Case #: 0207009119 / Aggravated DWI / Date: 11-18-2007

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Deputy Assigned: Deputy Shannon Coles

Commander Entering: Lieutenant Dennis O'Brien

Location: Airport Road at Camino Atajo

Arrested: Luis Varela-Gomez, 24 yoa, Santa Fe, NM

Charges: Aggravated DWI, Speed Violation

A Sheriff's Deputy observed the defendant's vehicle traveling 60 mph in a 40 mph zone utilizing radar. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was found to be intoxicated. The driver was arrested and the breath alcohol test results were .23, .24 respectively. He was booked accordingly into the Santa Fe County Jail.


Case #: 0207009094 / Missing Person-Runaway / Date: 11-17-2007

Deputy Assigned: Deputy Dennis Benavidez

Commander Entering: Lieutenant Dennis O'Brien

Location: Tusa Drive

Missing Person / Runaway: Javier Medina, 15 yoa

The complainant reported that she had taken her 15 year old son to school at Capitol High School on Friday, November 16, 2007. She reported that her son ran away from the school and has not been located. The child was entered into NCIC as a runaway.


Case # 0207009104 / Death Investigation / Date: 11-17-2007

Deputy Assigned: Deputy Leonard Martinez

Commander Entering: Lieutenant Dennis O'Brien

Location: 2900 Block of West Alameda Street / County Road 70

Deputies responded to the report of a 79 year old male that had died in his bed at home. The victim was suffering from several medical conditions and Deputy Medical Investigator advised that the victim died of natural causes.


0207009090Burglary/Arson/Criminal Damage

Deputy assigned: David Jaramillo

Commander entering: Sgt. Ernest Borrego

Location of incident: 26 Cielo Tranquillo Ct (Eldorado)

ARREST/SUSPECT:NONE

Victim reported that sometime between 4:30pm 11/16/07 and 12:00pm 11/17/07, unknown person(s) UNLAWFULLY gained entry to a house under construction, and started a fire on the acid stained concrete floor causing about $20,000.00 in damage. It appeared that the suspects had a small party as there were numerous empty beer cans in and around the fire. State Fire Marshall was notified, and investigation continues.


0207009103, DWI, Reckless Driving, Open Container, 11/17/07

Deputy Assigned: R. Crow

Commander Entering: Cpl. M. Post

Location: US 84/285 mm 185   Pojoaque

Suspect: Lorena Castillo-Renteria  Age: 43

Lorena Castillo-Renteria was arrested for DWI and Reckless Driving after nearly colliding into deputy's patrol vehicle while on a traffic stop.  Suspect was found to be impaired with an open container of alcohol.


0207009105, Warrant Arrest, 11/17/07

Deputy Assigned: D. Clendenin

Commander Entering: Cpl. M. Post

Location: 3663 Cerrillos Rd. 

Suspect: Hector Ruiz-Rodriguez  Age: 22  Santa Fe

Hector Ruiz-Rodriguez was arrested for an outstanding Bench Warrant after being stopped for a traffic violation near 3663 Cerrillos Road.


Case # 0207009098 / False Imprisonment / Date: 11-17-2007

Deputy Assigned: Deputy Diego Lucero

Commander Entering: Lieutenant Dennis O'Brien

Location: 2000 Block of Antonio Lane

Arrested: Louie Perea, 33 yoa, Santa Fe, NM

Charges: False Imprisonment

Deputies responded to a report of a violent domestic dispute at this location. Upon arrival, a 17 year old female (complainant) was found walking down the street. She reported that she heard her mother screaming in her bedroom and went to investigate. She stated that she observed her step-father pinning her mother down on the bed. She then called 911. An investigation was conducted and the suspect admitted to holding down his wife on the bed so she would not leave the residence. He was booked accordingly for False Imprisonment.


0207009089Death Investigation

Deputy assigned: Michael Delgado

Commander entering: Sgt. Ernest Borrego

Location of incident: 9 Arroyo Griego Rd (Tesuque,NM)

Victim: Joe Sena age 59

On 11/17/07 at 0915hrs/am County EMS and Sheriff Dept responded to a 911 call in which a male subject appeared to be having a heart attack. EMS provided CPR but the male was pronounced dead at the scene. OMI preliminary investigation ruled a natural death. Victim had a long history of heart problems. There were no signs of trauma or foul play. Numerous family members were present.


0207009061Larceny

Deputy assigned: Michael Delgado

Commander entering: Sgt. Ernest Borrego

Location of incident: 1508 Bishops Lodge Rd

Arrest/Suspect: NONE

Victim reported that sometime between 12:00pm and 5:00pm on 11/10/07, unknown person(s) stole a bronze sculpture of a bear valued at $775.00 from an art show at the Shidoni Gallery.


0207009059Burglary/Larceny

Deputy assigned; David Jaramillo

Commander entering: Sgt. Ernest Borrego

Location of incident: 90 Bosquecillo Rd

Arrest/suspect: none

Victim reported that sometime between 5:30pm on 11/14/07 and 9:45am on 11/16/07, unknown person(s) UNLAWFULLY gained entry to a home under construction  and stole misc bathroom fixtures valued at $582.00. Investigation continues.