Española, NM – A wanted fugitive was taken into custody Sunday in Española after state police located him at a residence on Private Drive, leading to the discovery of multiple firearms, drugs, and stolen property.
According to the New Mexico State Police, patrol officers first received information on December 6 regarding the whereabouts of wanted fugitive Jerome Naranjo, prompting investigators to coordinate with the NMSP Crime Suppression Bureau to track him down. Detectives later learned Naranjo had allegedly been staying in a camper trailer at a home on Private Drive in Española.
A search warrant was obtained for Naranjo’s historical cell phone location data, and by December 8, agents had positively identified him at 59 Private Drive. At approximately 12:30 p.m., NMSP Special Operations and Crime Suppression Bureau units conducted a surround-and-callout. Police say Naranjo exited the camper and was arrested without incident.
During an interview, Naranjo allegedly admitted there was fentanyl powder and a pistol inside the trailer.
Later the same day, officers executed a search warrant at the property, seizing:
• Four rifles
• Two pistols
• 14.2 grams of fentanyl powder
• 1.2 grams of suspected Suboxone
• Three cell phones
• One iPad
• One laptop
• One stolen pop-up travel trailer
Naranjo was transported to the Cibola County federal holding facility. Police say he was booked on multiple active warrants, including state and federal warrants for felon in possession of a firearm. Additional charges are expected.
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