Case #2026001057/Warrant Service/02-20-2026
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Deputy Assigned: M. Olivas
Commander Entering: Lt. O. McCartney
Location: 4700 Bienvenidos A Casa, Santa Fe, NM
Arrested: Matthew Montano, 37 YOM
On Friday, February 20, 2026, deputies located the above suspect in the above area. It was confirmed he had an active felony arrest warrant. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility. There, he was booked accordingly and without incident.
Case #2026001056/Warrant Service/02-20-2026
Deputy Assigned: M. Olivas
Commander Entering: Lt. O. McCartney
Location: 4000 Block of Bienvenidos A Casa, Santa Fe, NM
Arrested: Brianna Hernandez, 28 YOF
Additional Case #2026001058 (warrant)
On Friday, February 20, 2026, deputies located the above suspect in the above area. It was confirmed she had two active felony arrest warrants. She was placed under arrest and transported to the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility. There, she was booked accordingly and without incident.
Case# 2026001048 / Warrant Service / 2-20-26
Assigned: G. Perez
Entering: Cpl. Hernandez
Location: Entrada La Cienega
Arrested: Jose Pedroza 24 YOM
Deputies conducted a traffic stop on the driver of a chevy pickup truck for a traffic infraction. The driver was identified and discovered to have an active bench warrant for failure to appear. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to SFADC where he was booked.
Case #2026001044/Burglary/02-19-2026
Deputy Assigned: J. Broyles
Commander Entering: Lt. O. McCartney
Location: Barton Road, Edgewood, NM
Stolen: TBD
On Thursday, February 19, 2026, deputies responded to the above area for a report of a burglary in progress. Upon arrival, a sweep of the residence was conducted and no one was located. Based off evidence gathered, a male suspect had been at the location and had left in a GMC Terrain. This case remains under investigation.
Case 2026001040-Burglary
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.