Thursday, September 8, 2011

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest

Incident or Crime Type : possession of crack cocaine

Original Reporting Officer Name : Hollier

Original Reporting Officer Call Sign : B325

Time of Offense : 1843

Date of Offense : 09-06-2011

Location of Offense : 6600 Osuna NE

Victim 1 Name : State of New Mexico

Suspect/Offender 1 Name : Baltazar Rocha-Nunez

Suspect/Offender 1 DOB : 9/5/1957

Suspect/Offender 1 LKA : 9000 Zuni SE space # 1

Suspect/Offender 2 Name : McKnight, Tiffany

Suspect/Offender 2DOB : 10-16-1990

Suspect/Offender 2 LKA : 2612 Williams ST SE

PIO Notified? : NO

Description of Event/Crime : Officer Otzenberger conducted a MVD check
on a silver Ford Focus while on patrol. The check revealed that the car
was listed as a stolen vehicle. Officer Otzenberger conducted a traffic
stop with the vehicle and took all occupants into custody. The inventory
search conducted prior to the vehicle being towed revealed that the
driver, Baltazar Rocha-Nunez, was in possession of Crack Cocaine. Futher
research revealed that the car was in fact embezzled. Due to
inconsistent statements by the listed victim, Baltazar was not charged
with embezzlement. However, Baltazar was charged with possession of a
controlled substance. The passenger who was a known prostitute was
released after being questioned at the main police station. Case Agent
will be TDY Officer J. Hollier.