Case #2025004063/ Agg DUI/ Resisting Evading/ Negligent Use of a Firearm/ Open Container/ 7/12/25

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Assigned- Deputy B. Wilson

Entering- Corporal D. Moore

Arrested- Efren Villar Guerra (27 year old male/ La Villita NM)

Location- Siler/ Agua Fria

A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle for a traffic violation. The driver showed signs of impairment and was placed under arrest. When deputies attempted to handcuff him he resisted arrest. Deputies on scene called for backup, and when more deputies arrived, the driver was taken into custody. A tow truck was called and during the inventory of the vehicle two firearms were located in the center console. Open containers were also located in the driver’s door. He was later booked at the SF ADC.


Case #2025004054 Shoplifting

Deputy Assigned: E. Ortega Leyva  

Commander Entering: Cpl. B. Lattin

Location: 18000 Block US 84/285, Santa Fe

Arrested: Gabrielle Romero, 35 YOA Female, Santa Cruz

Deputies responded to the location in reference to a shoplifting. Deputies arrived on scene and were advised the above suspect failed to pay for any of the items she left the store with. The suspect was arrested and booked into he Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility.


Case #2025004058 Possession of a controlled substance

Deputy Assigned: C. Wallenstein

Commander Entering: Cpl. B. Lattin

Location: Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility

Arrested: Ericca Quintana, 39 YOA Female, Santa Fe

Deputies responded to the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility in reference to narcotics found on an inmate. Deputies were advised jail staff conducted a search of the inmates quarters and located narcotics under a mattress. The inmate was rebooked into ADF accordingly.  


Case#2025004014 - D.W.I - 7/10/25

Assigned: J. Barron

Entering: Cpl. F. Hernandez 

Location: Saint Francis Dr, Santa Fe NM 

Arrested: Edgar Nieto 

During the course of a motor vehicle accident investigation contact was made with drivers. While speaking to Mr. Nieto deputies noticed signs of impairment. Deputies performed Standardized Field Sobriety tests. Mr. Nieto was ultimately placed under arrest and transported to the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility, where he was booked accordingly.


Case#2025004016 - Battery Against a Household Member - 7/10/2025

Assigned: J. Broyles 

Entering: Cpl. F. Hernandez

Location: NM-503

Arrested: Roxanne Melgar 32 YOF 

Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance; contact was made with the parties involved. During the course of the investigation deputies obtained probable cause to arrest the suspect. The suspect was transported and booked at the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility.


Case #2025003994 / Driving While License Revoked (122G) / 07/09/2025

Deputy Assigned: K. Blakely

Supervisor: Sgt. V. Baca

Location: Airport Rd / Camino Juliana

Arrested: Louis Rivera (70 YOM)

Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle due to the driver matching the description of the registered owner.  The registered owner was known to have a revoked drivers license.  The driver was identified and it was determined his license was revoked.  He was placed under arrest and booked accordingly.


Case #2025003993 / Larceny / 07/09/2025

Deputy Assigned: J. Thomas

Supervisor: Sgt. V. Baca

Location: Avenida Aldea

Victim: 87 YOF

Deputies responded to a call for service in reference to a larceny.  The victim reported between $1,700 and $3,000 in cash was taken from her room.


Case# 2025003992 Battery on a household member 07-08-25

Assigned: R. Blea

Entering: Sgt. E. Webb Jr. 

Location: Camino Castadino (Eldorado)

Arrested: Brian Jones 54 yoa male (Santa Fe)

Subject was arrested after deputies responded to a domestic violence incident. Investigation revealed evidence that the subject had battered both of his elderly parents. He was taken to SFADC where he was booked without incident. 


Case #2025003987 // Aggravated Battery Against a Household Member, Tampering with Evidence - 7/8/2025

Deputy Assigned: D. Hernandez

Commander Entering: Cpl. A. Hancock

Location: Arroyo Griego

Arrested: Diana Desantis (73 YO)

Deputies were dispatched to the above listed location in reference to a welfare check. Upon investigation it was determined the wife and husband were in domestic disturbance. The wife had struck the husband with two different vase’s filled with small rocks on top of the husband’s head. She then attempted to clean up the area before deputies’ arrival. She was booked into SFADC.


Case 2025003973/Agg battery on a household member/ 7-8-2025

Assigned: Deputy V. Baca

Entering: Cpl. Talamante

Location: Lugar De Padilla

Arrested: Chance Hidalgo 34 YOF 

Deputies were dispatched to the location regarding a domestic disturbance. After the investigation, it was learned that the subject had battered the victim. The subject was arrested and booked into the Santa Fe ADC.