For Immediate Release: July 18, 2025

Pueblo Police Make Arrest on Several Weapons Charges

Pueblo, CO— On July 16, 2025, at approximately 11:31 p.m., a Pueblo Police officer on routine patrol in the 2800 block of Pine Street observed a red vehicle with three occupants parked at J.J. Raygoza Park in violation of the City of Pueblo’s park curfew. Pueblo parks are closed to the public from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., seven days a week.

While contacting the occupants of the vehicle, the officer noticed that the backseat passenger was wearing a mask and observed a live 10mm round next to him. Additionally, a gun magazine was located between the rear passenger seats. For safety reasons, all passengers were instructed to exit the vehicle.

Upon exiting, the backseat passenger, identified as 19-year-old Demetri Osorio, was found to have a black handgun with an extended magazine in his seat. This firearm was equipped with a high-capacity magazine and a switch allowing for automatic firing. Osorio immediately fled the scene on foot, and the officers were unable to apprehend him at that time.

Thanks to excellent follow-up, Pueblo Police officers successfully located and arrested Osorio at his place of employment on July 17, 2025. He was booked into the Pueblo County Detention Center at 7:18 p.m. on Felony charges of Possession of a Dangerous Weapon, Possession of a Large Capacity Magazine, Prohibited Use of a Weapon, and Misdemeanor Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor.  Osorio was released at 2:44 a.m. on July 18, 2025, on a $7,500 cash surety, which requires payment of a maximum of 10% of the bond amount for release.

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Bianca Hicks
Public Information Officer and Community Engagement Manager
Contact: 719-320-6002