Case #0216014768, Possession of a Controlled Substance, to wit: Suboxone

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Assigned Deputy: A. Gutierrez

Commander Entering: Cpl. K. Whyte

Location: Camino Justicia, Santa Fe, NM

Suspect: John Lerma, Albuquerque, NM

On Saturday, September 17, 2016, at approximately 10:43pm, Deputy responded to location in reference to an inmate, who was found in possession of a controlled substance. It was learned the suspect did have in his possession some Suboxone. Suspect was rebooked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility without incident.


Case #0216014824, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Assigned Deputy: Cpl. K. Whyte

Commander Entering: Cpl. K. Whyte

Location: US Highway 84/285 Mile Post 181, Santa Fe, NM

Suspect: Bret Barranco, 18, Santa Fe, NM

Vehicle: 2005 Green Pontiac Grand Prix

Charges: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Controlled Substance, to wit: Marijuana, Driving While License Suspended, Speeding

On Sunday, September 18, 2016 at approximately 11:38pm, Deputy responded to location in reference to the vehicle having been stopped for speeding by Pojoaque Tribal and the driver had an arrest warrant and was non-tribal. It was confirmed the suspect had an active arrest warrant. Suspect also returned through N.C.I.C. with a suspended license. Suspect also had in his possession several containers with Marijuana and Marijuana pipes. Suspect was arrested, transported and booked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility without incident. The vehicle was towed from the scene and taken to the tow company's impound lot.


Case #0216014819, Possession of a Controlled Substance, to wit: Suboxone

Assigned Deputy: A. Lopez

Commander Entering: Cpl. K. Whyte

Location: Camino Justicia, Santa Fe, NM

Suspect: Kevin Chavez, 25, Santa Fe, NM

On Sunday, September 18, 2016 at approximately 9:17pm, Deputy responded to location in reference to an inmate, who was found in possession of a controlled substance. It was learned the suspect had in his possession several strips of Suboxone. Suspect was rebooked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility without incident.


0216014798 / Aggravated DWI / 9-18-2016

Deputy Assigned: Clinton Chastain

Commander Entering: Lt. Michael Martinez

Location: 17550 US 84/285    Tesuque,NM

Arrested: Eric Martinez        Age:37      Espanola,NM

Deputies were dispatched to the above location in reference to a motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival, deputies located a white in color vehicle with damage. During the crash investigation, the driver displayed signs of impairment and refused to submit to sobriety testing. The driver was arrested and transported to jail where he was booked accordingly


Case #0216014773, Concealing Identity

Assigned Deputy: A. Lopez

Commander Entering: Cpl. K. Whyte

Location: 17500 block of US Highway 84/285, Santa Fe, NM

Suspect: "John Doe"

On Sunday, September 18, 2016 at approximately 3:10am, Deputies responded to location in reference to a domestic dispute. While attempting to obtain information of the subjects involved, the suspect provided a name that was obviously not his. Suspect also provided social security numbers that did not return to him. Suspect was arrested, transported and booked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility without incident.


Case #0216014772, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Assigned Deputy: A. Gutierrez

Commander Entering: Cpl. K. Whyte

Location: 100 block of Paseo De Angel, Santa Fe, NM

Victim: Male, 52, Santa Fe, NM

Charges: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Shooting at or from a Motor Vehicle, Burglary, Larceny, Criminal Damage to Property.

On Sunday, September 18, 2016 at approximately 1:30am, Deputies responded to location in reference to a residential burglary that was in progress. Deputies learned that an unknown suspect(s) gained entry into the garage by breaking a door and removed motorcycles from the garage. Victim heard noise coming from the garage and went outside to investigate. Suspect(s) saw the home owner and began to drive away and shot a firearm in the direction of the victim. The motorcycles were located in the area and returned to the victim. No one received any life threatening injuries as a result of this incident. Investigation is ongoing.


Case #0216014770, Assault Against a Peace Officer

Assigned Deputy: T. Lopez

Commander Entering: Cpl. K. Whyte

Location: Camino Torcido Loop, Santa Fe, NM

Suspect: Rick Espinosa, 43, Santa Fe, NM

Charges: Assault Against a Peace Officer, Resisting or Evading a Peace Officer, Disorderly Conduct

On Saturday, September 17, 2016 at approximately 11:45pm, Deputies responded to location in reference to loud music that was disturbing the peace of residents in the area. Deputies made contact with the suspect who turned the music back up as they were leaving the area. Suspect told deputies he was going to shoot them if they did not leave. Deputies began to restrain the suspect and suspect pulled away and was fighting with deputies. Suspect was placed in handcuffs, was transported and booked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility without any further incident. No one received any life threatening injuries as a result of this incident.


0216014651 / Possession of Suboxone / 09-15-16

Deputy assigned: O. McCartney

Commander entering: Sgt. M. Delgado

Location: Santa Fe County Jail

Arrested: Eddie Lovato, 30-year-old male from Santa Fe N.M.

On 09-15-16 Corrections Officers observed two inmates acting suspicious in the Delta Pod.  Upon searching the inmates they located Suboxone on inmate Lovato.


Case #0216014590, Possession of a Controlled Substance, to wit: Suboxone

Assigned Deputy: M. Matison

Commander Entering: Cpl. K. Whyte

Location: Camino Justicia, Santa Fe, NM

Suspect: Richard Brandle, 35, Santa Fe, NM

On Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at approximately 9:00pm, Deputy responded to location in reference to an inmate who was found in possession of a controlled substance. It was learned that the suspect had concealed in his possession suspect Suboxone. Suspect was rebooked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility without incident.


Case #0216014589, Death Investigation

Assigned Deputy: C. Chastain

Commander Entering: Cpl. K. Whyte

Location: 100 black of Santa Fe County Road 84 D, Santa Fe, NM

Deceased: Female, 55, Santa Fe, NM

On Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at approximately 7:43pm, deputies responded to location in reference to an unresponsive female. Female was unresponsive and life saving techniques were administered by medical staff, which were unsuccessful. The Office of the Medical Investigator responded to the scene. There does not appear to be any signs of foul play in regards to this case.