Case#0212016129/Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Damage to Property/Date:10-15-2012

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Deputy Assigned: Deputy J. York

Commander Entering: Cpl. D. Anaya

Location: 2303 Casa Rufina, Santa Fe, NM (Rufina Area)

Stolen: 2008 Blue in Color Zhon 150T10 Motor Cycle Estimated Value: $600.00

Victim reports the above vehicle was taken from the above location between the dates of 10-12-12 at 6:00pm and 10-13-12 at 9:00am by unknown suspect(s).  The vehicle was locked with a pad lock and the lock was damaged.  Case still pending further investigation.


Case#:  0212016207/ Burglary, Larceny/ Date:  10/15/12

Deputy assigned:  Deputy Chris Zook

Commander entering:  Lt. Linda Ortiz

Location:  35 Fire Place, Santa Fe, NM (off of State Road 14)

On 10/15/12 between the hours of 1030 and 1130 victim stated that someone stole his Dewalt drill, 2 batteries and a charger, and some drill bits from a building inside a construction site.  Victim stated that he is the only in the building that is being built.  Estimated value of items taken is $700.00.


Case# 0212016189 Battery Against a Household Member

Deputy Assigned:  Deputy Robert garcia

Commander Entering:  Lieutenant Joe McLaughlin

Location:  Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino, Pojoaque, NM

Victim:  Female, 35, Ranchos De Taos, NM

Suspect:  Clovis J. Romero, 39, Ranchos De Taos, NM

Charged:  Battery Against a Household Member, Assault Against a Household Member

On Sunday, October 15, 2012 at 2:07 AM the suspect and victim were involved in a verbal altercation at the location.  The altercation turned physical when the suspect pushed open the door to the victim's room, striking her with it and causing her to fall backwards.


0212016135 / Embezzlement / 10-13-2012

Deputy Assigned: Julie York

Commander Entering: Sgt. Michael Martinez

Location: Antonio Lane     Santa Fe,NM

Victim reported to Deputy that for the past year he had entrusted the suspect with managing properties he owned in the Santa Fe area. He had been told that the properties had not been rented for the last year. It was recenlty discovered that the suspect has been keeping hte rent money. Case is under investigation.


0212016168 / Burglary(Auto) / 10-14-2012

Deputy Assigned: Donald Romero

Commander Entering: Sgt. Michael Martinez

Location: Rio en Medio Trailhead

Vehicle: 2005 Volkswagen   Silver

Items Stolen: Wallet, NM identification

Victim reported to Deputy that on this date between the hours of 12:30pm and 2:48pm, unknown persons gained entry into her vehicle and stole the listed items. Case is under investigation.


0212016171 / Burglary(Auto) / 10-14-2012

Deputy Assigned: Richard Hildebrandt

Commander Entering: Sgt. Michael Martinez

Location: Rio en Medio Trailhead

Vehicle: 1999 Subaru     Silver

Items Stolen: Black in color purse

Victim reported to Deputy that on this date between the hours of 1:00pm and 2:30pm, unknown persons gained entry into her vehicle and stole the listed items. Case is under investigation.


021201611 Burglary (auto)  10/13/12

Deputy assigned: Joseph Barela

Commander entering: Cpl. Fred Suazo

Location:4641 Airport Rd(Airport Rdarea)Santa FeNM

Stolen: 2 ford F150 headlamps

On this date unknown subjects stole the two headlamps of the above repossessed vehicle from the above location. A red full size Dodge pick up truck was seen leaving the area at about the time of the incident. Witness saw what appeared to be two young male subjects tampering with the vehicle then attempt to hide when spotted.

The above listed items stolen were valued at about $200.00


0212016117 Criminal Damage to Property 10/13/12

Deputy assigned: Amber Marez

Commander entering: Cpl. Fred Suazo

Location: Calle Corazon (Airport Rdarea)

Damaged: 2008 Chevy Tahoe rear window / 2004 Blk Ford Expedition rear window

Victim stated that on this date at about 3:00am the rear windows on his two above listed vehicles were damaged as well as a window on his residence. It appeared the windows were damaged by a pellet gun.

The damaged was estimated to be about $1500.00


Case# 0212016108 DWI

Deputy Assigned:  Deputy Robert Garcia

Commander Entering:  Lieutenant Joe McLaughlin

Location:  Interstate 25, Mile Marker 277, Santa Fe, NM

Vehicle:  Gold, 2000, Ford, Ranger, pick-up

Suspect:  Balam A. Zuniga-Cruz, 30, Santa Fe, NM

Charged:  DWI, Roadways Laned for Traffic

On Friday, October 12, 2012 at 11:04 PM the suspect was operating the vehicle south at the location and was unable to maintain a single lane of travel.  The suspect was found to be under the influence of an intoxicating liquor and had a Breath Alcohol Content of .08 or greater.


Case# 0212016105 DWI

Deputy Assigned:  Deputy Brian Markley

Commander Entering:  Lieutenant Joe McLaughlin

Location:  Cerrillos Road at Herrera Drive, Santa Fe, NM

Vehicle:  White, 2002, Cadillac, 4 door

Suspect:  Patty L. Gallegos, 55, Santa Fe, NM

Charged:  DWI, Possession of a Controlled Substance, to wit:  Oxycodon, Possession of

                   a Controlled Substance, to wit:  Alprazolam, Possession of a Controlled

                   Substance, to wit:  Carisoprodal, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia,

                   Roadways Laned for Traffic, Mandatory Proof of Financial Responsibility

On Friday, October 12, 2012 at 9:18 PM the suspect was operating the vehicle north at the location and made an abrupt  left turn over a painted median.  The suspect was found to be under the influence of a controlled subsatnce.  The suspect submitted to a Blood Test and the results of that test are pending.  The suspect was found to be in possession of three different prescription medications and could not provide a prescription for either of them.  The suspect was found to be in possession of several cut straws, a metal grate and a glass vile which all contained a white in color residue.  The suspect was unable to provide proof of insurance upon request.