Case #2026002435 // Unlawful Taking of a MV, Criminal Damage - 5/5/2026
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Deputy Assigned: C. Cullison
Commander Entering: Sgt. A. Hancock
Location: Prarie Dog Loop
Stolen: White single cab dump truck, NM registration WD133427
Sometime over the weekend an individual made entry into a construction yard and took a 2000 model,White Sterling A9500 model Dump Truck. The key for this truck had been left on the sun visor with the cab unlocked. The person left in the truck thru the front locked gates, after they cut the company padlock off and replaced it with a secondary lock. Case is under investigation.
Case #2026002423 Burglary
Deputy Assigned: N. Apodaca
Commander Entering: Cpl. B. Lattin
Location: 100 Block Old Windmill Trail, Santa Fe
Summons: Caleb Lopez, 26 YOA male, Santa Fe
Deputies responded to the location in reference to a burglary. Deputies were advised the victim observed his residence had been broken into and items had been taken. The victim received a message from the suspect stating he had broken into the residence. A summons will be issued for the suspect.
Case #2026002423 Simple Battery
Deputy Assigned: C. Wallenstein
Commander Entering: Cpl. B. Lattin
Location: Rattlesnake Rd/I25 E Frontage Rd, Santa Fe
Summons: Roger Navarette, 40 YOA male, Santa Fe
Deputies responded to the location in reference to a simple battery. Deputies were advised the suspect touched the victim in a rude, insolent, or angry manner. A summons was issued for the suspect.
Case #2026002418/Fraud/05-04-2026
Deput Assigned: C. Wallenstein
Commander Entering: Lt. O. McCartney
Location:100 Block of Vaquero Road, Santa Fe, NM
On Monday, May 4, 2026, deputies responded to the above area for a report of a fraud. Contact was made with the victim and they advised someone had obtained a valid check and had check washed it to show a different amount and name. The value of the check, which was later cashed, was over $2,500. This case remains under investigation.
Case #2026002417/Larceny & Criminal Damage/05-04-2026
Deputy Assigned: B. Baca
Commander Entering: Lt. O. McCartney
Location: 100 Block of Wildlife Way, Santa Fe, NM
Stolen: 700 Feet of Copper Wire
On Monday, May 4, 2026, deputies responded to the above area in reference to a larceny. Upon arrival, it was found unknown persons cut a fence to gain access to the property. Once inside, they stole approximately 700 feet of copper wire. In the process, they caused almost $25,000 in damages. Case remains under investigation.
Case#2026002405 / Unattended Death / 5-4-26
Assigned: M. Sanchez
Entering: Sgt. Hernandez
Location: Hondo Trail, Santa Fe NM
Deceased: 70 YOF
Deputies responded to the location in reference to an ambulance assistance call for service. Upon arrival deputies conducted an investigation and determined foul play was not suspected. OMI and a local funeral home was requested to the scene for transport.
2026002404 / Warrant Service / 4-4-2026
Deputy Assigned - J. Silva
Supervisor - Cpl. Lujan
Arrested - Ricardo ArrandanValenciano 26YOM
County Road 54B, Santa Fe
Subject was identified during a traffic stop and had an active warrant for failure to appear for no insurance. He was taken into custody and booked without incident.
Case #2026002401/Warrant Service/05-03-2026
Deputy Assigned: J. Thomas
Commander Entering: Lt. O. McCartney
Location: Agua Fria St./Henry Lynch, Santa Fe, NM
Arrested: Sara Tafoya, 50 YOF
On Sunday, May 3, 2026, deputies responded to the above area for a welfare check. Upon arrival, contact was made with the above female. During the investigation, it was discovered she had an active/valid bench warrant. She was placed under arrest and transported to the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility. There, she was booked accordingly and without incident.
Case #2026002393 / Aggravated DUI - Speeding / 05/03/2026
Deputy Assigned: J. Silva
Supervisor: Lt. V. Baca
Location: U.S. 84.285 / NM 106
Arrested: Christian Dominguez (21 YOM)
Deputy conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle for an infraction. Signs of impairment were observed and Mr. Dominguez refused to perform all testing. He was transported for a blood draw, subsequent to obtaining a warrant. Mr. Dominguez was booked accordingly.
Case #2026002389 / DUI / 05/02/2026
Deputy Assigned: Vi. Baca
Supervisor: Lt. Valentino Baca
Location: Old Las Vegas / Serafina St
Arrested: Lorenzo Juanico (21 YOM)
Deputies performed a welfare check with a vehicle stalled on the side of the road. Mr. Juanico displayed signs of impairment and a DUI investigation was conducted. Mr. Juanico was ultimately placed under arrest and booked accordingly.