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Sheriff’s Office Warns of Scam Involving Callers Impersonating Deputies
May 16, 2023 - The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is again warning residents of a telephone scam in which callers are representing themselves as Sheriff’s deputies and are requesting payment for alleged outstanding warrants. Read on... -
Sheriff Lucero Lifts Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
May 11, 2023 - Pueblo County Sheriff David J. Lucero announced today that effective immediately, Pueblo County is no longer under Stage 1 fire restrictions. Pueblo County had been under Stage 1 restrictions since April 21. Read on... -
Sheriff’s Office Notified of Sexually Violent Predator Moving into Pueblo West
May 8, 2023 - The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office has been notified, per Colorado law, that Paul Roque Herrera, 55, is relocating May 8 from Denver and will live in Pueblo West. Read on... -
Nearly 2,000 to Participate in May 3 Emergency Preparedness Exercise
April 28, 2023 - The Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP) annual exercise will be held Wednesday, May 3. The exercise is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. and conclude in early afternoon. This is the community’s final CSEPP exercise. Read on... -
Local Law Enforcement Conducting Countywide Traffic Missions
April 26, 2023 - The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is joining with Pueblo Police and the Colorado State Patrol in conducting countywide traffic missions aimed at making roads, streets and highways throughout Pueblo County safer for motorists. Read on... -
ACOVA Collecting Old Cell Phones to Aid Domestic Violence Victims
April 26, 2023 - Turn your old cell phone and certain other electronic devices into a potentially life-saving tool for victims of violence. ACOVA is partnering with 911 Cell Phone Bank to collect cell phones/electronic devices to help victims of violence. Read on... -
Pueblo County Placed on Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
April 21, 2023 - Pueblo County Sheriff David J. Lucero, in consultation with county fire chiefs, is implementing Stage 1 fire restrictions effective at 12:01 a.m. today. Restrictions were implemented due to dry conditions/high fire danger in the region. Read on... -
Deputies Collecting Unwanted Prescription Drugs at Saturday’s Take Back Event
April 17, 2023 - The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is once again teaming up with the Drug Enforcement Administration to collect unwanted, unused and expired prescription medications this Saturday, April 22 for the National Drug Take Back event. Read on... -
Law Enforcement Agencies Team with U.S. Marshals to Locate Missing Children, Wanted Sex Offenders
April 14, 2023 - Local law enforcement agencies in partnership with the U.S. Marshals Service, located 15 missing children and arrested or cleared 13 warrants for wanted fugitives, including sex offenders as part of a three-day operation in Pueblo County. Read on... -
Prescribed Burn Scheduled Friday at Desert Hawk Golf Course
April 5, 2023 – The Pueblo West Fire Department and Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Bureau fire teams are planning to burn several slash piles on Friday, April 7 on the Desert Hawk Golf Course in Pueblo West. Read on... -
Man Arrested in September 2022 Homicide of His 90-year-old Father
March 31, 2023 - A 42-year-old man was arrested on a warrant for second-degree murder in the September 2022 death of his 90-year-old father. Paul Benjamin Sandoval was arrested after a months-long investigation by Pueblo County Sheriff’s detectives. Read on... -
Detectives Solve April 2022 Homicide; Learn Suspect Was Killed Days Later
March 21, 2023 - Pueblo County Sheriff’s detectives identified a suspect in a 2022 homicide of a 46-year-old Pueblo man whose body was found in southwest Pueblo County, just outside the Pueblo City limits. Read on... -
UPDATE: Sexually Violent Predator Scheduled to Move to Pueblo West this Week
March 20, 2023 - The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office has been notified by the Colorado Department of Corrections that Justin R. Collins, 29, who has been deemed a sexually violent predator, will be released Wed., March 22 and live in Pueblo West. Read on... -
Deputies Arrest Armed Man After Shots Fired in Pueblo West Neighborhood
March 9, 2023 - A 37-year-old man, who was prohibited from having a weapon, was arrested by Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies after he fired several gunshots, entered one home and attempted to enter another home in a Pueblo West neighborhood Wednesday. Read on... -
Sheriff’s Office Seeking Help in Identifying Man Whose Remains Were Found in 2022
March 8, 2023 -The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying a man whose skeletal remains were found in Pueblo County in 2022. Read on... -
Sheriff's Detectives Arrest Wanted Fugitive from New Mexico
March 7, 2023- Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations detectives assisted with the arrest of a 27-year-old man wanted in New Mexico on a no-bond felony warrant. Read on... -
Pueblo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges in 2020 House Explosion
March 7, 2023 - Jeremiah Bo Bryant, 42, pleaded guilty last week to four federal felony counts in connection with a May 2020 explosion and fire at a Pueblo West home caused by a butane hash oil operation. Read on... -
Sheriff’s Office Notified of Sexually Violent Predator Moving into Pueblo West
March 2, 2023 - Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office has been notified by the Colorado Department of Corrections, per Colorado law, that Justin R. Collins, 29, will be released March 3 and live in Pueblo West. Read on... -
Critical Incident Response Team Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting
March 1, 2023 - The 10th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team has been activated to investigate a fatal officer-involved shooting early Wednesday morning involving Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies. Read on... -
Two sentenced in death of 14-month-old boy
February 21, 2023 - Ramondo Jones, 38, was found guilty Feb. 21 of first-degree murder of Aiden Seeley, 14 months. He was sentenced to life in prison. Dacey (Spinuzzi) Torrez, 33, pleaded guilty to accessory to crime and sentenced to 12 years in DOC. Read on... -
One Killed in Traffic Accident in Pueblo West
February 20, 2023 - The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a one-vehicle accident in Pueblo West early Sunday morning that claimed the life of a 24-year-old woman. Read on... -
Pueblo Man Sentenced to 10 Years in DOC for Two Separate Robberies
February 15, 2023 - A 34-year-old Pueblo man recently was sentenced to 10 years in the Department of Corrections for his involvement in two separate robberies in September 2022, including one at a Pueblo West bank. Dennis Triggs pleaded guilty last month Read on... -
Pueblo County’s Concealed Carry Permit Process Goes Online
February 15, 2023 - The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is making the process for applying for and renewing a concealed carry gun permit easier by going to an online format. Renewal applications for concealed carry permits will be submitted online. Read on... -
Deputies, Detectives Recover Stolen Vehicles Found on Property Near Avondale
February 14, 2023 - Pueblo County Sheriff’s Special Investigation Detectives along with Patrol Deputies executed a search warrant late Monday night on property in eastern Pueblo County near the Town of Avondale and recovered numerous stolen vehicles. Read on... -
Deputies Recover Items from Several Pueblo West Burglaries; Suspect Identified
February 10, 2023 - Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputies recovered numerous items recently reported stolen from Pueblo West homes and businesses after executing a search warrant this morning at a Pueblo West home. Read on... -
New Emergency Alert System Requires Residents to Re-Register Cell Phones
February 9, 2023 - The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is announcing a change to the county’s emergency alert system, which does not affect messaging but will require those currently registered for the service to re-register soon. Read on... -
Detectives Investigating Sexual Misconduct Involving Middle School Coach
February 1, 2023 - The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a former middle school volleyball coach and paraprofessional for sexual assault of a student and detectives believe there could be additional victims. No arrests have been made. Read on... -
Detention Bureau Earns ACA Re-Accreditation
January 28, 2023 - The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office Detention Bureau continues to meet safe and high standards of operations as demonstrated by earning a fifth consecutive American Correctional Association accreditation. Read on... -
Sheriff Lucero Announces First Promotions of His Tenure
January 4, 2023 - Pueblo County Sheriff elect David J. Lucero recently announced the permanent appointment of Steve Bryant as Undersheriff and the promotions of four other employees as well as some organizational changes. Read on... -
Man Arrested After Shooting His Wife in the Leg
December 31, 2022 - Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 55-year-old Pueblo man late Friday night after he shot his wife in the leg as she sat in a vehicle outside a residence just east of the Pueblo City limits. Read on... -
UPDATE: Search of Wanted Fugitive’s Vehicle Yields Large Amount of Drugs
December 21, 2022 - Pueblo County Sheriff’s Narcotics Detectives found and seized a large amount of Fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, suboxone and marijuana in the vehicle of wanted man arrested Friday, Dec. 16 on a federal warrant. Read on... -
Narcotics Detectives Assist in Arresting Wanted Fugitive
December 16, 2022 - Working with several other agencies, Pueblo County Sheriff’s Narcotics Detective arrested a 41-year-old Pueblo man, wanted on a federal warrant. Detectives also recovered thousands of dollars in cash and Fentanyl pills. Read on... -
Deputies Arrest Man in Pueblo West Burglary; Theft of Auto
December 4, 2022 - Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 41-year-old man early this morning in connection with a burglary of Pueblo West business and theft of a vehicle reported stolen in the City of Pueblo. Read on... -
Old San Isabel Fire 100% Contained; Smoke May Still be Visible for Days
November 29, 2022 - The Old San Isabel Fire has been declared 100% contained, however, the public may still see smoke coming from the center of the burn area for several days. The fire started mid-day Monday, spread by about 10 acres overnight. Read on... -
Fire Teams Working Large Brush Fire Near Town of Rye
November 28, 2022 - Multiple fire agencies responded today to assist Rye Fire in working a large brush fire northeast of Rye in the area of Old San Isabel Rd. One outbuilding was destroyed. No injuries reported. The cause fire is under investigation. Read on... -
Large Illegal Marijuana Grow Found in Rural Southwest Pueblo County
November 24, 2022 - Pueblo County Sheriff’s Narcotics Detectives seized more than 950 marijuana plants and 10 pounds of dried marijuana product worth an estimated $969,000, and arrested a Florida man after finding an illegal marijuana grow operation. Read on... -
Arrest Made in Recent String of Thefts
November 22, 2022 - The Pueblo County Sheriff’s investigations unit made an arrest Monday in connection with a string of thefts that have occurred during the past 10 days and had spanned from Pueblo West to east Pueblo County. Read on... -
Deputies Arrest Man in Stolen Vehicle; Find He’s Wanted on Felony Warrants
November 18, 2022 - Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies, responding to a report of a stranded motorist on Interstate 25 south of Pueblo early this morning, arrested a Colorado Springs man in a stolen vehicle and wanted on several felony warrants. Read on... -
Deputies on Routine Patrol Make Three Arrests, Seize Drugs
November 16, 2022- Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies conducting recent nighttime patrols have made three arrests and recovered fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamine during these routine traffic stops. Read on... -
Detectives Arrest Man for First-Degree Murder in October Shooting
November 10, 2022 - Pueblo County Sheriff’s Special Investigation’s Unit detectives arrested a 35-year-old man on a warrant for first-degree murder in connection with the October 21, 2022, shooting death of Patti Magby, 73. Read on... -
Deputies Quick Actions Thwarts Possible Armed Robbery in Pueblo West
October 31, 2022 - Quick response by Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies Sunday afternoon likely thwarted an armed robbery attempt and led to the swift arrest of a 26-year-old man who was already wanted for several outstanding warrants. Read on... -
Three Colorado Springs Men Sentenced in 2021 Assault
October 28, 2022 - Three Colorado Springs men have been sentenced in the brutal 2021 assault of a 24-year-old man who was left on the side of the road in rural north Pueblo County. The victim continues to recover from serious and life-altering injuries. Read on... -
Noise Alerts Deputy to Inmate Breaking Cell Window
October 25, 2022 - An alert Pueblo County Sheriff’s Detention Deputy acted on his instinct to check into a noise he heard in the Pueblo County Jail early Monday and discovered an inmate had made a hole in the window of his cell. Read on... -
Deputies Investigating Shooting at Rural Southwest Pueblo County Home
October 22, 2022 - Pueblo County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a fatal shooting at a home in rural southwest Pueblo County Friday night. Deputies responded to a residence in the 4700 blk Bergemann Rd at 7 p.m. on a report of possible shots fired. Read on... -
Deputies Assist in Arresting Two Wanted Fugitives, Recovering Stolen Vehicles
October 15, 2022 -Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies partnered with several law enforcement agencies this week in recovering several stolen vehicles and arresting two men wanted on outstanding felony warrants. Read on... -
Pueblo Man Pleads Guilty to Crimes Against Elderly; Sentenced to DOC
?October 14, 2022 - A 53-year-old man arrested in March for the armed robbery of an elderly Pueblo West woman was sentenced to 10 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections with three years of parole. Read on... -
Deputies Investigate Fatal Traffic Accident in Pueblo West
October 6, 2022 - The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a Wednesday night traffic accident that claimed the life of a Pueblo West teenager. Read on... -
Sheriff’s SWAT Team Apprehends, Arrests Two Armed Juvenile Runaways
October 6, 2022 - Two juvenile runaways armed in possession of handguns were arrested by Pueblo County Sheriff’s SWAT members Wednesday night after they were located in a tent in a field near an Eastern Pueblo County mobile home park. Read on... -
Critical Incident Response Team Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting
October 6, 2022 - The 10th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team has been activated to investigate a fatal officer-involved shooting late Wednesday night in Colorado City involving Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies. Read on... -
Sheriff’s Detectives Arrest Suspect in Pueblo West Bank Robbery
September 29, 2022 -Detectives with the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit arrested a 34-year-old man Thursday in the robbery of the U.S. Bank in Pueblo West. He also was identified as a suspect in a separate robbery in Pueblo. Read on... -
Detectives Investigating After Human Remains Found in Avondale Field
September 28, 2022 -The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office continues an investigation after human remains were found Sunday morning in a field in the Avondale area of Eastern Pueblo County. Read on... -
Man Seriously Injured in RV Fire in Wildhorse Neighborhood
September 27, 2022- A 51-year-old man suffered serious burns after the RV he was living in caught fire late Monday night in the Wildhorse neighborhood, located in the northern part of Pueblo County. Read on... -
Pueblo West Man Arrested Following Hours Long Standoff with Deputies
September 19, 2022 - A 51-year-old Pueblo West man was arrested on several felony charges after an hours-long standoff with Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies. Erin Kemling was arrested Sept. 8 after SWAT members entered the home he was barricaded inside. Read on... -
Residents Reminded to Take Steps to Prevent Thefts from Auto
September 7, 2022- With a recent increase in reports of thefts from auto, the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents to take precautions to prevent their vehicles from being a target for thieves. Read on... -
Barricaded Subject Taken Into Custody After Hours Long Standoff
September 7, 2022 - A 34-year-old man who barricaded himself in a Southside Pueblo apartment was taken into custody without incident following an hours-long standoff Tuesday afternoon. Read on... -
Man Sentenced to DOC in JR Country Store Burglaries
September 6, 2022 - A 23-year-old Pueblo man has been sentenced to three years in the Department of Corrections for his role in two burglaries that occurred at the JR’s Country Store in east Pueblo County. Read on... -
Lamar Man Pleads Guilty to Soliciting Child Prostitution
September 1, 2022 - A 72-year-old Lamar man pleaded guilty to soliciting for child prostitution in connection with his June 12, 2021, arrest in Pueblo. Robert J. Smith of Lamar was one of seven men arrested June 2021, as part of Operation Predator. Read on... -
Drivers/Parents Reminded to be Cautious at Bus Stops, School Zones
August 12, 2022 - With summer vacation coming to an end and classes beginning for local children, the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office reminds drivers to be attentive and follow all traffic laws in and around Pueblo County District 70 schools and bus stops. Read on... -
Sheriff’s Office Investigates Death in Pueblo County Jail
August 9, 2022- The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating circumstances surrounding the death today of a 40-year-old woman while she was in custody at the Pueblo County Jail. She was found unresponsive in her assigned cell at about 10 a.m. Read on... -
Woman Found in Possession of Suspected Fentanyl While Being Booked into Pueblo County Jail
August 7, 2022- A keenly aware Pueblo County Sheriff’s detention deputy found more than 300 suspected fentanyl pills on a woman as she was being booked into Pueblo County Jail Saturday night on a traffic warrant. Read on... -
Residents Urged to Take Steps to Prevent Heavy Equipment Thefts
August 1, 2022 - With a growing trend in heavy equipment and semi-truck thefts, the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to take precautions to prevent their equipment from becoming a target for thieves. Read on... -
Man Arrested After Returning to Scene of Previous Crime
July 28, 2022 - Quick response by Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies, along with help from watchful Pueblo West business owners and residents, led to the arrest Thursday of a 26-year-old man after he returned to where he earlier attempted to burglarize. Read on... -
Wanted Men Arrested After Eluding Deputies
July 27, 2022 - Pueblo County Sheriff’s Detectives arrested a 25-year-old man who was sought on warrants including felony eluding after he twice drove away from deputy’s attempting to stop him, including one instance where he rammed a patrol vehicle. Read on... -
Sheriff Taylor Promotes Four Employees
July 21, 2022 - Pueblo County Sheriff Kirk M. Taylor recently promoted four employees: David Lucero promoted to Undersheriff; Steve Bryant to Law Enforcement Bureau Chief; David Spicer to Sergeant and Dannette Pike to supervisor in the comm center. Read on... -
Pueblo West Man Arrested for Child Sex Assault
July 6, 2022 - After several months of investigation, Pueblo County Sheriff’s detectives arrested a 75-year-old Pueblo West man on Tuesday on several felony charges related to sexual assault and sexual exploitation of child. Read on... -
UPDATE: Pueblo West Suspicious Death Investigation Now Homicide Investigation
June 29, 2022- The suspicious death investigation of a 13-year-old girl who was body was found in her home in Pueblo West Monday morning is now being investigated as a homicide. Read on... -
Water Main Break Impacting Dormitory, Kitchen at Pueblo County Jail
June 29, 2022 - A water main break at the Pueblo County Jail Tuesday has left the dormitory and kitchen area of the facility temporarily without water service. Read on... -
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death at Pueblo West Home
June 27, 2022 -The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspicious death after a female was found deceased in a Pueblo West home this morning. Read on... -
CIRT Investigating Inmate Death at Pueblo County Jail
June 23, 2022 - The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office enlisted the help of the 10th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team to assist in an investigation of the circumstances surrounding the death of a 30-year-old female at the Pueblo County Jail. Read on... -
Two Men Arrested for Burglary at Pueblo West Storage Facility
Pueblo, CO: Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two men early this morning in the burglary at a Pueblo West storage facility after quickly responding to a call of the crime in progress. Read on... -
Sheriff’s Captain Dawn Ballas Among FBI National Academy Graduates
June 13, 2022 - Pueblo County Sheriff’s Capt. Dawn Ballas, a 20-year agency veteran, is known as a champion of causes. In March, Capt. Ballas took on a new challenge as she was accepted to and now a grad of the 282nd session of the FBI National Academy Read on... -
Nicholas Wayne Tumblin Charged with Homicide in Raymond Ray Death
Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office announces a Homicide Warrant in the October 2021 Homicide of Raymond “Terry” Ray Jr has been served. HOMICIDE WARRANT SERVED IN 2021 CASE Pueblo Co -
Deputies Quickly Arrest Two in Pueblo West Armed Robbery
May 31, 2022 - Quick response by Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies to an armed robbery call in Pueblo West Monday, led to the arrest of a man and a woman following a short vehicle pursuit that ended in a prairie on the westside in the City of Pueblo. Read on... -
Woman Arrested for Embezzling Thousands from Former Employer
May 19, 2022 - Pueblo County Sheriff’s detectives arrested a 52-year-old woman today on a felony warrant in connection with the embezzlement of more than $240,000 from a Pueblo West business where she had been employed. Read on... -
Residents Urged to Be Aware of High Fire Danger; Adhere to Restrictions
May 11, 2022 - The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office reminds residents that the county remains in Stage 1 fire restrictions, which prohibits most types of open burning, the sale and use of fireworks without a permit and restrictions on outdoor smoking. Read on... -
Sheriff Taylor Awards Scholarships to Two Local High School Students
May 3, 2022 - Pueblo County Sheriff Kirk M. Taylor today awarded the 2022 County Sheriffs of Colorado Scholarship to two local students, Central High School’s Kaitlyn Jesik and Pueblo County High School’s Aaron Krinsky. Read on... -
New Process for Sending Mail to Pueblo County Jail Inmates
April 29, 2022 - The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office has implemented a new digital format for how incarcerated individuals receive mail. The format changes the process for those sending personal mail to the Pueblo County Jail. Read on... -
UPDATE: Body Found in Southwest Pueblo County Identified
April 26, 2022 - The man whose body was found early Sunday morning on Little Burnt Mill Road just south of Starlite Dr. has been identified as Fred Joseph Giron, 46, of Pueblo. The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating it as a suspicious death. Read on... -
Sheriff’s Office Investigating After Body Found in Southwest Pueblo County
April 24, 2022 - The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a body was found this morning on a road in southwest Pueblo County. Deputies responded to the area of Little Burnt Mill Road, about a half mile from Starlite Dr, at 2:25 a.m. Read on... -
Man Arrested on Federal Charges in 2020 Home Explosion in Pueblo West
April 19, 2022 - Pueblo County Sheriff’s Detectives arrested a 41-year-old man Monday afternoon on a federal warrant related to a May 2020 explosion and fire at a Pueblo West home caused by a butane hash operation. Read on... -
Sheriff's Office Hiring Detention Deputies
April 1, 2022 - The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office is hiring for the position of detention deputy. Candidates must be at least 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. The deadline to apply is April 24. Read on... -
Detectives Arrest Man Wanted for Crimes Against Elderly Woman
March 29, 2022 - Pueblo County Sheriff’s detectives arrested a 53-year-old man today on a warrant for several felony charges in connection with the armed robbery of an elderly Pueblo West woman earlier this month. Read on... -
Deputy’s Quick Response Leads to Arrest of Pueblo West Man
March 29, 2022 - The quick response and keen awareness by a Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputy to a theft from auto call early this morning in Pueblo West led to the arrest of a 24-year-old man, who was later found to have methamphetamine in his possession. Read on... -
Suspect Arrested Peacefully After Barricading Himself Following Crime Spree
March 25, 2022 - Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies, with assistance from Colorado State Patrol, arrested a man peacefully Thursday after a crime spree in which he stole items from a store, menaced two men and then barricaded himself in a Pueblo West home. Read on... -
Deputies Arrest Sex Assault Suspect; Seek Information on Separate Case
March 24, 2022 - A 38-year-old Pueblo West man was arrested Sunday by Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies on a warrant for sexual assault after an off-duty deputy recognized him at a convenience store. Read on... -
West Park Man Arrested After Threatening Neighbors with Knife and Gun
March 23, 2022 - Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 37-year-old man for felony menacing Tuesday afternoon after he threatened several neighbors with a knife and a gun in a West Park neighborhood. No one was injured. Read on... -
Man Arrested After Commanding Dog to Attack Deputies While They Checked His Welfare
March 21, 2022 - A 45-year-old convicted felon who commanded his dog to attack Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies as checked his welfare early Sunday was arrested for assault and arson after deputies learned he tried to set his Pueblo West house on fire. Read on... -
Detectives Conducting Compliance Check Finds Illegal Marijuana Grow in Pueblo West Home
March 15, 2022 - Pueblo County Sheriff’s Detectives with the Special Investigations and Narcotics unit found an illegal marijuana grow at a Pueblo West home while conducting marijuana compliance investigations. The grow had 36 plants. Read on... -
Sheriff’s Office Donates Equipment to Ukraine
March 15, 2022 - The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office has stepped up to help the people of Ukraine by donating more than 80 ballistic vests that will be used to assist the Ukrainian military in their war with Russia. Read on... -
Pueblo West Man Arrested for Theft After Failing to Complete Project
March 10, 2022 - Following an extensive and thorough months-long investigation, Pueblo County Sheriff’s detectives arrested a 55-year-old man today at his Pueblo West home on a warrant for theft and bait advertising. Read on... -
Sheriff’s Office Warning of Cash App Thefts Using Borrowed Cell Phones
March 9, 2022 - The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public of a brazen trend involving an unsuspecting act where an individual borrows a cell phone and then uses it to transfer money out of the victim’s banking or cash apps to their own. Read on... -
Detectives Find Drugs, Gun After Arresting Felon for Auto Theft
February 28, 2022 - Pueblo, CO: A 36-year-old convicted felon, who was tracked down in a stolen vehicle Monday afternoon as part of special operation by members of a BATTLE team, was also found to be in possession of a handgun and drugs. Read on... -
Sheriff’s Deputies Investigating Shooting in Pueblo West
February 26, 2022 - The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting this morning in Pueblo West that seriously injured a 29-year-old man. A possible suspect has been identified. No arrests have been made. There is no threat to the public. Read on... -
CIRT Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Pueblo West
February 22, 2022 - A report of a suspicious person at a Pueblo West middle school today led to a fatal officer-involved shooting after the suspect attempted to disarm a Pueblo County Sheriff’s Deputy. Read on... -
Deputies Quick Response Leads to Arrest of Robbery Suspect
February 19, 2022 - The quick response by Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies to a robbery call today at the Pueblo West Walmart led to the swift arrest of a 47-year-old man who was apprehended while attempting to steal a vehicle in the store parking lot. Read on... -
Suspect Tied to Two Auto Thefts on St. Charles Mesa Arrested
February 15, 2022 - Members of the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Special Investigations Unit, along with local parole officers, arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with the theft of two vehicles last week from a St. Charles Mesa area neighborhood. Read on... -
Sheriff Taylor Names New Bureau Chief, Announces Four Other Promotions
February 10, 2022 - Sheriff Kirk M. Taylor named Paul Toth as the new Detention Bureau Chief. Taylor also promoted David Clements to Captain, Jesse Alcantara to Lieutenant, Sara Gonzales and Lisa Atteberry to sergeant. Read on... -
Man Arrested After Alert Resident Reported Stolen Credit Card Used
February 10, 2022 - Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 21-year-old man early this morning at a North Side hotel after learning he had used a recently stolen credit card at the location. Read on... -
Man Arrested in September Fatal Accident
January 29, 2022 - A 23-year-old man arrested earlier this month in New Jersey is now in the Pueblo County Jail on a felony warrant in connection with a September 11, 2021,fatal traffic accident. Read on... -
Two Arrested Following Altercation Outside Dennis Maes Judicial Building
January 28, 2022 - Two women were arrested after an altercation between family members of a suspect and a victim occurred outside the Dennis Maes Judicial Building following a sentencing hearing Friday afternoon. Read on... -
Detectives Arrest Man in Convenience Store Burglaries
January 26, 2022 - Pueblo County Sheriff’s detectives arrested a 22-year-old man today in connection with two recent burglaries at the JR’s Country Store in east Pueblo County. Read on... -
Pueblo County Residents Urged to be Aware of Fire Danger
January 18, 2022 - With an abnormally dry winter upon us and an abundance of fire fuels available in dried trees, grasses and shrubs, Pueblo County residents are urged to be aware of the high fire danger that exists in the area. Read on... -
Captain Clements Graduates from Northwestern University Program
January 14, 2022 - Pueblo County Sheriff’s Captain David Clements recently graduated from the internationally respected Northwestern University Center for Public Safety’s School of Police Staff and Command. Read on... -
Detectives Arrest Three in August Assault
January 4, 2022 - An ongoing investigation by Pueblo County Sheriff’s detectives into an assault of a 23-year-old man in August 2021 has led to the arrest of three Colorado Springs men in connection with incident. Read on... -
Body Found East of Pueblo City Limits Identified
December 29, 2021 - The body found east of the Pueblo City limits on November 13, 2021, has been identified. Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter, working with a forensic anthropologist and odontologist, identified the remains as Ronald Cancino, 63. Read on... -
Deputies Partnering with Dick’s Sporting Goods to Provide Sports Balls to Kids
December 28, 2021 - The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is getting on the ball when it comes to creating positive interaction with youth in the community. The Sheriff’s Office is partnering with Dick’s Sporting Goods to equip deputies with sports balls. Read on... -
Wind Causes Disruptions, Damages Throughout Pueblo County
December 15, 2021 - The strong winds that blew through Pueblo left a trail of trouble from toppled trees, flying debris, damaged roofs, fences, downed power lines, multiple power outages, a few structure fires, four brush fires and an overturned trailer. Read on... -
Detectives Investigate Stabbing in North Pueblo County
December 12, 2021 - Pueblo County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a stabbing late Saturday that left one man in critical condition with life-threatening injuries. A 36-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident. Read on... -
Thousands in Stolen Equipment Quickly Recovered, Suspect Identified
December 2, 2021 - Solid investigative work by Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies and detectives led to the swift identification of a suspect and recovery of a stolen truck, trailer and excavator worth more than $160,000 taken in a burglary Thursday. Read on... -
Suspicious Activity Call Leads to Recovery of Stolen Vehicles, Three Arrests
December 2, 2021 - Suspicious activity reported at a Salt Creek residence Wednesday led Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies to three stolen vehicles and the arrest of two people in connection with the thefts and a third on an outstanding warrant. Read on... -
Deputies Find Large Illegal Marijuana Grow After Responding to House Fire
November 23, 2021 - Pueblo County sheriff’s deputies responding to a structure fire in eastern Pueblo County Monday afternoon uncovered an illegal marijuana grow with an excess of 1,400 plants. The grow had an estimated street value of $1.4 million. Read on... -
Investigation Continues After Body Found East of Pueblo
November 20, 2021 - The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office continues the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the body found November 13 just east of the Pueblo city limits. Read on... -
Overnight Burglaries Point to Single Suspect
Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office responded to break-ins at two different sporting goods stores in Pueblo County overnight. Review of surveillance video has tied the two scenes together and added a third to this suspect's burglary spree. Read on...
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