0212002316 Death Investigation 2-12-12

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Deputy assigned: Cindy Quintana

Commander entering: Cpl. Nathan Segura

Location: Azpeitia Rd (Cuarteles area) Chimayo NM

On this date Deputies responded to the above road in reference to an unattended death. The victim (81 year old female) was found unresponsive by family members in her bedroom. It was undetermined at this time what the exact cause of death was but appears to be of natural causes. There were no signs of foul play at the scene. Family members advised the victim was a Hospice patient.


0212002265 Possession of a Controlled Substance 2-11-12

Deputy assigned: Roy Arndt

Commander entering: Cpl. Nathan Segura

Location: Santa Fe County Jail

Arrested: Tabitha Quintana

On 2-11-12, jail personnel were conducting a cell check of the segregated inmate. The search revealed the inmate was found to be hiding a controlled substance in her cell. The substance was field tested and the female was charged and booked accordingly


0212002264 Possession of a Controlled Substance 2-11-12

Deputy assigned: Roy Arndt

Commander entering: Cpl. Nathan Segura

Location: Santa Fe County Jail

Arrested: Valerie Gonzales

On 2-11-12, jail personnel observed a female inmate acting nervous and suspicious in her cell. A strip search was conducting and the female inmate was found to be hiding a controlled substance in her vaginal area. The substance was field tested and the female was charged and booked accordingly.


Case#: 0212002288/Auto Burglary, Larceny/Date: 02-11-12

Deputy Assigned: Deputy B. Brandle

Commander Entering: Cpl. D. Anaya

Location: 1000 Block of Camino Vista Aurora, SF (Rufina Area)

Stolen: Wallet, New Mexico's Driver's License, and Credit Card Total Estimated Value: $35.00

Suspect: Pending

Victim reports someone unlawfully entered her 1999 Silver Lincoln Navigator sometime between 1900- 2340 hours at the above location.  The above listed items were reported stolen. Victim advised she left the vehicle unlocked during the above mentioned time period. Case still pending investigation.


0212002198   Burglary     02/11/2012

Deputy assigned: Chris Archuleta

Commander entering: Cpl. Fred Suazo

Location: Chalan Road (Remuda Ridge area)

Stolen:  42'' Flat screen TV, Toshiba laptop computer, $2,000.00, passport

Damaged: Window

On this date Deputies responded to the above address in reference to a burglary Victim stated the unknown suspect(s) forced entry into the residence by throwing a cinder block at the glass window to the front door. The suspect(s) then entered and removed the above items from the home.

The above listed stole item was valued at about $2700.00


Case#0212002237 / DWI, Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic / 02-11-2012

Deputy Assigned: T. Chan

Commander Entering: Cpl. M. Delgado

Location: US 84/285 northbound at State Road 502, Pojoaoque N.M.

Arrested: Lynn Kelly, 63-year-old female from Santa Fe N.M.

    On 02/11/2012 at about 12:30a.m. Deputies were dispatched top the area of US 84/285 northbound in Pojoaque in reference to a report of a reckless driver, a white in color Toyota Rav 4 weaving.  Deputies located the vehcile and observed it weaving in and out of it's lane.  A traffic stop was conducted and contact was made with the driver, Mrs. Kelly who was found to be intoxicated.  She was arrested accordingly. 

 


Case#0212002237 / DWI / 02-11-2012

Deputy Assigned: L. M.rtinez

Commander Entering: Cpl. M. DElgado

Location: US 84/285 northbound at State Road 502, Pojoaque N.M.

Arrested: Susan Thornton, 43-year-old female from Santa Fe N.M.

    On 02/11/2012 at about 12:35p.m.  Mrs. Thornton pulled up to the scene of a traffic stop to check on her friend who had been stoped by Deputies.  Mrs. Thornton was found to be under the influence of alcohol and was placed under arrest. 


Case#:  0212002168/ Unlawful taking of a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Damage to Property/ Date:  02/09/12

Deputy assigned:  Deputy Cindy Quintana

Commander entering:  Lt. Linda Ortiz

Location:  1700 block of State Road 14, Galisteo, NM

On 2/9/12 between 1500 and 1530 hours unknown persons took a 1970's model Oldsmobile from the area for scrap metal.  While leaving the area unknown persons backed into the fence and caused $200.00 worth of damage.  Estimated value of the vehicle is unknown due to the vehicle being parked in the area for 20 years.


Case#:  0212002172/ Aggravated DWI, Open Container/ Date:  02/09/12

Deputy assigned:  Deputy Leonard Martinez

Commander entering:  Lt. Linda Ortiz

Location:  Old Las Vegas Highway & Bobcat Bite Restaurant parking lot, Santa Fe, NM

Suspect:  Gwen Bounds, age 54, Keizer, Oregon

Charged:  Aggravated DWI, Open Container

On 2/9/12 a crime check called and advised that there was a silver in color Chrysler Sebring with Oregon plates swerving and straddleing both lanes on SR 285.  Caller advised that the vehicle then turned left on Old Las Vegas Hwy and almost struck several vehicles.  Deputies made contact with the vehicle in which the driver showed signs of impairment.  SFST's were conducted and driver was then placed under arrest.  Driver then submitted to a breath test in which her BrAC results were .18, .18.  Suspect was then booked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Center.


0212002137   Burglary   02/09/2012

Deputy assigned: Chris Archuleta

Commander entering: Cpl. Fred Suazo

Location: 4000 block Airport Rd (Zia Center) Santa Fe NM

Stolen: donation currency/change container

Deputies responded to an activated alarm at the above location and met with the proprietor who was on scene. Surveillance footage reveled a unidentified male subject forced entry into the establishment, by striking the glass window with a hammer. The suspect wearing a hooded sweater, black jeans, and white tennis shoes stepped into the establishment grabbed a clear plastic money donation container then fled the area. The window is approximately a 2'x3' ½'' in size and is valued at approximately $500.00.