On May 15, 2024, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Detectives and SWAT team members from the Pueblo Police Department responded to a residence in the 2800 block of 7th Avenue following up on a string of aggravated robberies that occurred over a two-week period in April 2024.
During the investigation, 31-year-old Gerad Romero was identified as a suspect in the armed robberies and Detectives were able to obtain an arrest warrant for Romero and a search warrant for his residence. Romero is suspected of robbing ten local businesses.
Once officers were on scene, they attempted to contact Romero however, he refused to come out of the residence and stated he had a gun. Pueblo Police Department Crisis Negotiators contacted Romero by phone, and he eventually agreed to come out of the residence, unarmed. He was taken into custody without incident and later transported to the Pueblo County Detention Center on his warrants.
This was a great team effort by members of the Pueblo Police Department that brought a volatile situation to a peaceful conclusion. Members of the Pueblo Police Department are committed to enhancing the quality of life for the Citizens of Pueblo and providing a safe environment for all, through Service, Integrity, Character, and Excellence.
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