Deputies Arrest Suspect During Attempted Home Burglary Near LaSalle

Weld County deputies responded within minutes and arrested a 57-year-old man after a reported burglary in progress.

LASALLE, Colo. – A quick response by deputies with the Weld County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of a man accused of attempting to break into a home near LaSalle early Sunday morning.

According to the Weld County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched shortly before 2 a.m. on July 5 to the 18800 block of Weld County Road 394 after receiving a report of a burglary in progress. The caller reported that an unknown man was attempting to enter a residence through a back door.

Eddie Martinez

The first deputy arrived within five minutes and took the suspect into custody at the scene. Authorities identified the man as 57-year-old Eddie Martinez.

Following the investigation, Martinez was arrested on suspicion of criminal attempt to commit a felony and second-degree criminal trespass.

No injuries were reported during the incident.

The Weld County Sheriff’s Office thanked responding deputies for their quick action and expressed gratitude that no one in the community was harmed.

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Source: Weld County Sheriff’s Office. All charges are allegations, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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