Case #2025005737/ Unattended Death/ 9/29/25

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Assigned- Deputy S. Riley

Entering- Corporal D. Moore

Deceased- 34 year old female/ Santa Fe

Location- Casa Rufina Rd

Deputies were dispatched to a welfare check at a residence. Upon arrival, deputies met with family, who had not heard from the decedent today. After entering the residence, deputies located a deceased female with paraphernalia still in her hand. Nothing suspicious was seen, and she appeared to have overdosed. OMI was called to the scene to investigate.

Case #2025005739/ Warrant Arrest/ 9/29/25

Assigned- Deputy J. Watson

Entering- Corporal D. Moore

Arrested- Denette Valencia (39 year old female/ Santa Fe)

Location- US 84/285 @ MM 180

Deputies were called to assist the Pojoaque Police Department on a traffic stop. Deputies contacted Ms. Valencia and she was found to have an outstanding warrant. She was arrested on the warrant and later booked at the SF ADC.

Case#2025005722 Warrant Arrest x2 09-29-25

Assigned: B. Wilson

Entering: Sgt. E. Webb Jr. 

Location: Dutch Bros Coffee Cerrillos Road

Arrested: Isaiah Thorogood-Gallegos 25 yoa male 

At about 3:30 a.m., A deputy observed the subject at the side door of the closed business, which had no trespassing signs posted. The subject was stopped and identified. During this time, it was discovered that no burglary had taken place. However, he was found to have 2 felony warrants. The first was issued by the First Judicial District Court for failing to comply with a controlled substance offense. The second issued by the Santa Fe Magistrate Court was for Aggravated Battery with a deadly weapon, Aggravated Shoplifting, and Battery. He was taken to SFADC, where he was booked. 

Case#2025005724 Warrant ServiceX3 and Resisting Arrest 09-29-25

Assigned: M. Olivas & O. Przyojski

Entering: Sgt. E. Webb Jr. 

Location: Airport Road/ Academy Road (Santa Fe)

Arrested: James Valdez 34 yoa male (Espanola) & Valentina Archuleta 31 yoa female (Bloomfield)

The above subjects were standing in the middle of the road at about 4:30 a.m., when they were contacted. Mr. Valdez was recognized and had two active warrants out of Rio Arriba Magistrate Court for Unlawful Taking MV & Conspiracy. When he was being placed under arrest, he began to struggle with deputies and refused to put his hands behind his back. He struggled for a few moments before being forcefully placed under arrest. His female companion was also found to have a warrant for her arrest for failing to appear out of Rio Arriba Magistrate Court for traffic offenses. Both were booked into SFADC. 

Case#2025005721 Warrant Arrest 09-29-25

Assigned: O. Przyojski 

Entering: Sgt. E. Webb Jr. 

Location: 1600 St. Michaels Drive (Santa Fe)

Arrested: Johnny Marquez 49 yoa male Santa Fe 

Subject was stopped as he was committing traffic offenses on a bicycle. He was advised to stay off the roadway without lighting equipment as he could be struck by vehicles who don't see him. Upon checking him for warrants, he was found to have an active warrant for failing to appear in the Santa Fe Municipal Court. 

Case #2025005718 // Criminal Damage to Property (Household Member) 9/28/2025

Deputy Assigned: R. Ramos

Commander Entering: Cpl. A. Hancock 

Location: Bonitas Loop

Arrested: Stephanie Sheldon (50 YO)

Deputies reported to the address for a call for a domestic disturbance. During the investigation, it was discovered the suspect damaged property of her spouse during the dispute. Suspect was arrested and booked without incident. 

Case 2025005716/ Criminal damage to property (over 1,000)/ 9-28-2025

Assigned: Depuyt A. Gallardo 

Entering: Sgt. Talamante

Location: 2400-BLK San Ysidro Crossing, Santa Fe, NM

Victim: 33 YOM

The victim reported that between 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm, while he was attending church, an unknown suspect (s) broke the right rear window of his vehicle. The victim did not observe any of the contents inside the vehicle that were disturbed or missing. There is no further information available at this time. 

Case#2025005709 / Missing Person / 9-28-25

Assigned: C. Podolak 

Entering: Cpl. Hernandez 

Loaction: Santa Fe area 

Missing: Elias Atencio 26 YOM

Elias Atencio has been reported as a missing person, he was last seen (Sunday September 21, 2025 at approximately 6:00 pm. MR. Atencio is 6 '3 slim build approximately 165lbs -175lbs, brown eyes, brown hair. He was last seen wearing tan pants, tan sweater, red vans shoes and grey glasses. 

Case#2025005711 - Unattended Death - 9/28/25

Assigned: M. Sanchez

Entering: Cpl. Hernandez

Location: Calle Don Thomas, Santa Fe NM 

Deceased: 34 YOF 

Deputies responded to a medical call at the location. Upon arrival it was discovered the deceased had passed away from natural causes. Deputies determined foul play was not suspect, the Office of the Medical Investigator was contacted the deceased was transported from the scene.

Case #2025005688/ Agg DUI, Speeding, Driving While License Suspended/ 9/27/25

Assigned- Deputy B. Molloy

Entering- Corporal D. Moore

Arrested- Jasmine Padilla (29 year old female/ Espanola)

Location- US 84/285 / Viarrial (Pojoaque)

A caller reported a possible drunk driver on US 84/285 northbound from Santa Fe. A vehicle description was given out to law enforcement agencies in the area. Pojoaque PD located the vehicle speeding on US 84/285 and conducted a traffic stop. The driver showed signs of impairment, but was not a Tribal member, so SFSO deputies were called to the scene. Following SFST's, the driver was arrested and transported to the SFSO where she provided a breath sample that was at or above a .16 BRAC. She was later booked at the SF ADC.