Sheriff's Report Feb. 15-21

SAGUACHE COUNTY — The following information was provided by the Saguache County Sheriff’s Office for the period between Feb. 15 and Feb. 21. 

On the roads, Sheriff staff managed one stolen vehicle, one crash, one REDDI Report (Report Every Drunk Driver Immediately) and one abandoned vehicle. They also responded to two traffic complaints and made five traffic stops. 

Helping people, they conducted three welfare checks and assisted with four ambulance rides, one case of fraud, two civil disputes, one assault and one call for victim advocacy. Two fires, five controlled burns, suspicious activity and response for information also required attention. 

Arrests 

  • Pedro Portillo, 27, Center, failure to appear, fugitive of justice.
  • Manuel Castanuela, 29, Pueblo, child abuse, false imprisonment, second-degree aggravated vehicle theft, second-degree assault, fugitive of justice.