02.12.004596 / Warrant Arrest / 03.28.2012

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Deputy assigned: S. Coles

Commander entering: Cpl. Gabe Gonzales

Location: Calle De Los Trujillos, Santa Fe, NM (Chupadero)

Arrested: Shawn Lovato age 23, Santa Fe, NM

The above listed subject was arrested on an active Bench Warrant without incident. Subject was booked into the Santa Fe County Jail.


02.12.004604 / Warrant Arrest / 03.28.2012

Deputy assigned: Cpl. Gabe Gonzales

Commander entering: Cpl. Gabe Gonzales

Location: 4250 Airport Road, Santa Fe, NM

Arrested: Crystal Martinez age 28, Santa Fe, NM

The above listed subject was arrested on an active Bench Warrant without incident. Subject was booked into the Santa Fe County Jail.


Case# 0212004594 Death Investigation

Deputy Assigned:  Deputy Stephanie Reynolds

Commander Entering:  Lieutenant Joe McLaughlin

Location:  1700 Block, State Road 502, Pojoaque, NM

Victim:  Male 37, Pojoaque, NM

On Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 6:29 AM deputies responded to a residence at the location in reference to an unresponsive male.  Upon arrival of Emergency Medical Services Personnel the victim was not displaying any signs of life and no efforts t6o revive the victim were initiated.  The victim was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene.  Foul Play is not suspected in this investigation.


Case #: 0212004583/ DWI/ Date: 03-27-2012

Deputy Assigned: Deputy L. Martinez

Commander Entering: Cpl. D. Anaya

Location: Los Pinos Road/ Sunrise Springs (La Cienega Area)

Suspect: Shantel Mora 23 yoa female, Santa Fe, NM

Charges: DWI

Deputies responded to a reckless driver with a vehicle description of a Teal Cadillac CTS.  A 2004 Cadillac CTS was found at the above location and stopped.  Driver appeared to be impaired.  Standardized Field Sobriety Tests were adminstered and showed clues of impairment.  Driver was placed under arrest where a blood draw was conducted.  Blood results pending. 


Case#:  0212004563/ Larceny/ Date:  03/27/12

Deputy assigned:  Deputy Eric Steen

Commander entering:  Lt. Linda Ortiz

Location:  5600 block of Agua Fria, Santa Fe, NM

On 3/27/12 victim stated that when she went out to her vehicle at 1630 hours,  she noticed that her tires and rims to her vehicle were stolen.  Victim stated that this occurred at her place of employment.  Victim stated that the estimated value of the tires and rims are $1000.00.  A witness could not get a license plate on the suspect vehicle.  Only 3 rims and tires were taken.


Case#:  0212004572 & 0212004568/ Burglary, Larceny, Criminal Damage to Property/ Date:  03/27/12

Deputy assigned:  Deputy Eric Steen & Deputy Jeremy Martin

Commander entering:  Lt. Linda Ortiz

Location #1:  7400 Brazos River Road, Santa Fe, NM

Location #2:  3900 Riverside Drive, Santa Fe, NM

Suspect#1:  Jerry Benavidez, age 34, Santa Fe, NM

Charged:  Burglary, Larceny, Criminal Damage to Property, Attempt to commit a felony to wit:  Breaking and Entering

Suspect #2:  Jesus Portillo, age 29, Santa Fe, NM

Charged:  Burglary, Larceny, Criminal Damage to Property, Attempt to commit a felony to wit:  Breaking and Entering, Escape from Custody, Possession of Burglary Tools, Resisting or Evading an Officer, Concealing ID, and 4 bench warrants

Suspect #3:  Sarah Benavidez, age 37, Santa Fe, NM

Charged:  Burglary, Larceny, Criminal Damage to Property

On 3/27/12 deputies were dispatched to a residence off of Riverside Drive in reference to an attempted burglary.  It was learned that the suspects were attempting to pry open the window after removing the screen from the residence.  Victim observed the suspects  and scared them off.  Deputies were then dispatched to a residence off of Brazos River Road in reference to a burglary.  Victim stated that suspects gained entry through the front door and damaging the dead bolt.  Victim stated that suspects took an HP laptop computer, and Xbox 360 connect, 12 Xbox games, a social security card and a resident card.   Suspects then fled the area and were located at the Cedar Creek Apartments.  It was learned that suspect #2 had a folding utility multi-purpose tool in his possession.  Suspect #2 also gave a name of Albert Martinez but we then learned his real identity.   While in custody, suspect #2 attempted to escape out of the deputies unit.    Suspect #2 also had 4 active warrants for his arrest.  Suspects were then arrested, transported and booked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Center.


Case# 0212004553 Aggravated DWI

Deputy Assigned:  Deputy Kurt Whyte

Commander Entering:  Lieutenant Joe McLaughlin

Location:  State Road 475 (Hyde Park Road), Mile Marker 6, Santa Fe, NM

Vehicle:  Teal, 2007, Isuzu, Pick up

Suspect:  Abel R. Martinez, 30, Santa Fe, NM

Charged:  Aggravated DWI, Driving While License Suspended or Revoked,

                   Careless Driving

On Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 12:19 PM the suspect was operating the vehicle east at the location attempting to negotiate a right curve.  The suspect lost control of the vehicle allowing it to leave the roadway on the left side, striking a rock formation and rolling over one time coming to rest back on the roadway.  The suspect was transported to Christus Saint Vincent Regional Medical Center where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries and released.  The suspect was found to be under the influence of an intoxicating liquor and refused to submit to a Blood Alcohol Test. 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. 


0212004545   Fraud   03/27/2012

Deputy assigned: Shannon Coles

Commander entering: Cpl. Fred Suazo

Location: West Gutierrez (Pojoaque NMArea)

Stolen: debit card

Victim stated he went to Pojoaque supermarket and purchased items with his Bank Of America debit card. Victim stated on March 24, 2012 he noticed that his Bank Of America card was missing so he contacted his Bank and was advised that one transaction was made on his card at the Rhoc gas station in Espanola,


Case#0212004526 / Aggravated battery against a household member, Abandonment or abouse of a child and Interference with communic

Deputy Assigned: S. Hernandez

Commander Entering: Cpl. M. Delgado

Location: residence in Cottonwood Mobile Home Park, Santa Fe N.M.

Arrested: Gregory Smith, 25-year-old male from Santa Fe N.M.

    On 03-27-2012 Mr. Smith was involved in an argument with a family member.  During the argument he struck the family member who was holding a 9-month-old child causing injury to the family member and the child.  He was arrested and booked into the Santa Fe County Jail accordingly. 


Case#0212004508 / Breaking and Entering, Criminal Damage to Property / 03-26-2012

Deputy Assigned: R. Arndt

Commander Entering: Cpl. M. Delgado

Location: Residence on Vista Hermosa, Santa Fe N.M.

    On 03-26-2012 unknown suspect broke a double payne glass window of the residence and enter the home.  Nothing appeared to be missing from the home.  Suspects are pending further investigation.