Case 2026001040-Burglary
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Assigned-Deputy J. Lujan
Entering-Cpl. G. Nieto
Don Joe Loop (Santa Fe)
Suspects-Unknown
Deputies responded to a burglary in progess. Two unknown individuals were seen on a home surveillance. Individual forced entry through a living room window. Individuals left prior to deputies arriving. Case is under investigation.
Case #2026001032 / Resisting, Evading or Obstructing an Officer - Careless Driving / 02/19/2026
Deputy Assigned: J. Watson
Supervisor: Lt. V. Baca
Location: NM-599 / Mile 2
Arrested: Matthew Esparza (34 YOM)
Deputies received a call regarding a wrong-way driver. A vehicle matching the description was located and a traffic stop followed. Mr. Esparza was uncooperative and refused to exit the vehicle. Mr. Esparza eventually exited his vehicle but became uncooperative with commands. He was subsequently taken into custody and booked accordingly.
Case #2026001031 / Driving While License Revoked (DUI related) - No Proof of Insurance - Vehicle to be Registered / 02/19/2026
Deputy Assigned: S. Christopherson
Supervisor: Lt. V. Baca
Location: N. Riverside Dr.
Arrested: Martin Martinez (41 YOM)
Deputies conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle for a traffic infraction. It was discovered Mr. Martinez was operating the vehicle while his license was revoked. Mr. Martinez was unable to provide proof of insurance or vehicle registration. He was placed under arrest and booked accordingly.
Case #2026001029/Warrant Service/02-18-2026
Deputy Assigned: B. Baca
Commander Entering: Lt. O. McCartney
Location: U.S. 285/Camino Valle, Santa Fe, NM
Arrested: Mia Quintana, 44 YOF
On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, deputies were patrolling the above area when they conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. During the stop, contact was made with the above suspect. It was discovered she had an active bench warrant for her arrest. She was placed under arrest and she was transported to the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility. There, she was booked accordingly and without incident.
Case #2026001028/Warrant Service/02-18-2026
Deputy Assigned: B. Baca
Commander Entering: Lt. O. McCartney
Location: Avenida Vista Grande/Caliente Road, Santa Fe, NM
Arrested: Fernando Ramos-Rodriguez, 53 YOM
On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, deputies were patrolling the above area when they conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. During the stop, contact was made with the above suspect. It was discovered he had an active bench warrant for his arrest. He was placed under arrest and he was transported to the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility. There, he was booked accordingly and without incident.
Case 2026001023-Death Investigation
Assigned-Deputy J. Lujan
Entering-Cpl. G. Nieto
Deceased-62 YOM (Espanola, NM)
Orr Comm Road
Deputies responded in reference to a male who was not conscious and not breathing. OMI was summoned to the scene. Based off of available evidence, foul play is not suspected. This case remains under investigation.
Case #2026001015 - 1016/ Possession of a Controlled Substance - Warrant Service / 02/17/2026
Deputy Assigned; D. Lovato
Supervisor: Lt. V. Baca
Location: Tesuque Village Road
Arrested: Daniavidan Surianoarana (27 YOM)
Deputies responded to a call for service in reference to assiting another agency. It was discovered Mr. Surianoarana had an active warrant for his arrest. After he was placed in custody, Mr. Surianoarana advised that he was in possession of cocaine. The substance was located and Mr. Surianoarana was booked accordingly.
Case #2026001014/Aggravated DWI/02-17-2026
Deputy Assigned: M. Ward
Commander Entering: Lt. O. McCartney
Location: 27500 Interstate 25, Santa Fe, NM
Arrested: Kenia Zometa De Melgar, 44 YOF
Additional Charges: Child Abuse x2, Roadways Laned for Traffic
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, deputies responded to the above area for a report of a reckless driver. Upon arrival, deputies located a vehicle matching the description. The vehicle was traveling well below the posted speed limit and was unable 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 subsequently placed under arrest after SFSTs were administered. The driver was advised of the NM Implied Consent Advisory and she agreed to chemical testing. She was transported to the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office and there, she provided breath samples that were more than twice the legal limit. She was later booked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility without incident.
Case #2026001013/Aggravated DWI/02-17-2026
Deputy Assigned: B. Baca
Commander Entering: Lt. O. McCartney
Location: Agua Fria St. and Lopez Lane, Santa Fe, NM
Arrested: Zayra Lupercio, 25 YOF
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, deputies responded to the above area for a report of a hit and run crash. The other victim in the case was able to locate the above suspect, who's vehicle had become disabled near the above area. Contact was made with the driver and she displayed signs of impairment. SFSTs were administered and she was subsequently placed under arrest. The NM Implied Consent Advisory was read and she agreed to chemical testing. The driver was transported to the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office and she provided two breath samples, which were more than twice the legal limit. She was later booked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility without incident.
Case #2026001012/Death Investigation/02-17-2026
Deputy Assigned: J. Broyles
Commander Entering: Lt. O. McCartney
Location: Camino De Flores, Santa Fe, NM 87506
Victim: 44 YOM
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, deputies responded to the above area in reference to a male who was not conscious and not breathing. Family and first responders administered life-saving measures, but the male could not be revived. OMI was summoned to the scene. Based off of available evidence, it appears the death was of natural causes and foul play is not suspected. This case remains under investigation.