3 arrested by Fort Collins police on unrelated warrants during motel search

DENVER (KDVR) — The Fort Collins SWAT team arrested three people at a motel in the 1500 block of North College Avenue on Wednesday, the agency reported.

The team was at the motel to serve multiple search warrants , according to the agency. Officers were at the scene for about six hours to interview occupants and search rooms and the business office as required by the warrants.

Ultimately, officers arrested three people on unrelated arrest warrants and seized methamphetamine, fentanyl, stolen property and a firearm. The names of those arrested were not provided, nor the charges they may be facing, but the agency said the investigation is ongoing and additional criminal charges and arrests are expected.

“The mission of our Strategic Operations Group is to address persistent complaints of criminal activity that negatively affect the quality of life and safety of Fort Collins community members. Today’s operation demonstrates that (Fort Collins Police Services) takes complaints seriously and makes every effort to keep our community safe,” said Lieutenant Kelly Weaver of the Fort Collins Police Special Operations Division, who oversees the operation of the Strategic Operations Group, in a release.

Also at Wednesday’s scene were personnel from the Fort Collins Police Service SWAT Team, the Criminal Investigations Division and multiple specialty units. Poudre Fire Authority and Poudre Valley Hospital also provided stand-by medical support. The search and arrests occurred without incident, according to the Fort Collins agency.

Anyone with information for this investigation who has not already spoken to the police can call Officer Caleb McDowell at 970-416-2036.

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