WELD COUNTY – A routine patrol by the Weld County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) Strike Team quickly escalated into a chaotic scene late last night at the Hill-N-Park area, ending with two suspects in custody after a vehicle collision, a foot pursuit, and the recovery of a loaded firearm.
The incident began when a Strike Team deputy spotted a vehicle occupied by two individuals with active warrants. As the suspects pulled into a driveway, the deputy strategically positioned a patrol car behind them, blocking their escape. However, the situation took a dangerous turn when the suspects noticed a marked WCSO patrol vehicle.
Attempted Escape Leads to Crash and Foot Pursuit
The driver attempted to reverse out of the driveway, crashing into the patrol car. Then, in another failed escape attempt, the vehicle lurched forward, striking a parked car. Both suspects then abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot.
Deputies quickly pursued the suspects. One, Keanna Shaw, attempted to hide under an RV but was swiftly apprehended. The second suspect, Luis Mancilla-Aceves, ran from the scene but was captured with the help of K-9, Cowboy.
During a subsequent search of the suspect vehicle, deputies recovered a loaded firearm, adding to the gravity of the situation.
Suspects Face Multiple Charges
Both individuals were taken into custody on numerous charges:
Keanna Shaw:
- Resisting Arrest
- Obstruction of a Peace Officer
- Felony Possession of Fentanyl
- Possession of a Schedule I or II Substance
- Felony Failure to Appear for Drug Possession
- Misdemeanor Theft
- Misdemeanor Failure to Appear for Assault
Luis Mancilla-Aceves:
- 2nd Degree Assault – Reckless
- Criminal Attempt to Commit a Class Four Felony
- Resisting Arrest
- Possession of a Schedule I or II Substance
- Obstruction of a Peace Officer
- Wanted by Other Agency (Felony)
- Failure to Appear
- Criminal Mischief
WCSO Strike Team’s Commitment to Community Safety
The WCSO Strike Team remains dedicated to ensuring the safety of Weld County residents, swiftly apprehending dangerous suspects and removing illegal weapons and drugs from the streets.
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All charges are merely accusations, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.