Santa Fe public utilities director accused of stealing gift from airport

Santa Fe public utilities director accused of stealing gift from airport

SANTA FE, N.M. – The Santa Fe Public Utilities Department director is accused of stealing gifts from the airport. Investigators say John Dupuis was caught on surveillance video taking a box from baggage claim at the Santa Fe Airport. He then reportedly loaded it into his city-owned truck and left.  The box belonged to a couple who told police their flight was delayed due to overbooking, and the box arrived before them.  Dupuis told police that h…

Santa Fe utilities director booked on larceny charge

John Dupuis, 42, was booked into Santa Fe County jail on a charge of larceny over $500 but not exceeding $2,500, a fourth-degree felony.