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12/24/2025

For Immediate Release
Wednesday, December 23, 2025
Alamosa Police Department News Release

Alamosa, CO - Between December 19 and December 22, 2025, the Alamosa Police Department received multiple reports of graffiti affecting various businesses, private residences, and public property. To date, officers have documented 17 separate incidents of vandalism, resulting in property damage exceeding $10,000.

Following a thorough investigation, officers successfully identified a suspect. On December 23, 2025, a search warrant was executed in the 900 block of 9th Street, resulting in the arrest Ezekiel Naranjo, 23, of Alamosa. Naranjo was charged with Criminal Mischief, a Class 5 Felony, and subsequently booked into the Alamosa County Jail.

To report any previously undocumented instances of graffiti, please contact Officer Tristen Crowther or Community Service Officer Cody Hoover of the Alamosa Police Department at 719-589-2548, or through State Patrol Dispatch at 719-589-5807.

Residents who suspect illegal activity in their neighborhoods are encouraged to contact the Investigations Division or submit an anonymous tip via the City of Alamosa website at https://cityofalamosa.org/contact-us/.

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Para Publicación Inmediata
Miércoles 23 de Diciembre, 2025
Comunicado de Prensa del Departamento de Policía de Alamosa

Alamosa, CO- Entre el 19 y el 22 de diciembre de 2025, el Departamento de Policía de Alamosa recibió múltiples denuncias de grafitis que afectaban a varios negocios, residencias privadas y propiedades públicas. Hasta la fecha, los agentes han documentado 17 incidentes distintos de vandalismo, que han causado daños materiales por valor de más de 10,000 dólares.

Tras una exhaustiva investigación, los agentes lograron identificar al sospechoso. El 23 de diciembre de 2025, se ejecutó una orden de registro en el bloque 900 de la calle 9, lo que dio lugar a la detención de Ezekiel Naranjo, de 23 años, de Alamosa. Naranjo fue acusado de delito de daños, un delito grave de clase 5, y posteriormente ingresó en la cárcel del condado de Alamosa.

Para denunciar cualquier caso de graffiti no documentado anteriormente, póngase en contacto con el agente Tristen Crowther o el agente de servicios comunitarios Cody Hoover del Departamento de Policía de Alamosa en el 719-589-2548, o a través de la Central de la Patrulla Estatal en el 719-589-5807.

Se anima a los residentes que sospechen de actividades ilegales en sus vecindarios a ponerse en contacto con la División de Investigaciones o enviar una denuncia anónima a través del sitio web de la ciudad de Alamosa en
https://cityofalamosa.org/contact-us/.

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12/15/2025

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12/15/2025

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12/11/2025

For Immediate Release
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Alamosa Police Department News Release - Update: Officer Involved Shooting

Alamosa, CO - The individual involved in a domestic violence incident that occurred on Monday, December 8th, and was subsequently shot by an Alamosa Police Officer after threatening the officer with a knife, has been identified as Joseph Tafoya, 43, of Colorado Springs. Tafoya was on parole, having recently been released from prison following a conviction for aggravated assault. He remains hospitalized at a Front Range medical facility for treatment of gunshot wounds. Upon his release, he will be taken into custody on a warrant by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for the following crimes:

Criminal Attempt, First Degree Murder of a Peace Officer (2 Counts)
Assault in the First Degree (2 Counts)
Menacing (2 Counts)
Assault in the Second Degree, Domestic Violence
Assault in the Third Degree, Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence
Child Abuse

Tafoya was present in Alamosa visiting his girlfriend when an incident involving domestic assault occurred. He departed the residence prior to the arrival of law enforcement. Upon the arrival of officers, they encountered Tafoya in an open field, where he was observed to be armed with a knife. Following unsuccessful attempts to de-escalate the situation and compel Tafoya to surrender the knife, Officer Steven Bagwell deployed his taser. Although the taser struck Tafoya, it proved ineffective. Tafoya subsequently charged toward the officers while brandishing the knife. Officer Mollee Heeney discharged her service weapon, striking Tafoya twice. Tafoya was provided medical assistance at the scene then transported to the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center and later transferred to a Front Range medical facility for treatment.

Officer Heeney has been placed on administrative leave pending the conclusion of the investigation by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and the determination regarding the use of force by the 12th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. This remains an active and ongoing investigation and additional details will be released following the completion of the CBI investigation. Neither officer sustained injuries during the incident.

Para Publicación Inmediata
Jueves 11 de Diciembre, 2025
Comunicado de Prensa del Departamento de Policía de Alamosa - Actualización: Tiroteo Involucrando a Un Agente

Alamosa, CO - La persona involucrada en un incidente de violencia doméstica ocurrido el lunes 8 de diciembre, y que posteriormente fue disparada por un agente de policía de Alamosa tras
amenazar al agente con un cuchillo, ha sido identificada como Joseph Tafoya, de 43 años, de Colorado Springs. Tafoya estaba en libertad condicional, tras haber salido recientemente de
prisión tras ser condenado por agresión con arma. Permanece hospitalizado en un centro médico de Front Range para recibir tratamiento por heridas de bala. Tras su puesta en libertad, será
detenido por orden judicial de la Oficina de Investigación de Colorado (CBI) por los siguientes delitos:
● Intento de delito, as*****to en Primer Grado de un agente del orden
público (2 cargos)
● Agresión en Primer Grado ( 2 cargos)
● Amenazante (2 cargos)
● Agresión en Segundo Grado, Violencia Doméstica
● Agresión en Tercer Grado, Violencia Doméstica
● Violencia Doméstica
● Maltrato Infantil

Tafoya se encontraba en Alamosa visitando a su novia cuando se produjo un incidente de violencia doméstica. Abandonó la residencia antes de que llegara la policía. Al llegar los
agentes, se encontraron con Tafoya en un campo abierto, donde se observó que estaba armado con un cuchillo.Tras varios intentos fallidos de calmar la situación y obligar a Tafoya a entregar
el cuchillo, el agente Steven Bagwell utilizó su pi***la eléctrica. Aunque la pi***la eléctrica alcanzó a Tafoya, resultó ineficaz. Posteriormente, Tafoya se abalanzó sobre los agentes
mientras blandía el cuchillo. El agente Mollee Heeney disparó su arma reglamentaria, alcanzando a Tafoya dos veces. Tafoya recibió asistencia médica en el lugar de los hechos y fue trasladado al Centro Médico Regional de San Luis Valley y, posteriormente, a un centro médico de Front Range para recibir tratamiento.
El agente Heeney ha sido suspendido de sus funciones a la espera de que concluya la investigación de la Oficina de Investigación de Colorado y de que la Fiscalía del 12.o Distrito Judicial se pronuncie sobre el uso de la fuerza.Esta sigue siendo una investigación activa y en curso, y se darán a conocer más detalles una vez que la CBI haya completado su investigación. Ninguno de los agentes resultó herido durante el incidente.

12/09/2025

For Immediate Release
Monday, December 8, 2025
Alamosa Police Department News Release - Officer Involved Shooting

Alamosa, CO – On December 8, 2025 at approximately 6:10 PM, the Alamosa Police Department responded to a domestic violence call in the 1600 block of West 6th Street.

Upon arrival, officers encountered a suspect attempting to evade apprehension. Officers initiated de-escalation attempts when the suspect brandished a knife, but the suspect did not comply with the officers commands. A taser was deployed on multiple occasions without effect. The suspect ran toward the officers while armed with the knife. One officer discharged their handgun several times, striking the suspect.

The officers administered medical assistance, and the suspect was subsequently transported to the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center, where he was treated for gunshot wounds before being transferred to a front range hospital for ongoing care.

The investigation into the officer-involved shooting has been assumed by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the 12th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Upon completion of the investigation by the CBI, the matter will be referred to the 12th Judicial District Attorney’s Office for review and a determination regarding the use of force by the Alamosa Police Department Officers.

The names of the officers involved and the suspect will be released at a later time. The officers involved have been placed on administrative leave per Department policy.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Further details will be disseminated as they become available from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the 12th Judicial District Attorney's Office. No officers involved sustained injuries.

The Alamosa Police Department received assistance from the Colorado State Patrol, the Alamosa Sheriff's Office, and the Adams State Police Department.

12/03/2025

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