A suspect has been arrested and faces 18 charges related to a series of burglaries near Carter Lake, according to a May 1 announcement from the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office.
The case is significant due to the number of reported incidents over a short period. Between April 20 and April 24, deputies investigated several trespassing and break-in reports from eight different addresses in the area. The investigation led law enforcement to identify Jason Rood as the suspect.
Deputies spent several days searching for Rood, increasing patrols throughout the area. The Sheriff’s Office said drone technology played a key role in locating him at a remote campsite on April 25. He was safely taken into custody and booked into Larimer County Jail on five initial charges, with additional charges filed later with the District Attorney’s Office.
The charges against Rood include three counts of second degree burglary-dwelling (class 3 felony), two counts of second degree burglary-building (class 5 felony), possession of burglary tools (class 5 felony), two counts of attempted first degree trespassing (class 6 felony), criminal mischief involving property damage between $2,000 and $5,000 (class 6 felony), two counts of criminal mischief involving damage between $300 and $1,000 (class 2 misdemeanor), two counts of third degree trespassing (petty offense), four counts of theft under $300 (petty offense) and one count each for other related offenses. A booking photo was provided by authorities. Rood received a $1,000 cash-only bond based on his initial arrest charges.
“Regardless of what’s taken, invading someone’s home violates their sense of safety and privacy in a big way,” Undersheriff Joe Shellhammer said. “Our Deputies and Reserves spent days looking for this suspect. Thanks to their search efforts and great use of technology, residents can rest easier.”
Authorities encourage anyone with further information about these or other incidents involving Rood to contact Investigator Bryce Hinrichs at the phone number provided by the Sheriff’s Office. Officials remind that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
