case 2024003318- Possession of a controlled substance- 6/30/24

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Deputy assigned: C. Cullison

Commander entering: Cpl. S. Talamante

Location: Santa Fe ADC

Arrested: Joshua Salaza 28 YOM

The subject is an inmate at SFADC. SFADC correctional officers were conducting a routine check of the subject's cell when they located a plastic bag of cocaine. The subject was the only inmate in the cell at the time the bag was located. The subject was charged and booked on new offenses. 


Case#2024003306/Battery on a Household Member and Criminal Damage to Property of a HHM/6-29-24

Assigned: J Thomas

Entering: Sgt. C Valencia

Location: Santaurio Drive, Santa Fe County, NM

Arrested: Eric Mendonca, 40YOM, Santa Fe, NM

Deputies were dispatched to the above location in reference to a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, it was learned the suspect pushed and hit the victim. During the argument, the suspect punched a hole in the residence wall. The subject was arrested, transported, and booked accordingly without incident.


Case #2024003304 // Aggravated DUI, No Insurance/Proof of Registration - 6/29/2024

Deputy Assigned: M. Olivas

Commander Entering: Cpl. A. Hancock 

Location: College Ave 

Arrested: Salvador Sena (40 YO)

Deputies were dispatched to a suspicious vehicle in the area. The vehicle was located and contact was made with the driver. A DUI investigation was conducted, and the driver showed signs of impairment. Driver was arrested and charged accordingly. Breath tests yielded in BAC of 0.20 & 0.19. 


Case #2024003305 // Driving While License Revoked - 6/29/2024

Deputy Assigned: J. Watson

Commander Entering: Cpl. A. Hancock 

Location: Pojoaque

Arrested: Freddie Salazar (28 YO)

Deputies were dispatched to the McDonalds in Pojoaque due to the PD conducting a traffic stop on a vehicle and advising the driver may be impaired. A DUI investigation was conducted and no signs of impairment were observed. The driver was identified and found to have a revoked drivers license due to a prior DUI. He was arrested and charged accordingly. 


Case #2024003302 // Aggravated DUI, Open Container, Traffic Violation - 6/28/2024

Deputy Assigned: B. Wilson

Commander Entering: Cpl. A. Hancock

Location: Los Pinos Road

Arrested: Jamie Franks (55 YO)

Deputies were patrolling the area when a vehicle was observed unable to maintain it's lane of travel. A traffic stop was conducted, and DUI investigation was completed. The driver displayed signs of impairment and was arrested. Breath test revealed a BAC of 0.24 & 0.23. 


Case #2024003303 // Warrant Arrest - 6/29/2024

Deputy Assigned: J. Flores

Commander Entering: Cpl. A. Hancock

Location: Camino Tierra Rael

Arrested: Ruben Ponce-Plascencia (49 YO)

Deputies conducted a traffic stop. The driver was identified and found to have a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of under the influence of alcohol/drugs. Driver was arrested and booked at the detention facility. 


Case #2024003297 // Burglary - 6/28/2024

Deputy Assigned: C. Lattin

Commander Entering: Cpl. A. Hancock

Location: Lucerito Court

Stolen: $20,000 Cash

Sometime between 6/17-6/24, an unknown subject entered the residence, got into a locked safe, and stole $20,000 cash from the safe. Victim advised there was no forced entry to the residence or safe, and no other items were taken. 


Case #2024003288 / Burglary - Larceny / 06/28/2024

Deputy Assigned: F. Trujillo

Commander Entering: Sgt. V. Baca

Location: Agua De Oro

Stolen: Turquoise in color, Mountain Bike - Black in color, Mountain Bike - ATV Ramps

Deputies responded to a call for service in reference to a burglary.  Suspects unlawfully entered a shed on the property and stole the above mentioned items.  The incident occurred sometime between the last two weeks.


Case #2024003295 / Unattended Death / 06/28/2024

Deputy Assigned: C. Podolak

Commander Entering: Sgt. V. Baca

Location Camino Chupadero

Decedent: 68 YOA

Deputies responded to a call for service in reference to a cardiac arrest.  Family returned home and located the decedent unresponsive and beyond life-saving measures.  There were no signs of suspicious activity.  OMI conducted their investigation and took possession of the decedent.


Case #2024003279 / Unattended Death / 06/28/2024

Deputy Assigned: J. Barron

Commander Entering: Sgt. V. Baca

Location: Encantado Loop

Decedent: 77 YOF

Deputies responded to a call for service in reference to an ambulance assist.  The patient was located on her living room floor, unresponsive and beyond life-saving measures.  No signs of suspicious activity were identified.  OMI conducted their investigation and took possession of the decendent.