Case#: 0215010432/ Unlawful Taking of a MV, Possession of Burglary Tools, Recieving Stolen Property/Date: 07-07-2015
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Deputy Assigned: Deputy Gene Meek
Commander Entering: Corporal Deborah Anaya
Location: Rabbit Road/ Old Galisteo Road, Santa Fe, NM (Rabbit Road Area)
Arrested #1: Arthur Santiago Ortega 29 yoa male, Farmington NM
Charges: Unlawful taking of MV, Possession of Burglary Tools, Receiving Stolen Property, Concealing Identity and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Arrested #2: Vincent Wheeler 21 yoa male, Santa Fe, NM
Charges: Unlawful Taking of MV, Possession of Burglary Tools, Receiving Stolen Property, Resisting Evading or Obstructing an Officer and Reckless Driving
Deputies observed a White in color Toyota at the intersection of St. Francis and Rabbit Road fail to stop at a stop sign and traveling at a high rate of speed. Deputies attempted to make a traffic stop, which led to the driver Vincent Wheeler jumping out of the vehicle without stopping the vehicle at the above location. The passanger Arthur Ortega stopped the vehicle at which time was detained until further investigation. Mr. Wheeler fled on foot and was located shortly after in the vicinty. Through further investigation it was found that the City of Santa Fe was already conducting an investigation for a larceny involving the vehicle Deputies stopped. The vehicle was also found to be stolen. The items stolen in the City of Santa Fe Police Department case was recovered in the vehicle. A screwdriver and altered key were found in the vehicle, which was used to steal the vehicle. Mr. Ortega concealed his identity by using his brother's name, but was later positively idenitified. Both suspects were arrested and booked on the above charges. While Mr. Ortega was being searched at the jail a syringe was found concealed on his person.
0215010411 / Aggravated DWI / 07-07-15
Deputy assigned: M. Jaramillo
Commander entering: Sgt. M. Delgado
Location: 2350 Casa Rufina, Casa Rufina Apartments
Arrested: Marlon Reano, 36-year-old male from Santa Domingo Pueblo
On 07-07-15 at approximately 1:15AM Deputies were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash at the Casa Rufina apartments. The caller stated a vehicle struck another vehicle when pulling into a parking space and the driver was still sitting inside the vehicle. Upon arrival contact was made with Mr. Marlon who was asleep in the driver's seat of a 2006 Chrysler Sebring. He was awakened and displayed signs of intoxication. A DWI investigation was conducted and he was subsequently arrested for DWI. He refused to submit to chemical testing and was booked for Aggravated DWI.
0215010382 / Larceny / 07-06-15
Deputy Assigned: Sgt. F. Trujillo
Commander Entering: Lt. W. Pacheco
Location: Entrada La Cienega, Santa Fe, NM, 87507 ( Santa Fe area(
Stolen: Various tools
Santa Fe County Sheriif's Deputies responded to an address on Entrada La Cienega in reference to a reported larceny. Deputies arrived and made contact with the victim who stated that between April 01, 2015 and June 28, 2015 suspect(s) took various tools from within her home. The victim stated that several individuals had been inside her home during this time. This case remains under investigation.
0215010367, Battery Against a Household Member, 7/6/15
Deputy Assigned: V. Weinrick
Commander Entering: Lt. M. Post
Location: Calle Canjilon Ojo de la Vaca area
Suspect: Elefio Benavidez Age:35 Santa Fe
Elefio Benavidez was arrested for Battery against a Household Member after deputies responded to a domestic dispute and learned that he had pushed a household member to the ground. Minor injury to victim was reported.
Case # 0215010337 Abuse of a child 07-05-15
Assigned: Cpl. Edward Webb Jr.
Commander Entering: Lt. W. Pacheco
Location: 131 Peak Place (Peak Place MHP Tesuque)
Suspect: James Maness (42 yoa male)
Victim 14 yoa male
Deputies were dispatched to the above address in reference to a domestic dispute. Upon arrival the suspect had fled the scene in a green/ blue 95 Mazda Truck with a camper shell. Investigation revealed the suspect had became upset with his son and struck him several times. A warrant has been issued for the suspects arrest.
Case #0215010339 DWI 07-05-15
Deputy Assigned: Clay Cullison
Commander Entering: Cpl. Edward Webb Jr.
Location: S. Meadows Road, Santa Fe NM
Arrested: Thomas Martinez 45 Yoa Male (Santa Fe NM )
The above driver was arrested after his vehicle was failing to maintain its traffic lane. The driver submitted to field sobriety tests and showed multiple signs of impairment . Driver submitted to a blood draw and those results are pending. Driver was booked into the jail without incident.
0215010308 - Burglary - 07-05-15
Deputy assigned: Dep. R. Hilderbrandt
Commander entering: Cpl. R. J. Clark
Location: Rancho Sin Vaca (LaCienega)
Victim reported that between 9:30pm and 10:00pm some entered her residence and took $360.00 from her purse. There were no signs of forced entry to the residence.
The incident is under investigation
0215010306 - Burglary - 07-04-15
Deputy Assigned: Dep. A. Lopez
Commander entering: Cpl. R. J. Clark
Location: 1300 block of Alamo Rd.
Victim stated he was missing a silver metal lock box that contained personal papers and documents.
The lock box was found discarded in the back yard by the investigatiing deputy.
The incident is under investigation.
Case #0215010254, Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle
Deputy Assigned: Cpl. K. Whyte
Commander Entering: Cpl. K. Whyte
Location: 200 block of State Road 503, Santa Fe, NM
Victim: Female, 41, Santa Fe, NM
Vehicle: 2007 Silver Chevy Impala
On Sunday, July 5, 2015 at 8:08 AM, Deputies were dispatched to location in reference to a stolen motor vehicle. Victim advised she had lent the vehicle to a family member on Thursday, July 2, 2015 and the family member was supposed to return the vehicle the same day. The family memeber has not been in touch with the victim and has not made any attempt to return the vehicle. Investigation is ongoing.
Case #0215010261 DWI 07-05-15
Deputy Assigned: Robert Garcia
Commander Entering: Cpl. Edward Webb Jr.
Location: Mile Marker 284 on Interstate 25
Arrested: Harry Strohm (62 yoa male Santa Fe NM)
Deputies were dispatched to the Interstate in reference to a reckless driver who was possibly intoxicated. Deputy located vehicle which was failing to maintain a single lane of travel. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver smelled heavily of an intoxicating beverage. SFST's were conducted and driver showed signs of impairment. Driver was arrested an refused a breath test. Driver was booked into the jail without further incident.