Case #2026002239/ Shoplifting under $250/ 4/23/26
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Assigned- Sgt. E. Webb
Entering- Corporal D. Moore
Location- 3525 Zafarano Dr
Arrested- Carlos Sanchez (36 year old male/ Espanola)
Deputies working a proactive enforcement operation were contacted by a local retailer in reference to a shopifting. A description was given of the offender and he was located a block away. The stolen merchandise was recovered and the offender was arrested. The merchandise was returned to the store and the offender was booked at the SF ADC.
Case #2026002241, 2242, 2243, 2244/ Driving While License Revoked, Warrant Arrest x3/ 4/23/26
Assigned- Deputy L. Abeyta
Entering- Corporal D. Moore
Location- Cerrillos Rd/ Apache Ave
Arrested- Gregory Hebel (56 year old male/ Ribera NM)
A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle for having a plate that did not match the vehicle. Upon contact with the driver, he was found to be driving on an invalid/ revoked driver's license. He was also found to have three outstanding warrants. He was arrested and later booked at the SF ADC.
Case 2026002222/Battery upon a peace Officer/Resisting
Assigned-Deputy K. Whyte
Entering-Cpl. G. Nieto
Los Pinos Rd
Arrested-Emily Donat 46 yof (Santa Fe)
Deputies responded to a disturbance call of a female knocking on the RP's door making threats. Deputy made contact and while being detained, suspect struck the deputy on the arm with an open hand. No injuries and suspect was placed under arrest and booked into SF ADC.
Case #2026002210/ Warrant Arrest/ 4/22/26
Assigned- Deputy L. Cintron
Entering- Corporal D. Moore
Location- Airport Rd- Camino Entrada
Arrested- Gerardo Sustaita (56 year old male/ Santa Fe)
Deputys observed Gerardo behind a gas station and recognized him from previous contacts. He was found to have an outstanding warrant, so deputies contacted him. He was arrested on the warrant and booked into the SF ADC.
Case #2026002208/ Shoplifting (under $250)/ 4/22/26
Assigned- Deputy L. Abeyta
Entering- Corporal D. Moore
Location- Zafarano/ Cerrillos
Arrested- Sara Tafoya (50 year old female/ Santa Fe)
Deputies working a proactive enforcement operation were contacted by loss prevention from a local retailer advising a female had just shoplifted from their store. Deputies located the vehicle described by loss prevention and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. She was arrested and the merchandise was recovered. She was later booked at the SF ADC.
2026002198 / Aggravated DUi - No Proof of Insurance - Vehicle to be Registered / 04/21/2026
Deputy Assigned: S. Christopherson
Supervisor: Lt. V. Baca
Location: 7 NM 399
Arrested: Joshua Velarde (26 YOM)
Deputy conducted a welfare check on Mr. Velarde who was parked on the side off the road, and was witnessed falling over multiple times. SFSTs were adminstered and signs of impairment were observed. Mr. Velarde subitted to a breath test and blew over double the legal limit. He was booked accordingly.
Case #2026002184/Warrant Service/04-21-2026
Deputy Assigned: Cpl. B. Lattin
Commander Entering: Lt. O. McCartney
Location: 28 Camino Justicia, Santa Fe, NM
Arrested: Orrin Blydenburgh, 51 YO
On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, deputies responded to the above location for a report of an inmate with an active bench warrant. Upon arrival, deputies confirmed the warrant was valid. The subject was rebooked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility without incident.
Case #2026002181/Warrant Service/04-21-2026
Deputy Assigned: Cpl. B. Lattin
Commander Entering: Lt. O. McCartney
Location: 28 Camino Justicia, Santa Fe, NM
Arrested: Iness Hoyle, 31 YO
On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, deputies responded to the above location for a report of an inmate with an active bench warrant. Upon arrival, deputies confirmed the warrant was valid. The subject was rebooked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility without incident.
Case #2026002168/ Warrant Arrest/ 4/21/26
Assigned- Deputy J. Flores-Ramirez
Entering- Corporal D. Moore
Location- Riverside Dr (Espanola)
Arrested- Alfredo Aragones (39 year old male/ Albuquerque)
Alfredo was contacted on a welfare check and found to have an outstanding warrant. He was arrested and later booked at the SF ADC.
Case #2026002163 // Unattended Death - 4/20/2026
Deputy Assigned: B. Baca
Commander Entering: Sgt. A. Hancock
Location: El Sitio Rd.
Deceased: Steven Martinez (44 YO)
Deputies were dispatched to the residence in reference to a male who was not conscious or breathing. EMS determined the male was beyond life saving measures. OMI arrived and advised there was no signs of foul play. Next of kin was notified.