Case#2023007286/Battery against a Household Member and Larceny/12-16-23
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Handling Deputy: A. Gallardo
Entering Commander: Corporal D. Martinez
Address: Ramada Way, Santa Fe County
Victim: 24 YOF
Suspect: Nick Vargas 33 YOM
Deputies were dispatched to a residence in reference to a domestic disturbance. Upon contact with the Victim, she advised Mr. Vargas hit her on the side of her head and stole her phone. Nearby witnesses corroberated the Victim's statement. Mr. Vargas fled the scene after the battery. An arrest warrant will be requested for Mr. Vargas's arrest.
Case#2023007284/Battery against a Household Member/12-16-23
Handling Deputy: C. Podolak
Entering Commander: Corporal D. Martinez
Address: Sunrise Road, Santa Fe County
Victim: 42 YOF
Arrestee: Shawn Rivera 45 YOM
Deputies were dispatched to a residence in reference to a possible domestic disturbance. Upon arrival and upon investigation, it was discovered that Mr. Rivera battered a household member. Mr. Rivera was placed under arrest without incident and later booked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Center.
Case#2023007287/Driving While License is Revoked/12-16-23
Handling Deputy: J. Dillinger
Entering Commander: Corporal D. Martinez
Address: U.S. 84/285-Easy Street
Arrestee: Gloria Velarde 72YOF
On Saturday, December 16th, 2023, Deputy J. Dillinger conducted a traffic stop with a red 2006 Pontiac sedan. Deputy Dillinger, prior to the stop, conducted an NCIC check of the license plate and discovered, the registered owner's (Ms. Velarde) driver's license status was revoked. The revocation was for a DWI related incident. Due to Ms. Velarde's age and very fragile state, Ms. Velarde will be summoned into court for the above charge.
Case #2023007279 / AGG DUI, Resisting, Open Container - 12/16/2023
Assigned Deputy: J. Watson
Entering Commander: Cpl. A. Hancock
Location: 10 Cities of Gold Road (Pojoaque)
Arrested: Jasmine Garcia (31 YO)
Deputies responded to the casino to assist Pojoaque PD with a non-tribal combative female. The female was under the influence, and refused any assistance from Deputies, then attempted to leave the location in her vehicle. After being stopped, suspect was uncooperative, and refused chemical testing. She was taken to the detention center and charged accordingly.
Case #2023007280 / Unattended Death - 12/15/2023
Assigned Deputy: D. Lovato
Entering Commander: Cpl. A. Hancock
Location: 20-H Rocking Horse Road
Deceased: 60 YO Female
Deputies responded to the location in reference to a cardiac arrest. It was learned the victim had a DNR in place, and life saving measures were not performed. There were no signs of foul play.
Case 2023007275 Warrant Service 12/15/23
Deputy Assigned: J. Dillinger
Commander Entering: Sgt. V. Baca
Location: Valle Vista Blvd
Arrested: Gabriela Valdivia-Gonzales (52 YOF)
Deptuies observed a traffic violation and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was identified and found to have an active arrest warrant. She was placed under arrest and transported to the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility.
Case #2023007262 / DWI, Speeding - 12/14/2023
Deputy Assigned: M. Ward
Commander Entering: Cpl. A. Hancock
Location: Siler Road & Industrial Road, Santa Fe
Arrested: Cody Cordova (27 YO)
Deputies responded to the area in reference to a reckless driver. Subject was found speeding and a traffic stop was initiated. While making contact, subject advised he consumed multiple alcoholic beverages prior to driving. Subject showed signs of impairment during SFST's, had a BRAC of 0.14/0.13, and was taken to jail and charged accordingly.
Case #2023007244 / AGG DWI, Roadways Laned for Traffic, Open Container - 12/13/2023
Deputy Assigned: M. Ward
Entering Commander: Cpl. A. Hancock
Location: NM 14, Mile Marker 42
Arrested: Athelstan Spilhaus (61 YO)
Deputy initiated a traffic stop on the suspect due to him failing to maintain the traffic lane. Upon contact, suspect advised he took too much of his prescription medication. During SFST's, suspect showed signs of impairment, refused a breath test, and was charged accordingly.
Case #2023007242 / Unlawful Taking & Burglary of a Motor Vehicle - 12/13/2023
Asssigned Deputy: C. Lattin
Entering Commander: Cpl. A. Hancock
Location: 3815 New Mexico 14
Recovered: Nissan Sentra, Stolen: Cell phone, wallet, ID, cards, cash
Deputies were dispatched to the Lone Butte gas station in reference to a stolen motor vehicle. A short time later, the vehicle was located, unoccupied. Deputies made contact with the victim who after looking through the vehicle, advised the above items were taken from it. Surveillance was obtained from the store in order to help identify a suspect.
Case#2023007326/Fraud/12-13-23
Assigned Deputy: J. Dillinger
Entering Commander: Corporal D. Martinez
Address: Sunrise Road, Santa Fe County
Victim:47 YOM
On Wednesday, December 13th 2023, deputies were dispatched to a report of Fraud. The reporting party/victim advised he did construction work for a company who did not pay him. The money owed was then relayed to a debt collection agency Smith Morrison. Smith Morrison Co. collected the money but never transferred what was owed to the victim.