Two Pueblo Men Arrested Again While Out on Bond for Theft

Suspects face new charges including illegal weapons possession and drug offenses.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:20pm

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An extreme close-up of a spent rifle casing on a dark surface, the harsh flash creating a stark, gritty aesthetic that conceptually represents the investigative nature of this crime story.A recent wave of gun violence and property crimes in Pueblo exposes the challenges of repeat offenders out on bond.Pueblo Today

Two men in Pueblo, Colorado were arrested early Monday morning on multiple new charges, including aggravated motor vehicle theft, illegal weapons possession, and drug offenses, while they were already out on bond for previous motor vehicle theft cases.

Why it matters

The arrests highlight concerns about repeat offenders being released on bond and the potential public safety risks when individuals accused of serious crimes are not kept in custody. Pueblo has struggled with high rates of property crime and gun violence in recent years.

The details

Police responded to a shots-fired call on Sunday night and found evidence of a shooting, including shell casings and a rifle grip, at a home. A few hours later, officers spotted a stolen, spray-painted Kia sedan at a gas station, and three masked suspects fled the vehicle. Two suspects, Caleb Jones and Ramon Ortiz, were arrested, and police found an AR-style rifle, drugs, and burglary tools in the stolen car, which was linked to a liquor store burglary.

  • On Sunday night around 11:32 p.m., police responded to a shots-fired call.
  • Approximately two hours later, police found the stolen Kia sedan at a gas station.

The players

Caleb Jones

A 22-year-old man who was arrested and is facing charges of Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. He was previously out on bond for a prior motor vehicle theft case.

Ramon Ortiz

A 26-year-old man who was arrested and is facing charges including Weapon Offense - Possession of an Illegal Weapon, Theft of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Burglary Tools. He was previously out on bond for a prior motor vehicle theft case with a two-year probation sentence and a two-year deferred sentence for eluding.

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What they’re saying

“Both Jones and Ortiz were out on bond at the time for Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft.”

— Pueblo Police Department

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Caleb Jones to remain out on bond.

The takeaway

This case highlights ongoing concerns in Pueblo about repeat offenders being released on bond and the potential public safety risks when individuals accused of serious crimes are not kept in custody, especially in a city that has struggled with high rates of property crime and gun violence.