Case #2024001272 / Missing Person / 03/09/24
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Deputy assigned: K. Whyte
Commander Entering: Sgt. V. Baca
Missing: Alfonso Pena-Gonzalez
Location: Ramada Ct., Santa Fe, NM
Last seen on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Alfonso left his residence and is believed to possibly be staying with an unidentified friend. He was last observed wearing a blue in color, hoodie; beige in color, pants; and black in color, flip-flops.. Alfonso may be in a red in color, 2000, Chevy S10. He has been entered into NCIC.
2024001270-Receiving transferring stolen motor vehicle/Driving while license revoked
Assigned Deputy L. Abeyta
Entering Cpl. G. Nieto
Arrested Bobby Salazar 45yom (Santa Fe, NM)
US 84-285/MM180
Traffic stop was conducted on a reported stolen motor vehicle. Driver was also driving on an invalid-revoked license. Driver also had an active extraditable warrant for receiving transferring a stolen motor vehicle. Subject was arrested and booked into SF ADC with out incident.
2024001266 -DWI/FTS stop light
Assigned Deputy M. Ward
Entering Cpl. G. Nieto
Arrested Christopher Cochran 36yom (Santa Fe, NM)
Siringo Rd/Migule Chavez
Driver was stopped for not stopping at a red light. Driver agreed to SFST's and showed signs of impairment. Driver agreed to chemical testing and results were 0.14g/210L-0.14g/210L. Driver was booked into SF ADC with out incident.
2024001246 / Driving while license revoked / 03-08-2024
Deputy assigned: F. Concha
Commander entering : Cpl. S. Coles
Location: NM502 - MP11, Santa Fe, NM
Arrested: Kelly Nieto, 41
Deputy conducted a traffic stop on driver for speeding and learned she was operating a motor vehicle while her privilege to drive was revoked due to a prior DWI. Driver was arrested, transported and booked into Santa Fe County Jail.
2024001251 / Unattended death / 03-08-2024
Deputy assigned: M. Sanchez
Commander entering: Cpl. S. Coles
Location: Farmers Pond Rd Santa Fe, NM
Decedent: 65 YOM
Deputy responded to location and learned a unidentified male who was working on vehicle had no signs of life. Efforts to identify the male are ongoing. Death does not appear to be suspicious. No signs of foul play observed or suspected.
2024001252 / Embezzlement / 03-08-2024
Deputy assigned: K. Whyte
Commander entering: Cpl. S. Coles
Location: 7 Colina Dr Santa Fe, NM (Phillip's 66 Fuel Station)
Management on site identified an employee who was removing items from the store without paying. Case is under investigation.
2024001240,1241,1242/Warrant Service/3-7-24
Deputy Assigned: Joseph Watson
Commander Entering: Lt. Brian Brandle II
Arrest Location: Calle Delfino
Arrestee: John Armijo Age: 51
On Thursday, March 7, 2024, Deputies served three warrants on John Armijo. The warrants were for failing to appear in court for the original charges of Burglary (motor vehicle), Possession of a Controlled Substance and Larceny.
2024001247/Possession of a Controlled Substance/3-7-24
Deputy Assigned: A. Gallardo
Commander Entering: Lt. Brian Brandle II
Arrest Location: Calle Delfino
Arrestee: Emilio Benitez Jr Age: 35
On Thursday, March 7, 2024, Deputies arrested Emilio Benitez on an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Deputies found narcotic on hsi person along with a firearm. Emilio was charged with possession of the controlled substance X 2 and possession of a firearm by a felon. Emilio was booked without incident.
2024001235 / Larceny, Criminal damage to property / 03-07-2024
Deputy assigned: F. Concha
Commander entering: Cpl. J.War
Location: Rancho Viejo Community, Santa Fe, NM
Victim: Rancho Viejo Homeowners association
Suspect: Mario Castaneda, 52 YOM
Deputy responded to location after receiving a report of suspect dismantling the wooden fence in the area. Once on scene and through investigation it was confirmed suspect removed the wooden fencing for person projects. Evidence and witness statements confirmed suspect is responsible. Mario would not answer the door. A criminal summons was issued.
2024001230 / Unattended death / 03-07-2024
Deputy assigned: F.Concha
Commander entering: Lt.R.Garcia
Location: Los Tapias Ln Santa Fe, NM
Decedent: 84 YOM
Deputy responded to location after receiving information that an elderly male passed away. Once on scene and through investigation it was learned the male had health issues. Death appears to be from natural causes. No signs of foul play observed or suspected.