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CIRT Investigating Inmate Death at Pueblo County Jail

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

Two Men Arrested for Burglary at Pueblo West Storage Facility

Pueblo, CO: Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two men early this morning in the burglary at a Pueblo West storage facility after quickly responding to a call of the crime in progress. Deputies responded to Freedom Self Storage, 469 E. Sp...

Sheriff’s Captain Dawn Ballas Among FBI National Academy Graduates

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...

Nicholas Wayne Tumblin Charged with Homicide in Raymond Ray Death

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...

Deputies Quickly Arrest Two in Pueblo West Armed Robbery

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 wests...

Sheriff Taylor Lifts Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for Pueblo County

Pueblo, CO: Pueblo County Sheriff Kirk M. Taylor, the fire warden for the county, lifted the Stage 1 fire restrictions for Pueblo County today. Pueblo County had been in Stage 1 restrictions since April 13. “The recent moisture and cool...

Woman Arrested for Embezzling Thousands from Former Employer

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...

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

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...

Sheriff Taylor Awards Scholarships to Two Local High School Students

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...

New Process for Sending Mail to Pueblo County Jail Inmates

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...

Nearly 2,000 to Participate in May 4 Emergency Preparedness Exercise

PUEBLO, CO –The Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP) annual exercise will be held Wednesday, May 4, 2022.  The exercise is scheduled to start at approximately 9 a.m. and conclude in the early afternoon. This annual ...

UPDATE: Body Found in Southwest Pueblo County Identified

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...

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

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...

Deputies Collecting Unwanted Prescription Drugs at Annual Take Back Event

Pueblo, CO:   The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office will host three locations for citizens to drop off their expired, unwanted or unused prescription drugs on Saturday, April 30 as part of the National Drug Take Back event. Pueblo...

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

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...

Pueblo County Placed on Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

Pueblo, CO:  Pueblo County Sheriff Kirk M. Taylor, in consultation with county fire chiefs, is implementing Stage 1 fire restrictions effective immediately for Pueblo County due to the high fire danger that persists in the region. “This...

Sheriff's Office Hiring Detention Deputies

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...

Detectives Arrest Man Wanted for Crimes Against Elderly Woman

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...

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

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...

Suspect Arrested Peacefully After Barricading Himself Following Crime Spree

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 ...

Deputies Arrest Sex Assault Suspect; Seek Information on Separate Case

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 ...

West Park Man Arrested After Threatening Neighbors with Knife and Gun

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...

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

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...

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

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...

Sheriff’s Office Donates Equipment to Ukraine

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...

Pueblo West Man Arrested for Theft After Failing to Complete Project

Pueblo, CO: Following an extensive and thorough months-long investigation, Pueblo County Sheriff’s detectives arrested a 55-year-old man today at his Pueblo West home on a warrant for theft and bait advertising. Detectives arrested Garl...

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

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...

Detectives Find Drugs, Gun After Arresting Felon for Auto Theft

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...

Sheriff’s Deputies Investigating Shooting in Pueblo West

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...

CIRT Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Pueblo West

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...

Deputies Quick Response Leads to Arrest of Robbery Suspect

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...

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

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...

Sheriff Taylor Names New Bureau Chief, Announces Four Other Promotions

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...

Man Arrested After Alert Resident Reported Stolen Credit Card Used

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...

Man Arrested in September Fatal Accident

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...

Two Arrested Following Altercation Outside Dennis Maes Judicial Building

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...

Detectives Arrest Man in Convenience Store Burglaries

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 ...

Pueblo County Residents Urged to be Aware of Fire Danger

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...

Captain Clements Graduates from Northwestern University Program

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 ...

Detectives Arrest Three in August Assault

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...

Body Found East of Pueblo City Limits Identified

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...

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

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...

Wind Causes Disruptions, Damages Throughout Pueblo County

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...

Detectives Investigate Stabbing in North Pueblo County

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...

Thousands in Stolen Equipment Quickly Recovered, Suspect Identified

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...

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

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...

Deputies Find Large Illegal Marijuana Grow After Responding to House Fire

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 $...

Investigation Continues After Body Found East of Pueblo

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...

Overnight Burglaries Point to Single Suspect

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...

Body Found Over Weekend

November 14, 2021; On the  afternoon of Saturday, November 13th, a man hiking just outside Pueblo  city-limits, near Langdon and State Highway 96 reported seeing what he believed to be a dead body.  Pueblo County Sheriff&rsq...

Rolling Domestic Results in Arrest

November 9, 2021: While patrolling South I-25 Saturday evening, Pueblo County Sheriff’s Deputy Kayla Ruiz noticed a weaving vehicle travelling northbound. As Ruiz got closer, a woman in the passenger seat  began motioning for help. &...

Call Leads to Arrest of Man Attempting to Break into Vehicle

Pueblo, CO:  Swift response by Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputies to a Pueblo West resident’s call this morning about a suspicious person checking car doors led to the arrest of a 30-year-old man. An alert resident on Longmont D...

Detectives Investigating After Body Found in Eastern Pueblo County

Pueblo, CO:  Pueblo County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the death of man whose body was found Monday afternoon in Eastern Pueblo County.  Sheriff’s deputies responded to the 1200 block of 33^rd Lane after a p...

CSU Pueblo Student Arrested After Cache of Weapons Found on Campus

Pueblo, CO:  Pueblo County Sheriff’s detectives arrested a Colorado State University Pueblo student Tuesday afternoon after he was found in possession of a large cache of loaded weapons, including a semi-automatic rifle, and nearly 1,000 rounds o...

Juvenile Seriously Injured in Car Accident on Liberty Point

Pueblo, CO:   The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a one-vehicle accident at Liberty Point in Pueblo West that left a juvenile passenger with serious injuries but non-life threatening. Two other passengers and the...

Sheriff’s Office Investigating After Body Found Near Runyon Lake

Pueblo, CO:   The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office was called to the Runyon Lake area this afternoon to investigate after a body was found. The Sheriff’s Office will work closely with the Pueblo County Coroner to determine the c...

Automated Weather Stations Installed in Two Pueblo County Communities

Pueblo, CO:  Fire agencies in two Pueblo County communities have a new tool to help them with observing potential wildland fire conditions, predicting fire behavior and monitoring fuels in their respective areas thanks to a federal grant program....

Detectives Investigating Theft of ATM Machine from Avondale Store

Pueblo, CO:  The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a theft early this morning of an ATM machine that was inside an Avondale convenience store. Deputies responded to the Loaf N Jug, 243 U.S. Highway 50, at about 1:1...

COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Pueblo County Jail

Pueblo, CO:  Public health officials have notified the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office of a recent COVID-19 outbreak at the Pueblo County Jail. Sheriff Kirk M. Taylor was notified by the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment...

Sheriff’s Office Provides New HazMat Trucks to Two Fire Agencies

Pueblo, CO:  Pueblo County Sheriff Kirk M. Taylor presented two new hazardous material response trucks to the Pueblo West and Pueblo Rural fire departments. The trucks, which are valued at more than $500,000 each, were funded through a cooperativ...

Detectives Investigating Suspicious Death

Pueblo, CO:  The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the suspicious death of a man whose body was found Tuesday in rural eastern Pueblo County. Sheriff’s deputies responded at about noon on a report of a dead body ...

Pueblo County Jail No Longer COVID-19 Outbreak Facility

Pueblo, CO:  The Pueblo County Jail was cleared as a COVID-19 outbreak facility on Tuesday by the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment after reporting no new cases of COVID-19 among inmates or employees during the past 28 days. &...

Local Law Enforcement to Issue Citations for Expired License Plates

Pueblo, CO: Law enforcement officials in Pueblo County soon will begin issuing citations to motorist who have not renewed their license plates and continue to drive with expired temporary registrations or tags. Enforcement is expected to begin July 15. Du...

Sheriff’s Detectives Seek Help in Locating Missing Pueblo West Girl

UPDATE: Jarika Otero has been located and is safe. 

Pueblo, CO:   The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on the whereabouts of a Pueblo West girl who left her home June 12 and is believed to be with her non-cus...

Detectives Investigating Suspicious Death

Pueblo, CO:   The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the suspicious death of man whose body was found Tuesday afternoon in a field in Pueblo West. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a field off of N. Purcell...

Deputies Responding to Call at Colorado City Home Find Illegal Marijuana Grow

Pueblo, CO: A Pueblo County Sheriff’s deputy responding to a call at a Colorado City home this morning located an illegal marijuana grow containing more than 300 plants in the backyard of the residence. The deputy was sent to the home in the 270...

Sheriff’s Office Seeks Suspect in Fire Outside Judicial Building

Pueblo, CO: The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a small fire that was intentionally set on some bushes outside the Dennis Maes Judicial Building, 501 N. Elizabeth St., early Tuesday morning. At about 4:30 a.m., a detentio...

COVID-19 Vaccine Administered to Jail Inmates

Pueblo, CO:   The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment and FEMA, administered COVID-19 vaccines Wednesday to inmates housed in the Pueblo County Jail. The va...

Sheriff Taylor Announces Three Promotions

Pueblo, CO:   Pueblo County Sheriff Kirk M. Taylor announced the promotions of three employees. Clifford Kindred was promoted to Captain, while Caitlin Garcia was promoted to Lieutenant and Bethany Solano was promoted to Sergeant. All ap...

Detention Deputies Find Heroin on Jail Inmate

Pueblo, CO: The persistent work of Pueblo County Sheriff’s detention deputies in investigating a report of possible drugs in the facility led to the recovery Tuesday of more than 14 grams of heroin that had been hidden in the body cavity of an i...