Case #2025002446 // Receiving/Transferring Stolen MV, Careless Driving, Traffic Violations - 4/28/2025

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Deputy Assigned: R. Ramos 

Commander Entering: Cpl. A. Hancock 

Location: Interstate 25 

Arrested: Christopher Sidler (35 YO)

Deputies responded to a vehicle crash. Upon making contact with the drivers/vehicles, it was discovered one of the vehicles involved was reported stolen earlier in the morning. The driver of the stolen vehicle was cited for the crash, along with other traffic violations. He was taken to the detention center and booked accordingly. 


Case #2025002499 // Unlawful Taking of a Motor Vehicle - 4/26/2025

Deputy Assigned: A. Gallardo

Commander Entering: Cpl. A. Hancock 

Location: Povi Pin Poe

STOLEN: 2016 White Ford F150, New Mexico Plate BKFL19

Deputies responded to the address in reference to a truck that had been stolen from the residence. Vehicle was taken sometime between 4/23-4/28. Case is under investigation. 


Case# 2025002440 / Warrant Service / 4-28-25

Assigned: F. Villicana

Entering: Cpl. F. Hernandez

Location: Airport Rd, Santa Fe NM 

Arrested: Jonathan Rincon 38 YOA 

A traffic stop was conducted by Deputy Villicana, contact was made with the driver who had an outstanding bench warrant for his arrest. The driver was taken in custody and booked at Santa Fe ADC. 


Case #2024002439 / Warrant Arrest/ 4/27/25

Assigned- Deputy R. Blea

Entering- Corporal D. Moore

Arrested- Ben Ortiz (61 year old male/ Dixon, NM)

Location- N Riverside Dr/ La Joya St

Deputies contacted Mr. Ortiz while on a suspicious vehicle call. Mr Ortiz was found to have an active arrest warrant on which he was arrested. He was later booked at ADC.


Case #2025002435 Driving while license revoked, Speeding

Deputy Assigned: R. Ramos

Commander Entering: Sgt. B. Lattin

Location: US 84/285 Mile Marker 173

Arrested: Edson Lira, 26 YOA male, Santa Fe

Deputies were dispatched to the location to assist Tesuque Tribal Police on a traffic stop. Deputies were advised the driver of the vehicle was non Native-American and had a revoked license due to a previous DWI. Deputies arrived on scene and confirmed the driver was driving on a revoked license due to a previous DWI. The driver was booked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility accordingly.


Case #2025002429 DWI, Careless driving, Immediate notice of accident

Deputy Assigned: C. Podolak

Commander Entering: Sgt. B. Lattin

Location: US 84-285/NM 503

Arrested: Mauricio Hernandez-Trujillo, 24 YOA male, Somerton AZ

Deputies were dispatched to the location in reference to a motor vehicle collision. Deputies arrived on scene and were advised the suspect had left the scene. Deputies located the male a short distance away. Deputies observed signs of impairment and placed the driver under arrest. The driver was booked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility accordingly.


Case# 2025002428 / Receiving Stolen Property / 4-27-25

Assigned: C. Cullison 

Entering: Cpl. F. Hernandez 

Location: CR 56 

Arrested: Adal Mendoza ( 37 YOA) 

Deputies conducted a traffic stop for a traffic infraction, during the course of the traffic stop the driver was found in possession of a stolen firearm. The driver was placed under arrested and booked at the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility.


Case #2025002425 / Aggravated DUI/ 4/27/25

Assigned- Deputy M. Olivas

Entering- Corporal D. Moore

Arrested- Francisco Pina-Gaytan (40 year old male/ Amarillo, TX)

Location- Zafarano Dr

A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle for a driving infraction. During contact with the driver, signs of impairment were observed and the driver was arrested. The driver refused to provide a breath sample and he was booked at ADC.


Case #2025002421 / Aggravated DUI/ 4/25/25

Assigned- Deputy B. Molloy

Entering- Corporal D. Moore

Location- Agua Fria/ Callejon De Rita

Arrested- Edgar Mendoza Chavez (36 year old male/ Santa Fe)

A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle due to a traffic infraction. Upon contact with the driver, deputies observed the driver exibiting signs of impairment. The driver was arrested for DUI and later provided a breath sample that was more than twice the legal limit. He was later booked at ADC.


Case #2025002424/ Warrant Arrest/ 4/27/25

Assigned- Deputy M. Olivas

Entering- Corporal D. Moore

Arrested- Robert George (40 year old male/ Santa Fe)

Location- Siler Rd/ Industrial Rd

Deputies contacted Mr. George for a traffic infraction while riding his bicycle. He was found to have an outstanding warrant and was placed under arrest. He was later booked at ADC.