Jan. 11—A Santa Fe man was arrested Friday after, police said, they found him driving a stolen vehicle and tracked him using a New Mexico State Police aircraft.
Santa Fe police received a call around 11:13 a.m. saying a stolen motor vehicle had been spotted at 2890 Calle de Pinos Altos. State police, who were in Santa Fe conducting a special operation, were able to use their aircraft unit to track the vehicle as the suspect drove to Rodeo Plaza, where he and another passenger abandoned the vehicle, police said.
State police identified both people and provided a description to Santa Fe police officers in the area. The driver, Shane Sanchez, 38, was arrested and booked into Santa Fe County jail. He is facing charges of possession of a controlled substance and receiving or transferring stolen motor vehicles, court records indicate.
The stolen vehicle was recovered and processed for evidence, police said. Sanchez’s criminal history, police said, includes aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, assault and resisting, evading or obstructing an officer.
The case is still under investigation and anyone with any information is asked to call Lt. Roberto Rodriguez at 505-955-5308.