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Rocky Ford School Threat Probe Leads to Arrests of Woman and Teen

Investigators report evidence of the teen’s prior access to guns with no confirmation a weapon was at the game.

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Overview

  • The investigation started Sept. 30 after a report that a 16-year-old brought a gun to a Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School sporting event.
  • The Rocky Ford Police Department sought assistance from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation with support from the ATF Denver Division.
  • Searches, interviews, and a K9 sweep recovered ammunition and other evidence, according to officials.
  • Malena Gutierrez was arrested on two Class 4 felonies for allegedly providing a handgun to a juvenile and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
  • The 16-year-old was arrested on two Class 5 felonies and a misdemeanor handgun possession charge, and authorities say they found no corroborated credible threat to the school.