BLANCA – After a thorough investigation by the Blanca Police Department with assistance from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, an arrest warrant was obtained for the arrest of Rodney Vigil, 45.
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BLANCA – After a thorough investigation by the Blanca Police Department with assistance from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, an arrest warrant was obtained for the arrest of Rodney Vigil, 45.
The warrant was for Vigil's involvement of allegedly breaking into a town police car and stealing a patrol rifle on Nov. 21, 2024.
On Thursday, March 20, Vigil was arrested without incident in the 1000 block of Smith Avenue in Blanca by the Blanca Police Department, Costilla County Sheriff's Office, and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.
Vigil was later booked into the Costilla County Jail on the charges of possession of a dangerous weapon, large capacity magazine prohibited during a crime, theft, first-degree criminal trespass, possession of burglary tools, criminal mischief and first-degree criminal tampering. Bond was set at $7,500.
The Blanca Police Department is offering a $500 reward to anyone who could provide valuable information that leads to the recovery of the stolen rifle. If you have any information, contact Blanca police dispatch at 719-589-5807.
