2022000451/ Death Investigation/1/23/22
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Deputy Assigned: M. Sanchez
Commander Entering: Cpl. E. Alderete
Location Valle Vista Blvd
Deceased: 31 year old female
Deputies responded to above location in reference to an ambulance assist of a female subject not conscious and not breathing. OMI arrived on scene and found no signs of foul play.
2022000471/Aggravated DUI/1.23.2022
Deputy Assigned: Nick Lefleur
Commander Entering: Sgt Jared Mosher
Location 176 US 84/285 Santa Fe NM 87506
Suspect Karly De La Cruz 32 Santa Fe NM
Deputies were dispatched to the area of US 84/285 near mile marker 176 in reference to a motor vehicle crash with no injuries. Deputies arrived on scene and spoke the drivers involved. During the course of the investigation signs of impairment were detected on Karly Dela Cruz driver of the silver in color Porsche Cayenne. SFST’s were conducted and Karly was placed under arrest and booked into ADC.
2022000472/Aggravated DUI/1.23.22
Deputy Assigned: Frank Concha
Commander Entering: Sgt Jared Mosher
Location: State Road 599 mole post 3
Suspect: Kyle Chavez 24 Albuquerque NM
Dispatched to a reckless driver. Vehicle located traffic stop conducted. Signs of impairment observed. SFST conducted. Driver arrested transported to the Sheriff’s office where he blew .24/.24
Driver was booked without incident
2022000463 / Possession of a controlled substance to witt: Cocaine and Ecstacy, Roadways laned for traffic / 1-23-22
Deputy assigned: J. Soriano
Commander entering: Lt. M. Delgado
Location: Richards and Cerrillos Road
Arrested: Michael Pizzagalli, 43-years-old male from Santa Fe N.M.
On 1-23-22 a traffic stop was conducted on Mr. Pizzagalli after he was observed failing to maintain his lane and almost striking another vehicle. While speaking with Mr. Pizzagalli, deputies observed what appeared to be powder cocaine and ecstasy pills inside his vehicle. Further investigation and field test kits confirmed deputies suspicions. Mr. Pizzagalli was placed under arrest and booked into the Santa Fe County Jail accordingly.
2022000456 / Driving while license revoked / 1-23-22
Deputy assigned: N. Lefleur
Commander entering: Lt. M. Delgado
Location: State Road 76 and State Road 106
Arrested: Michael Lopez, 38-year-old male from Espanola N.M.
On 1-23-22 a traffic stop was conducted on a 1999 Toyota Camry. The driver, Michael Lopez, was determined to be driving while his license was revoked due to a prior DWI. He was arrested and booked into the Santa Fe County Jail accordingly.
2022000443/DUI/1.22.22
Deputy Assigned: Gabe Nieto
Commander Entering: Sgt Jared Mosher
Suspect: Mabeline Melchor 41 Cochiti NM
Location: 2 Avenida del Sur Santa Fe NM 87507
Suspect was located at the service station and showed signs of impairment. A DUI investigation was conducted and an arrest was made. It was discovered to be a 4th of subsequent arrest for DUI. Breath samples were given the results were .25/.25. She was booked
2022000444,2022000445/Warrant Arrest/1.22.22
Deputy Assigned: James Blaisure
Commander Entering: Sgt Jared Mosher
location: 3501 Constellation Drive Santa Fe NM 87507
Suspect: Bryan Rios 23 Santa Fe NM
Suspect was located by deputies at a park and it was discovered he had an active warrant for his arrest. He was booked
2022000428/ Aggravated Battery against a household member/ 1/22/22
Assigned Deputy: M. Ward
Commander: M. Matison
Location: NM14/Camino Vista Grande
Suspect: Christopher Catanach
On the above date the victim purposely drive in a manner to get the attention of Deputies. The vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation when it was learned the suspect battered the victim. The suspect was arrested without incident.
2022000420/Agg DUI, Reisting, Leaving scene/01-21-2022
Deputy assigned: M. Ward
Commander entering: Cpl. R. Girmendonk
Location: NM 14 and Shenandoah Trail, Santa Fe, NM
Suspect: Melisco Gallegos
Deputies were dispatched to a hit and Run crash at above mentioned address, in which the suspects vehicle continued traveling east on Shenandoah Trail. A short time later, a call was received from the father of the suspect, indicating that his son drove under the influence and crashed his vehicle. Deputies made contact and an investigation determined that the suspect was the driver of the hit and run vehicle. Suspect attempted to flee but was apprehended. Suspect had a revoked DL and empty bottles of alcohol were located inside the vehicle. Suspect was arrested and booked at ADC after refusing chemical testing.
Traffiking/ 2022000407/ 1/21/22
Assigned Deputy: M. Ward
Commander: Cpl. Matison
Location:3251 Cerrillos Road (Walmart)
Suspect: Jason Ray Vallejo
Deputies stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation near the Walmart. During the stop it was learned the vehicle was stolen and the driver/suspect had a warrant for his arrest. During the investigation Deputies recovered a stolen firearm and learned the suspect was a felon in possession of that firearm. Narcotics such as fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamines were located along with materials to distribute said narcotics. The suspect was booked without incident.