Case#2025004601 Warrant Arrest 08-07-25
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Assigned: R. Blea
Entering: Sgt. E. Webb Jr.
Location 4400 Block of Cerrillos Road
Arrested: Melonie Ortiz 35 yoa female (Santa Fe)
Contact was made with the subject after she was walking in the roadway. She was found to have an active warrant for her arrest out of the Espanola Municipal court for shoplifting. She was arrested and booked into SFADC without incident.
Case #2025004579 / Fraud / 08/06/2025
Deputy Assigned: C. Podolak
Supervisor: Sgt. V. Baca
Location: Carlito Road
Victim: 64 YOA
Deputies responded to a call for service in reference to farud. The victim was contacted by a person claiming to be "Coach John Vasquez" who was associated with VaultEdge.com and QuantumEdge.com (crypto currency). The victim stated he invested approximately $43,000.00. The victim believes it was a scam due to his account displaying $0.00.
Case#2025004573 Unattended Death 8-5-25
Assigned: D. Lovato
Entering: Sgt. E. Webb Jr.
Location: La Joya Road (Glorieta)
Deceased: 44 yoa female
Deputies were dispatched to an assisting ambulance call in reference to a female who was not breathing and unconscious. Initial investigation revealed no sign of foul play, and the death appeared to have been related to possible substance abuse. However, an autopsy is pending the final cause of death determination by the office of the medical investigator.
Case 2025004543/ Battery against a household member/8/5/2025
Assigned: Deputy A. Pool
Entering: Cpl. Talamante
Location: Spur Cross Pl, Santa Fe, NM
Arrested: James Boyle, 73 YOM
Deputies responded to the location regarding a domestic disturbance. Upon investigation, it was determined that the subject battered the victim by striking her multiple times. The subject was arrested and booked into Santa Fe ADC without incident.
2025004537/ Auto Theft / 8-5-2025
Deputy Assigned: Justin Wynne
Supervisor Entering: Lt. Michael Martinez
Location: Sierra Place south
Stolen: 1981 Case Tractor
The victim reported that unknown persons stole the tractor sometime between 5:00am and 5:30am. There are no suspects at this time. Case is under investigation.
2025004540 / Driving while license revoked / 8-5-2025
Deputy Assigned: Christoph Wallenstein
Supervisor Entering: Lt. Michael Martinez
Location: 84/285 mp 184 Arroyo Seco, NM
Arrested: John Chavez Age: 62 Gallina, NM
Deputies located and stopped a vehicle after observing a traffic violation. Contact was made with the driver, John Chavez. Mr. Chavez was found to be driving while his license was revoked. Mr. Chavez was arrested and taken to the Santa Fe County Jail.
2025004524 / Aggravated fleeing a LE Officer / 08-04-2025
Assigned: Deputy J. Soriano
Entering: Cpl. J.War
Location: 1-4 mile post of NM-599 Santa Fe, NM
Arrested: Cyrus McCray 49 YOM
Deputies located suspect after receiving numerous reports of a reckless driver. Deputies also observed the vehicle driving recklessly. Driver refused to stop almost causing numerous crashes. Driver later pulled over and was placed under arrest without further incident. He was charged and booked into Santa Fe County Jail.
Case #2025004526 / Assault-Battery Against a Household Member / 08/04/2025
Deputy Assigned: B. Leavey
Supervisor: Sgt. V. Baca
Location: La Joya Road
Summons: Freddie Arellano (47 YOM)
Deputies responded to a call for service in reference to a domestic disturbance. Prior to Deptuies arriving on scene, Mr. Arellano fled the scene. After completeing an investigation, it was determined Mr. Arellano did commit the above listed crimes. A summons was issued.
case 2025004504/ DWI, Open container, Minor in possession/ 8-3-25
Assigned: Deputy L. Abeyta
Entering: Cpl. Talamante
Location: Diosaur Trl/ NM 14, Santa Fe, NM
Arrested: Luis Lopez-Ruvalcaba, 20YOM
Deputies conducted a welfare check after observing a vehicle parked in the middle of the roadway and several individuals standing around it. Upon investigation, the subject was determined to be the driver of the vehicle and showed signs of impairment. SFSTs were conducted, and further signs of impairment were observed. The subject submitted to a breath test, resulting in .14/.14. The subject was booked into Santa Fe ADC without incident.
2025004492 / Warrant service / 08-02-2025
Assigned: Deputy D. Rodriguez
Entering: Cpl. J.War
Location: 700 blk of El Ellano Rd Espanola, NM (Santa Fe County)
Arrested: Victoria Maestas 39 YOF
Deputy conducted a traffic stop on vehicle for not having a license plate. Driver was identified and confirmed to have an active warrant for her arrest for failing to appear for original charges of No proof of insurance and failure to register her vehicle. She was booked into Santa Fe County Jail without incident.