Pueblo Police Department
Coverage of Pueblo Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- PPD: Two children found in home with drugs, guns
Two children were safely removed from a home in Pueblo after a search warrant revealed illegal narcotics, cash, and firearms. The Pueblo Police Department and SWAT team executed the warrant on July 22.
- Good Samaritan prevents tree fire from spreading
A Good Samaritan prevented a tree fire from spreading at a Target store in Pueblo, Colorado on July 17. The quick response helped contain the fire on the store's property, according to the Pueblo Police Department.
- PPD: Wrong-way driver dies in head-on collision on I-25
A driver traveling the wrong way on Highway 50 Bypass was involved in a deadly head-on collision on I-25 on July 17, resulting in the driver's death. The Pueblo Police Department reported the crash occurred around 9:25 p.m. Friday.
- Driver identified following fatal crash along I-25 Friday in Pueblo
A fatal crash occurred on I-25 in Pueblo when a driver went the wrong way and collided with another vehicle. The deceased driver was identified as John P. Morrone, while the other driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
- Wrong-way driver dead following crash along I-25 in Pueblo
A wrong-way driver died after crashing into another vehicle on northbound I-25 in Pueblo around 9:20 p.m., causing the highway to close for several hours. The other vehicle's occupant was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The Pueblo County Coroner will later identify the deceased driver.
- PPD: Suspect arrested in connection with fatal rollover
A 33-year-old woman was arrested by the Pueblo Police Department (PPD) in connection with a fatal rollover crash that occurred on May 23 near Abriendo Avenue and Quincy Street in the Mesa Junction area. PPD officers responded to the crash site after 10 p.m. and found the victim.
- PPD: RV involved in kidnapping catches fire after pursuit
A child was among those pulled from an RV that caught fire after a police pursuit following an alleged kidnapping and menacing incident in Pueblo, Colorado, on July 15. Officers were dispatched to the scene, where the RV was involved in a chase before catching fire.
- Pueblo Police Officers PIT maneuver RV after alleged kidnapping
Pueblo Police Department officers used a PIT maneuver to stop an RV after reports of kidnapping, resulting in the arrest of John Delira-Alires. The RV rolled over and caught fire, but all occupants, including a child, were safely removed without injuries.
- One dead in Pueblo shooting, suspect released pending further investigation: PPD
One person died in a shooting in Pueblo, Colorado, on July 12. The suspect was released by the Pueblo Police Department pending further investigation. The incident occurred near the 400 block of Morrison Avenue.
- Man dead following shooting in Pueblo Sunday
A man died from a gunshot wound following a Sunday shooting in Pueblo outside a home on Morrison Avenue near the Nuckolls Avenue intersection. The suspect, who reported the shooting and was taken into custody, has not been charged, and the victim's identity will be released by the Pueblo County Coroner. This incident marks the 10th homicide in Pueblo in 2026.
- Pueblo County Sheriff's Office successfully transfers inmates to new facility
The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office has successfully transferred all inmates to a new facility on Medal of Honor Boulevard after receiving a Certificate of Occupancy. The former jail, which was 46 years old, is now closed, and the new facility includes 672 beds, modern infrastructure, and expanded services.
- CPW is reminding communities impacted by wildfire to be wildlife aware
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) warns communities impacted by wildfires to be cautious of displaced wildlife, particularly bears, as fires destroy habitats and force animals into residential areas. A bear spotted in Pueblo was safely relocated with assistance from local authorities.
- 4th of July response, CSFD says 8 fires caused by fireworks in 2026
The Colorado Springs Fire Department reported 8 fireworks-caused fires during the 2026 4th of July, a rise compared to 2025. Between July 4 and 5, 2026, they responded to 344 service calls, including 23 outside fires and 8 vegetation fires. The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office issued 3 citations after receiving 50 complaints.
- Body found in Pueblo's Fountain River, PPD investigates
A body was found face down in Pueblo's Fountain River near West 13th Street and I-25 on July 2 at approximately 5:30 p.m. The Pueblo Police Department is investigating the incident.
- PPD: Officers respond to shooting call, find nearly 70 shell casings
Pueblo Police Department officers responded to a shooting call in the Mesa Junction area on July 1, finding nearly 70 shell casings near a home after hearing rapid gunfire in the early morning hours.
- Motorcyclist found dead on scene of hit-and-run in Pueblo
A motorcyclist was found dead at the scene of a hit-and-run crash in Pueblo, Colorado, and a 20-year-old suspect was arrested. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. on June 27 in the 4000 block of Wills Boulevard, according to the Pueblo Police Department.
- Pueblo motel bust leads to four arrests, drugs seized
A search warrant executed at a motel in Pueblo, Colorado, led to four arrests and the seizure of illicit drugs. The operation involved the Pueblo Police Department, FBI, and ATF.
- Arrest made in Pueblo shooting near Colorado State Fairgrounds: PPD
A suspect was arrested after a shooting near the Colorado State Fairgrounds in Pueblo on June 24. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. at the 1200 block of Claremont Avenue, according to the Pueblo Police Department.
- PPD: Car hits rear of empty flatbed, driver killed
A driver was killed on June 18 after their car hit a stationary empty flatbed trailer on I-25 in Pueblo, Colorado. The incident occurred around 9:41 a.m. and was reported by the Pueblo Police Department.
- Suspect leads police on chase after shooting victim in heel
A suspect is in custody after shooting a victim in the heel with a shotgun, accusing them of stealing a cell phone, and leading police on a chase. The incident occurred in Pueblo, Colo., with officers responding to a shooting report on June 12.