Estancia Police Department

05/29/2026

🚨 ARREST ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
May 28, 2026

The Estancia Police Department announces the arrest of Nathan Serna, who has been charged with the following offenses:

• Child Solicitation by Electronic Communication Device
• Criminal Sexual Communication with a child

This arrest is the result of an ongoing investigation by the Estancia Police Department. Additional details may be released as they become available and as permitted by law. Thank to the Edgewood Police Department for the assistance with the apprehension.

All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

If you have information related to this case or similar incidents, please contact the Estancia Police Department.

05/28/2026

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05/06/2026

🚨 ARREST ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
May 5, 2026

The Estancia Police Department announces the arrest of Jonathan BRIGGS, who has been charged with the following offenses:

• Child Solicitation by Electronic Communication Device
• Criminal Sexual Communication with a child

This arrest is the result of an ongoing investigation by the Estancia Police Department. Additional details may be released as they become available and as permitted by law. Thank you to the Edgewood Police Department for the assistance with the apprehension.

All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

04/22/2026

🚨 UPDATE🚨
New Mexico State Police were involved in an officer-involved shooting (OIS) during the manhunt for the suspect who shot at a Torrance County Deputy earlier today.

All officers and deputies are safe and accounted for. The suspect was shot and is deceased.

There is no ongoing threat to the public at this time. Additional details will be released as they become available.

04/21/2026

🚨 Estancia Police Department – Public Information Release

On March 25, 2026, the Estancia Police Department received a call regarding an individual walking along a public street carrying what appeared to be a metal bar. A witness reported the individual walked past their residence and onto a neighboring property. The witness stated their son asked the individual to leave, and the individual complied.

Officers contacted the neighboring resident, identified as Randy Sanchez, and checked the property. The individual was not located, and no evidence of criminal activity was found at that time.

On March 28, 2026, the Estancia Police Department became aware of a Facebook post reporting a battery incident that allegedly occurred on March 25, 2026, involving Randy Sanchez, Hanna Sanchez, and a juvenile.

During the follow-up investigation, officers conducted interviews with all involved parties. Investigators determined that hours after the initial police response on March 25, allegedly the same individual was again walking on a public roadway near the involved parties. It was reported that Randy Sanchez, Hanna Sanchez, and the juvenile drove to the individual’s residence and physically assaulted him using a wooden object and a pipe.

As a result of the investigation:

-Randy Sanchez was charged with Aggravated Battery and Aggravated Assault

-Hanna Sanchez was charged with Aggravated Battery

-Charges involving the juvenile have been referred to the Juvenile Probation Office and the District Attorney’s Office for review

In both cases involving Randy Sanchez and Hanna Sanchez, probable cause was found, and the cases have been bound over to District Court.

Throughout the investigation, officers found no evidence that the victim had committed any crime.

EPD has noted a lot of misinformation being pushed out about this incident. We encourage everyone to look at the facts before making decisions about this case.

All parties are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Additionally, it should be noted that the video provided to KRQE was not redacted, contrary to statements made in their most recent broadcast.

This case remains under investigation.

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Estancia Police Department.

04/13/2026

🚨 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 🚨

04/08/2026

🚔 Estancia Police Department – Arrest Update 🚔

On April 5, 2026, officers with the Estancia Police Department conducted operations that resulted in the arrest of two individuals with active felony warrants.

• Miguel Oceguera was located and taken into custody on an outstanding felony arrest warrant for failure to appear on a felon in possession charge.
• Marvin Strite was also apprehended on a separate active felony arrest warrant for transferring receiving a stolen motor vehicle.

Both individuals were transported and booked without incident.

The Estancia Police Department remains committed to ensuring the safety of our community by actively locating and apprehending individuals with outstanding warrants.

If you have information regarding wanted individuals, please contact your local law enforcement agency.

03/31/2026

On March 30, 2026, an Estancia Police Department officer conducted a traffic stop on a grey Ford Mustang that had been the subject of numerous complaints from members of our community.

During the stop, it was determined that the vehicle was unregistered and uninsured. As a result, the vehicle was towed in accordance with state law.

We appreciate the public’s cooperation and encourage residents to continue reporting concerns to help keep our community safe. Anyone wishing to report concerns is encouraged to do so through Torrance County Dispatch.

03/19/2026

The Estancia Police Department was proud and happy to participate in the operation. We are grateful for the opportunity to work alongside our partners and remain committed to serving and protecting our community. Thank you to everyone involved for your dedication and teamwork.

Albuquerque, NM – A large-scale, 17-week-long multi-federal, state and local operation led by the United States Marshals Service District of New Mexico, focused

03/05/2026

🚨 Drug Trafficking Investigation Leads to Multiple Arrests 🚨

On January 21, 2026, the Estancia Police Department received a call from the Torrance County Detention Facility regarding a visitor suspected of attempting to sneak a controlled substance into the facility.

Through the investigation, Estancia Police Officers identified several individuals involved in the trafficking of a controlled substance and related offenses. As a result of this investigation, four of the six individuals involved have been arrested and charged.

The following individuals have been charged:

• Delanie Kayser – Trafficking of a Controlled Substance; Bringing Contraband into a Place of Imprisonment
• James Kayser – Trafficking of a Controlled Substance
• Ronald Moorhead – Trafficking of a Controlled Substance
• Aaron Baca – Trafficking of a Controlled Substance
• Erik Pizarro – Trafficking of a Controlled Substance
• Ryan Klein – Trafficking of a Controlled Substance

This investigation remains ongoing.

The Estancia Police Department remains committed to keeping illegal drugs out of our community and detention facilities. We appreciate the cooperation of the Torrance County Detention Facility staff in assisting with this investigation.

If you have information related to drug activity in our community, please contact the Estancia Police Department.

All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.