Case 2025002263/ Agg DUI, Suspended registration, no insurance/ 4-18-25

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Assigned: Deputy R. Blea 

Entering: Cpl. Talamante

Location: N Riverside/ Camino Del Sol, Espanola, NM 

Arrested: Aniceto Chavez, 47 YOM

Deputies stopped a vehicle due to a suspended registration. Upon contact with the driver, signs of impairment were observed. SFSTs were conducted, and further signs of impairment were observed. The driver was arrested and provided two breath samples, resulting in .26. The driver was booked into Santa Fe ADC without incident. 


Case #2025002262 / Aggravated DWI / 4/18/25

Assigned- Deputy F. Guerra

Entering- Corporal D. Moore

Location- Cities of Gold Rd (Pojoaque)

Arrested- Anita Swanson (63 year old female/ Abiquiu)

Deputies conducted a welfare check on a vehicle. Upon contact with the driver, she displayed signs of impairment. She refused SFST's and refused to submit to chemical testing. She was arrested and booked into ADC.


Case 2025002246, 2247/ Revoked, Warrant/ 4-17-25

Assigned: Deputy J. Watson 

Entering: Cpl. Talamante

Location: College Ave, Santa Fe, NM

Arrested: Manuel Dominguez, 50 YOM

Deputies responded to a reckless driver call for service. Deputies were able to locate the vehicle in the parking lot of La Famillia Center off College Ave. Upon contact with the driver it was learned his drivers license was revoked due to a previous DUI. The driver also had a warrant for his arrest out of the Santa Fe Magistrate Court for failure to appear on a DUI charge. The subject was arrested and booked into Satna Fe ADC without incident. 


2025002244/Aggravated DWI/04-17-2025

Deputy Assigned: A. Gallardo

Commander Entering: Sgt. O. McCartney

Location: 17200 U.S. 84/285, Santa Fe, NM

Arrested: King James Varela, 25 YOM

On Thursday, April 17, 2025, deputies were patrolling the above area when they observed a vehicle that was failing to maintain its lane of travel. A traffic stop was conducted and contact was made with the above driver. The driver displayed signs of impairment and he consented to SFSTs. Deputies observed additional signs of impairment and he was placed under arrest. The driver was read the NM Implied Consent Advisory and he consented to chemical testing. The driver was transported to the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office where he provided a breath sample. The sample provided was .16. He was subsequently booked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility without incident.


2025002230 / Larceny / 04-17-2025

Assigned: K. Whyte

Entering: Cpl. J.War

Location: Via Summa Santa Fe, NM 

Victim: 64 YOF

Victim reported unknown suspect(s) stole multiple pieces of high end jewelry within the last month. Case is under investigation. 


Case 2025002223/Death investigation

Assigned-Deputy O. Przyojski

Entering-Cpl G. Nieto

Archies Ln (Santa Fe COunty, NM)

Deceased 55 YOM

Deputies responded to the scene for a female not concious and not breathing. Paramedics were on scene and llife saving measures was unsuccesful. OMI arrived on scene and completed and investigation. No foul play. 


Case 2025002218/Fraud

Assigned-Deputy B. Ford

Entering-Cpl. G. Nieto

SF Community College

Suspect-Unknown

The School learned that a few individuals who do not attend the school received Financial Aid. this case is under investigation  


2025002207 / Unlawful taking of a motor vehicle / 04-16-2025

Assigned: K. Whyte

Entering: Cpl. J.War

Location: U.S. 84/285 at mile post 168 Santa Fe, NM

Victim: 36 YOM

Victim reported he was transporting his gold Ford Ranger with a ladder and attachment when he got a flat tire on his trailer. Victim left to get a new tire and returned later to discover his truck and trailer missing. The gold Ford Ranger is bearing NM-585XBA. Case is under investigation. 


Case 2025002216/Death investigation

Assigned-Deputy B. Baca

Entering-Cpl G. Nieto

San Pedro Way (Santa Fe, NM)

Deceased-72 YOF

Deputies responded to the scene for a female not concious and not breathing. Paramedics were on scene and llife saving measures was unsuccesful. OMI arrived on scene and completed and investigation. No foul play. 


Case 2025002214/Death Investigation

Assigned-Deputy T. Kettering

Entering-Cpl. G. Nieto

Simmons Rd

Deceased-49 YOM 

Deputies responded to location for a male not concious and not breathing. OMI responded to the scene and completed an investigation. No foul Play