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08/15/2025

For Immediate Release
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office News Release

Alamosa, CO- On Thursday August 14, 2025, the Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence located at 398 Haniver St. in connection with suspected ongoing illegal drug activity.

Numerous complaints of heavy foot and vehicular traffic, indicative of drug activity, were received by the department during the investigation. Investigators also conducted surveillance of the residence and noted individuals with known involvement in illegal drug activity frequently visiting the residence.

During the ex*****on of the drug search warrant, Deputies discovered suspected Methamphetamine and paraphernalia associated with drug possession and distribution inside the residence. Deputies also located and seized a firearm from inside the residence.

Alamosa Resident Vernon Martinez, 62, was arrested on two active Failure to Appear warrants out of Alamosa County, both stemming from Possession of Controlled substance charges.

The Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Alamosa Police Department, the 12th Judicial District Attorney’s Office and the Colorado State Patrol for their assistance during this operation.

If you suspect illegal activity in your neighborhood, you are encouraged to contact the Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division with the Alamosa County Sheriff's Office at (719)-589-6608.

08/15/2025

For Immediate Release
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office News Release

Alamosa, CO- On Thursday August 14, 2025, the Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence located at 4430 S HWY 17, in reference to numerous recent theft and burglary incidents.

Over the course of the last several months Deputies have received numerous complaints of burglaries and thefts occurring at 10719 County Rd 5 S (Old Rakhra Mushroom Farm Corporation). After months of investigation Deputies located and arrested Alamosa Resident Kieth Ditmars, 33, on the following charges of Third Degree Criminal Trespass X 2, Felony Criminal Mischief X 3, Second Degree Burglary and Theft $20,000 or more.

During the ex*****on of the search warrant Deputies discovered numerous items of evidentiary value and evidence of the above mentioned alleged crimes. A search warrant was also conducted of Ditmars’ vehicle where Deputies located several thousand dollars in stolen goods.

The Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Alamosa Police Department with their assistance in this investigation.

If you suspect illegal activity in your neighborhood, you are encouraged to contact the Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division at (719)-589-6608.

08/09/2025

This is a screenshot of the Stoner Mesa Fire NW of Durango. The green dot is Creede. This shot shows the path of the smoke we are experiencing in the area right now.

08/07/2025

K-9 Search Conducted in Kristal Reisinger Missing Person Case

August 7, 2025 – CBI – Crestone, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Saguache County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with Colorado Forensics Canines, completed a targeted search yesterday, August 6, 2025, as part of the ongoing investigation into the 2016 disappearance of Kristal Reisinger.

Four human remains detection dogs were deployed to a specific location in Crestone, Colorado, believed to be connected to the case. Kristal Reisinger was 29 years old when she was last seen on or around July 13, 2016, in the Crestone area. Her disappearance has been a nationally and internationally known case, notably featured on the "Up and Vanished" podcast.

The search operation has been completed. At this time, no further details about the findings are being released as the investigation is active and ongoing.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) continues to seek assistance from the public. Authorities emphasize that no tip, regardless of how insignificant it may seem, will be discounted and tipsters can remain anonymous. The public is urged to come forward with any information related to Kristal Reisinger’s disappearance.

Tip Line: 720-741-7410

08/07/2025

08/01/2025

For Immediate Release
Friday, August 1, 2025
Alamosa Police Department News Release

Alamosa, CO –At approximately 3:13 a.m. on August 1, 2025, the Alamosa Police Department was notified of a stabbing that occurred in the 400 block of 4th Street. The victim, a 27-year-old male, was transported to the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center Hospital and later flown to a Front Range hospital in critical condition.

This appears to be an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the public at this time.

The Alamosa Police Department’s Investigations Division is actively working on the case. Anyone with information related to this incident or the individuals involved is urged to contact the Investigations Division and speak with Captain Brandon Bertsch or Lead Detective Jareb Aziz at 719-496-7016, 719-937-7840, or the Alamosa Police Department at 719-589-2548.

Anonymous tips may also be submitted through the City of Alamosa’s website at: https://cityofalamosa.org/contact-us/

We appreciate the community’s support and cooperation as we continue the investigation.

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