2021004043 / Aggravated Assault (Deadly Weapon X2), Aggravated Assault Against a Household Member, Battery Against a Household /

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Deputy assigned: R. Lopez

Commander entering: Lt. M. Delgado

Location: Residence on East Sombrillo Road

Arrested: 19-year-old Joseph Garcia from Abique N.M.

On 5/9/21 Mr. Garcia was involved in an altercation with family members.  During the altercation he battered a family member by kicking them.  He then armed himself with a shotgun and assaulted 1 family member and 2 other people.  He was arrested and booked on the above charges.


2021004045 / Criminal Sexual Penetration of a Minor / 5/9/21

Deputy assigned: N. Lefleur

Commander entering: Lt. M. Delgado

Location: Residence in Tesuque N.M.

On 5/8/21 a mother reported her 8-year-old daughter disclosed she had been sexually assaulted by an adult male family member.  The investigation is ongoing.


Burglary/2021004024/ 5/8/21

Deputy Assigned: I Burr

Location:2939 NM-14

Suspect Monica Everett

The suspect was found living in and stealing items from a camper on the victims property. The suspect was located in the camper at the time of the call. The suspect also had an outstanding warrant. The suspect was booked accordingly.


2021004013/ AGG. ASSAULT WITH DEAD WEAPON X 2

Deputy Assigned: J. PUENTES

Commander entering: CPL. CLAY CULLISON

Location: CAJA DEL RIO/  599 W. FRONTAGE RD.

SUSPECT: MICHAEL ROMERO- 19 YEAR OLD HISPANIC MALE

On 5/8/2021 shortly after midnight, a Santa Fe County Sheriff's deputy was flagged down by the occupants of a motor vehicle near the above intersection. The occupants gave a description of a vehicle, driven by the above suspect, known to them as Michael Romero. The occupants explained Romero had fired several shots from a firearm at them as he drove past them.

Within minutes Santa Fe County Sheriff's deputies located Romero in this described vehicle and after an investigation; Romero was subsequently arrested on multiple charges. Romero was booked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Center without incident.    


2021004026 / Death Investigation / 5-8-2021

Deputy Assigned: J. Deprez

Commander entering: Lt. M. Delgado

Location: Residence on George Hayes Sr. Place in Pojoaque N.M.

Deceased: 62=year-old female

On 5/8/2021 a family member found the deceased in her bedroom.  She was last seen alive the night prior.  She suffered from several medical conditions and there was nothing suspicious surrounding her death. 


2021004012/Burglary/5/7/21

Additional Crimes: Larceny, Extreme Cruelty to Animals

Commander Entering: Cpl. E. Alderete

Deputy Assigned: V.Baca

Location: Plaza Del Cerro

Suspect: Pending Investigation

Deputies were dispatched to the location in reference to a burglary. Once on scene it was learned that an unknown suspect gained entry into a residence through a window. Victim indicated that several cameras, a chainsaw and a safe with jewelry were taken from the residence. Victim also indicted that he located his pet cat and two of his canines deceased at the location and the animals may have been poisoned by the suspect. The case is under investigation.


2021004011/Missing Person/5/7/21

Commander Entering: Cpl. E. Alderete

Deputy Assigned: Deputy M. Segura

Missing: Frank Ybarra 36 Santa Fe, NM

Reporting party indicated that her husband left 2 days prior after an argument. He stated when he left that he needed to clear his head. He has contacted family members since he left but wont give his location. Male was entered as a missing person.


2021004007/Driving on a Revoked License/5/7/21

Commander Entering: Cpl. E. Alderete

Deputy Assigned: Deputy J. Dillinger

Location: Hwy 84/285 and Boneyard 

Suspect: Christopher Law,33, Espanola, NM

Suspect was stopped for driving with no registration, a traffic stop was conducted it was discovered he was driving on a revoked license with the arrest clause. When placing the suspect under arrest he ran from the Deputy. The deputy was able to apprehend the suspect and he was booked into jail with an additional charge of resisting an officer.


2021003976/ DUI/ 5/6/2021

Deputy Assigned: J. Dillinger

Commander Entering: Sgt. C. Brandle 

Location: NM 41 MM42

Suspect: Bruce Peterson 81 y/o Male 

Additional Charges: Careless Driving and Open Container 

Suspect was observed committing a traffic violation. During the traffic stop, signs of impairment were observed. Suspect was arrested and booked accordingly.


2021003966,Burglary/Criminal damage to property/Larceny,5-6-2021

Deputy Assigned: J. Maylone

Commander Entering: Sgt. M. Jaramillo

Location: County Road 84 #300 Block, Santa Fe, NM

Suspect: Pending

Stolen: 2 glass cases, 1 black DVD player, 42 inch television

Victim reported sometime between May 4th 2021 around 2:30pm and today's date, unknown suspect(s) gained unlawful entry and damaged doors and locking mechanisms.  While inside the building, suspect(s) stole the above mentioned items. Case is under investigation.