Case 2025000277,278,279/ Driving while license revoked, Warrant service x2/1-15-2025

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Assigned: R. Blea 

Entering: Cpl. S. Talamante

Location: N Riverside/ NM 76, Espanola, NM 

Arrested: Benjie Morfin 52 YOM

Deputies conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver. The driver was identified and had a confirmed revoked driver's license and two active arrest warrants out of Espanola Municipal Court. The warrants were for failure to appear on charges of unlawful use of a driver's license x2 and no seat belt. The driver was arrested and booked into Santa Fe ADC. 


Case #2025000261 / Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle - Criminal Damage / 01/15/2025

Deputy Assigned: C. Podolak

Supervisor: Sgt. V. Baca

Location: 100 Blk NM 50

Stolen / Damaged: Blue in color, 2022 Dodge Ram 2500, Long bed, Diesel; NM-RMP875 / chicken-wire fence

Deputies responded to a call for service in reference to an unlawful taking of a motor vehicle.  The suspect(s) gained entry to the property by cutting the wire fence.  Evidence was collected and the vehicle was entered into NCIC as stolen.


Case #2025000258 / Warrant Service / 01/15/2025

Deputy Assigned: Cpl. D. Moore

Supervisor: Sgt. V. Baca

Location: Interstate 25 Mile 283

Arrested: Lucio Arevalo (34 YOM)

Corporal Moore conducted a traffic stop for a violation he observed.  It was discovered Mr. Arevalo had an active warrant for his arrest.  He was placed in custody and booked accordingly.


Case 2025000255,256/Warrant service/1-15-2025

Assigned: Deputy R. Blea

Entering: Cpl. Talamante

Location: El Llano Rd/ Shadow Wood Ln

Arrested: Jacob Velarde 35 YOM

Deputies made contact with the subject during a traffic stop. The subject had two active arrest warrants. One warrant was out of Espanola Municipal Court for failure to appear on Criminal Trespassing charges. The second warrant was out of Santa Fe Magistrate Court for failure to appear on an Assault on a Peace Officer charge. The subject was arrested and booked into Santa Fe ADC without incident. 


Case - 2025000248, 249,250, 251,252, 253 - Warrant Arrest 1/14/2025

Assigned: F. Trujillo 

Entering: Cpl. F. Hernandez 

Location: Richies Lane, Santa Fe NM

Arrested: Guadalupe Miramontes (27 YOA ) 

During the course of an active investigation contact was made with the suspect, who had multiple warrants for her arrest. The subject was taken into custody and booked on her outstanding warrants, without further incident.


Case - 2025000247 - Burglary - 1/14/2025

Assigned : F. Trujillo

Entering: Cpl. F. Hernandez 

Location: Richies Lane, Santa Fe NM 

Arrested: Guadalupe Miramontes ( 27 YOA) 

Deputies responded to the location in reference to a burglary, upon arrival contact was made with the victim, who stated her RV was broken into and her belongings were taken. The victim was able to provide information regarding the suspect. The suspect was located and apprehended without further incident; she was booked at the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility.


Case#2025000241/Driving While License Revoked (122G)/1-14-25

Assigned: A Gallardo

Entering: Sgt. C Valencia

Location: NM 76 MM 1, Espanola, NM

Arrested: Isaac Esquibel, 44YOM, Hernandez, NM

Deputies conducted a traffic stop at the above location. During the stop, it was discovered the driver's drivers license was revoked due to a past DWI. Subject was arrested, transported, and booked accordingly. 


Case #2025000234 / Warrant Arrest / 01/14/2025

Deputy Assigned: Vi. Baca

Supervisor: Sgt. Valentino Baca

Location: El Potrero Rd.

Arrested: Savina Rivas (35 YOF)

Deputies responded to a call for service in reference to disorderly conduct.  During the investigation, it was discovered Ms. Rivas had an active bench warrant.  She was placed under arrest and booked accordingly.


Case #2025000230 / Warrant Arrest/ 1/14/25

Assigned- Cpl. D. Moore

Entering- Cpl. D. Moore

Arrested- Steve Sanchez (22 year old male/ Espanola)

Location- Camino La Tierra/ E Wildflower

A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle due to a driving infraction. The driver was found to have an outstanding warrant. He was arrested and booked without incident.


Unattended Death 2025000229

Deputy Assigned: J. Rivera 

Commander Entering: Lt. R.J. Garcia

Location: Aster Way, Eldorado 

Deceased: Female age 93

Deputies were dispatched to the location and found the female unresponsive and not breathing. She was pronounced dead by OMI. No signs of foul play.