Burglary Ring Busted by Weld County Sheriff’s Office

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with several burglaries that occurred in northeastern Weld County.

As a result of a joint operation between the Weld County Patrol Unit and Strike Team, the Weld County Sheriff's Office made the arrests late last week.

According to a news release, Jason Helzer, 32, was arrested on Thursday and charged with 2 counts of driving under revocation, possession of schedule II substance, possession of burglary tools, 4 counts of theft, 2 counts of first degree trespassing, 2 counts of second degree trespassing, 2 counts of endangering public utilities, 2 FTC warrants, 2 probation violations, and 4 counts of violation of a restraining order. He has multiple bonds set for a total of $52,000, though his probation violations are both set at no bond.

Stephanie  Gibbs-Reyes and Amanda Dunn, both 35, were arrested on Friday. Gibbs-Reyes was charged with second degree criminal trespassing, obstruction of justice, and felony theft, with bond set at $4,000. Dunn is charged with second degree trespassing and 2 counts of misdemeanor theft with multiple bonds set for a total of $6,000.

Through these arrests, WCSO was able to clear 7 cases of theft, trespass, and auto prowls.

WCSO thanks the Weld County community for their continued support as they work to solve crime in our area. If you see anything suspicious, they ask you to please not hesitate in reporting it.

To report information about a crime in Weld County, you can contact the WCSO at 970-356-4015 or Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or 1-800-444-3776.