Pueblo Police Department

08/12/2026

HONORING OUR FALLEN
PUEBLO POLICE
OFFICER WILLIAM A. SHELLMAN
End of Watch: AUGUST 12, 1906

Thank you to Keith Dameron, Historian for the Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial, for this tribute to Officer Shellman in the recent addition of the Colorado State Patrol Old Smokey Newsletter.

Pueblo Mounted Officer William Shellman, 45, died on August 12th, 1906 at St Mary’s Hospital from the effects of being struck by lightning. Officer Shellman was patrolling his beat in the Bessemer district on Sunday, August 5, during an electrical storm when he was struck by lightening and knocked off his horse. He complained of feeling unwell all week and on Saturday night called police headquarters to advise them that he was on his way to the hospital. He died there several hours later, early Sunday morning.

William A. Shellman was born November 23, 1860 and he married Matilda Nelson in 1883. Both were born in Sweden but had immigrated to the U.S. when they were young. They resided in Pueblo for 22 years and Officer Shellman had been working for the Pueblo Police Department since May of 1905. He was also a member of the I.O.O/F Lodge 17 and the W.O.W Camp 49. Officer Shellman was noted as a popular, conscientious and reliable officer. He lived at 1408 Evans Ave. and the funeral was held there at 2:30 p.m. on the 13th. The service was conducted by the pastor of Northern Avenue M.E. Church. The police, firemen, I.O.O.F and W.O.W. accompanied the family to the burial at Roselawn Cemetery. Officer Shellman was survived by his wife, Matilda, and seven children.

08/11/2026

****UPDATE****

All Roads Are Open.

🚨Traffic Alert 🚨

August 11th 2026, 7am

I-25 Northbound will be shutdown at the Abriendo exit until around noon today due to a semi truck fire that is currently being cleaned up and moved off of the interstate.

Please find an alternate route if you’re traveling northbound and be aware of emergency vehicles and workers on the road if traveling south in that zone.

08/11/2026

Thank you to our College Hill Neighborhood Watch group for their generous donation of water and snacks for officers that will be working during the Colorado State Fair!

08/11/2026

Please find alternate route

🚨Traffic Alert 🚨

August 11th 2026, 7am

I-25 Northbound will be shutdown at the Abriendo exit until around noon today due to a semi truck fire that is currently being cleaned up and moved off of the interstate.

Please find an alternate route if you’re traveling northbound and be aware of emergency vehicles and workers on the road if traveling south in that zone.

08/11/2026

PUEBLO PD STATS UPDATE

Call for Service Weekly Comparison:
07/23/2026 to 07/29/2026 & 07/30/2026 to 08/05/2026
Yearly Comparison: 01/01/25 to 08/5/2025 & 01/01/26 to 08/5/2026

The Pueblo Police Department reviews the previous week's statistics, which are then shared across the department. The Crime Analyst compiles various crime data that highlights trends, supports daily decision-making, and helps adjust manpower and resources for service calls. This approach equips officers with vital information to identify and proactively address specific concerns during their shifts. Interested in seeing this work first-hand? Sign up for a ride-along: https://www.pueblo.us/1315/Ride-Along-Form

Please note that this dataset includes completed, attempted, and unsubstantiated incidents of reported crime. All files utilized for this report are dynamic, meaning they can be modified, added to, or deleted at any time. This results in more accurate and comprehensive records within the databases. As data entry continues post-report filing, numbers may vary in both past and future reports.

08/08/2026

SAFE STREETS ARRESTS

The Pueblo Police Department is providing an update on the status of individuals previously featured on the Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force List who have been arrested.

Please note that arrests may have been made by multiple agencies.

08/07/2026

WEEKLY SAFE STREETS WANTED CRIMINAL ROUND-UP

The Pueblo Police Department serves as part of The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (Denver) team consisting of federal, state, and local law enforcement called “The FBI Southern Colorado Safe Streets Task Force” in an effort to identify, apprehend and prosecute violent criminals located within our communities.

This week we are attempting to locate:

Kevin Montoya (38) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’06” tall, 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Montoya has a felony warrant for Assault – which includes Assault 2 – Cause Injury with a Deadly Weapon, Felony Menacing with a Real/Simulated Weapon and Assault 3 – Reckless Cause Injury, and Child Abuse – Neglect – No Injury. His bond amount is $25,000.

Christopher Crespin (59) is described as a Hispanic male, 5’11” tall, 190 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Crespin has a felony warrant for Assault – Assault 2 Cause Serious Bodily Injury. His bond is $20,000.

If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of this individual, you are encouraged to contact the Pueblo Police Department on our non-emergency dispatch line at 719-553-2502. If you would like to remain anonymous, contact Pueblo Crime Stoppers at (719) 542-STOP, 719-542-7867 or submit your tip online at www.pueblocrimestoppers.com. If your information leads to a felony arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward. # # #

08/07/2026

DRIVER OF STOLEN VEHICLE SHOOTS AT POLICE, RESULTS IN PIT AND ARREST

On August 7, 2026, at approximately 1:07 a.m., Pueblo Police officers were responding to an unrelated call for service when they observed a stolen Hyundai Accent near East 1st Street and Norwood Avenue. The vehicle had triggered multiple Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) alerts throughout the shift and was easily identifiable due to its missing front bumper. Dispatch confirmed the vehicle was reported stolen in the City of Pueblo.

As officers attempted to contact the vehicle, the driver immediately fled, reversing at a high rate of speed, losing control, and blowing out a tire. Despite the damage, the suspect continued traveling westbound through residential streets. During the attempted escape, the suspect fired several gunshot rounds at responding patrol units, striking at least one marked police vehicle and an unoccupied parked car.

Given the imminent danger to officers and the community, authorization was granted for a Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT). Officers successfully executed the PIT near East 4th Street and Erie Avenue, bringing the vehicle to a controlled stop.

The suspect, identified as 28-year-old Adonis Ortiz Lopez, was taken into custody safely without further incident. The firearm used to shoot at officers was recovered at the scene.

Ortiz Lopez appeared to be sweating heavily and informed officers he had ingested a small bag containing narcotics. He was transported to a local hospital for medical monitoring.

Ortiz Lopez was found to have four felony warrants and two misdemeanor warrants totaling $91,000 in bonds, primarily related to Motor Vehicle Theft and narcotics offenses. After receiving a medical clearance, he will be booked into the Pueblo County Detention Center on charges including two counts of Attempted First-Degree Homicide, Motor Vehicle Theft, Possession of a Weapon by a Previous Offender, Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Mischief, and Felony Eluding. # # #

08/07/2026

This medal is awarded to U.S. Service members who have been wounded or killed due to enemy action while serving in the military.

The Purple Heart is not bestowed for bravery or heroism: rather it recognizes the paid price in combat. It serves as a powerful reminder of sacrifices made by soldiers and honors those who have laid down their life.

08/07/2026