July 28, 2025 – CBI – Telluride, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is seeking information to locate and apprehend Jesus Damian Nieblas, a former San Miguel County Sheriff’s Deputy. It is alleged that Nieblas possessed 27 videos of child sex abuse materials.
There is an active warrant out for Nieblas’ arrest for the following:
- (1) count sexual exploitation of a child (Class 3 Felony)
- (11) counts of sexual exploitation of a child (Class 4 Felony)
- (16) counts of sexual exploitation of a child (Class 5 Felony)
- (27) counts of persons required to report child abuse or neglect (Misdemeanor)
The CBI has advised that there is no indication that any children in San Miguel County were victims of these alleged crimes.
Nieblas is 28 years-old. His resignation from the Sheriff’s Office was June 25, 2025, prior to the start of the CBI investigation. The CBI served a search warrant at his Norwood residence on July 10, 2025.
It is believed that Nieblas is not currently in San Miguel County.
If you have any information about Nieblas’s whereabouts please contact CBI Special Agent Caroline Keevey at 970-248-7500. You may remain anonymous.
When apprehended, Nieblas’ bond will be set for $100,000, cash only.
ALL SUSPECTS ARE CONSIDERED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.
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Jesus Damian Nieblas: Courtesy of San Miguel County Sheriff's Office