Case 2024000182 Driving While License Revoked / No Insurance 01/10/24

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Deputy Assigned: A. Gallardo

Commander Entering: Sgt. V. Baca

Location: U.S. 84/285 / NM-106

Arrested: Patrick Vargas (54 YOM)

Deptuy conducted a license plate check on a vehicle driving in front of him. The results indicated the vehicle’s registration was suspended due to no insurance. A traffic stop was conducted on a 2014 Chevy Impala at the above location. Upon contact with registered owner, it was confirmed by Santa Fe RECC the suspect did have a revoked driver’s license with the arrest clause. The subject was booked without incident. 


2024000171 / Battery / 01-09-2024

Deputy assigned: J. Thomas

Commander entering: Cpl. J.War

Location: 28 Camino Justicia Santa Fe, NM (Santa Fe County Jail)

Victim: 52 YOM

Suspect: Darius Welch, 24 YOM

Victim alleges suspect threw hot water at him during the morning hours. Surveillance footage corroborated his statement. Suspect charged and re-booked into jail. 


20240000161 / Burglary, Larceny / 01-09-2024

Deputy assigned: F. Trujillo

Commander entering: Cpl. J.War

Location: Old Santa Fe Trl, Santa Fe, NM

Victim: 70 YOM

Victim reported his residence is currently being renovated and is vacant during the process. Suspect(s) entered the residence and stole an air compressor, Makita drill, and Stihl grinder. It remains unknown how the suspect(s) entered the residence. Case is under investigation. 


2023000150 / Burglary, Larceny / 01-08-2024

Deputy assigned: K. Whyte

Commander entering: Cpl. J.War

Location: Second St. Cerrillos, NM 

Victim: 84 YOF

Stolen: White pottery bowl with black stripes, 12 to 15 pieces of turquoise, Corral and Silver jewelry, $600 value.

Victim reported sometime within the last two or three days, unknown suspect(s) forced entry into her studio and stole aforementioned items. Case is under investigation.


2024000050, Order of remand, 1/3/2024

Deputy assigned: D. Trujillo

Commander Assigned: Cpl. S. Coles

Location: District Court (Santa Fe)

Supect: Amberly Daina Archuleta 32 YOF

Supect arrived at district Court for scheduled appearance and was remanded for failing to follow conditions of release.  Suspect was transported to the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Center (SFCADC) where she was booked accordingly.


2024000041, Order of remand, 1/3/2024

Deputy assigned: J.Lujan

Commander assigned: Cpl S. Coles

Location: District Court (Santa Fe)

Suspect: Joseph Martinez 61 YOM

Suspect arrived at District Court for scheduled court appearance and was remanded for failing to follow conditions of release.  Suspect was transported to the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Center (SFCADC) where he was booked accordingly.


2024000151 / Unattended death / 01-08-2024

Deputy assigned: K. Whyte

Commander entering: Cpl. J.War

Location: Sloman Ln Santa Fe, NM

Decedent: 73 YOM

Deputy responded to location in reference to an unresposive male. Family was unable to reach him by phone so a friend went by to check on him when he discovered him unresponsive. No signs of life were observed. Cause of death appears to be from natural causes. No foul play suspected or observed. 


2024000147 / Burglary, Larceny, Criminal damage to property / 01-08-2024

Deputy assigned: Cpl. J.War

Commander entering: Cpl. J.War

Location: Villa Orilla Dorado Santa Fe, NM 

Victim: Estancia Homes

Reporting person reported he discovered while conducting his walk-through of the residence, the suspect(s) entered the home, possibly using a key as no forced entry was located. Once inside, they stole a thermostat and a tank-less water heater. Damage was caused to piping when they removed the water heater. Case is under investigation. 


2024000129 / Unlawful taking of a motor vehicle / 01-07-2024

Deputy assigned: P. Caroland

Commander entering: Cpl. J.War

Location: Rancho Viejo RV storage on A Van Nu Po, Santa Fe, NM

Stolen: 2019 Tan Forest River Camper bearing NM-45114RVC

Victim reported sometime during the last week his camper trailer was stolen from a storage facility. On scene, the suspect(s) used a torch the cut the fence open to gain access. This case appears to be related to case #2024000128. Case is under investigation. 


2024000128 / Unlawful taking of a motor vehicle / 01-07-2024

Deputy assigned: F. Trujillo

Commander entering: Cpl. J.War

Location: Rancho Viejo RV storage on A Van Nu Po, Santa Fe, NM

Stolen: 2018 INTE Cargo trailer bearing NM-55855TRK

Victim reported sometime during the last week his cargo trailer was stolen from a storage facility. On scene, the suspect(s) used a torch the cut the fence open to gain access. The trailer was later recovered at a residence in Santa Fe.