2023005205/Receiving Transferring Stolen Motor Vehicle x4/8-31-23

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Deputy Assigned- Jose Puentes

Commander Entering- Lt. Brian Brandle II

Incident Location-Camino San Jose, Santa Fe, NM

Suspects-  Steven Montoya  Age- 41, Antonio Mendez  Age-45, Alisa Van Zelst  Age- 29,  Alexis Chavez  Age-20

On August 31, 2023, Santa Fe County Detectives received information regarding a stolen motor vehicle at the above listed location.  Detectives discovered there were two stolen vehicles reported out of the Santa Fe Police Department within the last week.  Detectives recovered the two stolen vehicles and charged Steven Montoya, Antonio Mendez, Alisa Van Zelst  and Alexis Chaves with receiving, transferring a stolen motor vehicle.  All four suspects were booked at the Santa Fe County Jail without incident.


2023005234/2023005233/Warrant Service/9-1-23

Deputy Assigned- Joe Vigil

Commander Entering- Lt. Brian Brandle II

Arrest Location- 28 Camino Justicia, Santa Fe

Arrestee- Alisa Van-Zelst      Age- 29

On September 1, 2023, Deputies served Ms. Van-Zelst with two arrest warrants while she was incarcerated at the Santa Fe County Jail.  The warrants were failure to appear on a unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, tampering with evidence, possession of a controlled substance and bringing contraband into a place of imprisonment.  She was rebooked on the warrants.  


Case #2023005223 Aggravated DWI, Open Container, Driver to be Licensed, Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic

Deputy Assigned: Cpl. B. Lattin

Commander Entering: Cpl. B. Lattin

Location: NM 599 Mile Marker 5, Santa Fe

Arrested: Joseph Benavidez, 24 YOA male, Santo Domingo Pueblo NM

Deputies observed a vehicle unable to maintain its lane of travel. Deputies stopped the vehicle and contacted the driver. Signs of impairment were observed. The driver was arrested and booked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility.


2023005192/ Unattended death/8/30/2023

Deputy Assigned: Cpl. B. Lattin

Commander Entering: Cpl. S. Talamante

Location: Clubhouse Drive

Deceased: M. Mito 87YOM

Deputies responded to the location in reference to a male that was not conscious and not breathing in the steam room at this facility. Medics arrived on scene and advised the male was beyond lifesaving measures. No signs of foul play were observed. OMI was contacted to conduct their investigation.


case# 2023005167/ Warrant Service/ 8 29 2023

Deputy assigned: A Currey

Commander assigned: Cpl S. Coles

Suspect: Jonathan M. Norton 41 YOM

Location: 1400 BLK of Acequia Borrada, Santa Fe, NM 87507

Subject was at above stated location during an eviction his information was given to dispatch and revealed an active warrant out of District Court. Subject was taken into custody and transported to ADC where he was served, charged and booked accordingly.  


Case#2023005170/ID Theft/8-29-23

Assigned: C Cullison

Entering: Cpl. C Valencia

Location: Short Road, Santa Fe County, NM

Stolen: ID 

Deputies were dispatched to the above address in reference to an identity theft. Deputies learned the victim was contacted by ATT and was advised that someone opened up an account in his name. 


2023005169 Criminal Damage To Property

Deputy Assigned: C. Podolak

Entering: Sgt. V. Baca

Location: 6401 Richards Ave. (Santa Fe County)

Victim: 16 YOF

Deputies responded to the above location, in reference to criminal damage.  Deputies learned the back, windshield to the victim's vehicle had been shattered.  


2023005153 Burglary / Larceny/ Criminal Damage To Property

Deputy Assigned: C. Podolak

Entering: Sgt. V. Baca

Location: 2235 Henry Lynch Road (Santa Fe County)

Deputies responded to the above location, in reference to a burglary.  Deputies learned suspects entered the property by cutting a hole in the chainlink fence.  Five storage units were burglarized.


Case#2023005166/Possession of a controlled substance x 2/8-29-23

Assigned: X Boling

Entering: Cpl. C Valencia

Location: NM 503, Santa Fe County, NM

Arrested: Suzette Sandoval, 40 YOF, Santa Fe County, NM

Deputies were dispatched to the above location in reference to an assistance with other department. Deputies arrived on scene and learned Pojoaque Police Department was sent to a welfare check in reference to a female slummed over in the vehicle. Pojoaque Police Department woke up the female. within plain view was a white powdery substance believed to be a cocaine and heroin mixture. the subject admitted to possessing the substance and stated the substance was cocaine/heroin. the subject was placed under arrest, transported, and booked accordingly without incident.


Case#2023005155/Warrant Service/8-29-23

Assisgned: A Gallardo

Entering: Cpl. C Valencia

Location: Mile Marker 5 NM 76, Chimayo, NM

Arrested: Thomas Flores, 43YOA, Albuquerque, NM

Deputies were dispatched to the above location in reference to a welfare check. Deputies made contact with the above subject and learned the subject had a warrant for his arrest. The subject was placed under arrest, transported, and booked accordingly—original Charge: Receiving/Transferring stolen motor vehicle.