Case#: 0212018154/ Burglary, Larceny/ Date: 11/23/12
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Deputy assigned: Deputy Kurt Whyte
Commander entering: Lt. Linda Ortiz
Location: 131 Peak Place, Santa Fe, NM (Tesuque MHP)
On 11/23/12 between the hours of 1330 and 1700 hours, unknown suspects made entry into the residence through an unlocked window or unlocked door and stole a DVD player and misc. DVDs. There was no sign of forced entry. Estimated value of items taken is $645.00.
Case#:0212018112/DWI, Roadways laned for Traffic, Open Container/Date: 11-22-2012
Deputy Assigned: Deputy L. Martinez
Commander Entering: Cpl. D. Anaya
Location: Old Las Vegas Highway Mile maker 3, Santa Fe, NM
Suspect: John Sanchez 51 yoa male, Santa Fe, NM
Charges: DWI, Roadways Laned for Traffic, and Open Container
Deputy observed a White in color 2008 Cadillac travelling northbound at the above location cross over the double yellow line. Deputy stopped the vehicle and made contact with the above driver. Upon contact driver appeared to be under the influence. SFST's were adminstered where driver displayed signs of impairment and was placed under arrest. Driver submitted to a breath test, results revealed .12/.12 and was booked accordingly on the above charges. Vehicle was seized in accordance to Santa Fe County Ordinance 2006-5.
Case#:0212018065/Burglary, Larceny/Date:11-21-2012
Deputy Assigned: Deputy C. Zook
Commander Entering: Cpl. D. Anaya
Location: 1297 Bishop's Lodge, Santa Fe, NM (Bishop's Lodge Resort)
Stolen: Large Scale Navajo Wall Rug 77x 131 Estimated Value: $75,000.00
Victim reports the above item was taken sometime between the hours of 4:00pm on November 20, 2012 and 10:00am on November 21, 2012. The rug was located in a ballroom which was locked and checked by staff and security. Case stil pending further investigation.
Case# 0212018123 Driving While License Suspended or Revoked
Deputy Assigned: Deputy Brian Martkley
Commander Entering: Lieutenant Joe McLaughlin
Location: US Highway 84/285, Mile Marker 170, Santa Fe, NM
Vehicle: White, 1996, Chevy, Pick-up
Suspect: Noe Contreras, 52, Espanola, NM
Charged: Driving While License Suspended or Revoked, Roadways Laned for Traffic,
Unlawful Use of a Driver's License
On Thursday, November 22, 2012 at 10:31 PM the suspect was operating the vehicle north at the locatilon and failed to maintain a single lane of travel. A check with the New Mexico Department of Motor Vehicles revealed that the suspect's New Mexico Driver's License is revoked with the Arrest Clause attached unless he is operating a motor vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock. The vehicle was not so equipped. The suspect produced a driver's license that did not have the proper restriction attached. The vehicle was seized in accordance with Santa Fe County Ordinance 2006-5.
0212018061 / Unlawful Taking of a motor vehicle / 11-21-2012
Deputy Assigned: Julie York
Commander Entering: Sgt. Mike Martinez
Location: 5000 Block of Airport Road
Vehicle: 1990 Nissan Pickup Black in color NM plate
Deputies responded to the listed location in regards to an unlawful taking of a motor vehicle. Upon arrival information was obtained and soon afterwards area deputies observed the vehicle on State Road 599. A vehicle pursuit ensued and was cancelled by the area commander. The stolen vehicle then crashed on Cerrillos Road with the suspect fleeing on foot. Case is still under invesigation.
0212018064 / Aggravated Assault / 11-21-2012
Deputy Assigned: Roy Arndt
Commander Entering: Sgt. Mike Martinez
Location: Ridgeline Road Southwest Santa Fe area
Suspect: Eppie Montoya Age: 49 Santa Fe
Victim reported to Deputies that suspect unholstered a handgun during an argument and threatened to injure him while apparently chambering a round into the gun. Deputies made contact with the suspect and he admitted to having the gun but denied any threats. Suspect was arrested and taken to jail.
0212018055/ Possession of Controlled Substance/ 11-21-12
Deputy Assigned: G. Lovato
Commander Entering: Sgt. J. Rodriguez
Location: 28 Camino Justicia- Santa Fe
Arrested: Donald Salazar age: 33
On 11-21-12 Donald Salazar was found to be in possession of a crushed Suboxen pill, Marijuana, and several syringes. Donald had been booked into the Santa Fe County Jail on 11-20-12 on a probation violation. Donald was rebooked accordingly on the above charges.
Case# Motor Vehicle Crash (Fatality)
Deputy Assigned: Lieutenant Joe McLaughlin
Commander Entering: Lieutenant Joe Mclaughlin
Location: State Road 4, .2 miles north of Mile marker 67, Los Alamos, NM
Vehicle #1: Red, 2001, Toyota, Pick-Up
Driver #1: Dennis J. Bernal, 43, Ssanta Fe, NM
Vehicle #2: Pewter, 2009, Honda, 2 door
Driver #2: Jennifer R. Ventura-Trujillo, 41, Los Alamos, NM
Passenger #2: Female, Juvenile, 13, Los Alamos, NM
Victim: Male, Juvenile, 13, Los Alamos, NM
On Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 2:18 PM Bernal was operating Vehicle #1 north at the location attempting to negotiate a right curve. Ventura-Trujillo was operating Vehicle #2 south at the location in the outside lane of travel. For reason(s) unknown Bernal lost control of Vehicle #1 allowing it to cross the double center divide line. As a result the front bumper of Vehicle #1 struck the left side of Vehicle #2: Bernal was transported to Christus Saint Vincent Regional Medical Center where he was treated and released for minor, non-life threatening injuries. Ventura-Trujillo was transported to Los Alamos Medical Center where she was treated and released for minor, non-life threatening injuries. Passenger #2 was transported to Los Alamos Medical Center and then to the University of New Mexico Hospital where she was admitted in stable condition for non-life threatening injuries. The Victim sucmbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene at 5:21 PM by Deputy medical Investigator Chris Martinez.
0212018006, Death Investigation
Deputy Assigned: T. Benavidez
Commander Entering: Lt. M. Post
Location: Nina's Drive El Rancho
On 11/20/12 deputies responded to a residence on Nina's Drive to assist the Fire Department with an unconcious adult male. Upon arrival deputies and Fire personnel found a 56 yr old male deceased from chronic medical issues. No foul play is suspected.
0212018027 Burglary 11-20-12
Deputy assigned: Kurt Whyte Commander entering: Cpl. Nathan Segura Location: Camino Polvoso(Agua Fria Area) Stolen: a black in color Sony 42" flat screen television, Xbox video game system, Nintendo Wii, RCA Blue Ray DVD player, video games, various DVD movies. Victim reported that sometime between 9:00am and 4:10pm on 11-20-12 unknown person(s) gained unauthorized entry to his residence by kicking in the rear door of the residence. Once inside the suspects stole the above stated items. In conjunction with an investigation with the Santa Fe Police Department a David Perez-Mendoza (21 yrs) was arrested and charge with the incident. Case is still under investigation.