Case 2025005716/ Criminal damage to property (over 1,000)/ 9-28-2025

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Assigned: Depuyt A. Gallardo 

Entering: Sgt. Talamante

Location: 2400-BLK San Ysidro Crossing, Santa Fe, NM

Victim: 33 YOM

The victim reported that between 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm, while he was attending church, an unknown suspect (s) broke the right rear window of his vehicle. The victim did not observe any of the contents inside the vehicle that were disturbed or missing. There is no further information available at this time. 


Case#2025005709 / Missing Person / 9-28-25

Assigned: C. Podolak 

Entering: Cpl. Hernandez 

Loaction: Santa Fe area 

Missing: Elias Atencio 26 YOM

Elias Atencio has been reported as a missing person, he was last seen (Sunday September 21, 2025 at approximately 6:00 pm. MR. Atencio is 6 '3 slim build approximately 165lbs -175lbs, brown eyes, brown hair. He was last seen wearing tan pants, tan sweater, red vans shoes and grey glasses. 


Case#2025005711 - Unattended Death - 9/28/25

Assigned: M. Sanchez

Entering: Cpl. Hernandez

Location: Calle Don Thomas, Santa Fe NM 

Deceased: 34 YOF 

Deputies responded to a medical call at the location. Upon arrival it was discovered the deceased had passed away from natural causes. Deputies determined foul play was not suspect, the Office of the Medical Investigator was contacted the deceased was transported from the scene.


Case #2025005688/ Agg DUI, Speeding, Driving While License Suspended/ 9/27/25

Assigned- Deputy B. Molloy

Entering- Corporal D. Moore

Arrested- Jasmine Padilla (29 year old female/ Espanola)

Location- US 84/285 / Viarrial (Pojoaque)

A caller reported a possible drunk driver on US 84/285 northbound from Santa Fe. A vehicle description was given out to law enforcement agencies in the area. Pojoaque PD located the vehicle speeding on US 84/285 and conducted a traffic stop. The driver showed signs of impairment, but was not a Tribal member, so SFSO deputies were called to the scene. Following SFST's, the driver was arrested and transported to the SFSO where she provided a breath sample that was at or above a .16 BRAC. She was later booked at the SF ADC.


Case #2025005706/ Battery on a Household Member/ 9/28/25

Assigned- Deputy B. Wilson

Entering- Corporal D. Moore

Arrested- Angelo Melendez (22 year old male/ Rio Rancho)

Location- Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino

Deputies were dispatched to Buffalo Thunder in reference to a domestic dispute. Upon arrival deputies conducted an investigation, and learned that Mr. Melendez had committed a battery on the victim (a household member). He was placed under arrest and later booked at the SF ADC.


Case#2025005688 Agg. DWI 09-27-25

Entering: Sgt. E. Webb 

Assigned: Dep. B. Smith

Location: Viarreal St./ US 84-285 (Pojoaque)

Arrested: Jasmine Padilla (Espanola NM)

SFRECC received a call about a vehicle being driven recklessly. A bolo was given to the Pojoaque Police. They located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. When they determined the driver was not a tribal member, they contacted the Sheriff's Office to assume the investigation. The investigation revealed the driver was impaired. She was arrested and taken to the Sheriff's Office where she provided a breath samples of .17 &.19. She was booked into SFADC. 


Case 2025005701/ Warrant service/ 9-27-2025

Assigned: Deputy A. Gallardo

Entering: Sgt. Talamante

Location: NM76/mms, Espanola, NM 

Arrested: Sanford Fahie, 51 YOM

Deputies made contact with the subject during a traffic stop. The subject had an active warrant for his arrest out of the Santa Fe County Magistrate Court. The warrant was for failure to appear on no driver's license and no insurance charges. The subject was arrested and booked into Santa Fe ADC without incident.


Case #20255698 - 5699 / Warrant Service / 09/27/2025

Deputy Assigned: J. Lujan

Supervisor: Sgt. V. Baca

Location: W. Frontage Rd / Las Estrellas

Arrested: Mario E. Audelo (48 YOM)

Deputies conducted a traffic stop due to a traffic infraction.  It was discovered Mr. Audelo had two active warrants for his arrest.  He was taken into custody and booked accordingly.


Case #2025005690 / Shooting at Inhabited Dwelling - Criminal Damage to Property / 09/27/2025

Deputy Assigned: C. Podolak

Supervisor: Sgt. V. Baca

Location: Summer Road

Victim: 51 YOM

Victim reported unknown suspect(s) shot his vehicle and his residence. Witnesses advised they heard gunshots between 3:00 and 4:00 am.  Deputies located evidence to validate the victim's claims. Case is pending investigation.


Case #2025005687/ Unattended Death/ 9/27/25

Assigned- Deputy K. Blakely

Entering- Corporal D. Moore

Deceased- 64 year old male (Eldorado)

Location- Featherbush Ct/ Aster Rd (Eldorado)

Deputies and rescue personnel were dispatched to a residence in reference to a cardiac arrest. Upon arrival, medical personnel attempted life saving measures. However, they were unsuccessful and the male was pronounced dead at the scene. Nothing suspicious was observed, and OMI was called to the scene.