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SANTA FE POLICE DEPARTMENT2+ weeks agoAgencyPolice Investigating Shooting Incident Santa Fe, NM – March 31, 2024, the Santa Fe Police Department is investigating a shooting incident in the 900 block of Verdinal Lane, near Montano Street and Avenida Cristobal Colon. Police responded to a report of a large fight and shots fired at approximately 7:19 pm. Officers were on scene at 7:21 pm. Police located a male victim who suffered injury from gunfire, he is in critical condition and has been transported to UNMH. A female victim was also located and is believed to have been struck by a vehicle. She is in critical condition and was transported to a local hospital. Police have detained one suspect believed to be involved in the shooting. There is no indication of an immediate threat to safety from additional suspects at this time. A vehicle involved in the incident crashed into a home on Verdinal Lane, striking a gas line. New Mexico Gas Company quickly responded and stabilized the situation. Baca Street between Cerrillos Road and Potencia Street is closed as a secondary crime scene is being processed. We are asking the community to avoid the area. We will provide notice when the road closure is lifted. Detectives and Crime Scene Technicians are responding to the scene, please expect limited access to the area on Baca Street and near Montano Street and Avenida Cristobal Colon. This is an active investigation, updates will be provided as they become available. Case number 2024-003588. If you have any information on this incident, please contact Santa Fe Police at 505 428-3710. ### Media Contact: Ben Valdez, Deputy Chief of Police, 505-955-5040 or bpvaldez@santafenm.gov18Like1
SANTA FE POLICE DEPARTMENT2+ weeks agoAgencyUpdate - Police Arrest Two Adult Males Following Easter Shooting Incident Santa Fe, NM – On March 31, 2024, Santa Fe Police Detectives arrested Santiago Prada (34 Years old) of Santa Fe as a result of the shooting investigation at the 900 block of Verdinal Lane. Prada was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and shooting at a dwelling or occupied building. In addition, Steven Sena (32 years old) of Albuquerque, was arrested for his involvement in the same incident; Sena is being charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and negligent use of a firearm. Both Prada and Sena were arrested and booked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Center on April 1, 2024, and will be held pending their initial appearance in court. Detectives obtained a search warrant for the crime scene and located evidence suspected of being involved in the incident. This is an active investigation; updates will be provided as they become available. Case number 2024-003588. If you have any information on this incident, please contact Detective Francisco Alvarado at 505-955-5251. ### Media Contact: Aaron Ortiz, Captain, 505-955-5283 or ajortiz@santafenm.gov26Like9
SANTA FE POLICE DEPARTMENT2+ weeks agoAgencyUPDATE- Denny’s Robbery Suspect in custody! #StaySafeSantaFe #ProtectAndServe https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/police-arrest-man-accused-in-robbery-at-santa-fe-dennys/article_36e301b2-fda3-11ee-b69f-8f69ba738965.html Santa Fe Police Department Seeks Public's Assistance in Robbery Case Santa Fe, NM – On Thursday, April 11, 2024, at approximately 1:10 a.m., an unidentified male entered the Denny's located at 3004 Cerrillos Road. The male approached the front counter and showed the cashier a firearm that was tucked in the front of his waistband; the male then demanded all the money that was in the register. The male stole less than $500 and fled the restaurant. The suspect was identified as a Hispanic male, tall, heavy, with a short mustache and beard, wearing an orange jacket and blue jeans. Police search efforts were unsuccessful and the male was not located. This case remains under active investigation, and as additional information becomes available it will be provided, Case number 2024-003992. Police are asking members of the public whom may know the identity of the suspect, to please contact the Santa Fe Police Department at 505-428-3710 or by calling Detective Rebecca Hilderbrandt at 505-955-5265. ### Media Contact: Jimmie Montoya, Lieutenant jemontoya@santafenm.gov or 505-955-5253.15Like1
SANTA FE POLICE DEPARTMENTa week agoAgency***UPDATE The charges for Jermaine Garcia are as follows: Aggravated Burglary (Armed After Entering) Attempt to Commit a Felony, to wit: Armed Robbery (2 charges) Aggravated Assault (Deadly Weapon) (5 charges) Aggravated Assault Upon a Peace Officer (Deadly Weapon) (3 charges) Criminal Damage to Property (Under $1,000) SFPD Officer Involved Shooting on Harrison Road and Cerrillos Road Santa Fe, NM April 24, 2024 – At approximately 2:30 p.m. Santa Fe Police Officers responded to the area of Harrison Road and Cerrillos Road in reference to an unidentified male who was threatening people with a knife. Officers arrived on scene and engaged with the male on Harrison Road. At least one officer fired his duty weapon, striking the male at least one time. Medical aid was rendered by the officers on scene, and he was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The suspect in this incident has been identified as Jermaine Garcia (37 years old). Mr. Garcia is currently facing multiple charges. New Mexico State Police responded to the scene and is conducting the investigation into the Officer Involved Shooting (OIS). NMSP will provide any additional updates concerning the OIS investigation. According to standard protocol, SFPD Officer(s) directly involved in this critical incident will be placed on Administrative Leave. This incident remains under active investigation, updates will be provided as they become available. SFPD Case #2024-004587 ### Media Contact: Paul Joye, Chief of Police, (505) 955-5355, pmjoye@santafenm.gov19Like37
SANTA FE POLICE DEPARTMENTa week agoAgency--News Release-- New Mexico State Police Investigate Officer Involved Shooting Involving Santa Fe Police Department SANTA FE, NM – On April 24, 2024, at about 3:14 p.m. the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau (IB) was informed of an Officer Involved Shooting involving the Santa Fe Police Department that occurred at the intersection of Cerrillos Rd. and Harrison in Santa Fe, NM. NMSP IB agents responded and initiated an investigation into the incident. According to the preliminary investigation the sequence of events unfolded at Café Castro located at 2811 Cerrillos Rd. At approximately 2:31 p.m. the suspect, later identified as 37-year-old Jermaine Garcia, entered the establishment, and requested to use the restroom, which was denied. Subsequently, Garcia entered the kitchen area, armed himself with a large butcher-style knife and engaged in an altercation with the manager. Garcia then left the café while armed with the knife and attempted to carjack a vehicle in the parking lot, but was unsuccessful which prompted Garcia to head north toward another business on Cerillos Rd. Multiple 911 calls were made. Initially two officers with the Santa Fe Police Department (SFPD) responded to the scene at about 2:38 p.m. One of the SFPD officers attempted to engage Garcia, however Garcia aggressively approached the officer’s vehicle, striking the officer’s driver’s side window with the knife, causing the window to break. At one point several citizens were within feet of Garcia as he continued to display the knife in an aggressive fashion. Both officers deployed their tasers at Garcia to gain compliance, but deployments were unsuccessful. Despite repeated verbal commands to drop the knife, Garcia remained non-compliant and aggressively charged one of the SFPD officers. In response, that officer discharged his firearm twice, striking Garcia, leading to his subsequent arrest. SFPD officers provided medical assistance to Garcia, who was transported to an area hospital. No officers were injured during the incident. For duty status, administrative action taken on the officers involved as well as information on Garcia’s charges, please contact SFPD. The New Mexico State Police acts solely as factfinders in its investigations and conducts unbiased and impartial investigations. In officer involved shootings, NMSP works to thoroughly document the scene, collect evidence, and interview officers, subjects, and witnesses. In turn, NMSP compiles a detailed set of facts and provides all reports to the appropriate District Attorney’s Office for their review. The New Mexico State Police does not determine whether an officer’s actions were justified in these types of matters. This determination rests solely with the District Attorney’s Office. --End Release--12Like6
SANTA FE POLICE DEPARTMENTa week agoAgencyIf you have an active arrest warrant issued by any District or Magistrate Court in New Mexico, you can get it cleared during the Safe Surrender Event this Friday and Saturday! Event is taking place at Santa Fe County District Court, located at 225 Montezuma Avenue. See the flyer for event hours. Call 855-268-7804 with any questions. #StaySafeSantaFe #ProtectAndServe1Like5
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