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Posted on: September 28, 2023

Man Arrested in August Triple-Fatal Traffic Accident in Pueblo West

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Pueblo, CO:  Pueblo County Sheriff’s detectives arrested a 32-year-old man this afternoon on a warrant for several felony charges, including three counts of first-degree murder, in the August 26, 2023, triple-fatal traffic accident in P...

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Posted on: September 28, 2023

PCSO Warns of Sextortion Scammers

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 Pueblo, CO:  The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is warning community members of a “sextortion” scam involving impersonation of law enforcement.

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Posted on: September 27, 2023

Man Arrested in June Shooting of Juvenile Riding ATV in Pueblo West

John Kosovich

 Pueblo, CO:  A 63-year-old Pueblo West man has been arrested on a warrant in connection with the June shooting of a juvenile riding an ATV in Pueblo West. 

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Posted on: September 18, 2023

Man Arrested for Vehicle Theft After K9/Handler Find Him Hiding in Ditch

Nathan Maxwell

Pueblo, CO: A 41-year-old man was arrested Sunday afternoon for vehicle theft after K9 Edo and his handler, Master Deputy Benito Martinez found him hiding in a ditch in Pueblo West. Deputies responded at about noon Sunday to a report of an auto theft from...

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Posted on: September 18, 2023

Celebrating Our CSI Detectives for National Forensic Science Week

National Forensic Week

Pueblo, Co. - It’s National Forensic Science Week and we want to take the opportunity to recognize our awesome Crime Scene Investigations (CSI) Detectives Vanessa Simpson and Dominic Montoya. PCSO CSI Detectives Simpson and Montoya are ...

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Posted on: September 12, 2023

Man Arrested for Attempted Murder for Assault on Wife

Jose Espinoza-Espinoza

Pueblo, CO: Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 38-year-old man Monday for attempted murder after he tried to strangle his wife Saturday at a Pueblo West home. Jose Espinoza-Espinoza was arrested on a warrant for attempted murder, first-...

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Posted on: September 7, 2023

Man Found Guilty in Assault on Detention Deputy

Brandon Medina

Pueblo, Co. - A jury found a 34-year-old Brandon Medina guilty today of assault on a peace officer for the brutal assault of a Pueblo County Sheriff’s detention deputy in the Pueblo County Jail.  Medina was an inmate in the Pueblo County Jail in ...

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Posted on: September 7, 2023

Investigation Leads to Arrest of Man in Assault/Robbery

Carl Crowder

Pueblo, CO: Following a month-long investigation into a late July assault and robbery by a Pueblo County Sheriff’s Special Investigation and Narcotics detective led to the arrest Wednesday of a 23-year-old man. Carl D. Crowder was arrested on a ...

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Posted on: September 5, 2023

Three Take Pleas in 2022 Carjacking; Officer-Involved Shooting Incident

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Pueblo, Co. -  Bryce Dillon Ming, 25, pled guilty in Federal Court to three charges, including attempted homicide of a peace officer, and faces 25 years in federal prison when he’s sentenced later this month. Ming was one of th...

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Posted on: August 29, 2023

Elimination of Chemical Weapons Brings End to Preparedness Program

Thank you Pueblo County

PUEBLO, CO – A federally funded program that brought nearly $100 million dollars into Pueblo County and greatly enhanced the community’s emergency preparedness and response for more than 30 years will be sunsetting soon. The Chemical S...

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Posted on: August 27, 2023

Sheriff’s Office Investigating Triple-Fatal Accident in Pueblo West

Fatal accident investigation

Pueblo, CO:  The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a triple-fatal traffic accident that occurred Saturday night in Pueblo West. Deputies responded to the 800 block N. Purcell Blvd. at about 8 p.m. on the report of ...

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Posted on: August 24, 2023

Hiring for Lateral Patrol Deputy Positions

We Invite You to Join Our Team.

Pueblo, Co. - The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office is now hiring for lateral patrol deputy positions. Salary range for this position is $5,182-$7,772 and comprehensive benefits package available. Applications will be accepted through Sept. 17. To s...

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Posted on: August 23, 2023

Suspect in Two Local Bank Robberies Arrested in Canon City

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 Pueblo, CO:  Pueblo County Sheriff’s detectives, assisted by Canon City Police and Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, arrested a 46-year-old man Tuesday night, who was wanted in connection with two bank robberies in Pu...

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Posted on: August 17, 2023

Man Arrested for Driving Stolen Vehicle After Found Hiding in Field

Albert Ayala

Pueblo, CO:  A 42-year-old Pueblo man who eluded Pueblo County Sheriff’s Deputies after they attempted to contact him regarding a suspicious vehicle call was arrested late Tuesday night for auto theft after he was discovered hiding in a...

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Posted on: August 17, 2023

Detective obtains arrest warrant after assault on Deputies

Fields

An arrest warrant was obtained for Laramie Fields following an incident on Friday August 4, 2023 in the Grease Monkey Parking lot in Pueblo West.  A Deputy with the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office recognized Fields’ vehicle and...

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Posted on: August 14, 2023

Deputies Arrest Man in Home Burglary

Bobby Eldridge

Pueblo, CO:  Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies’ quick response to a burglary in progress call Sunday afternoon led to the arrest of a 21-year-old man who was already wanted on several outstanding warrants. Deputies were dispatc...

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Posted on: August 11, 2023

Man Sentenced to 60 days in jail after taking plea in child sex assault case

MISSING RUNAWAY (4)

Pueblo, Co. - Gabe Geringer, 46, was sentenced today to the maximum 60 days in the Pueblo County Jail after he pled guilty in April to unlawful sexual contact without consent (a misdemeanor). Geringer had originally been charged with felony sexual assault...

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Posted on: August 10, 2023

Juveniles Face Charges in Robbery, Assault at Pueblo West Convenience Store

Robbery investigation

Pueblo, CO:  Two juveniles will be facing felony charges after Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies quickly identified them as suspects in the early Thursday morning robbery and assault of an employee at a Pueblo West convenience store.

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Posted on: August 7, 2023

Man Nearly Hits Sheriff’s Deputy Vehicle; Arrested on DUI, Other Charges

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 Pueblo, CO:  A 23-year-old man was arrested Saturday night (August 5) for several offenses after driving recklessly and nearly hitting a Pueblo County Sheriff’s Deputy’s vehicle head-on. The deputy was driving in the...

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Posted on: August 7, 2023

Deputies Arrest Three in Pueblo West Burglary

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Pueblo, CO:  Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies arrested three people early this morning in connection with a burglary at a Pueblo West business. At about 4:45 a.m., a security company notified the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Commun...

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Posted on: August 4, 2023

Two Sheriff’s Deputies Injured Apprehending Wanted Man

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Pueblo, CO:   Two Pueblo County Sheriff’s Deputies were injured and two patrol vehicles moderately damaged Friday morning as deputies apprehended a 33-year-old man wanted on several outstanding warrants. The suspect was also in...

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Posted on: July 27, 2023

Missing/Endangered Infant Found Safe in Denver

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Pueblo, CO:  Pueblo County Sheriff’s detectives, working with law enforcement partners in the Denver Metro area, safely located 2-month-old Elsy Ardolino this morning after an intensive 24-hour search for the infant who was the subject of a state...

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Posted on: July 27, 2023

Father of Missing/Endangered Child Arrested in Denver

Seeking Information (4)

Pueblo, Co. - Luis Novelo-Rojas, 35, father of missing/endangered 2-month-old Elsy Ardolino, was arrested overnight in Denver. Elsy and her mother, Ashley Ardolino, 39, have not been located. Multiple law enforcement agencies continue to search for the in...

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Posted on: July 26, 2007

Seeking Information on Missing/Endangered Infant

Seeking Information (2)

Pueblo, Co. -UPDATE: As of 2:20 p.m. -- The GMC Yukon has been located. Law enforcement continue to look for 2-month old Elsy Ardolino and her parents, Luis Novelo-Rojas and Ashley Ardolino, who are believed to be in the Denver area. 
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Posted on: July 26, 2023

Wanted Felon Arrested, Found with 9,000 Fentanyl Pills, Two Guns

Jose Barron

Pueblo, Co. - Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Detective in handling the recent arrest and investigation of wanted felon Jose Barron, 30, who was found in the possession of two handguns and more than 9,000 Fentanyl ...

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Posted on: July 25, 2023

Sheriff's Office Seeking Whereabouts of Wanted Suspect

Seeking Information (1)

 Pueblo, Co. - UPDATE: UPDATE: Aaron Brown is now in custody. The trailer in the photo has still not been located. Any information on the location of the trailer call (719) 583-6250 or Crime Stoppers (719) 542-STOP (7867).

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Posted on: July 21, 2023

Detectives Obtain Warrants for Burglary Suspects

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After a lengthy investigation Pueblo County Sheriff’s detectives obtained arrest warrants for two individuals involved in a string of burglaries in Rye, CO Read on...

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Posted on: July 4, 2023

Detectives Investigating Fatal Shooting

Shooting Investigation

Pueblo, CO:  Pueblo County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Monday evening at a home in the Salt Creek neighborhood. Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a home in the 1300 block of Tampico Stre...

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Posted on: June 16, 2023

Detectives Arrest Two Fugitives in Stolen Vehicle

A Pueblo County Sheriff’s Special Investigations Detective, who was assisting Colorado Parole Officers, located two fugitives (and another female) in a stolen vehicle in the 800 block of East 5th Street in Pueblo.  Read On...

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Posted on: June 15, 2023

Deputies Arrest Man After Assault and Robbery of Two Citizens

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Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 40-year-old Jerome Kalanquin Wednesday in eastern Pueblo County, after Kalanquin assaulted a female acquaintance in the afternoon and later assaulted a male when he refused to give Kalanquin money. Read on...

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Posted on: June 10, 2023

Deputies Arrest Three Wanted Felons

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Pueblo, CO: A citizen’s tip regarding a suspicious vehicle led to the arrests Friday morning of three individuals wanted on felony warrants. Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Loaf N Jug in the 0-100 block of W. Spaulding Av...

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Posted on: May 30, 2023

Sheriff Lucero Awards Scholarships to Two Local High School Students

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Pueblo, CO:  Pueblo County Sheriff David J. Lucero today awarded two local high school seniors with the 2023 County Sheriffs of Colorado Scholarship. Rye High School’s Cole Cooper and Pueblo County High School’s Trevor Hadaway...

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Posted on: May 16, 2023

Sheriff’s Office Warns of Scam Involving Callers Impersonating Deputies

Dont be scammed

Pueblo, CO:  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. The...

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Posted on: May 11, 2023

Sheriff Lucero Lifts Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

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Pueblo, CO:  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. Sheriff Lucero and county...

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Posted on: May 8, 2023

Sheriff’s Office Notified of Sexually Violent Predator Moving into Pueblo West

Paul Roque Herrera

Pueblo, CO:  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. Herrera was convicted of sexual exploitation/child-induce/en...

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Posted on: April 28, 2023

Nearly 2,000 to Participate in May 3 Emergency Preparedness Exercise

April 28

PUEBLO, CO –The Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP) annual exercise will be held Wednesday, May 3, 2023.  The exercise is scheduled to start at approximately 9 a.m. and conclude in the early afternoon. This annual ...

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Posted on: April 26, 2023

Local Law Enforcement Conducting Countywide Traffic Missions

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Pueblo, CO:   The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is joining with the Pueblo Police Department and the Colorado State Patrol in conducting countywide traffic missions aimed at making roads, streets and highways throughout Pueblo...

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Posted on: April 26, 2023

ACOVA Collecting Old Cell Phones to Aid Domestic Violence Victims

Donate your old devices

Pueblo, CO: Turn your old cell phone and certain other electronic devices into a potentially life-saving tool for victims of violence. ACOVA (A Community Organization for Victim Assistance) is partnering with 911 Cell Phone Bank to collect cell phones and...

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Posted on: April 21, 2023

Pueblo County Placed on Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

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Pueblo, CO: 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. The restrictions were implemented due to ongoing dry conditions and the high fire danger t...

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Posted on: April 17, 2023

Deputies Collecting Unwanted Prescription Drugs at Saturday’s Take Back Event

Drug Take Back (1)

 Pueblo, CO:  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 T...

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Posted on: April 14, 2023

Law Enforcement Agencies Team with U.S. Marshals to Locate Missing Children, Wanted Sex Offenders

Operation Steel City Rescue

Pueblo, Co. - 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. Wo...

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Posted on: April 5, 2023

Prescribed Burn Scheduled Friday at Desert Hawk Golf Course

Prescribed

PUEBLO, CO. – 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 Puebl...

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Posted on: March 31, 2023

Man Arrested in September 2022 Homicide of His 90-year-old Father

Paul Sandoval

 Pueblo, CO:  A 42-year-old man was arrested Thursday 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 She...

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

Detectives Solve April 2022 Homicide; Learn Suspect Was Killed Days Later

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Pueblo, CO:  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. Based on an extensive investigatio...

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Posted on: March 20, 2023

UPDATE: Sexually Violent Predator Scheduled to Move to Pueblo West this Week

Justin Collins

 Pueblo, CO:  The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office has been notified by the Colorado Department of Corrections, per Colorado law, that Justin R. Collins, 29, who has been deemed a sexually violent predator, will now be released W...

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Posted on: March 9, 2023

Deputies Arrest Armed Man After Shots Fired in Pueblo West Neighborhood

William Ray

Pueblo, CO:  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 Wednesda...

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Posted on: March 8, 2023

Sheriff’s Office Seeking Help in Identifying Man Whose Remains Were Found in 2022

Do You REcognize me

Pueblo, CO:  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.  After months of intensive investigative work trying to det...

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Posted on: March 7, 2023

Sheriff's Detectives Arrest Wanted Fugitive from New Mexico

Thomas McPherson

Pueblo, CO - 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. PCSO detectives located and arrested Thomas McPherson of Farmington, N....

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Posted on: March 7, 2023

Pueblo Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges in 2020 House Explosion

Jeremiah Bryant

Pueblo, CO:  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. Bryant was arrested April 2022 on a federal ...

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Posted on: March 2, 2023

Sheriff’s Office Notified of Sexually Violent Predator Moving into Pueblo West

Justin Collins

Pueblo, CO:  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. Collins was convicted of sexual ass...

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Posted on: March 1, 2023

Critical Incident Response Team Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting

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Pueblo, CO:  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. Deputies responded to North ...

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Posted on: February 21, 2023

Two sentenced in death of 14-month-old boy

Ramondo Jones

Ramondo Jones, 38, was found guilty Feb. 21 of first-degree murder of a child under the age of 12 in a position of trust in the September 18, 2020, death of 14-month-old Aiden Seeley, who was in foster care at the time. The guilty verdict came following a...

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Posted on: February 20, 2023

One Killed in Traffic Accident in Pueblo West

Fatal accident investigation

Pueblo, CO:  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. Deputies responded to the area of S. McCulloch Blvd and S....

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Posted on: February 15, 2023

Pueblo Man Sentenced to 10 Years in DOC for Two Separate Robberies

Dennis Triggs

Pueblo, CO:  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 mont...

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Posted on: February 15, 2023

Pueblo County’s Concealed Carry Permit Process Goes Online

Concealed Gun Permit process now online

Pueblo, CO: 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. Effective immediately, all renewal applications for concealed carry permits will...

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Posted on: February 14, 2023

Deputies, Detectives Recover Stolen Vehicles Found on Property Near Avondale

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Pueblo, CO:  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 ve...

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Posted on: February 10, 2023

Deputies Recover Items from Several Pueblo West Burglaries; Suspect Identified

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Pueblo, CO:  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. Deputies, who have been activ...

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Posted on: February 9, 2023

New Emergency Alert System Requires Residents to Re-Register Cell Phones

Emergency Alerts

Pueblo, CO:   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-registe...

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Posted on: February 1, 2023

Detectives Investigating Sexual Misconduct Involving Middle School Coach

General Investigation

Pueblo, CO:  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...

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Posted on: January 28, 2023

Detention Bureau Earns ACA Re-Accreditation

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Pueblo, CO:  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.  The Puebl...

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Posted on: January 4, 2023

Sheriff Lucero Announces First Promotions of His Tenure

Undersheriff Steve Bryant

Pueblo, CO:  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. “This is a proud mo...

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Posted on: December 31, 2022

Man Arrested After Shooting His Wife in the Leg

Eric Bramschreiber

Pueblo, CO:  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. Deputies responded to a...

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Posted on: December 21, 2022

UPDATE: Search of Wanted Fugitive’s Vehicle Yields Large Amount of Drugs

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Pueblo, CO: 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. This week,...

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Posted on: December 16, 2022

Narcotics Detectives Assist in Arresting Wanted Fugitive

RIchard J. Herrera

Pueblo, CO: 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. At about 11:4...

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Posted on: December 4, 2022

Deputies Arrest Man in Pueblo West Burglary; Theft of Auto

Theodore Koen

Pueblo, CO:  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. Deputies believe the suspect...

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Posted on: November 29, 2022

Old San Isabel Fire 100% Contained; Smoke May Still be Visible for Days

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Pueblo, CO:  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, which started at around 11 a.m. Monday, spread by about 10 acres ov...

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Posted on: November 28, 2022

Fire Teams Working Large Brush Fire Near Town of Rye

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Pueblo, CO:  Multiple fire agencies responded today to assist Rye Fire in working a large brush fire northeast of the Town of Rye in the area of Old San Isabel Road. One outbuilding was destroyed. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire ...

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Posted on: November 24, 2022

Large Illegal Marijuana Grow Found in Rural Southwest Pueblo County

Pot bust

Pueblo, CO:  Pueblo County Sheriff’s Special Investigations and Narcotics Detectives seized more than 950 marijuana plants and approximately 10 pounds of dried marijuana product worth an estimated value of $969,000, and arrested a 57-ye...

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Posted on: November 22, 2022

Arrest Made in Recent String of Thefts

Lynette A. Baca-Maldonado

Pueblo, CO:  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. A detective arre...

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Posted on: November 18, 2022

Deputies Arrest Man in Stolen Vehicle; Find He’s Wanted on Felony Warrants

Wesley A. Braden

Pueblo, CO:  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,...

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Posted on: November 16, 2022

Deputies on Routine Patrol Make Three Arrests, Seize Drugs

Arrested (4)

Pueblo, CO:  Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies conducting recent nighttime patrols have made three arrests and seized fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamine during these routine traffic stops. At about 3 a.m. Sunday, November 13, deputies ...

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Posted on: November 10, 2022

Detectives Arrest Man for First-Degree Murder in October Shooting

Max Struck

Pueblo, CO:  Detectives with the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Special Investigation’s Unit 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, ...

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Posted on: October 31, 2022

Deputies Quick Actions Thwarts Possible Armed Robbery in Pueblo West

Matthew Arnette

Pueblo, CO: 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. A deputy said he h...

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Posted on: October 27, 2022

Three Colorado Springs Men Sentenced in 2021 Assault

Arrested (3)

Pueblo, CO: 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 he incurr...

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Posted on: October 25, 2022

Noise Alerts Deputy to Inmate Breaking Cell Window

Michael Bundy

Pueblo, CO:  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 morning and discovered an inmate had made a hole in the window of his cell potent...

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Posted on: October 22, 2022

Deputies Investigating Shooting at Rural Southwest Pueblo County Home

Shooting Investigation

Pueblo, CO: 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 block of Bergemann Road at about 7 p.m. on a report of possi...

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Posted on: October 15, 2022

Deputies Assist in Arresting Two Wanted Fugitives, Recovering Stolen Vehicles

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Pueblo, CO: 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. Local parole officers located two individuals who wer...

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Posted on: October 14, 2022

Pueblo Man Pleads Guilty to Crimes Against Elderly; Sentenced to DOC

Thomas Cosgrove

Pueblo, CO: 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. Thomas Cosgrove pled guilty to aggravated robbery and was...

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Posted on: October 6, 2022

Deputies Investigate Fatal Traffic Accident in Pueblo West

Fatal Accident Investigation

Pueblo, CO: The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a Wednesday night traffic accident that claimed the life of a Pueblo West teenager. Deputies responded to the area of Avenida del Oro and W. Camino Pablo Drive in P...

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Posted on: October 6, 2022

Sheriff’s SWAT Team Apprehends, Arrests Two Armed Juvenile Runaways

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Pueblo, CO: 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.  Sherif...

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Posted on: October 6, 2022

Critical Incident Response Team Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting

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Pueblo, CO: 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. Deputies responded to a ...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: September 29, 2022

Sheriff’s Detectives Arrest Suspect in Pueblo West Bank Robbery

Dennis Triggs

Pueblo, CO:  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 r...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: September 28, 2022

Detectives Investigating After Human Remains Found in Avondale Field

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Pueblo, CO:  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. Sheriff’s deputies responded at about 11:15 a.m...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: September 19, 2022

Pueblo West Man Arrested Following Hours Long Standoff with Deputies

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Pueblo, CO:  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 September 8, after Sheriff’s SWAT team members uti...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: September 6, 2022

Man Sentenced to DOC in JR Country Store Burglaries

Donovan Duran

Pueblo, CO:  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. Donovan Duran accepted a plea agreeme...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: September 1, 2022

Lamar Man Pleads Guilty to Soliciting Child Prostitution

Robert J. Smith

Pueblo, CO:  A 72-year-old Lamar man recently pleaded guilty to soliciting for child prostitution in connection with his June 12, 2021, arrest in Pueblo. Robert James Smith of Lamar was one of seven men arrested June 2021, as part of Operation Pr...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: August 9, 2022

Sheriff’s Office Investigates Death in Pueblo County Jail

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Pueblo, CO:  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. The inmate was found unresponsive in her assigned cell...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Woman Found in Possession of Suspected Fentanyl While Being Booked into Pueblo County Jail

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Pueblo, CO: 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. A Sheriff’s Patrol deputy initially contacted ...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: August 1, 2022

Residents Urged to Take Steps to Prevent Heavy Equipment Thefts

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Pueblo, CO: 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. The rash of thefts locally mirr...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: July 28, 2022

Man Arrested After Returning to Scene of Previous Crime

Robert James Martinez

Pueblo, CO: The quick response by Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies, along with assistance from watchful Pueblo West business owners and residents, led to the arrest Thursday of a 26-year-old man after he returned to a business where he had earlier attempt...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: July 27, 2022

Wanted Men Arrested After Eluding Deputies

Jared Berckefeldt

Pueblo, CO:  Pueblo County Sheriff’s Detectives arrested a 25-year-old Pueblo man who was being sought on several warrants including two counts of felony eluding after he twice drove away from deputy’s attempting to stop him, ...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: July 6, 2022

Pueblo West Man Arrested for Child Sex Assault

William Plymell

Pueblo, CO:  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.  Wil...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: June 29, 2022

UPDATE: Pueblo West Suspicious Death Investigation Now Homicide Investigation

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Pueblo, CO:  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. Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the home in th...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: June 29, 2022

Water Main Break Impacting Dormitory, Kitchen at Pueblo County Jail

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Pueblo, CO:  A water main break at the Pueblo County Jail Tuesday afternoon has left the dormitory and kitchen area of the facility temporarily without water service. However, measures have been put in place to provide bathroom facilities and dri...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: June 27, 2022

Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death at Pueblo West Home

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Pueblo, CO:  The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspicious death after a female was found deceased in a Pueblo West home this morning. Sheriff’s deputies responded at about 10:45 a.m. to the 600 block of E. Clarion Drive on a r...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: June 23, 2022

CIRT Investigating Inmate Death at Pueblo County Jail

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Pueblo, CO:  The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office has enlisted the help of the 10th Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team to assist in investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 30-year-old female while she was...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: June 13, 2022

Two Men Arrested for Burglary at Pueblo West Storage Facility

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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. Deputies responded to Freedom Self Storage, 469 E. Sp...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: June 13, 2022

Sheriff’s Captain Dawn Ballas Among FBI National Academy Graduates

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Pueblo, CO:  Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office Administrative Captain Dawn Ballas is a 20-year veteran of the agency and perhaps best known as a champion of causes.  From Special Olympics to Peer Support, her compassion, civic eng...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: June 8, 2022

Nicholas Wayne Tumblin Charged with Homicide in Raymond Ray Death

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HOMICIDE WARRANT SERVED IN 2021 CASE

 Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office announces a Homicide Warrant in the October 2021 Homicide of Raymond “Terry” Ray Jr has been served.

 Nicholas Wayne Tumblin, 31 was already...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: May 31, 2022

Deputies Quickly Arrest Two in Pueblo West Armed Robbery

Ramon Aguirres

Pueblo, CO:  The quick response by Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies to an armed robbery call in Pueblo West late Monday night, led to the arrest of a man and a woman following a short vehicle pursuit that ended in a prairie on the west ...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: May 19, 2022

Woman Arrested for Embezzling Thousands from Former Employer

Lisa Baker

Pueblo, CO:  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. Detectives arrested Lisa Bak...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Residents Urged to Be Aware of High Fire Danger; Adhere to Restrictions

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Pueblo, CO:  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 outdo...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: May 3, 2022

Sheriff Taylor Awards Scholarships to Two Local High School Students

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Pueblo, CO:  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. The Cou...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: April 29, 2022

New Process for Sending Mail to Pueblo County Jail Inmates

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Pueblo, CO:  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. Legal mail and...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: April 26, 2022

UPDATE: Body Found in Southwest Pueblo County Identified

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Pueblo, CO:  The man whose body was found early Sunday morning on Little Burnt Mill Road just south of Starlite Drive has been identified as Fred Joseph Giron, 46, of Pueblo. The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident as a s...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: April 24, 2022

Sheriff’s Office Investigating After Body Found in Southwest Pueblo County

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Pueblo, CO:  The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a body was found early 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...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: April 19, 2022

Man Arrested on Federal Charges in 2020 Home Explosion in Pueblo West

Jeremiah Bryant

Pueblo, CO:  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. Jeremiah Bo Bryant, 41, was arreste...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: April 1, 2022

Sheriff's Office Hiring Detention Deputies

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Pueblo, Co. - 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. Work involves maintaining the s...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: March 29, 2022

Detectives Arrest Man Wanted for Crimes Against Elderly Woman

Thomas Cosgrove

Pueblo, CO:  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. On March 18, deputies responded to t...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: March 29, 2022

Deputy’s Quick Response Leads to Arrest of Pueblo West Man

Michael Marquez

Pueblo, CO:  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 possessi...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: March 25, 2022

Suspect Arrested Peacefully After Barricading Himself Following Crime Spree

Erik Hannula

Pueblo, CO:  Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies, with assistance from the Colorado State Patrol, arrested a 40-year-old man peacefully Thursday night after a brief crime spree in which he stole items from a hardware store, menaced two men and then ...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: March 24, 2022

Deputies Arrest Sex Assault Suspect; Seek Information on Separate Case

Alvin Lark

Pueblo, CO: 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. Alvin Lark was arrested on the warrant at ...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: March 23, 2022

West Park Man Arrested After Threatening Neighbors with Knife and Gun

Israel Masimer

Pueblo, CO:  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. Deputies respon...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: March 21, 2022

Man Arrested After Commanding Dog to Attack Deputies While They Checked His Welfare

Burnest Johnson

Pueblo, CO: A 45-year-old convicted felon who commanded his dog to attack Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies as they were checking on his welfare early Sunday morning was arrested for assault and felony arson after deputies learned he als...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: March 16, 2022

Detectives Conducting Compliance Check Finds Illegal Marijuana Grow in Pueblo West Home

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Pueblo, CO: Pueblo County Sheriff’s Detectives with the Special Investigations and Narcotics unit found an illegal marijuana grow at a Pueblo West home today while conducting marijuana compliance investigations. The grow contained 36 mature plants worth a...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: March 15, 2022

Sheriff’s Office Donates Equipment to Ukraine

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Pueblo, CO: 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. “These vests have been re...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: March 10, 2022

Pueblo West Man Arrested for Theft After Failing to Complete Project

Garland Waldroop

Pueblo, COFollowing 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. Detectives arrested Garl...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: March 9, 2022

Sheriff’s Office Warning of Cash App Thefts Using Borrowed Cell Phones

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Pueblo, CO: 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 t...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: February 28, 2022

Detectives Find Drugs, Gun After Arresting Felon for Auto Theft

Samuel J. Rivera

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 (Beating Auto Theft Through Law Enforcement) team, was also found to be in possession of a h...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: February 26, 2022

Sheriff’s Deputies Investigating Shooting in Pueblo West

Shooting Investigation

Pueblo, CO:  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 but no arrests have been made. There is no threat t...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: February 22, 2022

CIRT Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Pueblo West

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Pueblo, CO:  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. Deputies responded to Liberty Point Inter...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: February 19, 2022

Deputies Quick Response Leads to Arrest of Robbery Suspect

Amir Everett

Pueblo, CO: 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 apprehended while attempting to steal a vehicle in the store parking lot. Deputies...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: February 15, 2022

Suspect Tied to Two Auto Thefts on St. Charles Mesa Arrested

Brandon Black

Pueblo, CO:  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 neighborho...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: February 10, 2022

Sheriff Taylor Names New Bureau Chief, Announces Four Other Promotions

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Pueblo, CO: Pueblo County Sheriff Kirk M. Taylor recently named Paul Toth as the new Detention Bureau Chief. Toth had been Captain of Operations in the Detention Bureau. Taylor also announced the promotions of four other employees. David Clements was prom...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: February 10, 2022

Man Arrested After Alert Resident Reported Stolen Credit Card Used

Adam C. Montoya

Pueblo, CO:  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. At about 2:15 a.m., an alert Pueblo West woman n...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: January 29, 2022

Man Arrested in September Fatal Accident

Brandon Anderson-Parrado

Pueblo, CO: 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, traffic accident that claimed the life of a 20-year-old woman and seriously injured a sec...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: January 28, 2022

Two Arrested Following Altercation Outside Dennis Maes Judicial Building

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Pueblo, CO: 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. Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies arrest...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: January 26, 2022

Detectives Arrest Man in Convenience Store Burglaries

Donovan Duran

Pueblo, CO: 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. Donovan Duran was arrested after detectives located him in a car ...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: January 18, 2022

Pueblo County Residents Urged to be Aware of Fire Danger

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Pueblo, CO:  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. “Conditions in this are...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: January 14, 2022

Captain Clements Graduates from Northwestern University Program

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Pueblo, CO: 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. Clements, a 30-year veteran of the ...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: January 4, 2022

Detectives Arrest Three in August Assault

Noah Hamilton

Pueblo, CO: 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.  On August 1, 2021, sheriff’s deputies...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: December 29, 2021

Body Found East of Pueblo City Limits Identified

Investigation Update

Pueblo, CO: The body found east of the Pueblo City limits on November 13, 2021, has been identified. Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotter, working in coordination with a forensic anthropologist and a forensic odontologist, identified the remains as Ronald C...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: December 28, 2021

Deputies Partnering with Dick’s Sporting Goods to Provide Sports Balls to Kids

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Pueblo, CO: The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is getting on the ball when it comes to creating positive interaction with youth in the community. Through a new initiative, PCSO On the Ball Program, the Sheriff’s Office is part...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: December 15, 2021

Wind Causes Disruptions, Damages Throughout Pueblo County

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Pueblo, CO: The strong winds that blew through Pueblo County on Wednesday left a trail of trouble from toppled trees, flying debris, damaged roofs and fences, downed power lines leading to multiple power outages, a few minor structure fires, four small br...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: December 12, 2021

Detectives Investigate Stabbing in North Pueblo County

Francisco Estrada

Pueblo, CO: 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. Deputies respo...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: December 2, 2021

Thousands in Stolen Equipment Quickly Recovered, Suspect Identified

Ricardo Gomez

Pueblo, CO: Solid investigative work by Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies and detectives led to the swift identification of a suspect and the recovery of a stolen truck, trailer and excavator worth more than $160,000 taken in a burglary at a Vine...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: December 2, 2021

Suspicious Activity Call Leads to Recovery of Stolen Vehicles, Three Arrests

Doug Gibson

Pueblo, CO: Suspicious activity reported at a residence in Salt Creek Wednesday afternoon led Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies to the discovery of three stolen vehicles and the arrest of two people in connection with the thefts. A third...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: November 23, 2021

Deputies Find Large Illegal Marijuana Grow After Responding to House Fire

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Pueblo, CO:  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 on the property. The grow had an estimated street value of $...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: November 20, 2021

Investigation Continues After Body Found East of Pueblo

Investigation Update

Pueblo, CO: 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. An autopsy was conducted and Pueblo County Coroner Brian Cotte...

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Media Alerts
Posted on: November 15, 2021

Overnight Burglaries Point to Single Suspect

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November 15, 2021: 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...

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