U.S. Marshals Arrest Jennie Martinez in Bent County Warrant Operation on Locust Street

Description: Jennie Martinez was arrested April 14, 2026, on the 600 block of Locust Street by U.S. Marshals and local law enforcement on a $50,000 failure-to-appear warrant. The Bent County Sheriff’s Office credits strong inter-agency cooperation for the successful, incident-free operation.

Jennie Martinez Arrested on $50,000 Warrant in Joint U.S. Marshals Operation in Bent County

On the afternoon of April 14, 2026, the United States Marshals Service, in coordination with local law enforcement agencies, successfully executed an arrest warrant in the 600 block of Locust Street.

The operation resulted in the apprehension of Jennie Martinez, who was taken into custody without incident. Martinez was wanted on an active warrant for Failure to Appear, carrying a bond set at $50,000 cash only.

The underlying charges associated with the original case for Martinez include the following:

18-4-202(1): First Degree Burglary – Assault/Menace (Felony 3)

18-3-206: Felony Menacing – Real/Simulated Weapon (Felony 5)

18-4-502(1)(A): First Degree Criminal Trespass – Inhabited Dwelling (Felony 6)

The Bent County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend its sincere gratitude to the U.S. Marshals and the Las Animas Police Department. This operation highlights the importance of inter-agency teamwork and the shared commitment to maintaining public safety and ensuring judicial accountability within our community.

All Parties Considered Innocent Until Proven Guilty in a Court of Law. 

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