Case# 0211012361 Motor Vehicle Crash (Fatality)

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Deputy assigned:  Deputy Ronnie Viarreal

Commander Entering:  Lieutenant Joe McLaughlin

Location:  State Road 14, Mile Marker 24 (South of Madrid, NM)

Vehicle:  Silver, 2003, Victory, Motorcycle

Driver:  Kevin Tran, 39, Albuquerque, NM

Passenger:  Cindi Pham, 35, Albuquerque, NM

On Sunday, August 21, 2011 at approximately 12:21 PM Tran was operating the vehicle north at the location attempting to negotiate a left curve.  For reason(s) unknown, Tran lost control of the vehicle allowing it to leave the roadway on the right side and striking a guardrail. Both Tran and Pham were ejcted from the vehicle.  Tran traveled down an embankment and was pronounced dead at the scene due to apparent head injuries.  Pham was transported by ambulance to Christus Sain Vincent Regional Medical Center were she was treated for non life threatening injuries to her legs and admitted.  Neither Tran nor Pham were wearing a helmet.  Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in this crash.


0211012202/ Warrant Service, Agg./ 08-18-11

Deputy Assigned: Agent E. Webb Jr.

Commander Entering: Sgt. R. Sisneros

Location: Casa Solana Center (900 W. Alameda) Santa Fe, NM

Suspect/Arrested: Janelle Garcia (AKA: Janelle Aranda) (30 YOA) 1804 Paseo De La Conquistadora Santa Fe, NM 87505

Other Charges: Agg. Assault on a Peace Officer, Criminal Damage to Property, Possession of a controlled substance: Heroin, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Resisting or Obstructing a Peace Officer.

On Aug. 18, 2011 Agents received information that the above suspect who was wanted on an outstanding warrant issued by the 1st Judicial Dist. Court, was in a vehicle in the parking lot of the above location.  Upon the agents arrival the suspect was located in a silver in color Hyundai Sonata.  As agents exited their vehicle to make the arrest the suspect put her vehicle into drive and intentionally rammed into the Sheriff Agent's vehicle in an attempt to flee the parking lot.  After a brief struggle with the suspect, Agents were able to remove her from the vehicle and place her into custody.  After being placed into custody the suspect was found to be in the possession of drug paraphernalia which contained a brown substance which field tested positive for Heroin.  Subject was booked at the Santa Fe County Detention Center on the outstanding warrant as well as the above charges. 

 


0211012292 Injuring or Tampering with a Motor Vehicle

Deputy assigned: Ernest Alderete

Commander entering: Cpl. Fred Suazo

Location: Aspen Loop (Cottonwood MHP area)

Damaged: Red, 2007 Ford Focus. 1997 Green Ford Explorer, Black 2002 Suzuki

Victim reported that between 8/19/11 at 1900 and 8/20/11 0630 an unknown person(s) shattered several windows on the above listed vehicles belonging to the same victim. The vehicles were parked in the victim's front driveway at the time of the incident.

The damage to the vehicle was estimated to be over $1200.00


0211012356 Aggravated DWI 08-21-2011

Deputy assigned: Anna Wendt

Commander entering: Cpl. Edward Medina

Location: 35 La Luna Road Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Arrested: Randy Wilkinson

On the above date deputies responded to #22 La Luna Road in reference to assistance with neighbors call. In the process of the investigation deputies preceded to the suspect's residence located at 35 La Luna Road but he was not home. Several moments later the suspect arrived driving a 2010 Dodge Avenger driving erratically and acting aggressive towards officers. The driver showed signs of impairment and was placed into custody for DWI.


0211012355 Injuring or Tampering to a Motor Vehicle

 Deputy assigned: Ernest Alderete

Commander entering: Cpl. Fred Suazo

Location: Aspen Loop (Cottonwood MHP area)

Damaged: Blue, 2008, Pontiac Grand Am

Victim reported that between 8/20/11 at 1900 and 8/21/11 0630 an unknown person(s) scratched several curse words into the passenger side of the vehicle. The front tires on the vehicle were also deflated by unknown means.

The damage to the vehicle was estimated to be over $1000.00


0211012338 / Battery against a household member / 08-20-2011

Deputy Assigned: Donald Romero

Commander Entering: Cpl. Mike Martinez

Location: 6000 Block of Poplar Street    Santa Fe,NM

Arrested: Enrique Martinez    Age:38        Santa Fe,NM

Deputies were dispatched to location in reference to a fight in progress. Upon arrival Deputies contacted the parties involved. Deputies learned that listed subject struck female victim with a closed fist in the face. Suspect was arrested and taken to jail where he was booked  accordingly.


0211012291 / Abandonment of a child - DWI / 08-20-2011

Deputy Assigned: Brian Markley

Commander Entering: Cpl. Mike Martinez

Location: Caja Del Rio    Northwest Santa Fe, NM

Arrested: 17 Year old male        Santa Fe,NM

Vehilce: 1983  Toyota  PK  Blue

Vehicle was stopped by Deputies after observing a traffic violation. Upon approach of the driver, the Deputy  observed signs of impairment and requested the driver submit to sobriety testing.  Driver was found to be impaired and was arrested. Driver submitted to chemical testing with the results being .09/ .09 . The driver was also found to have four youths in the vehicle who were believed to be intoxicated. All youths were refered to juvenile authorities.  

 


0211012287 / Aggravated Battery / 08-19-2011

Deputy Assigned: Donald Romero

Commander Entering: Cpl. Mike Martinez

Location: Ninas Drive          El Rancho,NM    (North Santa Fe County)

Deputies were dispatched to location in reference to possible sexual assault in progress. Upon arrival Deputies located believed suspect who was leaving the area. Deputies learned that the person leaving the area was a victim of being slashed multiple times in the head and not a suspect of the Assualt. Victim was transported to Hospital for treatment on injuries sustained in slashing. Investigation Division was notified and responded to scene. Case is still under investigation.


Case#:  0211012380/ Criminal Damage to Property/ Date:  08/21/11

Deputy assigned:  Deputy Clinton Chastain

Commander entering:  Lt. Linda Ortiz

Location:  4250 Airport Road, Santa Fe, NM (Juvenile Detention Center)

Suspect:  17 year old male, Alcalde, NM

Charged:  Criminal Damage to Property

On 8/21/11 deputy was dispatched to above location in reference to a criminal damage to property.  One of the detention officers stated that an inmate who's 17 years of age was angry at one of the employess and forcefully removed a ceramic toilet from the wall of his cell and threw it at the door causing it to shatter.  During the process the inmate damaged some of the plumbing and the door.  Estimated damage amount is about $1000.00.


Case#0211012348 / Aggravated D.W.I., Failure to obey signal, Suspended/revoked license / 8/21/2011

Deputy Assigned: B. Markley

Commander Entering: Cpl. M. Delgado

Location: Cerrillos Road/Governor Miles Road

Arrested: Brenton Bluehouse, 38-year-old male from Albuquerque New Mexico

    On 08/21/2011 at about 1:23am Mr. Bluehouse was stopped for running a red light.  Furtherf investigation revealed he was intoxicated and driving on a revoked drivers license.  He refused to submit to a breath test.  He was arrested and booked on the above listed charges.