. J.War

Location: Interstate 25, MP266, Santa Fe, NM

Arrested: Brown, Lathaniel, 37 YOM

Deputy responded to the location in reference to a motor vehicle crash. While investigating the crash, it was learned the driver was driving while his privilege to do so was revoked. He was placed under arrest, transported and booked into Santa Fe County Jail.


Case #2023006409 DWI, Careless driving, Expired registration

Deputy Assigned: M. Olivas

Commander Entering: Cpl. B. Lattin

Location: NM 14/Forest Ln

Arrested: Frank Vigil, 25 YOA male, Santa Fe

Deputies located a vehicle that had been involved in a collision at this location. Deputies contacted the driver and observed signs of impairment. Driver was arrested and booked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility.   


2023006424 / Fraud / 10-30-2023

Deputy assigned: F. Trujillo

Commander entering: Cpl. J.War

Victim: 22 YOM

Location: Senda Mescal

Victim reported he was introduced to an investment opportunity utilizing Bitcoin. Victim said he ultimately sent $4800 through local ATM’s to an unknown location and was told he had since made a return on his investment. When Victim went to withdraw his earnings, he was told he owed $6000 dollars in IRS fees. This was when he realized he was defrauded. Case is under investigation.


Case #2023006404 Larceny, Conspiracy to commit larceny, Resisting evading or obstructing, Warrant service

Deputy Assigned: D. Moore

Commander Entering: Cpl. B. Lattin

Location: Mystic Lane/US 84-285, Santa Fe

Arrested: Nathanial Ortiz Lopez, 26 YOA male, Santa Fe

Deputies dispatched to assist Pojoaque Police. Deputies learned the suspect had stolen two bicycles from Buffalo Thunder. The male was located with the stolen bicycles and arrested. The male also had an outstanding warrant, case number 2023006405.


Case 2023006399 roadways laned for traffic/ DWI

ASsigned Deputy. J. Watson

Entering Cpl. G. Nieto

Arrested Christopher Reynolds 27 YOM (Dixon , NM)

US 84-285/ La Puebla Rd

Traffic stop was conducted on vehicel for not being able to dive within its lane of travel. Driver agreed to SFST's and showed signs of impairment. Subject was arrested and booked into SF ADC with out incident. 


Case 2023006396 Warrant Arrest

Assigned Deputy M. Ward

Entering Cpl. G. Nieto

Jemez Rd (Santa Fe)

Arrested Jorge Lopez 44YOM (Santa Fe, NM)

Vehicle was stopped due to registered owner having an extraditale warrant. Warrant was issued for Agg asault with deadly weapon.  Subject was placed under arrest and booked into SF ADC with out incident 


CASE 2023006382 / Display of Registration

Assigned Deputy B. Wilson

Entering Cpl. G. Nieto

US 84-285/ MM 167

39 YOM (Santa Fe, NM)

Traffic stop was conducted on vehicle for no license plate.


2023006365/Warrant Service/10-25-2023

Deputy Assigned: R. Weber

Commander Entering: Sgt. Oliver McCartney

Location: 225 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM

Arrested: Ben Martinez, 85 YOM

On Wednesday, October 25, 2023, deputies took the above male into custody after he was found guilty in District Court Judge T. Ellington's courtroom for second degree murder and tampering with evidence. He was transported to the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility and booked without incident.