Case #2024005711 / Warrant Service X3 / 10/26/2024

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Deputy Assigned: C. Podolak

Supervisor: Sgt. V. Baca

Location: Carson Valley Way (Santa Fe)

Arrested: Thomas Montoya - 47 YOA (Las Cruces)

Deputies performed a welfare check on Mr. Thomas.  It was learned that Mr. Thomas had three active arrest warrants for failing to appear in court.  Mr. Thomas was placed under arrest and transported to the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility for booking.


Case 2024005807/ Receiving /transferring/ resisting/evading/10-26-24

Deputy assigned: L. Abeyta 

Commander entering: Cpl. Talamante 

Location: Boyland Circle 

Arrested: Francisco Rivas- Gaytan 47

Deputies made contact with the subject while investigating a stolen motor vehicle. The subject was observed fleeing from the vehicle as deputies confirmed it was stolen. The subject was arrested and booked into Santa Fe ADC. 


Case 2024005708/Warrant service/10-26-24

Deputy assigned: R. Blea

Commander entering: Cpl. Talamante

Location: Boylan Circle 

Arrested: Efrain Morales-Guerrero 27 YOM

Contact with the subject was made during a recovery of a stolen motor vehicle call for service. The subject had an active warrant for his arrest out of Magistrate Court for failure to appear with the original charges of dealing in credit cards and concealing identity. The subject was arrested and booked into Santa Fe ADC. 


Case #2024005685 // DUI, Speeding - 10/25/2024

Deputy Assigned: A. Pool

Commander Entering: Cpl. A. Hancock 

Location: US 84/285

Arrested: Johnny Ortega (24 YO)

Deputies stopped a vehicle for speeding. Upon making contact with the driver, signs of impairment were observed. Field tests were conducted, and a breath test was conducted with results showing 0.12/0.13 BAC. Driver was booked.


Case #2024005684 // Aggravated DUI, Roadways Laned for Traffic, No DL - 10/24/2024

Assigned: Lt. R. Garcia

Entering: Cpl. A. Hancock 

Location: Rodeo Rd.

Arrested: Thomas Riojas (64 YO)

Traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle for failure to maintain lane. Contact was made with the driver, who did not have a license, and an odor of alcohol could be smelt on his person. Field tests were performed and driver showed signs of impairment. Driver then refused a breath test and was booked and charged accordingly. 


2024005683-Breaking and entering

Assigned-Deputy F. Villicana

Entering-Cpl. G. Nieto

Los Hornos Rd

Suspect-unknown

Unknown suspect damaged front door and made entry into the residnce. suspect is unknown and case in under investigation. 


Case 2024005681-Breaking and Entering

Assigned-Cpl. G. Nieto

Entering-Cpl. G. Nieto

Suspect-Unknown

Lamy Downs

Unknown suspect damaged front door and made entry into the residnce. suspect is unknown and case in under investigation. 


Case 202405680/Death investigation

Assigned-Deputy O. Pryzojski

Entering-Cpl. G. Nieto

Calle Cal

Deceased-79 YOM

Deputies were dispatched to a residence in reference to a welfare check. Male was located inside his home not conscious and not breathing. OMI responded to the scene and conducted an investigation. No foul play was suspected during the investigation. 


2024005671 / Aggravated DWI, Stopping, standing or parking in prohib. / 10-24-2024

Deputy assigned: D. Tewa

Commander entering: Cpl. J.War

Location: 500 blk of NM - 502 Santa Fe, NM 

Arrested: Hightower Martinez, Amber R. 31 YOF

Deputy responded to location in reference to a stalled vehicle. Los Alamos Police assisted and located the driver who exhibited signs of impairment. Driver refused Standardized Field Sobriety Test and a breath test. She was placed under arrest, transported and booked into Santa Fe County Jail without incident. 


2024005669 / Unlawful taking of a motor vehicle / 10-24-2024

Deputy assigned: J. Soriano

Commander entering: Cpl. J.War

Location: Ramada Ct Santa Fe, NM 87508

Stolen: 2915 Toyota Rav4 bearing NM - ABKD62

Victim: 57 YOF

Victim reported her vehicle is missing. Her husband was placed under arrest and since the incident, her vehicle has gone missing. Vehicle was confirmed to have not been towed. She has no idea where her vehicle could be. Case is under investigation.