Case #2026004162/Warrant Service

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Assigned: Deo J. Flores

Entering: Cpl. A. Currey

Location:  W. Alameda St.

Subject: Oljaii Benally 24 YOF

Deputies responded to a suspicious vehicle at the above location, and made contact with Oljaii.  Deputies discovered Oljaii had a warrant out for her arrest.  Oljaii was palced under arrest and transported to the Santa Fe Adult Detention Center where she was booked into jail without further incident.

Case #2026004163/DWI Refusal/Failure to Maintain Ln./Failure to Signal

Assigned: J. Watson

Entering: A. Currey

Location: US 599

Suspect: Eric Bustos 31 YOM

On August 9, 2026, deputies were dispatched to attempt to locate a reckless driver. The reporting party advised that the above-mentioned vehicle was traveling near La Bajada on Interstate 25, swerving across the roadway and striking a guardrail near the rest stop area. Deputies located the vehicle traveling on Veterans Memorial Highway and observed the vehicle's driving behavior. The driver failed to maintain its lane and failed to use its turn signal on several occasions. A traffic stop was subsequently conducted. A search warrant for the driver's blood was completed and a blood draw was conducted. The driver was then transported to the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Center, where he was booked accordingly without incident.

Case #2026004146/DWI/08-08-2026

Deputy Assigned: A. Gallardo

Commander Entering: Lt. O. McCartney

Location: 3800 NM 14, Santa Fe, NM

Arrested: Ivan Martinez, 61 YOM

On Saturday, August 8, 2026, deputies received a call of a reckless driver in the area. The driver was said to possibly be under the influence. Deputies located the vehicle in the area and contact was made with the above driver. The driver displayed signs of impairment, and was subsequently placed under arrest. The driver was read the NM Implied Consent Advisory and he declined to participate in chemical testing. A search warrant for the driver's blood was sought and approved by a Santa Fe Magistrate Court Judge. After a blood draw, he was transported to the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility, where he was booked accordingly.

Case #2026004158/Death Investigation/08-08-2026

Deputy Assigned: Levi Abeyta

Commander Entering: Lt. O. McCartney

Location: Azulejo Court, Santa Fe, NM

Deceased: 95 YOM

On Saturday, August 8, 2026, deputies responded to the above area in reference to a male who was not conscious and not breathing. EMS arrived before deputies and determined the male was deceased. OMI was summoned to the location. At this time, there are no signs of foul play or any suspicious circumstances surround the death.

Case #2026004154/ Warrant Arrest/ 08/08/26

Assigned- Corporal D. Moore

Entering- Corporal D. Moore

Arrested- Anthony Valdez (36 year old male/ Nambe)

Location- Arroyo Nambe/ Summer Rd

Deputies observed Mr. Valdez outside a residence and knew he had an outstanding warrant. He was contacted and the warrant was confirmed. He was arrested and later booked at the SF ADC.

Case #2026004145 - Possession of a controlled substance x 2 - 08/07/2026

Deputy Assigned - M. Olivas

Commander Entering - Cpl. Lujan

Arrested - Gabriel Cooper 35YOM

Cerrillos Road / Airport Road

Deputies conducted a stop on the above individual who had an active warrant for his arrest. During the search narcotics were located and he was arrested and booked without incident.

Additional Case #2026004146 - Warrant Service

Case #2026004142 // Unattended Death - 8/7/2026

Deputy Assigned: J. Thomas

Commander Entering: Sgt. A. Hancock

Location: Placita Rd. 

Deceased: 39 YOM

Deputies responded to the address in reference to a male who had been heard from. The family advised it appeared the male had committed suicide. Deputies arrived and the investigation revealed the male had a self inflicted gunshot wound. There were no signs of foul play. 

Case #2026004140 // Battery Against a Household Member, Interference with Communications - 8/7/2026

Deputy Assigned: C. Gibson 

Commander Entering: Sgt. A. Hancock

Location: Feather Rd. 

Arrested: Christopher Garcia (37 YO)

Deputies went to the residence in reference to a domesitc disturbance. Deputies learned through the investigation that the involved parties,  were involved in a verbal altercation. The altercation escalated when Mr. Garcia took Ms. Garcia's glasses off her face, shoved her, and took her phone. Mr. Garcia was placed under arrest and booked into SFADC without incident.

Case #2026004122 - Warrant Service - 8/7/2026

Deputy Assigned - N. Apodaca

Commander Entering - Cpl. Lujan

Arrested - Rosemary Quintana 41YOF

Espanola Area, Santa Fe County

Deputies made contact with the above individual during a welfare check, it was learned that she had an active warrant for her arrest and was taken into custody without incident.

Case #2026004117 Embezzlement

Deputy Assigned: C. Wallenstein

Commander Entering: Cpl. B. Lattin

Location: 200 block Los Pinos Rd, Santa Fe

Deputies responded to the location in reference to an employee embezzling money from the business. Deputies were advised the employee took several thousand dollars from the business over an extended period of time. This case remains under investigation.