Monument Police Department 645 Beacon Lite Rd. Monument, CO 80132 Office: 719-481-3253 Emergency: Dial 911 Non-Emergency: 719-390-5555. NOT monitored 24/7!
The 10th Judicial Critical Incident Response Team, led by the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office, is investigating an officer-involved shooting stemming from an incident that began in Monument and ended in a field in Pueblo West. Read more at pueblosheriff.com/DocumentCe…
Press release from Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office on the ongoing criminal investigation involving Monument PD. All press updates will come from PCSO.
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ALT Sergeant Jose Barraza of the Monument Police Department was arrested on charges related to domestic violence and child abuse by the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, June 18th. Sergeant Barraza has been employed by the Town of Monument Police Department since April 4, 2022.
Any information regarding the pending criminal charges against Sergeant Barraza must be requested from the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office. The Monument Police Department has placed Sergeant Barraza on administrative leave pending the resolution of criminal charges and an internal affairs investigation.
All members of the Monument Police Department are held to the highest standards, and allegations against members of the department will be thoroughly investigated and resolved while protecting the same due process afforded to anyone accused of a crime.
On February 14, 2025 the Monument Police Department launched an investigation following a report of sexual assault. Please see the attached media release for futher. This remains an active investigation.
ALT Photos of 19 year-old Spencer, Adam Johnson, and a press release requesting information. On February 14, 2025 the Monument Police Department launched an investigation following a report of sexual assault. One the identified suspects is 19 year-old Spencer Adam Johnson Johnson has since been charged with kidnapping and multiple sexual offenses and is currently in custody in Texas a wedding extradition back to Colorado. During the course of the investigation, detectives uncovered additional allegations against Johnson, some dating back more than four years. Based on this information, investigators believe there may be other victims who have not yet come forward. This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information who believes they may have been victimized his urge to contact the Monument Police Department investigations division at 719-419-9791..
May 15 is reserved every year as National Peace Officer’s Memorial Day. Monument Police Department wishes to share our appreciation to the Town of Monument, its leaders, its citizens and the visitors who all support us so vigorously. We are incredibly honored to serve you all.
Thank you for the generous gift from the @GarySiniseFound keeping Monument Officers safer. We appreciate your support.
ALT Monument Police Department is grateful to the Gary Sinise Foundation for their grant provided to us, helping to equip our officers with updated external vest carriers and ballistic helmets. MPD appreciates all our community partnerships as we continue to collaborate with businesses, and non-profits and our community in a continuing effort to keep our citizens and visitors safe. Thank you Gary Sinise Foundation!
You didn’t think it would be spring time in Monument yet did you? Be ready for more snow and blizzard conditions starting this afternoon and evening. Tomorrow’s commute could be difficult.
US National Weather Service Pueblo's morning update is below. Monument, be ready for a large amount of snow. Help your first responders by planning ahead and staying home if at all possible.
⚠️Heavy Snow Likely Wednesday-Thursday⚠️
A significant winter storm is on track for tomorrow afternoon through Thursday night. Widespread heavy snow is likely across the Front Range into the I-25 corridor. Be prepared for very difficult travel at times, especially Thursday. #cowx
ALT Two maps of northeast Colorado depicting the probabilities of seeing more than 6 and 12 inches of snow. Text at the bottom describes the timing of heavy snow and expected impacts to travel.
ALT A map of current Winter Storm Warnings, Winter Storm Watches, and Winter Weather Advisories, along with the timing of these hazards.
ALT Two maps showing the low end and high end amounts possible across northeast Colorado.
Good news coming from the fire lines of the #WestMonumentCreekFire on the @AF_Academy this morning. This video was shot by our hand crew working on the fire and shows the current weather conditions over the fire area. A very dramatic change from how they started the day.
Event and traffic update. A gas line has accidentally been cut near Highway 105 between Jackson Creek Parkway and Monument Academy west campus. The road is closed. Emergency personnel on scene. Please avoid the area.
The vehicle is described as a gray Chevrolet Silverado pickup with a flatbed, wood rails and a white cage covered with a blue tarp on the truck bed). If you have any information about this truck or its owner, please contact the El Paso County Sheriff's Department at 719-390-5555
MPD is following up on a report from the Pilot Travel Center from earlier this evening. Officers would like to speak with the driver of this grey Chevrolet Silverado pickup with a flatbed. please call into dispatch if seen at 719.390.5555 @KOAA @KRDONC13 @KKTV11News@FOX21News
The vehicle is described as a gray Chevrolet Silverado pickup with a flatbed, wood rails and a white cage covered with a blue tarp on the truck bed). If you have any information about this truck or its owner, please contact the El Paso County Sheriff's Department at 719-390-5555
ALERT UPDATE: This is now an Amber Alert for Elsy Ardolino. They may be traveling in a green GMC Yukon XL without license plates. If you see them, please call 9-1-1.
The Monument Fire District, in partnership with Monument Police Department, will be hosting a mass casualty drill on June 12th, 14th, and 16th, at Lewis-Palmer High School, located at 1300 Higby Road, Monument, Colorado. See the press release for additional information.
Are you ready for the severe cold weather? Is your car ready as you travel? See what @NWSPueblo says is coming wether wise, and check you winter driving preparedness checklist from @ColoradoDOT to keep safe during holiday travel: codot.gov/travel/winter-driv…