2022005274 / Auto Burglary / 9/11/22

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Deputy Assigned: K. Whyte

Commander Entering: Cpl. J. Talache

Location: SR 502 / SR 4 parking lot

Suspect: Unknown

Deputies responded to a report of an auto burglary of an unattended vehicle. The reporting party stated an unknown subject had broken a window on her 2012 Land Rover and had taken a black purse containing keys, wallet, and $1000.00 in cash. The case is currently under investigation


2022005256/ DWI AND CARELESS DRIVING

ASSIGNED DEPUTY: JOSEPH LUJAN

ENTERING COMMANDER: SGT. CLAY CULLISON

LOCATION: 65 NM 4

ARRESTEE: PAULL ORTEGA-62-YEAR-OLD RESIDENT OF LOS ALAMOS, NM

CHARGES: DWI AND CARELSS DRIVING

On 9-10-2022, Deputy Lujan responded to a motor vehicle crash resulting in a vehicle stationary on its roof. Upon arrival, Deputy Lujan contacted the driver, Paul Ortega, who admitted to drinking alcoholic beverages prior to crashing his vehicle.  During the course of the investigation, Deputy Lujan observed signs of impairment as Ortega submitted to SFSTs. Ortega was placed under arrest. Ortega submitted to a breath test, which yielded a BrAC of 0.08. Ortega was booked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Center without incident. Cleared by arrest.


2022005255/ Unlawful taking of a motor vehicle

Assigned Deputy: Cody Lattin 

Entering Commander: Sgt. Clay Cullison

Location: Valle Verde Drive Santa Fe County

Suspects: Unknown 

On 9-10-2022 at about 8:54 p.m., RECC received a call reference to an unlawful taking of a motor vehicle in the area of Valle Verde Drive. The victim was delivering merchandise bought by an uninvolved citizen. As the victim pulled up to the residence to make his delivery, two unknown suspects pulled up in the area in a white, Kia Optima. The passenger of this Optima jumped out and gained control of the unoccupied and running 2017 Kia Sorento. Both vehicles fled the area. This case is under investigation.   


2022005249/Death investigation/9.10.22

Deputy Assigned: Justin Dillinger

Commander Entering: Sgt Jared Mosher

Location: 87 Bogan Rd Stanley NM 87056

Deceased: 67 year old male  Stanley NM

Deputies were dispatched to a male subject displaying no signs of life. The investigation did not indicate anything suspicious surrounding the death. 


2022005245/Death Investigation/9.10.22

Deputy Assigned: Anthony Currey

Commander Entering: Sgt Jared Mosher

Location: 10 Camino de Maria Santa Fe NM

Deceased: 70 year old male

Deputies were dispatched to a male who was not conscious and not breathing. EMS arrived and life saving measures were eventually ceased. There was nothing suspicious uncovered during the investigation. 


2022005250/receiving transferring a stolen motor vehicle/9.10.22

Deputy Assigned: Rachel Weber

Commander Entering: Sgt Jared Mosher

Location: 185 US 84-285 Espanola NM

Suspect: Deanza Archuleta 24 Espanola NM

Victim: 47 year old male Espanola NM

Deputies located a vehicle as reported stolen from Espanola NM. The driver of the vehicle was taken into custody and booked. 


2022005246/Warrant Arrest/9.10.22

Deputy Assigned: J Soriano

Commander Entering: Sgt Jared Mosher

Location: 14 Cibolita Peak Santa Fe NM

Suspect: Michael Ernest 38 Santa Fe NM

A warrant had been issued by deputies for a domestic incident that occurred. The victim called stating the suspect had returned. He was taken into custody without incident and booked


2022005238/Stolen Motor Vehicle/09-09-2022

Deputy Assigned: J. Lujan

Commander Entering: Cpl. O. McCartney

Location: 100 Block of County Line Road, Edgewood, NM

Stolen: tan in color 1984 Fiat Spider Convertible, bearing NM/BFMF28

On Friday, September 9th, 2022, deputies responded to a report of a stolen motor vehicle. Contact was made with the owner and they advised the vehicle had broken down on County Line Road around 1:00 pm. When they returned at 3:00 pm, the vehicle was gone. The vehicle was entered into NCIC as stolen. This case remains under investigation.


2022005239/Aggravated DWI/09-09-2022

Deputy Assigned: G. Nieto

Commander Entering: Cpl. O. McCartney

Location: Herrada Way, Santa Fe, NM

Arrested: John Cox, 66 YOM

On Friday, September 9th, 2022, deputies responded to the above area in reference to an intoxicated subject call. Upon arrival, the above male was observed inside of a motor vehicle. The driver had driven to the location and he exhibited signs of impairment. An investigation ensued and the driver was subsequently placed under arrest for DWI. The driver provided a breath sample. The sample was above the legal limit. He was booked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility without incident.


2022005229/ IDENTITY THEFT

ASSIGNED DEPUTY: MARIA HERNANDEZ

ENTERING COMMANDER: SGT. CLAY CULLISON

LOCATION: FEATHER CATCHER SANTA FE COUNTY

SUSPECT: UNKNOWN

On 9-9-2022, Deputy Maria Hernandez took an identity theft call for service. The citizen fell victim to identity theft. The citizen stated she found out an unknown person had opened up a T-Mobile account in their name and information. This account had an outstanding balance due. This case is under investigation.