Rocky Ford Police Department

06/05/2026

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05/28/2026

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05/20/2026

Please pay attention to the weather tomorrow!

We recommend having multiple ways of receiving weather alerts (i.e. NOAA weather radio, text alerts etc.).

Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected across the plains on Thursday, some of which may become strong to severe. The strongest storms will be capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, along with a tornado or two.

05/20/2026

On 5/19/2026, the Rocky Ford Police Department responded to a report of a burglary at a residence in the 400 block of North 4th.

Officers entered the residence (with consent of the owner) and located Roy Jaramillo inside. Roy Jaramillo was arrested on the charge of 2nd degree burglary of a residence and booked into the Otero County Jail. The booking photo was provided by the Otero County Sheriff's Office.

Roy Jaramillo is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

This case is another win for Rocky Ford, thanks to a neighborhood that cares.

05/18/2026

🚑This National EMS Appreciation Week, we thank all EMS professionals for your dedication, compassion, and service to our communities every day. Thank you for all you do! 🚑

05/13/2026

On May 6th, the Rocky Ford Police Department, supported by the Otero County Sheriff's Office, Crowley County Sheriff's Office and La Junta Police Department, executed a search warrant in the 950 block of Catalpa.

Officers recovered a felony amount of methamphetamine, a small amount of fentanyl and a firearm. One person was arrested and booked into the Otero County Jail on drug related charges. Another person was arrested on an unrelated warrant. The investigation into the drug activity is ongoing. The people who were arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

Law Enforcement is working together to address the drug problems in Rocky Ford and surrounding communities.

05/13/2026

Today we placed a single blue and white flower on the graves of Officer Louis Box, Night Marshal Jacob Kipper, City Marshal Jesse Craig Jr., former Chief Frank Gallegos and former Chief Chris Lucero to honor them for their service.

05/12/2026

Honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for Rocky Ford.

Night Marshal Jacob "Jake" Kipper and City Marshal Jesse B. Craig Sr. were shot on July 4th, 1911 while trying to arrest a man during a family disturbance. Marshal Craig died the same day and Night Marshal Kipper died on July 18th, 1911.

Officer Louis Box was killed on April 18th, 1945 while trying to arrest a 26yo Army private for assaulting a 15yo female.

For more information see: https://www.odmp.org/search/browse/colorado?sort=date_eow&order=DESC&state=Colorado&agency=3364&additional=Officer&page=0&pageSize=48

Photographs courtesy of the Officer Down Memorial Page.

05/06/2026

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. CDOT urges all drivers and motorcyclists to safely share the road. Crashes and fatalities are the highest during the summer months.

🚫 Never drive or ride impaired: Impairment remains a leading contributing factor in traffic deaths.

⚖️ Know the laws: Lane filtering is legal in Colorado and is one way for motorcyclists to protect themselves.

⏩ Follow speed limits: Speeding endangers yourself and everyone around you.

🔗 Learn more at codot.gov/safety/motorcycle.