Case #2026005376 - Aggravated DWI - 10-14-2026

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Deputy Assigned - B. Wilson

Commander Entering - Cpl. Lujan

Arrested - Paul C De Baca 30YOM

Interstate 25 Milepost 270, Santa Fe Area

Deputies conducted a traffic stop, the above driver was traveling at 108 MPH in a posted 75MPH zone. Signs of impairement were observed and a DWI investigation was conducted. The driver was arrested and booked without incident. He was also charged with driving while license revoked and speeding. 

Case #2026005365 - Warrant Service - 10/14/2026

Deputy Assigned - N. Apodaca

Commander Entering  - Cpl. Lujan

Arrested - Pepe Montano Hernandez 31YOM

Talavera Apartments, Santa Fe Area

Deputies conducted a traffic stop for a driving infraction. During the stop the above listed driver was identified. It was learned that the driver had an active warrant. The male was arrested and booked without incident.  

Case #2026005362/Larceny/10-13-2026

Deputy Assigned: L. Cintron

Commander Entering: Lt. O. McCartney

Location: 300 Block of Los Pinos Road, Santa Fe, NM

Stolen: Computer ($1800)

On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, deputies made contact with a victim who wanted to report a theft of a computer. The victim advised a computer was allegedly delivered to their residence on September 1, 2026. However, the victim advised the package was never delivered and an unknown person signed for it. This case remains under investigation.

Case #2026005360/Warrant Service/10-13-2026

Deputy Assigned: O. McCartney

Commander Entering: Lt. O. McCartney

Location: 28 Camino Justicia, Santa Fe, NM

Arrested: Teddy Vigil, 63 YOM

On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, deputies responded to the above location for a report of an inmate with a pending bench warrant. Upon arrival, the warrant was confirmed to be valid. The subject was rebooked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility without incident.

Case #2026005363/Death Investigation/10-13-2026

Deputy Assigned: F. Guerra

Commander Entering: Lt. O. McCartney

Location: Caminito Romero, Santa Fe, NM

Deceased: 48 YOM

On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, deputies responded to the above area for a report of a male who was not conscious and not breathing. Upon arrival, life-saving measures were attempted. EMS arrived and continued life-saving measures. Ultimately, those measures were ineffective. OMI was summoned to the scene to begin an investigation. At this time, there were no signs of foul play observed and the death appeared to be of natural causes.

Case #2026005351/Simple Battery, Assault on a Household Member

Assigned: Dep. G. Perez

Entering: Corporal A. Currey

Location: Casa Rufina

Suspect: James Jochem 52 YOM

On October 12, 2026, Deputies responded to Casa Rufina, regarding a domestic disturbance  Victim #1 reported that James threatened to punch her during a verbal argument and pushed Victim #2 in the chest when she intervened. Both victims secured themselves in a bedroom and contacted law enforcement. James was not located, and Deputies withdrew from the scene to avoid escalation. James was charged with assault against a household member and simple battery. An arrest warrant was reviewed by the Chief Deputy District Attorney for legal sufficiency and submitted to the court for judicial review.     

Case #2026005350/Battery against a Household Member

Assigned: Dep. D. Rodriguez

Entering: Cpl. A. Currey

Location: Calle Nueva Vista

Suspect: Victoria Sotelo-Arellano 20 YOF

Deputies were dispacthed to  Airport Rd in reference to a Domsetic Disturbance which had taken place at the above address. Deputies conducted an investigation and determined the identity of the above named suspect/offender and a criminal summons was issued for Battery Against a Household Member. 

Case#2026005337/ Driving While License Revoked/ 10-12-2026

Assigned: C Gibson

Entering: Sgt. C Valencia

Location: Cerrillos Road and Zafarano Drive, Santa Fe, NM

Arrested: Jose Vargas, 71YOM, Santa Fe, NM

Deputies conducted a traffic stop at the above location in reference to a traffic violation. During the stop, it was learned the driver's license was revoked due to a past DWI. Subject was placed under arrest, transported and booked accordingly without incident.

Case#2026005323/ Battery HHM/ 10-11-26

Assigned: F. Villacana

Entering: Sgt. C Valencia

Location: E. Ramada Way, Santa Fe, NM

Suspect: Daryl Aragon, 56YOM, Santa Fe, NM

Deputies were dispatched to the address in reference to a domestic dispute. Upon arrival, deputies learned the suspect had battered the victim who is considered a household member. Suspect was placed under arrest, transported, and booked without incident.

Case #2026005320/Aggravated Driving Under the Influence (Refusal),  Immediate Notice of Accident

Assigned: Deputy J. Flores

Entering: Cpl. A. Currey

Location: US 84/285 Mile Post 170

Suspect: Luisamaria Vallecilla 25 YOF

Deputies responded to the above-listed address in reference to a welfare check. Upon arrival, Deputies observed a vehicle with a damaged front driver-side tire that appeared to be nearly detached, indicating the vehicle had been involved in a recent crash.  Deputies made contact with the above-listed suspect, who displayed signs of impairment. A driving while under the influence (DUI) investigation was conducted.The suspect refused to provide a breath or blood sample. The suspect was then transported to the Santa Fe Adult Detention Center (ADC), where the she was booked on the above-listed charges without further incident.