Sheriffs
MISSION STATEMENT
The Conejos County Sheriff's Office is dedicated and committed to working with the community to make the County of Conejos a safe and desirable place to live, work and visit. Our mission is to partner with the community to solve problems and improve public safety in a manner that is fair, impartial, transparent and consistent.
CORE VALUES
INTEGRITY: We are committed to the enforcement of laws and the preservation of order and property. We are honest, truthful, and consistent in our words and actions, and therefore worthy of public's trust.
PROFESSIONALISM: We treat the public and our colleagues with courtesy and respect. We understand that our appearance, words, and demeanor contribute to the public's confidence in us.
EMPATHY: We have compassion for victims of crime. As members of the community, we have respect for and promote the diversity of the community.
- GARTH CROWTHER, SHERIFF
- BLAKE CROWTHER, UNDERSHERIFF
Sheriff
Address:
PO Box 37
Conejos, CO 81129
14044 CO RD G.5
Antonito, Colorado 81120
Phone: (719) 376-2196
Fax: (719) 376-2557
Jail: (719) 376-6778
Hours of Operation:
Monday thru Friday, 8:am to 4:30 pm (except holidays)
NEWS RELEASE
CONEJOS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
SHERIFF GARTH CROWTHER
14044 County Road G.5
Antonito, Colorado 81120
Phone # 719-376-2196
On November 17, 2025 at approximately 1830 hours Conejos Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call of an armed robbery at the 7884 Dispensary in Antonito. An unknown male entered the Store through the front door with a handgun and demanded money from the clerk. Through camera footage, the suspect was seen to be approximately 5 feet to 6-foot tall, medium build, wearing a grey zip up hoodie, black overalls, boots, a mask, sunglasses and a trapper hat. The suspect fled the store through the back door of the store and west on 4th street. Through further investigation, camera footage was obtained that shows a shadow of what appears to be a side by side (unknown make model and color) that may have been the suspect getaway vehicle. Tracks from the side by side were followed to highway 17 outside of Antonito. The store clerk was not harmed during the incident. The suspect was able get away with cash and a cash lockbox. The Conejos County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help to try and identify the suspect. If you have any information about the person in these pictures or any information about the robbery, please contact the Conejos County Sheriff’s Office at 719-376-2196 or Colorado State Patrol Dispatch at 719-589-5807.
