Weld County Sheriff

⭐⭐WCSO Warrant Wednesday ⭐⭐ Help us out if you know the whereabouts of Benjamin Casillas-Rocha! You can give our tip line a call at (970) 304-6464 or email your tip to Crimetips@weld.gov. All charges are merely accusations, and a defendant is presumed innocent until, or unless proven guilty in a court of law. #staysafeweldcounty #WarrantWednesday

***Press Release*** WCSO Detectives Charge Man with 25 Counts of Sexual Assault on a Child [Weld County, Colo.] On March 10, at 5:37 P.M. Weld County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies responded to a follow up call for service in the 16000 block of Coleman Ave, in Aristocrat Ranchettes. During patrol’s initial investigation the victim, a juvenile female, disclosed she was allegedly sexually assaulted by a family friend, 36-year-old Jesus Chacon, on multiple occasions over a period of four years. The alleged sexual assaults occurred at Chacon’s residence, and at a church in Fort Lupton. WCSO detectives assumed the investigation from patrol, and learned the suspect supervised the nursery at the United Methodist Church in Fort Lupton, where he had been responsible for the victim on multiple occasions. Yesterday, detectives developed probable cause and arrested Chacon on suspicion of 25 counts of sexual assault on a child, position of trust/pattern of abuse. The sheriff’s office is urging anyone who has additional information in this case and has not spoken to a detective to come forward and contact Detective Jeremy Mclaughlan at (970) 400-5816. No further information will be released today. All charges are merely accusations until, and unless proven guilty in a court of law.

The Pot of Gold event with the @ColoradoEagles continues to be a deeply meaningful way to give back, and we always appreciate the opportunity to partner with the @LarimerSheriff .

Beware: the newest text scam and how to spot it Our followers are always looking out for one another. This weekend, a couple of our followers messaged WCSO about a new text scam making the rounds — and we agree it’s worth warning everyone about. The scam goes like this: the potential victim receives an official-looking text that tells them they have an outstanding parking/toll violation they must pay to prevent legal and administrative consequences. A QR code is on the notice to pay the alleged fine. How to spot this fake: •A misspelling is on the seal of Colorado at the top. •There is no personal identifying information on this notice identifying a car, plate, vehicle owner, or a location where the violation allegedly took place. •The address provided at the bottom is fake. •The courts will not contact you via text message demanding payment. If you receive a notification like this and you are not sure if it is real, verify it by calling the court’s official phone number found on their official website. Do not call the number in the text or scan the QR code. If you have fallen victim to this scam, please contact your local law enforcement to report it. You can also make a report with the Federal Trade Commission at, reportfraud.ftc.gov. #staysafeweldcounty

Congratulations! Four new academy graduates are officially joining the ranks of our WCSO Detentions team! Please join us in welcoming these dedicated individuals as they begin their careers in service to Weld County. #MeetWCSO #JoinWCSO

WCSO Media Release WCSO deputies arrest man on suspicion of indecent exposure On March 8, 2026 patrol responded to a traffic complaint around mile marker 48 on Interstate 76 around Keenesburg. The reporter advised the suspect, a male driver, was unclothed and allegedly masturbating while driving. The reporter said the suspect was supposedly, purposefully matching his vehicle speed; when the reporter slowed down, so would the suspect. A Keenesburg police officer stopped a car at mile marker 38 and Interstate 76 (westbound) that matched the suspect’s vehicle description and identified the driver as 35-year-old, Omar Rodriguez. During their investigation, WCSO deputies discovered five other separate calls for service dating back to Nov. 18, 2025. The call descriptions were similar in nature to this event, around the same general area, and mostly described a similar vehicle description of the car Rodriguez was stopped in. Rodriguez was arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure (six counts). Rodriguez was released from the Weld County Jail on March 9, on a $7,500.00 cash/surety bond. If you have any information about this case, and you have not reported it, please contact your local law enforcement or the Weld County Sheriff's Office at (970) 350-9600 or call our tip line at (970) 304-6464 or email your tip to Crimetips@Weld.gov . All charges are merely accusations, and a defendant is presumed innocent until, or unless proven guilty in a court of law. ###

⭐WCSO Warrant Wednesday⭐ Today we are looking for Gilbert Meija. If you see him, or you have any information on his whereabouts, you can call our tip line at (970) 304-6464 or email your tip to Crimetips@weld.gov . As always, we appreciate you helping us keep Weld County safe! All charges are merely accusations until, and unless proven guilty in a court of law. #WarrantWednesday #staysafeweldcounty

***WCSO Media Release*** Deputies’ Well-Being Check Leads to DUI and Drug Arrest Yesterday, around 5:30 A.M. Weld County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies were called to the 15800 block of Casler Ave, in the Aristocrat Ranchettes for a check on the well-being. The reporter said a man in a pickup truck was sitting in the intersection, slumped over the wheel for several minutes. A patrol deputy arrived and found the truck along with one male occupant who was later identified as 19-year-old, D’Andrae Chavoya-Hernandez. Chavoya-Hernandez was in the driver’s seat of the truck sleeping, with the vehicle running, and the window rolled down. The deputy noticed smoke was coming from the vehicle hood and attempted to remove the keys from the ignition. Chavoya-Hernandez woke up, and while interacting with him the deputy suspected he was intoxicated. Prior to investigating Chavoya-Hernandez for driving under the influence (DUI), Chavoya-Hernandez allowed the deputy to pat him down. The deputy saw and recovered a marijuana tube, and a plastic baggie. The deputy did a more thorough search of Chavoya-Hernandez and discovered a large amount of cash, and two small baggies with a white powdery substance which later tested presumptive positive for cocaine. The deputy also recovered a bag that had several small 1”x1” baggies in it. A DUI investigation was conducted, and the deputy determined there was probable cause to arrest Chavoya-Hernandez. The truck Chavoya-Hernandez was in allegedly did not have a valid registration and since the vehicle was stopped in the middle of the road, it created a traffic hazard. Before the vehicle was towed, deputies also recovered a firearm with no serial number. Chavoya-Hernandez was arrested on suspicion of the following charges: •Drove Vehicle While Under the Influence •Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute •Possess Firearm Without Serial Number •Controlled Substance Special Offender-Deadly Weapon •Failed to Display Valid Registration The sheriff’s office encourages community members to report any concerning activity to local law enforcement. We are grateful for calls like this, which help us keep Weld County safe. All charges are merely accusations, and a defendant is presumed innocent until, or unless proven guilty in a court of law. #StaySafeWeldCounty

Lisa Carpenter bestowed the Sam Brownlee Service Above Self award WCSO is proud to announce Lisa Carpenter is our most recent recipient of the Sam Brownlee Service Above Self Award! Lisa has been an employee with the Weld County Sheriff’s Office since May16, 2005. During her time at the sheriff’s office Lisa has held the positions of patrol deputy, firearms instructor, and school resource officer, and she currently serves as a civil unit technician. Lisa was invaluable as a school resource officer. When she was no longer able to perform the duties of deputy, the school she served was broken-hearted. Lisa served the school and the students so well that they notified the sheriff’s office administration her absence there was extremely impactful. Lisa’s has also served the Weld County community through her ongoing efforts and success with Weld Elves. In 2025, more than 1900 children were helped and over 650 families were served. Lisa puts a tremendous amount of effort into this, and most of it is on her own personal time. She seeks no reward for her efforts, and when Lisa was told about her nomination for this award, her immediate response was, “…that’s not why I do it…” Lisa never quits. Even though she may be presented with a situation that would likely cause another person to leave the sheriff’s office, she endures and this is one of the characteristics that exemplifies the Sam Brownlee Service Above Self award. Although Lisa cannot perform the duties of deputy, she continues to serve the Weld County community at the civil desk. She is even a member of the WCSO reserve unit where she can continue to apply her skills as a deputy on a volunteer basis. Please join us as we celebrate Lisa for this well deserved honor.

🔎Attempt to Identify-Burglary🔎 On 2/28/26 patrol took a report of a burglary to a storage unit in the 10900 block of Weld County Road 5 where the suspects allegedly stole several thousand dollars’ worth of tools. The burglary occurred on 2/28/26. Pictured in the post are the two male suspects. If you have any information regarding this incident please contact the Weld County Sheriff’s Office at (970) 350-9600 or call our tip line at (970) 304-6464 or email your tips to Crimetips@weld.gov . All charges are merely accusations, and a defendant is presumed innocent until, or unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Weld County Regional SWAT Team Assists Windsor Police Department with Search Warrant For transparency, on March 10, 2026 the Weld County Regional SWAT team assisted the Windsor Police Dept. by serving a search warrant in the 400 block of 14th Street in Windsor. The SWAT team also requested the assistance of the Greeley/Weld County Bomb Squad. The suspect, Michael Fuog, was later arrested by the Windsor PD on suspicion of possession of any explosive or incendiary device parts. @windsorgovpd has issued a press release regarding the details of their investigation on their social media platforms: tinyurl.com/4usk4uj9. All charges are merely accusations, and a defendant is presumed innocent until, or unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Brenton Croy has been found, and is safe. x.com/WeldSheriff/st…

BE ON THE LOOK OUT-Runaway Juvenile Name: Brenton Croy Race: White Sex: Male Age: 13 Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Green Height: 5’ 3’ tall Weight: 150 pounds Brenton was last seen on 03/13/2026 at 8 A.M. in the 2200 block of Weld County Road 10 in unincorporated Weld County, in the Erie area where he left on foot. His direction of travel is unknown currently. Clothing Description: Gray pants, purple short sleeve shirt, brown hoodie. Scars/Marks/Tattoos/Piercings: None If you have any information regarding Brenton’s whereabouts please contact local law enforcement or contact the Weld County Sheriff’s Office at (970) 350-9600 or call our tip line at (970) 304-6464 or email your tips to Crimetips@weld.gov.

Attempt to Identify-Theft Yesterday, patrol took a report of a stolen package in the10600 block of Upper Highland Drive. The theft occurred on March 10, 2026 around 2:30 P.M. The male pictured in this post is a suspect in the theft and is associated with a white van. If you know who the male is pictured in the post, or you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Weld County Sheriff’s Office at (970) 350-9600 or you can call our tip line at (970) 304-6464 or email your tips to Crimetips@weld.gov . All charges are merely accusations, and a defendant is presumed innocent until, or unless proven guilty in a court of law.

***WCSO Warrant Wednesday Update*** 3/11/26 at 4:27 P.M.- Tiffany Larkin is in custody on these charges. Larkin was posted on Warrant Wednesday on 03/4/26. x.com/WeldSheriff/st…

⭐WCSO Warrant Wednesday⭐ This week we are looking for Luis Holguin. If you see him or you know his whereabouts, call our tip line at (970) 340-6464 or you can email your tips to Crimetips@weld.gov . Thank you for helping us keep Weld County safe! All charges are merely accusations, and a defendant is presumed innocent until, or unless proven guilty in a court of law. #WarrantWednesday #staysafeweldcounty

@FBISacramento we are glad to see this case is going in a positive direction. There has been a lot of hard work on both sides and we appreciate your partnership.

WCSO MEDIA RELEASE: WCSO detectives seeking tips on an unidentified female’s remains from 2022 [Weld County, Colo] On Apr. 27, 2022, Weld County Sheriff’s Office detectives responded to the 3300 block of First Ave in unincorporated Weld County regarding a death investigation. Prior to the discovery of the females remains this was an unimproved wooded area. Detectives contacted the reporter, an unhoused female, who had discovered the skeletonized remains of a female. The remains were later sent to a forensic anthropologist who determined the female was 30–58-years-old, Caucasian, between 5’02 and 5’06 tall, and she had at least one child. The clothing the deceased female was wearing at the time is described as: • An unknown color sports bra • A black t-shirt depicting a tattooed Marilyn Monroe with a bandanna around her head holding a gun, with the word, “Respect” written in cursive on the front of the t-shirt. • A red hooded sweatshirt that had the word, “Lifeguard” on the front and on the sleeves and a white medical cross on the front of the sweatshirt. • A black hooded sweatshirt with the number 17 in the background and the word, “Senior” across the number 17 in the foreground. The sheriff’s office is seeking any information the public may have regarding the identity of this female. If you have any information on this case, please contact Det. Brandon Stupka at (970) 400-2832; or call our tip line at (970) 304-6464 or email your tip to Crimetips@weld.gov .

***Media Release*** WCSO patrol deputies arrest man on suspicion of criminal impersonation [Weld County, Colo] WCSO patrol deputies arrested 24-year-old Geovany Velasquez-Vicente on suspicion of criminal impersonation after their investigation revealed he was using another person’s information for employment at a local Weld County business for approximately six months. A patrol deputy responded to the 3500 block of 35th Ave in Weld County and met with the victim who reported he received a document in the mail that caused him to suspect his identity was stolen. The victim called a business named in the document he received in the mail and was able to confirm someone was using his personal information to work at the business. Additional deputies responded to the business located in the 28500 block of Weld County Road 72. Deputies met with an office employee who confirmed the victim’s information was being used by one of their employees who was on duty at that time. Deputies contacted the suspect, Geovany Velasquez-Vicente, and through their investigation they developed probable cause to arrest him. These crimes are not victimless. They can potentially expose victims to serious criminal, civil, and financial consequences. If you or someone you know has been a victim of criminal impersonation, please contact your local law enforcement agency to report it. All charges are merely accusations, and a defendant is presumed innocent until, or unless proven guilty in a court of law.