Alamosa, CO – On June 4, 2022 at approximately 1304 hours officers were dispatched to 421 9th Street regarding a reported suicidal party. Upon officer’s arrival, it was discovered a male party who was later identified as Jerry Sanchez, 39 year old Alamosa resident, was threatening to harm himself with a firearm. It was also discovered that a female party was inside the residence with Sanchez. Officers attempted to make contact with the female party and after numerous failed attempts to make contact officers began using the patrol vehicle’s loud speaker to talk with parties inside the residence. Officers on scene obtained a search warrant for the residence and at approximately 1440 hours both parties exited the residence and were placed in protective custody.
Sanchez was transported to the Alamosa County Detention Center where he is being charged with several felony charges. This is still an active/ongoing investigation and no further information will be released at this time. This was an isolated incident and there was no threat to the community as officers contained the scene until parties were placed in custody.