News Flash

Kidnapping/SWAT Standoff 0923-007

Two brothers arrested for kidnapping, sexual assault, and other charges after SWAT standoff. 

On Friday, September 22, 2023, the Pueblo Police Department received information that two teen juveniles had been held inside a home against their will t...

Homicide

Pueblo Police Investigate Overnight Homicide on City’s East Side 

On Thursday, September 21, 2023, at approximately 11:12 P.M., officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 2200 block of East 4^th Street. When officers arrived, the...

2022 Safe Streets Wanted Highlights

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals who were featured in 2022 and have not yet been captured. 

Danny Sisneros (26), who was featured on 06-10-2022, is described as a Hispanic male, 5&am...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Marcos Baca (42) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’08” tall, 225 pounds, with black hair and hazel eyes. Baca has two warrants...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Manuel Esquibel (32) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’06” tall, 194 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Esquibel has a wa...

Sexual Assault on a Child Arrest

Pueblo Police Arrest Man for Sexual Assault on a Child and other related charges after five-month long investigation.  

After a five-month long investigation, multiple interviews, several search warrants, and collaboration with the Pueblo County D...

Homicide Investigation

On Wednesday August 30, 2023, at approximately 5:04 p.m., Pueblo Police received information an adult male walked into the hospital with several gunshot wounds. The victim had arrived at the hospital via private vehicle. The victim was later transported t...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Gumaro Acosta (26) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’11” tall, 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Acosta has two warr...

Robbery Arrest

On Wednesday, August 30, 2023, Pueblo Police arrested 30-year-old, Randy Lee Coble for 23 felony charges to include, 21 Robbery Charges, one Attempted Robbery, and one Motor Vehicle Theft. The Property Crimes detectives were able to establish these cases ...

Homicide Investigation

On Sunday, August 27, 2023, at approximately 12:50 a.m., Pueblo Police received information on a shooting in the 1200 block of Berwind Avenue. Police found an adult male deceased on scene. Three additional victims arrived at an area hospital via private v...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Ryan Cruz (31) was previously featured twice on July 26^th, 2019, and March 18^th, 2022, is described as a Hispanic male, 6’04” t...

Update Missing Child Found Safe

Homicide Investigation

On Sunday, August 13, 2023, at approximately 4:10 a.m., Pueblo Police received information on a shooting at 45 Bonnymede Road. Police found an adult male deceased on scene. 

Pueblo Police crimes against persons detectives and crime scene investiga...

Homicide Update

Homicide Update – Arrest in 500 block of East Mesa Avenue Homicide

On Monday, July 3, 2023, the Pueblo County Coroner identified the victim in the homicide as 19-year-old Lazarus Vigil. Pueblo Police crimes against persons detectives obtained a 1...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Joshua Pacheco (30), who was previously featured on April 27^th, 2018, is described as a Hispanic male, 5’03” tall, 150 pounds, ...

Seeking Witnesses in Homicide Investigation

On June 28^th, 2023, shortly after 8:00 p.m., 26-year-old Marcos Gaona (Pictured Above) was shot and killed in the 1600 block of Lambert Ave.  

A person of interest has been identified in this homicide investigation. However, more information is ne...

Public Forum Concerning Grant Request

The City and County of Pueblo are applying for a 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) to purchase law enforcement technologies and equipment. 

A public meeting will be held on Monday, July 17^th, at 1:30 p.m. to receive public ...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Edgar Darden (33) is described as a Black male, 5’07” tall, 224 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Darden has a warrant fo...

Help Locate Homicide Suspect

Pueblo Police are requesting assistance from the public with locating a homicide suspect. 

The Pueblo Police Department is asking the community to assist with locating Edgar Earl Darden Jr, a 33-year-old male who is wanted in connection with the h...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Salvadore Pritchett (33) is described as a Black male, 5’10” tall, 170 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Pritchett has a ...

Homicide Investigation

On Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at approximately 0111 A.M, Pueblo Police Communications Center received information on shots fired in the 20 block of Amherst Avenue. Police found an adult male deceased on scene.  Pueblo police arrested 46-year-old, Wil...

Drug Distribution Arrest

Narcotics distribution arrest made. Suspect had been arrested for the same offenses in Pueblo less than one year ago. 

On Friday, June 30, 2023, at approximately 8:20 A.M., Pueblo Police Department Narcotics Detectives and SWAT Operators executed ...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Matthew Cady (42) is described as a White male, 5’08” tall, 190 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Cady has a warrant for C...

Update Fatal Hit & Run Arrest

*** Update***

Driver involved in fatal traffic crash that killed 15-year-old arrested.  

Pueblo Police Department Traffic Officers worked tirelessly to identify the suspect who was driving a car that killed a 15-year-old pedestrian in the 500 block...

Homicide - East Mesa Avenue

Report of car fire becomes homicide investigation. 

On Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at approximately 9:31 P.M., officers responded to the 500 block of East Mesa Avenue to investigate a report of a car on fire. While officers were responding to the sc...

Homicide - West 17th Street & Lambert Avenue

Homicide

Shooting in Pueblo being investigated as a homicide. 

On Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at approximately 8:03 P.M., officers responded to the 2000 block of N. Hudson Avenue on a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they discovered a deceased adul...

Shooting

On June 26, 2023, at approximately 5:47 p.m., officers responded to the area of East 15^th Street and Troy Avenue on the report of a shooting that had just occurred. 

When officers arrived on scene, they located an adult male victim lying in the al...

Combined Traffic Enforcement

Combined focused traffic enforcement by the Pueblo Police Department, Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, and Colorado State Patrol brings traffic safety awareness. 

On Friday, June 23, 2023, the Pueblo Police Department Traffic Division, al...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

http://www.pueblocrimestoppers.com/

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Samantha Pritchard (32) is described as a White female, 5’06” tall, 105 pounds, with brown h...

Fatal Hit-and-Run

On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at approximately 9:59 p.m., Pueblo Police were dispatched to the 500 block of Gaylord Avenue in reference to a motor vehicle crash. Upon officers’ arrival, a vehicle was found upside down in a yard, and witnesses inf...

Double Hit-and-Run Results in DUI Arrest

Pueblo Police investigate a double Hit-and-Run with Serious Bodily Injury from a vehicle vs. pedestrian traffic crash. 

On Tuesday, June 20^th, 2023, at approximately 9:30 P.M., officers responded to the 3400 block of Skateboard Lane for a report o...

Water Rescue

On Saturday, June 17, 2023, at approximately 11:37 a.m., Pueblo Police responded to a water rescue in the 400 block of North Pueblo Boulevard on the Arkansas River. 

The 78-year-old victim had fallen into the river and was holding onto a small tre...

Homicide Investigation

On Monday, June 19, 2023, at approximately 06:42 a.m., Pueblo Police received information on shots fired in the 1000 block of E. River Street. Police found an adult male deceased on scene.  Pueblo police are interviewing several people about this...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Scott Mendoza (41) is described as a Hispanic male, 6’00” tall, 190 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Mendoza was previou...

Vehicular Homicide

On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at approximately 4:10 p.m., Pueblo Police were dispatched to the 200 block of Broadway Avenue in reference to a motor vehicle crash. Witnesses stated that a maroon Jeep had hit a pedestrian. The driver, later identified as 40-ye...

POWPO Arrest

On Monday, June 12, 2023, at approximately 9:33 a.m., Pueblo Police located a vehicle involved in a menacing case parked at a hotel. Police determined the suspect, later identified as 25-year-old Zackary Ortega, had parked at an adjacent hotel, and walked...

Homicide Investigation

On Sunday, June 11, 2023, at approximately 6:35 p.m., Pueblo Police were dispatched to the area of W. 11th Street and Francisco Street on a report of a shooting. 

Officers found an adult male deceased on scene. Pueblo Police Crimes Against Persons...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Adam Montez (38) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’08” tall, 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Montez was previously...

Traffic Fatal Collision

On Saturday, June 3^rd, 2023, at approximately 10:50 p.m., Pueblo police were dispatched to the intersection of Surfwood Lane and Pueblo Boulevard on a traffic collision involving a motorcycle and car. 

The motorcycle driver and a passenger of the ...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

John Salas (35) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’11” tall, 200 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Salas was previously f...

Attempted 1st Degree Murder Arrest

On Wednesday, May 31^st, 2023, at approximately 2:43 p.m., Pueblo police were dispatched to the 400 block of Polk Street on shots fired. Police contacted several juvenile suspects in the area. 

A firearm believed to be used in the shooting was reco...

Attempted Murder Arrests

Beginning December of 2022, the Pueblo Police Department Special Investigations Division - Gang Unit began investigating a series of gang-related drive-by shootings. A total of four incidents were being investigated. Utilizing several investigative techni...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Raymond Flood (33) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’10” tall, 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Flood has four warr...

Shot Fired at Officers

On Saturday, May 20, 2023, at approximately 11:28 p.m., Pueblo police were dispatched to 1100 block of Russ Ave. on a man with a weapon call. The suspect, later identified as 21-year-old Johny Dennel was attempting to enter an apartment and had menaced a ...

Homicide Investigation

On Sunday, May 21, 2023, at approximately 01:54 a.m., A Pueblo police officer heard several shots in what he believed to be the area of 2300 block of Lake Avenue while police were trying to locate the shooting; our dispatch received a call at approximatel...

Traffic Enforcement Operation

On Thursday, May 18, 2023, Pueblo police, in a collaborative effort with the Colorado State Patrol and Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, conducted a combined traffic enforcement operation in the Highway 50 corridor and the northbound and southboun...

Carjacking Pursuit Arrest

On Sunday, May 14, 2023, at approximately 6:52 P.M., officers responded to the report of a carjacking that occurred in the 3700 block of Parker Blvd. The suspect used a handgun to steal a 2019 Jeep Wrangler from the victim. 

Pueblo police found th...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Ryan Garcia (37) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’07” tall, 120 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Garcia has three warr...

Shooting

On April 17^th, 2023, at approximately 10:00 P.M., officers with the Pueblo Police Department responded to a local hospital in reference to a double shooting.  Upon their arrival, they learned that two male victims, a juvenile male and a 18-year-o...

Homicide

On Tuesday, May 9^th, 2023, at approximately 10:19 p.m., Pueblo police were dispatched to the 1500 block of E. 2^nd St. on a report of a person who had been shot. 

An adult male victim was found deceased on scene. Pueblo Police crimes against person...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Melissa Duran (38) is described as a Hispanic female, 5’00” tall, 90 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Duran was previous...

Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft

On Sunday, April 30, 2023, at approximately 1:46 a.m., Pueblo police were involved in a traffic accident at the intersection of E. 8^th St. and Hudson Ave. The suspect had struck a marked police vehicle in a stolen truck and fled the scene on foot. &nb...

Prohibited Use of Weapon

On Sunday, April 30, 2023, at approximately 4:24 a.m., Pueblo police responded to the 1400 block of E. Orman Ave. on reports of shots fired. Officers were notified the suspect was in the street with no shirt, shooting a rifle in the air. Officers found a ...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Ashley Cooper (33) is described as a White female, 5’08” tall, 130 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Cooper has five warr...

Public Safety Alert

Purse snatchers are targeting community members at retail parking lots and gas stations. Police ask citizens to be aware of their surroundings and take extra steps to prevent themselves from being victims. 

The Pueblo Police Department has receive...

Homicide

Pueblo Police Investigate Homicide

On Monday, April 24, 2023, at approximately 2:51 P.M., officers responded to the report of an unconscious person in the 2600 block of Orman Avenue. When officers arrived, they discovered a deceased adult male. Detectives ...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Ricky Deherrera (48) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’10” tall, 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Deherrera has a w...

Assault Investigation

While conducting an investigation concerning an assault which occurred on September 14, 2022, in the 500 block of E. 8^th St., the police department became aware that police officers investigating this incident were given access to the video of the assault...

Arson Arrest

On Monday, April 17, 2023, at approximately 5:33 p.m., Pueblo police were dispatched to 0-10 block of Mersey Court. on a report of a structure fire. On April 15, 2023, Officers were at this same residence about a felony Criminal Mischief, Domestic Violenc...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Marquise Adams (27) is described as a Black male, 6’03” tall, 170 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Adams has four warran...

ATTEMPTED FIRST DEGREE ASSAULT ON A PEACE OFFICER

On Friday, April 7, 2023, at approximately 11:40 p.m., detectives responded to the area of Plaza Verde Park (800 block of Ash), when they observed several parties gathering near the intersection of Ash Street and Glendale Avenue. This group included at le...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

April Wilson (32) is described as a White female, 5’04” tall, 130 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. Wilson has a warrant ...

Possession of a Handgun by Juvenile

On Thursday, April 5, 2023, at 11:14 p.m., Pueblo police were dispatched to 4100 block of N. Freeway Road regarding a man with a weapon. An employee of an area business observed a juvenile male in the area with a handgun in his pocket.  

Officers ...

Bank Robbery Arrest

On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at approximately 12:42 p.m., Pueblo police were sent to a bank alarm at Sunflower (510 W. 29^th St.) The male suspect demanded money. No weapons were seen. The suspect was confronted by bank security and ran from the bank. A sh...

Homicide

On Tuesday, April 3, 2023, at 11:45 a.m., Pueblo police were dispatched to 1000 block of E. 11th St on a shooting.  There were multiple victims on scene with gunshot wounds.  A male victim was deceased on scene. An adult female was trans...

Motor Vehicle Theft Arrest

On April 3, 2023, at approximately 7:00 A.M., officers were dispatched to a call involving a Motor Vehicle Theft in the 3300 block of Morris Avenue. The driver momentarily left the vehicle unattended. The driver returned to see someone driving off with th...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Spenser Wilson (26) is described as a White male, 5’10” tall, 175 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Wilson has a no-bond ...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Derrik Wagner (29) is described as a White male, 5’09” tall, 182 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. Wagner has two warrant...

Homicide Arrest

On Thursday, March 23, 2023, Pueblo police arrested 30-year-old, Francisco Jose Ruiz on a warrant for 1^st Degree Murder in the death of 34-year-old, Heather Duran which occurred on February 24^th, 2023, in the 1100 block of E. Abriendo Ave.  

Ruiz ...

Help Locate Homicide Suspect and Identify Person of Interest

The Pueblo Police Department is seeking the assistance of our community in locating 26-year-old homicide suspect Austin Aragon. We are also seeking assistance in identifying the male in the second photo.

The homicide took place on Friday, December 02, 2022...

Drive-By Shooting Arrests

On March 15, 2023, at approximately 10:01 am, Officers responded to the area of the 2400 block of Lake Avenue, for a drive by shooting.  Responding Officers learned a residence had been struck with gunfire, which penetrated an occupied trailer. &...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Christopher Herrera (58) is described as a Hispanic male, 6’01” tall, 180 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Herrera has a...

Request for Assistance with Locating Homicide Suspect

The Pueblo Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with locating 20- year-old Mario Valenzuela. Detectives obtained a warrant for First Degree Murder for Mr. Valenzuela for the shooting that occurred in the 400 block of South San...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Leslie Miller-Acosta (46) is described as a White female, 5’06” tall, 137 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. Miller-Acosta...

Carjacking Crash ends in Juvenile Arrests

On March 8, 2023, at approximately 1:30 p.m., officers responded to the 4000 block of O’ Neal Avenue for a report of a carjacking.  

Officers spoke with the victim who told them two males arrived and one of the males threatened him with ...

Homicide Arrest

HOMICIDE ARREST

On Saturday, March 4, 2023, Pueblo Police Department Detectives obtained information that led to the arrest of 37-year-old Pablo Carrillo for the homicide that occurred in the 400 block of S. Santa Fe Avenue, earlier in the day.

Homicide 0323-003

HOMICIDE

On Saturday, March 4, 2023, at approximately 12:06 a.m., officers responded to the 400 block of S. Santa Fe Avenue on a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they discovered a deceased adult male.   Investigations was called out an...

Shooting 2000 Block N Hudson

On Friday, March 3, 2023, at approximately 11:28 a.m., officers responded to the 2000 block of N. Hudson Avenue for a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found one adult male with suspected gunshot wounds.  

The man was transported t...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Mark Vigil (40) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’02” tall, 120 pounds, with grey hair and brown eyes. Vigil has two warrants ...

Two Injured During Multiple Attempted Carjackings and Shootings

On February 28,2023 at approximately 7:30 a.m., officers responded to the 5300 blk of Red Cedar Ct. on the report of a carjacking that had just occurred. 

The victim of the carjacking told officers that three males arrived in one red vehicle and o...

Help Identify Vehicle/Occupants Regarding Homicide

The Pueblo Police Department is seeking information regarding the following vehicle and it’s occupants, believed to be a black Ford Mustang, in regard to a homicide that occurred on February 24^th, 2023, in the area of 3050 W. Northern Ave.&n...

Homicide 0223-015

HOMICIDE

On Friday, February 24, 2023, at approximately 8:22 p.m., officers responded to the King Soopers parking lot at 3050 W. Northern Avenue on a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they discovered an adult male with an apparent gunshot wound....

Homicide 0223-014

On Friday, February 24, 2023, at approximately 6:40 p.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of E. Abriendo Avenue on a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they discovered a deceased adult female inside a residence.

Sexual Assault on a Child Arrest

On October 3, 2022, Officers took a report of a sexual assault on a child that occurred in the 2400 block of E Evans.  The reporting party stated they had been in contact with 34-year-old, Keith Conrad, and had received videos and text messages f...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Xavier Baca (20) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’09” tall, 250 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Baca has a warrant fo...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Manuel Ledoux (22) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’10” tall, 230 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Ledoux has a no-bon...

Fatal Traffic Accident

On February 16, 2023, at approximately 6:19 a.m., officers responded to a report of a roll-over traffic accident in the 5900 block of southbound I-25 near the Dillon Drive exit (mile marker 104). 

When officers arrived, they observed a vehicle ups...

Arrest Made

On January 30, 2023, the Pueblo Police Department requested the public’s assistance with identifying a male who is the suspect in multiple armed robberies.  

The male was identified as 28-year-old Manual (Manny Rodriguez). 

Mr. R...

Multiple Assault Arrest

On Thursday, February 9, 2023, at approximately 5:48pm, officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of Constitution Rd. in reference to a fight.  The reporting party told dispatchers there were two male parties fighting inside one of the apartment...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Adolfo Valdez (30) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’07” tall, 170 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Valdez has six warrants. One warrant is...

Pueblo Police D.I.C.E Units Make Positive Impact

In May of 2022, the Pueblo Police Department created the Directed Investigation and Community Engagement Unit, also known as the D.I.C.E. Unit. 

The D.I.C.E. unit was formed to help combat lower-level crime such as, loitering, trespass, suspicious...

Pueblo Felon Sentenced on Federal Drug and Weapons Charges

In October of 2021, Pueblo police detectives were investigation an anonymous tip regarding a large amount of drugs being sold by 44 year-old, Kenneth Baca, of Pueblo.   

Officers were able set-up surveillance in a parking lot of a motel a...

1st Degree Assault

On Saturday, February 4th, 2023, at approximately 12:02am, officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of E. 7th St. on a report of a shooting. 

Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim with one gunshot wound to the knee. Initial stateme...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Thomas Carillo (43) is described as a Hispanic male, 6’01” tall, 275 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Carillo has a warrant for Dangerous Dr...

Child Abuse Causing Death

On Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Officers responded to a local hospital on the report of an unresponsive 2-year-old.  

Detectives learned the child lived in the 2200 block of E. 12^th Street with the child’s 23-ye...

Fatal Structure Fire

On Friday, January 27, 2023, around 5:30 AM, the Pueblo Fire and Police Departments responded to a structure fire in the 1600 block of Palmer Avenue.  A residence on the back portion of the property was fully engulfed in fire and smoke. Pueblo Fi...

Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft Arrest

On January 28^th, 2023, at approximately 12:35 PM, a Pueblo Police Officer observed a black Kia Soul in the 1400 block of E Routt Ave. The officer recognized the vehicle and attached license plate as a reported stolen vehicle out of Denver. 

Office...

Message from the Chief of Police

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Joshua Shumard (35) is described as a White male, 6’00” tall, 220 pounds, with brown hair and gr...

Stabbing Arrest

On January 25^th, 2023, at approximately 11:27 am, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Ruppel St. on a report of a domestic fight. 

On arrival it was learned a male victim had been stabbed in the abdomen and was taken to the hospital befo...

Stabbing

On January 25^th, 2023, at approximately 02:12 am, officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of Alma Ave. on a report of a stabbing that had just occurred. 

The victim informed officers that while he was walking on Prairie Ave., he encountered a m...

SWAT Call-Out

On Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at approximately 9:15 PM, officers responded to a home on the 300 block of W. 20^th Street on a report of a domestic fight. 

Officers contacted a person who told them they had been physically assaulted by 32-year-old M...

Auto vs Pedestrian Accident

On January 24^th, 2023, at approximately 6:55 pm, Officers were dispatched to 18th and Hudson in response to a car accident involving pedestrians.  Upon arrival officers located two victims that had been struck by a vehicle driving northbound on H...

Safe Streets Arrest

On Friday, January 20, 2023, at approximately 10:28am, an officer was on patrol in the 1100 block of E. Abriendo Ave. when he noticed a suspicious male matching the physical description of an FBI Safe Streets fugitive.  

Officers contacted the mal...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Jayden Montez (18) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’07” tall, 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Montez has two no-b...

Safe Streets Arrest

On January 14, 2023, at approximately 9:46am, Officers were dispatched to a residence on the 1100 block of Pine St. regarding suspicious activity. There were reports of heavy foot traffic in and out of the house and a report of shots fired the previous ni...

Motor Vehicle Theft State Statistics for 2022

The Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) has released the state statistics for motor vehicle theft for 2022.  

In 2021, there were 37,110 reported cases of motor vehicle theft in the state of Colorado. This number...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Mark Villalobos (54) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’08” tall, 210 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Villalobos has a....

No POWPO Arrest

On January 7, 2023, at approximately 3:56pm, Officers from the Pueblo Police Department DICE team were on patrol in the area of 5627 N. Elizabeth St. at Kohls when they were advised of an active shoplifter.  

Upon arrival, loss prevention employee...

POWPO Arrest

On January 6, 2023, at approximately 12:28pm, Officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Carteret Ave. regarding a felony menacing call. 

Officers spoke with the victim who stated, while dropping off a relative at a residence on the 1...

Aggravated Robbery Arrest

On January 4, 2022, at approximately 8:51am, Officers were dispatched to the Dollar General on the 2400 block of S. Prairie, Ave. regarding an armed robbery that had just occurred. 

 Once on scene, Officers watched surveillance and were a...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

David Leiba (57) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’08” tall, 167 pounds, with black hair and black eyes. Leiba has a...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Kenny Trujillo (39) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’08” tall, 204 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Trujillo has a no ...

SWAT Call-out Leads to Multiple Arrests

On Saturday, December 24, 2022, at approximately 10:45am, officers were dispatched to a strong-armed robbery at a business located on the 4000 block of W. Northern Ave.  Initial information was parties in a white SUV took a purse from a lady in t...

Homicide/Suicide

On Thursday, December 22, 2022, at approximately 10:23pm, officers were dispatched to a local business on the 4100 block of N. Elizabeth St. on a report of shots fired. 

 Upon arrival, officers found... 

Suspicious Death

On December 22, 2022 at approximately 10:23pm, officers were dispatched to a local business on the 4100 block on N. Elizabeth St. on a report of shots fired. 

Update Homicide

On Friday, December 02, 2022, at approximately 2:02 AM, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of E. 6^th Street on a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found one deceased adult male. Another adult female victim was transported to a loca...

Homicide Update

On December 18^th, 2022, at approximately 8:59 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of E 14^th St in response to a report of a person not breathing.  After the arrival of police, fire, and AMR the male victim did pass away, and...

Homicide

On Sunday, December 18, 2022, at approximately 8:59 PM, officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of E. 14^th Street on a report of a person not breathing.  

When officers arrived...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Issak Padilla (19) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’10” tall, 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Padilla has a warra...

Safe Streets Arrest

On December 14, 2022, Parole Officers observed wanted parties James Michael Espinoza and Angel Barela enter a hotel located in the 4200 block of N Elizabeth.   

Espinoza had an active felony parole warrant for his arrest and an...

POWPO Arrest

On Thursday, December 8th, 2022, detectives from the Special Investigation Division, were proactively policing in the area of the 1100 block of E. 4^th St. when they observed FBI Safe Streets wanted fugitive, 34-year-old, Samuel Jaramillo, driving in a veh...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Adrien Trujillo (25) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’04”, 135 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Trujillo has four warra...

Motor Vehicle Theft Leads to Arrest

Over the last couple of weeks, the Pueblo Police Department, along with Law enforcement members from Canon City, Fountain, Pueblo County Sherriff’s Office, local Parole and the Colorado State Patrol have recovered... 

Homicide Update

On Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at approximately 1:15pm, officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Bonforte Blvd. in reference to a dead body. It was later determined this incident was a homicide.  

The female victim has been identified by th...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Oscar Valles-Avila (27) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’10”, 157 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. Oscar has a no-bond ...

Homicide

On Friday, December 02, 2022, at approximately 2:02 AM, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of E. 6^th Street on a report of a shooting.  

When officers arrived, they found one... 

Aggravated Robbery Arrest

On Monday, November 28, 2022, at approximately 4:56pm, officers were dispatched to the 2900 block of W. Pueblo Blvd in reference to an armed robbery.

While en route, officers learned a customer was holding down the suspect, later identified as...

Aggravated Robbery Arrest

On Sunday, November 27, 2022, at approximately 9:45pm, officers were dispatched to the 2100 block of Jerry Murphy Rd on a report of a robbery to a business. 

When officers arrived, they spoke to an employee who stated a male, later identified as, ...

Assault on a Peace Officer

On Sunday, November 27 at approximately 5:47am, officers were proactively policing in the area of the 1100 block of E. 5^th St. when they observed a white Ford F250 with no visible license plates, parked in the alley. 

The truck was running, and a ...

Safe Streets Highlights

The Pueblo Police Department would like to thank our community for being our eyes and ears when locating Safe Streets criminals.  

As we approach the closing of 2022, the Safe Streets Task Force has selected Denise Mares and Danny Sisneros again i...

Fatal Accident

Homicide

Update Officer Involved Shooting

On November 10, 2022, at approximately 9:27am, Pueblo Police Officers were dispatched to the 3600 block of Dillon Dr. on a report of a man with a weapon.  

Upon officer arrival, they contacted a male in the dispatched area. While officers were com...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Daniel Howlingwolf (30) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’11”, 160 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Howlingwolf has...

Traffic Accident

On Thursday, November 10th, 2022, at approximately 4:00pm, Pueblo Police Officers were on a proactive policing call in the area of E. 4th St. and Glendale Ave. Officers attempted to... 

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Sergio Alvarez (35) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’08”, 187 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Alvarez has a...

Officer-Involved Shooting

The Pueblo Police Department was involved in an Officer-Involved Shooting Incident in the area of the 3600 block of Dillon Dr. There is no threat to the community at this time and no officers were injured in this incident. 

The 10^th Judicial Criti...

BATTLE Operation

This week, Law Enforcement members from the Pueblo Police Department, Colorado State Patrol, Pueblo County Sheriff’s Dept, Fountain Police Department, Canon City Police Department, and local Parole conducted a... 

Attempted Murder Arrest

On Saturday, November 5, 2022, at approximately 12:41am, Pueblo Police Dispatch received a call from a business in the 900 block of W. Northern Ave. reporting there were multiple shots fired in the parking lot and the parties had left.

At approximately 12:...

Homicide

On Sunday, November 6, 2022, at approximately 1:10am, Pueblo Police Officers were dispatched to the 3200 block of Nuckolls Ave. in Pueblo, Colorado, on a report of a drive by shooting.  

Once officers arrived on scene, they located a white sedan t...

Homicide

On Friday, November 4^th, at approximately 10:09pm, Pueblo Police Officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of Constitution Rd. on a report of a shooting.  

Upon arrival, officers located... 

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

James Espinoza (34) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’06”, 145 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Espinoza has...&nbs...

Search Warrant Leads to Arrest

On Wednesday, November 2, 2022, Detectives from the Pueblo Police Department Special Investigations Division and Crimes Against Property Unit, executed a search warrant on the 2400 block of Tucci Ln, in Pueblo, Colorado. 

During the course of the ...

Arrest Made in Voter Tampering

In June of 2022, officers were informed of a potential breach to a voting system at a local voting station in Pueblo Colorado during the primary election. After further investigation, detectives from the Pueblo Police Department High-Tech Crime Unit were ...

Aggravated Robbery Arrest

On Thursday, October 27, 2022, at approximately 4:35pm, officers were dispatched to a business on the 1200 block of US HWY 50, regarding a strong-armed robbery.

Staff stated a male walked into the bank and approached... 

Traffic Accident

On Sunday, October 30, 2022, at approximately 9:30am, officers were dispatched to the 0-100 block of Duke St. in reference to a traffic accident.  

Officers arrived and found four juveniles were in a Mitsubishi traveling west on Duke St. when the ...

Shooting

On Thursday, October 27, 2022, at approximately 9:17pm, Pueblo Police Officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of W. 12^th St. in reference to a shooting.  

When officers arrived on scene, they located a... 

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Arden Haught (25), who was previously featured on the Safe Streets Program on July 8^th, 2022, is described as a White male, 5’08&rdqu...

Homicide Arrest

On Thursday, September 29, 2022, Officers were contacted with information about a homicide that had happened two days prior on the north side of Pueblo.  

After speaking with witnesses, it was determined a grey Ford Aerostar van was a vehicle of i...

Aggravated Robbery Arrest

On Monday, October 24, 2022, at approximately 7:35pm, officers were dispatched to a business on the 1500 block of W. 4^th St. in reference to an armed robbery.

Upon arrival, officers learned the male suspect was aggressively panhandling from customers near ...

Arrest Made in Multiple Burglaries

On Wednesday, October 20^th, 2022, at approximately 12:00am, Pueblo Police Officers were dispatched to a local business on the 2100 block of Jerry Murphy Rd, regarding a possible burglary in progress. 

Dispatch received a call from the restaurant`s...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Javarrea Doage (23) is described as a Black male, 5’06”, 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Doage has ten...

Stabbing

On Saturday, October 15, 2022, at approximately 6:50 p.m., officers were dispatched to 4171 N. Elizabeth St. (KFC) in reference to a stabbing.  As officers responded, they were notified of a traffic accident that happened at HWY 50 and N. Elizabe...

Arrests Made in Drive-By Shootings

On October 13^th and October 14^th,2022, patrol officers were dispatched to several drive-by shootings that included the areas of the 1600 block of Spruce St. and 2000 block of E. Orman Ave.

On October 14^th patrol officers and detectives gathered in...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Dustin Vigil (31) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’08”, 250 pounds, with... 

Active Shooter Training Exercise Heaton Middle School

Today, October 14^th at 08:00 A.M., an active shooter drill will be held at Heaton Middle School, 6 Adair Rd, Pueblo, CO 81001. This training is being conducted in an effort to help...

Suspicious Death

On October 12, 2022, at approximately 11:55 a.m., officers with the Pueblo Police Department were notified that the body of a deceased male had been found near the 100 block of N. Dayton Ave.   

Due to the unknown circumstances surroundin...

Homicide

On October 11, 2022, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Officers with the Pueblo Police Department were sent to a residence in the 2300 block of W. 13^th Street on the report of shots fired.  

 Upon arrival, officers located a deceased adult mal...

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Anastasia Chancellor (20) is described as a White female, 5’08”, 150 pounds, with blonde hair and brown eyes. Chancellor has th...

Update Homicide

On Thursday, September 29^th at approximately 2:45pm, officers located a suspicious vehicle under the bridge of W. 24^th St. between Perry Ave. and Tuxedo Blvd.  

Upon further investigation, one male was found deceased inside... 

Weekly Safe Streets Wanted Criminal Round-Up

The Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force is attempting to locate two wanted street criminals. 

Eric Jaramillo (36) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’09”, 125 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Jaramillo has a no bond...

Shooting

Pueblo Police are currently investigating a shooting that occurred in the 1700 block of E. Routt Ave. One male has been transported to a local area hospital in critical condition.  

 Investigations and...

Shooting

On 09-24-22 at approximately 10:35pm, Officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Taylor Ln. on a report of a shooting. Dispatch notes stated there was a loud...

Homicide

On 09/26/2022, at approximately 3:56pm, Pueblo Police Officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of W. 15th St. on a report of a shooting.  

Officers responded to the area and located an adult male in the 1400 block of...