2022006441/DEATH INVESTIGATION/11/02/2022

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Deputy Assigned: J. Lujan

Commander Entering: Cpl. G. Nieto

Location: 1300 Block of Aramante Rd., Santa Fe, NM

Victim: 83 YOM

On Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022, deputies responded to the above area in reference to a male who was not conscious and not breathing. Unfortunately, the male did not display any signs of life. OMI responded to the scene and pronounced the male deceased. At this time, the death appears to be of natural causes.


Case#2022006438/Warrant Service/11-2-22

Deputy Assigned: J. Dillinger

Commander Entering: Cpl. Christopher Valencia

Location: 28 Camino Justicia, Santa Fe, NM (Santa Fe County Jail)

Arrested: Francisco Barroteran, 32 YOM, Santa Fe

On the above date, deputies were dispatched to the county jail in reference to a male who had an active arrest warrant. The above subject's ID was verified and it was determined that the subject did have a warrant for his arrest. Subject was re-booked for the warrant (original charges-Shoplifting)


Case#2022006422/Burglary & Larceny/ 11-2-22

Deputy Assigned: A. Currey

Commander Entering: Cpl. C. Valencia

Location: 4-B Arroyo Griego Road, Santa Fe 

Stolen: Apple iPad, umbrella, misc. tools, and CD's

On 11/2/22, deputies were dispatched to the above location in reference to a burglary of a vehicle. During the investigation, it was learned unknown suspect(s) entered the unlocked vehicle. Once inside, the suspect(s) removed items from inside. The scene was processed. This case is currently active.


Case#2022006432/Burglary and Larceny/11-2-22

Deputy Assigned: J. Soriano

Commander Entering: Cpl. C. Valencia

Location: 976 NM 472, Edgewood, NM

Stolen: Two bank checks

On 11/2/22, Deputies were dispatched to the above residence in reference to a burglary of a dwelling. Upon arrival, it was learned the suspect(s) gained entry through an unlocked door. The suspects unlawfully took two bank checks in the amount of $16,000. Both checks were canceled before they could be cashed. This investigation is ongoing.


Case#2022006433/Possession of a controlled substance/11-2-22

Deputy Assigned: M. Segura

Commander Entering: Cpl. C. Valencia

Location: 28 Camino Justicia, Santa Fe, NM (Santa Fe county Adult Detention Center)

Arrested: Jimmy Benavidez, 30YOM, Espanola,NM

The suspect was arrested for five felony warrants, four of them having to do with possession of a controlled substance. During the booking process at the jail, a white rock-like substance and 21 packets of suboxone were located underneath his genital area. The contraband was retrieved by correctional officers and will be submitted into evidence. The suspect was re-booked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Center for possession of a controlled substance and bringing contraband into a jail.


Case#2022006428/Warrant Service x 5/ 11-2-22

Deputy Assigned: M. Segura

Commander Entering: Cpl. C. Valencia

Location: Camino De Quintana, Espanola, NM

Arrested: Jimmy Benavidez, 30 YOM, Espanola, NM

On 11/22/22, at the above location, deputies attempted to serve an arrest warrant on the above subject. Deputies made contact with the above subject. The subject was run through NCIC and it was learned the subject had four additional warrants for his arrest. The subject was transported and booked into the Santa Fe adult detention center on the below listed warrants: Case# 2022006428 Burglary and Larceny, Case#2022006429 Possession of a controlled substance, Case#2022006430 Aggravated Battery, Case#2022006431 Possession of a controlled substance and concealing identity, Case#2022006432 Possession of a controlled substance and concealing ID.


Case#2022006426/Larceny/11-2-22

Deputy Assigned: J. Soriano

Commander Entering: Cpl. C. Valencia

Location: W. Sombrillo Road, Espanola, New Mexico

Victim: Seva Khalsa, 62 YOF, Espanola, NM

Deputies responded to location in reference to a larceny. Upon arrival, it was learned, Unknown subject(s) unlawfully took a catalytic converter ($1,000 value) off her vehicle. The incident occurred sometime between 11/1/22 and 11/2/22. This investigation remains active.


Case #2022006420 Driving while license revoked, Speeding

Deputy Assigned: K. Whyte

Commander Entering: Cpl. B. Lattin

Location: US 84/285 Mile Marker 180, Santa Fe, NM

Arrested: Robert Trujillo Jr, 21 yoa Male, Alcalde

Deputies assisted Pojoaque Tribal Police on a traffic stop for speeding. Driver was non Native American. The driver was found to have a revoked license due to a previous DWI. Driver was arrested and booked into the SFCADC. 


Case #2022006418 Missing Person

Assigned: J. Gioffredpo

Entering: B. Lattin 

Location: Turquoise Trail (Santa Fe

Missing: Paola Morales, 22 yoa Female (Espanola)

Deputies received phone call reference a missing person. The above listed individual was released from SFCADC n Sunday October 20, 2022. Subject has not been heard from or seen since release. Subject entered into NCIC as missing person.   


Case #2022006378 Warrant Service

Deputy Assigned: J. Lujan

Commander Entering: B. Lattin

Location: Vista Del Monte, Santa Fe, NM

Arrested: James Gabaldon, 28 yoa Male, Santa Fe

Contacted subject during welfare check. Subject found to have warrants. Subject booked into the SFCADC.