Case #2025006294 // Unattended Death - 10/26/2025

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Deputy Assigned: J. Corley

Commander Entering: Cpl. A. Hancock

Location: Interstate 25 E. Frontage Road

Deceased: Mark Obenzinger (82 YO)

Deputies were dispatched to the area due to an individual locating a body by the roadway. Investigation took place and revealed the decedant passed from natural causes, and there was no suspicion of foul play. 


Case #2025006295 // Driving While License Revoked, Traffic Violations - 10/26/2025

Deputy Assigned: A. Gallardo

Commander Entering: Cpl. A. Hancock 

Location: Airport Road

Arrested: Pedro Fernandez (42 YO)

Deputy ran a license plate check on a vehicle, and the return advised the registered owner had a revoked drivers license. Contact was made with the driver, and it was confirmed he had a revoked license due to a prior DUI. Driver also could not provide proof of insurance. He was booked at the detention facility. 


Case#2025006290 / Felony Shoplifting / 10-26-25

Assigned: C. Cullison 

Entering: Cpl . Hernandez 

Location: 7 Avenida Vista Grande 

Deputies responded to the Eldorado Supermarket in reference to a shoplifting incident. Upon arrival it was discovered an unknown Hispanic male ran out of the store with a shopping cart full of alcoholic beverages. The estimated value for the stolen items is approximately1200.00 dollars.  The suspect was seen fleeing the area in a red in color Chevy Silverado displaying New Mexico license plate 899TFX, the case is under investigation.


Case #2025006284/ DUI/ 10/26/25

Assigned- Deputy O. Przyojski

Entering- Corporal D. Moore

Arrested- Gerson Ramos-Tista (29 year old male/ Santa Fe)

Location- I25 W Frontage Rd/ Calle Debra

Deputies conducted a traffic stop after seing a vehicle drive off the road. The driver displayed signs of impairment and admitted to drinking alcohol and using marijuana. He was arrested for DUI and transported to the SFSO where he provided a breath sample. He was then transported to the hospital where he provided a blood sample. He was later booked at the SF ADC.


case 2025006276/ warrant service/ 10-25-25

Assigned: Deputy S. Riley  

Entering: Sgt. Talamante

Arrested: Manuel Martinez, 43 YOM  

Location: US 84/285-E Frontage Rd, Santa Fe County, NM 

Deputies made contact with the subject during a welfare check call for service. The subject had an active warrant for his arrest for failure to appear on charges of no registration, no insurance, and public affray. The subject was arrested and booked into Santa Fe ADC without incident. 


Case #2025006272 / Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle - Fraud / 10/25/2025

Deputy Assigned: C. Cullison

Supervisor: Sgt. V. Baca

Location: Callejon Colibri

Victim: 36 YOA

The victim reported he was selling a 1968 Ford Mustang on Facebook Marketplace. The suspect reportedly paid with counterfeit funds and took the vehicle. When the victim attempted to deposit the funds with his financial institution, he was informed the money was fraudulent. Case is pending further investigation.


Case #2025006270/ Warrant Arrest/ 10/25/25

Assigned- Deputy M. Olivas

Entering- Corporal D. Moore

Arrested- Samantha Ellis (35 year old female/ Santa Fe)

Location- Agua Fria Rd (Santa Fe)

Samantha was stopped for jay walking, and was found to have an outstanding warrant. She was arrested and later booked at the SF ADC.


Case #2025006269/ Warrant Arrest/ 10/25/25

Assigned- Deputy D. Lovato

Entering- Corporal D. Moore

Arrested- Wilson Chavez-Mendieta (24 year old male/ Santa Fe)

Location- Siler/ Rufina

Deputies contacted Wilson during a traffic stop, and he was found to have an outstanding warrant. He was arrested and later booked at the SF ADC.


Case #2025006267/ Warrant Arrest/ 10/25/25

Assigned- Deputy J. Watson

Entering- Corporal D. Moore

Arrested- Ricardo Villa-Ibarra (45 year old male/ Santa Fe)

Location- Cerrillos Rd

Deputies contacted Ricardo on a traffic stop, and he was found to have an outstanding warrant. He was arrested and later booked at the SF ADC.


Case #2025006268/ Unattended Death (suicide) 10/25/25

Assigned- Deputy L. Abeyta

Entering- Corporal D. Moore

Location- NM 472/ Stallion Rd

Deceased- 73 year old male/ Stanley NM

Deputies were dispatched to a residence in reference to a possible suicide. Upon arrival, deputies located a deceased male with an apparent self inflicted gunshot wound. After speaking with witnesses, it was learned the male had a long history of medical issues. Nothing suspicious was observed on scene, and OMI was called to investigate.