Case #2025005706/ Battery on a Household Member/ 9/28/25
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Assigned- Deputy B. Wilson
Entering- Corporal D. Moore
Arrested- Angelo Melendez (22 year old male/ Rio Rancho)
Location- Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino
Deputies were dispatched to Buffalo Thunder in reference to a domestic dispute. Upon arrival deputies conducted an investigation, and learned that Mr. Melendez had committed a battery on the victim (a household member). He was placed under arrest and later booked at the SF ADC.
Case#2025005688 Agg. DWI 09-27-25
Entering: Sgt. E. Webb
Assigned: Dep. B. Smith
Location: Viarreal St./ US 84-285 (Pojoaque)
Arrested: Jasmine Padilla (Espanola NM)
SFRECC received a call about a vehicle being driven recklessly. A bolo was given to the Pojoaque Police. They located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. When they determined the driver was not a tribal member, they contacted the Sheriff's Office to assume the investigation. The investigation revealed the driver was impaired. She was arrested and taken to the Sheriff's Office where she provided a breath samples of .17 &.19. She was booked into SFADC.
Case 2025005701/ Warrant service/ 9-27-2025
Assigned: Deputy A. Gallardo
Entering: Sgt. Talamante
Location: NM76/mms, Espanola, NM
Arrested: Sanford Fahie, 51 YOM
Deputies made contact with the subject during a traffic stop. The subject had an active warrant for his arrest out of the Santa Fe County Magistrate Court. The warrant was for failure to appear on no driver's license and no insurance charges. The subject was arrested and booked into Santa Fe ADC without incident.
Case #20255698 - 5699 / Warrant Service / 09/27/2025
Deputy Assigned: J. Lujan
Supervisor: Sgt. V. Baca
Location: W. Frontage Rd / Las Estrellas
Arrested: Mario E. Audelo (48 YOM)
Deputies conducted a traffic stop due to a traffic infraction. It was discovered Mr. Audelo had two active warrants for his arrest. He was taken into custody and booked accordingly.
Case #2025005690 / Shooting at Inhabited Dwelling - Criminal Damage to Property / 09/27/2025
Deputy Assigned: C. Podolak
Supervisor: Sgt. V. Baca
Location: Summer Road
Victim: 51 YOM
Victim reported unknown suspect(s) shot his vehicle and his residence. Witnesses advised they heard gunshots between 3:00 and 4:00 am. Deputies located evidence to validate the victim's claims. Case is pending investigation.
Case #2025005687/ Unattended Death/ 9/27/25
Assigned- Deputy K. Blakely
Entering- Corporal D. Moore
Deceased- 64 year old male (Eldorado)
Location- Featherbush Ct/ Aster Rd (Eldorado)
Deputies and rescue personnel were dispatched to a residence in reference to a cardiac arrest. Upon arrival, medical personnel attempted life saving measures. However, they were unsuccessful and the male was pronounced dead at the scene. Nothing suspicious was observed, and OMI was called to the scene.
Case #2025005681/ DUI, Careless Driving/ 09/26/25
Assigned- Deputy L. Abeyta
Entering- Corporal D. Moore
Arrested- Larry Asselin (24 year old male/ Santa Fe)
Location- Henry Lynch/ Rufina
A deputy observed a vehicle speeding, when the deputy turned around to conduct a traffic stop the vehicle turned off it's lights. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver displayed signs of impairment. He was placed under arrest and transported to the SFSO where he provided a breath sample that was at or above a .08 BRAC. He was later booked at the SF ADC.
Case #2025005683/ Warrant Arrest/ 9/26/2025
Assigned- Deputy R. Blea
Entering- Corporal D. Moore
Arrested- Joseph Mondragon (21 year old male/ Espanola)
Location- E Laguna St/ N Riverside Dr (Espanola)
Deputies contacted Joseph on a suspicious person call. He was found to have an outstanding warrant and was arrested. He was later booked at ADC.
Case #2025005670 & 5671 // Warrant Arrest - 9/26/2025
Deputy Assigned: S. Christopherson
Commander Entering: Cpl. A. Hancock
Location: Riverside Drive
Arrested: Antonio Martinez (38 YO)
Traffic stop was initiated by the deputy, and contact was made with the driver. Driver was identified to have active warrants for his arrest. First was on failure to appear for multiple traffic violations. Second was for failure to appear on a charge of possession of a controlled substance.
Case #2025005674 // Driving While License Revoked - 9/26/2025
Deputy Assigned: A. Gallardo
Commander Entering: Cpl. A. Hancock
Location: La Cienega
Arrested: Randell David (34 YO)
Deputy conducted a traffic stop due to the registered owner of the vehicle showing a revoked drivers license. Contact was made with the driver, who was aware his license was revoked. Driver was arrested and charged accordingly.