The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office detective division serves a critical role in investigating a wide range of criminal cases.  With expertise in various investigative techniques and a relentless pursuit of leads, our team strives to bring closure to victims and accountability to perpetrators.  Whether it’s solving complex crimes or providing support to our community, the detective division stands ready to serve.

On average, the detective division investigates over 2,000 cases a year, ranging from white-collar crimes, felony larceny, sexual assault, and homicide.

The detective division is on call 24/7, with weekly rotations throughout the year. 

Currently, the detective division consists of 11 Detectives, 1 Crime Scene Investigator, 1 Crime Analyst, 1 SORNA (Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act) Deputy, 1 U.S. Marshals Service Task Force Officer, 1 Sergeant, and 1 Lieutenant.

Some of our detectives are part of regional fugitive task forces with the U.S. Marshals Service, Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, Internet Crimes against Children, and the United States Secret Service.

The purpose of regional fugitive task forces is to combine the efforts of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to locate and apprehend the most dangerous fugitives and assist in high profile investigations.

The Sheriff's Office detective division continuously investigates cold cases throughout the year. If you have information on a cold case, or any of our cases, please call our DETECTIVE TIP-LINE at 505-333-7878.

If you have concerns your child or a child you know is/was a victim of sexual abuse, please contact non-emergency dispatch at 505-334-6622 and ask to speak with a Detective. The public is also encouraged to report suspected child predators and any suspicious activity to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).