08/02/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Walsenburg Police Department Seizes Large Quantity of Narcotics and Fi***rm During Criminal Investigation
WALSENBURG, Colo. — August 1, 2026 — The Walsenburg Police Department is announcing the seizure of a significant quantity of illegal narcotics and a fi***rm following a criminal investigation that began on July 16, 2026.
Officers responded to Love’s Travel Stop after receiving a report of a domestic disturbance involving two individuals. During the course of the investigation, officers developed information indicating that a fi***rm and illegal narcotics were located inside a vehicle associated with the incident.
With the consent of the vehicle’s owner, officers conducted a search and recovered:
-Approximately 240.37 grams of suspected methamphetamine
-Approximately 100 suspected fentanyl pills weighing approximately 17.72 grams
-One handgun
-Approximately $440 in U.S. currency
Based on the quantity of narcotics recovered, investigators believe the evidence is consistent with the distribution of illegal controlled substances rather than possession for personal use.
Following a comprehensive investigation, probable cause was established to seek arrest warrants for Amanda Robyn O’Brien and Adonis Eugene Ortiz-Lopez on felony narcotics charges, including:
-Level 1 Drug Felony – Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine
-Level 2 Drug Felony – Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl
-The domestic violence allegations that initially brought officers to the scene were thoroughly investigated. At this time, investigators determined there was insufficient evidence to support the original allegation involving the reported assault with a fi***rm. The narcotics investigation, however, led to the recovery of a substantial quantity of dangerous drugs and an illegally possessed fi***rm.
“This investigation demonstrates the commitment of our officers to thoroughly investigating every call for service,” said Chief William “Bill” Vinelli of the Walsenburg Police Department. “What began as a domestic disturbance investigation ultimately resulted in the removal of a significant amount of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and a fi***rm from our community. Every seizure of this magnitude helps make Walsenburg safer by disrupting the distribution of dangerous narcotics that threaten the lives of our residents.”
The Walsenburg Police Department remains committed to aggressively investigating violent crime and illegal drug trafficking while working alongside our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners to improve public safety throughout the City of Walsenburg.
Anyone with information regarding illegal narcotics activity is encouraged to contact the Walsenburg Police Department. Community cooperation remains one of the most valuable tools in combating drug trafficking and protecting the safety of our neighborhoods.
Media Contact:
Walsenburg Police Department
Office of the Chief of Police
525 South Albert Avenue
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 695-1034
Disclaimer: Criminal charges are merely allegations. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
