Case #2024000200 / Receiving-Transferring a Stolen Motor Vehicle - 1/10/2024

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Deputy Assigned: J. Talache

Commander Entering: Cpl. A. Hancock 

Location: NM 14 & 599

Arrested: Leocadio Baca (56 YO) 

Deputies were dispatched to assist a victim who called advising he located his stolen trailer being towed by a truck while traveling down Interstate 25. Deputies were able to initiate a traffic stop on the suspect, and confirm the trailer was stolen. Trailer was returned to the registered owner, and the suspect was booked accordingly. 


Case#2024000197/Larceny/1-10-24

Handling Deputy: C. Cullison

Entering Commander: Corporal D. Martinez

Address: Santa Fe Ski Resort

Deputies were dispatched to a report of larceny. Upon contact with the victim, he advised, on 1-9-24, an unknown person(s) stole the victim's ski's. The ski's were blue and orange and were valued at approximately 1,000 dollars.


Case 2024000187 Unattended Death 01/10/24

Deputy Assigned: X. Boling

Commander Entering: Sgt. V. Baca

Location: Santuario Lane (Santa Fe County)

Decendent: 70 YOM

Deputies responded to the above address in reference to an unresponsive male. Upon arrival, EMS was on scene performing life saving measures, but were unsuccessful. The Office of the Medical Examiner (OMI) was contacted and arrived on scene. The decedent did have on-going medical issues.  No signs of foul play were observed.


Case 2024000182 Driving While License Revoked / No Insurance 01/10/24

Deputy Assigned: A. Gallardo

Commander Entering: Sgt. V. Baca

Location: U.S. 84/285 / NM-106

Arrested: Patrick Vargas (54 YOM)

Deptuy conducted a license plate check on a vehicle driving in front of him. The results indicated the vehicle’s registration was suspended due to no insurance. A traffic stop was conducted on a 2014 Chevy Impala at the above location. Upon contact with registered owner, it was confirmed by Santa Fe RECC the suspect did have a revoked driver’s license with the arrest clause. The subject was booked without incident. 


2024000171 / Battery / 01-09-2024

Deputy assigned: J. Thomas

Commander entering: Cpl. J.War

Location: 28 Camino Justicia Santa Fe, NM (Santa Fe County Jail)

Victim: 52 YOM

Suspect: Darius Welch, 24 YOM

Victim alleges suspect threw hot water at him during the morning hours. Surveillance footage corroborated his statement. Suspect charged and re-booked into jail. 


20240000161 / Burglary, Larceny / 01-09-2024

Deputy assigned: F. Trujillo

Commander entering: Cpl. J.War

Location: Old Santa Fe Trl, Santa Fe, NM

Victim: 70 YOM

Victim reported his residence is currently being renovated and is vacant during the process. Suspect(s) entered the residence and stole an air compressor, Makita drill, and Stihl grinder. It remains unknown how the suspect(s) entered the residence. Case is under investigation. 


2023000150 / Burglary, Larceny / 01-08-2024

Deputy assigned: K. Whyte

Commander entering: Cpl. J.War

Location: Second St. Cerrillos, NM 

Victim: 84 YOF

Stolen: White pottery bowl with black stripes, 12 to 15 pieces of turquoise, Corral and Silver jewelry, $600 value.

Victim reported sometime within the last two or three days, unknown suspect(s) forced entry into her studio and stole aforementioned items. Case is under investigation.


2024000050, Order of remand, 1/3/2024

Deputy assigned: D. Trujillo

Commander Assigned: Cpl. S. Coles

Location: District Court (Santa Fe)

Supect: Amberly Daina Archuleta 32 YOF

Supect arrived at district Court for scheduled appearance and was remanded for failing to follow conditions of release.  Suspect was transported to the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Center (SFCADC) where she was booked accordingly.


2024000041, Order of remand, 1/3/2024

Deputy assigned: J.Lujan

Commander assigned: Cpl S. Coles

Location: District Court (Santa Fe)

Suspect: Joseph Martinez 61 YOM

Suspect arrived at District Court for scheduled court appearance and was remanded for failing to follow conditions of release.  Suspect was transported to the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Center (SFCADC) where he was booked accordingly.


2024000151 / Unattended death / 01-08-2024

Deputy assigned: K. Whyte

Commander entering: Cpl. J.War

Location: Sloman Ln Santa Fe, NM

Decedent: 73 YOM

Deputy responded to location in reference to an unresposive male. Family was unable to reach him by phone so a friend went by to check on him when he discovered him unresponsive. No signs of life were observed. Cause of death appears to be from natural causes. No foul play suspected or observed.