Santa Fe man arrested for rape, kidnapping near Agape House

Santa Fe police arrested a 51-year-old man on Thursday for kidnapping and sexual assault in connection with an incident that occurred at the Agape House community shelter.

Officers from the B-Unit patrol responded to a 911 call at the shelter, located at 2801 Cerrillos Road, on October 27, 2026. Staff members alerted authorities after a resident returned to the building and reported that another resident had sexually assaulted her inside a tent set up on a vacant lot adjacent to the facility.

The victim told investigators she was walking with Jamey Griego when he suddenly lifted her and carried her over his shoulders. She stated that he moved her against her will into the tent. Despite her physical resistance and calls for help, no one arrived to assist her during the assault.

After the attack, the woman returned to the shelter to inform employees, who immediately requested police support. She was transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation and treatment. Shelter staff located Griego inside the building and directed officers to the men's dormitory, where he was found sleeping. Police arrested him without incident. Crime scene investigators processed the neighboring property to collect evidence.

Griego was booked into the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Center. He faces charges of kidnapping, criminal sexual penetration, and a judicial detention for violating probation. The Santa Fe Police Department has an open investigation under case number 2026010820.

Detective Adrianne Lujan is leading the case. She requested that anyone with additional information contact her at 505-955-5425 or by email at adlujan@santafenm.gov.