Case#: 0211015754/Fraud/Date: 10-21-2011

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Deputy Assigned: Deputy B. Brandle

Commander Entering: Cpl. D. Anaya

Location: 900 Block of Old Las Vegas Highway, Santa Fe, NM (Canoncito area)

Suspect: Pending

On October 21, 2011 deputies responded to the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office in reference to a fraud that occurred at the above residence.  Victim stated he was sent an email if he wanted to be a mystery shopper.  Victim agreed and was sent fradulent postal money orders.  Victim advised he was instructed to cash the money orders at his bank then send the money via Western Union to the Philippines and keep a small portion for himself for evaluating their service.  Victim advised he cashed eleven of the fraudulent money orders until his financial institution notified him.  Victim was defrauded $10,780.00.  Case still under investigation.


Case#0211015773 / DWI, Unlawfull Taking of a Motor Vehicle / 10/22/2011

Deputy Assigned: S. Maloney

Commander Entering: Cpl. M. Delgado

Location: Highway 84/285 at State Road 503, Pojoaque area of Santa Fe County

Arrested: Daniel Hernandez-Vargas, 21-year-old male from Pojoaque N.M.

Recovered stolen vehicle: 1992 red in color Nissan Sentra

    On 10/22/2011 at approximately 10:00pm Deputies condcuted a traffic stop on a 1992 red in color Nissan Sentra on Highway 84/285 at State road 503.  It was discovered the vehicle had just been stolen from the espanola area.  The driver was found to be intoxicated and was arrested on the above charges.  The vehicle was returned to the owner.   


Case#0211015777 / DWI / 10/22/2011

Deputy Assigned: L. Martinez

Commander Entering: Cpl. M. Delgado

Location: Auto Zone parking lot on Airport Road

Arrested: Vicente Garcia-Meza, 30-year-old male from Santa Fe N.M. 

    On 10/22/2011 at approximately 2:30am Deputies observed a suspicious vehicle (white in color 2004 Pontiac Garnd Prix) parked in the parking lot of the Auto Zone on Airport Road.  Deputies made contact with thr driver who was found to be intoxicated.  He was arrested and charged accordingly.    


02110015728, Burglary/Fraudulent use of a credit card/Criminal damage to property, 10-21-2011

Deputy Assigned: A. Wendt

Commander Entering: Cpl. R. Crow

Location: 1500 Bishops Lodge Road (Tesuque)

Suspect: Pending

Stolen: Black & White purse, black wallet, NM drivers license, BoA credit card, BoA check book, makup.

Damaged: 2007 Hyundai Elantra, broken passenger window

Victim reported that the above vehicle was left locked at the above location.  Sometime between the times of  0800-0900 an unknown suspect(s) broke the passengers window to gain entry into the vehicle. Once inside the above purse was taken and the suspect fled the area. Case is under investigation


0211015746, Burglary, 10-21-2011

Deputy Assigned: A. Wendt

Commander Entering: Cpl. R. Crow

Location: 100 block of Blue Corn Trace (Highway 14, Mile 30)

Suspect: Pending

Stolen: U.S. currency ($1,500)

Victim reported that sometime between 10-14-2011 and 10-20-20011 they were away from their residence.  Upon returning home victim noticed that U.S. currency in the amount of $1500 was missing from the residence. No forced entry was noted. Case is under investigation. 


Case # 0211015725 Death Investigation

Deputy assigned: Tim Benavidez

Commander entering: Cpl. Fred Suazo

Location: County Road 74 (Tesuque NM area)

On this date Deputies responded to the above address in reference to an unattended death. The victim (74 year old male) was found unresponsive by family members. It was undetermined at this time what the exact cause of death was but appears to be of natural causes. A DNR was in effect.


0211015667, Burglary/Larceny/Criminal Damage, 10-20-2011

Deputy Assigned: P. Prentice

Commander Entering: Cpl. R. Crow

Location: 100 block of Vereda De Valencia

Stolen: Kenwood Stereo/cd player, Miscellaneous DVD's

Suspect: Pending

Victim reported that between 10-19-2011 and 10-20-2011 some unknown person(s) burglarized their vehicle.  Entry was gained through a unlocked door.  Once inside the above items were stolen and the suspect(s) fled the area.  Case is under investigation. 


Case#:  0211015684/ Larceny/ Date:  10/20/11

Deputy assigned:  Deputy Clinton Chastain

Commander entering:  Lt. Linda Ortiz

Location:  residence off of Cagua Ct., Santa Fe, NM (Eldorado)

On 10/20/11 deputy was dispatched to above location in reference to a larceny.  Victim stated that possibly between 10/1/11 and 10/16/11 his son in law may have taken several items from his residence due to him having access to the firearms.  Victim stated that 4 firearms were stolen from the safe.  Estimated value of items stolen is $5,100.00.


Case#:  0211015681/ Death Investigation/ Date:  10/20/11

Deputy assigned:  Deputy Roy Arndt

Commander entering:  Lt. Linda Ortiz

Location:  3300 block of Calle PoAePi, Santa Fe, NM (Casa Villita Apts.)

Victim:  59 year old hispanic female

On 10/20/11 deputies were dispatched to above location to conduct a welfare check on a tenant who resides in one of the apartments.  Management contacted the victim's son who stated that he has not heard from his mother in 12 days.  Management had not seen victim since 10/13/11.  A welfare check was conducted and it was determined that the victim was deceased.  No signs of foul play were found.  OMI was contacted and took over investigation.


Case#:  0211015638/ Burglary, Larceny/ Date:  10/19/11

Deputy assigned:  Deputy Clinton Chastain

Commander entering:  Lt. Linda Ortiz

Location:  residence off of Cielo Rojo, Espanola, NM (Santa Cruz)

On 10/19/11 between 1000 and 1200 hours unknown persons entered victim's residence while the victim was asleep in the residence.   Victim stated unknown persons gained entry through an unlocked window.  Victim stated that unknown persons took a Playstation 3, Wii gaming system,  black purse, $100 cash, Well Fargo bank card, Sam's club card, and a New Mexico Driver's License.  Estimated value of items taken is $830.00.