Case #2026005351/Simple Battery, Assault on a Household Member

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Assigned: Dep. G. Perez

Entering: Corporal A. Currey

Location: Casa Rufina

Suspect: James Jochem 52 YOM

On October 12, 2026, Deputies responded to Casa Rufina, regarding a domestic disturbance  Victim #1 reported that James threatened to punch her during a verbal argument and pushed Victim #2 in the chest when she intervened. Both victims secured themselves in a bedroom and contacted law enforcement. James was not located, and Deputies withdrew from the scene to avoid escalation. James was charged with assault against a household member and simple battery. An arrest warrant was reviewed by the Chief Deputy District Attorney for legal sufficiency and submitted to the court for judicial review.     

Case #2026005350/Battery against a Household Member

Assigned: Dep. D. Rodriguez

Entering: Cpl. A. Currey

Location: Calle Nueva Vista

Suspect: Victoria Sotelo-Arellano 20 YOF

Deputies were dispacthed to  Airport Rd in reference to a Domsetic Disturbance which had taken place at the above address. Deputies conducted an investigation and determined the identity of the above named suspect/offender and a criminal summons was issued for Battery Against a Household Member. 

Case#2026005337/ Driving While License Revoked/ 10-12-2026

Assigned: C Gibson

Entering: Sgt. C Valencia

Location: Cerrillos Road and Zafarano Drive, Santa Fe, NM

Arrested: Jose Vargas, 71YOM, Santa Fe, NM

Deputies conducted a traffic stop at the above location in reference to a traffic violation. During the stop, it was learned the driver's license was revoked due to a past DWI. Subject was placed under arrest, transported and booked accordingly without incident.

Case#2026005323/ Battery HHM/ 10-11-26

Assigned: F. Villacana

Entering: Sgt. C Valencia

Location: E. Ramada Way, Santa Fe, NM

Suspect: Daryl Aragon, 56YOM, Santa Fe, NM

Deputies were dispatched to the address in reference to a domestic dispute. Upon arrival, deputies learned the suspect had battered the victim who is considered a household member. Suspect was placed under arrest, transported, and booked without incident.

Case #2026005320/Aggravated Driving Under the Influence (Refusal),  Immediate Notice of Accident

Assigned: Deputy J. Flores

Entering: Cpl. A. Currey

Location: US 84/285 Mile Post 170

Suspect: Luisamaria Vallecilla 25 YOF

Deputies responded to the above-listed address in reference to a welfare check. Upon arrival, Deputies observed a vehicle with a damaged front driver-side tire that appeared to be nearly detached, indicating the vehicle had been involved in a recent crash.  Deputies made contact with the above-listed suspect, who displayed signs of impairment. A driving while under the influence (DUI) investigation was conducted.The suspect refused to provide a breath or blood sample. The suspect was then transported to the Santa Fe Adult Detention Center (ADC), where the she was booked on the above-listed charges without further incident.

2026005315 // Warrant Arrest // 10.10.26

Deputy Assigned: A. Gallardo

Commander Entering: Cpl. A. Pool

Location: Cerrillos rd/ Airport rd

Arrested: Pusateri, Jayson (48 Y.O.M.)

Deputies made contact with Mr. Pasateri to check on him as he appeared unconscious. Mr. Pusateri was ok and not in need of any medical assistance. However, upon an NCIC records check it was learned that Mr. Pusateri had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Mr. Pusateri was arrested and booked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facilty 

2026005314/ Larceny $20,000 or above// 10.10.26

Deputy Assigned: J. Corley

Commander Entering: Cpl. A. Pool

Location: Lamy

Deputies were dispatched to the area in reference to a larceny. They learned that approximately $26,000 worth of construction equipment was taken by an unknown suspect/s, sometime prior to September 30th. This case remains under active investigation. 

Case #2026005305 - Warrant Service - 10/10/2026

Deputy Assigned - M. Olivas

Commander Entering - Cpl. Lujan

Arrested - Salvador Cervantes Ramos 41YOM

Agua Fria/Boylan Circle, Santa Fe Area

Deputies conducted a welfare check the above listed individual was identified. It was learned that the male had an active warrant for his arrest. The male was subsequently arrested and booked without incident. 

Case #2026005303 - Warrant Service - 10/10/2026

Deputy Assigned - N. Apodaca

Commander Entering - Cpl. Lujan

Arrested - Jose Gutierrez 28YOM

Zafarano/Cerrillos, Santa Fe Area

Deputies conducted a traffic stop, during the stop the above listed individual was identified. It was learned that the male had an active warrant for his arrest. The male was subsequently arrested and booked without incident. 

Case#2026005293/ Driving While License Revoked/ 10-09-2026

Assigned Deputy: A. Gallardo

Commander Entering: Sgt. C Valencia

Location: Rodeo Road and Zafarano Drive, Santa Fe, NM

Arrested: Leonardo Valenzuela, 19YOM, Santa Fe, NM

Deputies conducted a traffic stop at the above location reference a trafic offense. During the stop, it was leanred that the drivers license was revoked due to a past DWI. Driver was placed under arrest, transported, and booked accordingly without incident.