Case #2026002344/Fraud/04-29-2026

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Deputy Assigned: E. Carr

Commander Entering: Lt. O. McCartney

Location: Velocity Way, Santa Fe, NM

Suspect: Pending

On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, deputies responded to the above area for a report of fraud. Contact was made with the victim who advised their business was the victim of a scam. As a result, the suspect was able to access their bank account and transfer over $20,000. This case remains under investigation.


2026002329 / Driving While License Revoked / 4-29-2026

Deputy Assigned - S. Christopherson

Supervisor - Cpl. Lujan

Arrested - Lauren Herrera 41YOF

US 84/285 - NM 399, Espanola

Deputy conducted a traffic stop, the driver was operating a motor vehicle without an ignition interlock device on a revoked driver license. Driver was arrested and booked without incident. 


2026002328 / Driving While License Revoked / 4-29-2026

Deputy Assigned - D. Lovato

Supervisor - Cpl. Lujan

Arrested - Alfred Duran 39YOM

N. Riverside Dr., Espanola 

Deputy conducted a traffic stop, the driver was operating a motor vehicle without an ignition interlock device on a revoked driver license. Driver was arrested and booked without incident. 


Case #2026002326/Missing Person/04-28-2026

Deputy Assigned: M. Meyers

Commander Entering: Lt. O. McCartney

Location: 700 Block of Dinkle Road, Edgewood, NM

Missing: 49 YOM

On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, deputies responded to the above area for a report of a missing person. Upon arrival, it was discovered the above male left the residence on foot. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a black t-shirt. The male was entered into NCIC as missing. Shortly after, the male was located and removed from NCIC as a missing person.


Case #2026002324 Aggravated battery against a household member, False imprisonment

Deputy Assigned: J. Broyles

Commander Entering: Cpl. B. Lattin

Location: 100 block Los Pinos Rd, Santa Fe

Arrested: Aaron Mata, 39 YOA male, Santa Fe

Deputies were contacted by a citizen who stated she had been involved in a domestic disturbance with her fiancé. During the investigation, deputies learned the suspect battered the victim. The suspect was located and arrested. The suspect was booked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility.


Case #2026002325/Warrant Service/04-28-2026

Deputy Assigned: F. Guerra

Commander Entering: Lt. O. McCartney

Location: 600 Block of N. Riverside Drive, Espanola NM

Arrested: Jeffery Montano, 51 YOM

On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, deputies responded to the above area to assist the Santa Clara Tribal Police Department. Upon arrival, it was found that Santa Clara officers had come into contact with the above male, and the male had a bench warrant out of Santa Fe County. After the warrant was confirmed to be valid, the male was placed under arrest. He was transported to the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility, where he was booked accordingly and without incident.


Case #2026002323 // Shoplifting, Resisting/Evading - 4/28/2027

Deputy Assigned: J. Silva

Commander Entering: Sgt. A. Hancock 

Location: Home Depot 

Arrested: Fabian Madril (48 YO) 

On 4/28/2026 deputies working the proactive enforcement operation responded to the Home Depot at 952 Richards ave for a shoplifting in progress. They arrived and observed the suspect running away from the store. After a foot chase the offender, Fabian Madril, was taken into custody. Madril was booked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Center. The value of the property recovered was $479.80


Case #2026002321 // Warrant Arrest - 4/28/2026

Deputy Assigned: A. Gallardo

Commander Entering: Sgt. A. Hancock 

Location: Cerrillos Rd. 

Arrested: Richard Garcia (58 YO)

Deputies made contact with an individual for jaywalking. Subject was found to have an active warrant for arrests for failure to appear for a DUI charge. Subject was booked at the jail. 


Case #2026002320/ Shoplifting (Under $250)/ 4/28/26

Assigned- Deputy J. Corley

Entering- Corporal D. Moore

Location- 3533 Zafarano Dr

Arrested- Stephanie Wilt (30 year old female/ Edgewood)

Deputies working a proactive enforcement operation were contacted by a local retailer who advised a female was inside their store concealing merchandise. Deputies arrived and were notified the suspect had removed an item from its packaging, then discarded the packaging in the bathroom trashcan. The suspect was contacted by deputies and returned the stolen merchandise. She was arrested and later booked at the SF ADC.


Case #2026002311/Warrant Service/04-27-2026

Deputy Assigned: L. Abeyta

Commander Entering: Lt. O. McCartney

Location: Camino Capilla Vieja, Santa Fe, NM

Arrested: Orlando Salazar, 54 YOM

On Monday, April 27, 2026, deputies were patrolling the above area when a traffic stop was conducted in connection to a previous call for service. During the traffic stop, contact was made with the above person. It was discovered that he had an active bench warrant. Once it was confirmed to be valid, he was placed under arrest. He was transported to the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility, where he was booked accordingly and without incident.