November 25, 2025 – CBI – La Junta, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the La Junta Police Department conducted a search warrant Thursday November 20th in the 600 block of Santa Fe Avenue in La Junta, Colorado, in connection with a narcotics distribution investigation.
As a result of the warrant, investigators arrested Elijah Archuleta (DOB: 05/19/2002) for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine. During the search, officials seized a significant quantity of illegal narcotics and cash, including:
- Approximately 110 grams of cocaine
- Approximately 273 grams of fentanyl pills (roughly 2,730 pills)
- $1,680 in U.S. currency
Mr. Archuleta was on probation for a weapons offense at the time of his arrest and has the following past convictions:
- 02/25/2023: Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft (Rocky Ford, CO)
- 06/04/2025: Assault Menacing with a Weapon (Rocky Ford, CO)
Authorities stress that individuals involved in illegal drug distribution and possessing a violent criminal past pose a serious threat to public safety. This operation underscores the commitment of the La Junta Police Department and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation to disrupting the narcotics supply chain and ensuring the safety of all residents.
Further details regarding the ongoing investigation will be released as they become available.
All suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of a law.
Elijah Archuleta-Courtesy Otero County Sheriff's Office
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