Multiple Arrests and Vehicle Theft Reports Shake Sterling Community

Sterling police handle multiple incidents across the city on December 7, drawing attention to vehicle security and outstanding warrant enforcement. Early morning and late night activity included a reported theft from a vehicle and four separate arrests tied to failure to comply and motor vehicle theft allegations.

At 7:36 a.m. police respond to the 200 block of N. Fifth Ave. for a report of theft. Business documents inside of a green clipboard case, valued at $15, are reported stolen from a vehicle. While the dollar value is small, the loss of business documents can carry outsized administrative and operational consequences for local employers and proprietors.

At 2:22 a.m. officers arrest Andrew Contreras, 30, of Sterling, in the 2500 block of E. Chestnut St. He is taken into custody on warrants issued by the Colorado State Patrol and the Sterling Police Department for failure to comply. Later in the day at 3 p.m. Christopher Dominique Patterson, 28, of Sterling, while at the Logan County Jail, is served a warrant for second degree motor vehicle theft, a charge tied to alleged thefts valued between $1,000 and $20,000. At 11:02 p.m. officers arrest Adiel Alvino Orona, 26, of Yuma, on W. Main St. on charges of failure to display head lamps when required and driving while license is under restraint. Near the same time at 11:17 p.m. police arrest Gerald Scott Furrer, 52, of Sterling, in the 100 block of S. Fifth Ave. on a Logan County warrant for failure to comply.

These incidents underscore two persistent local concerns, vehicle related crime and compliance with court and traffic orders. For residents this means practical steps such as securing vehicles and sensitive documents, and staying aware of compliance obligations that can lead to arrest. For institutions, the arrests reflect ongoing coordination between Sterling police, the Colorado State Patrol, and Logan County law enforcement.

Police presence across multiple neighborhoods today reinforces the role of local law enforcement in addressing both property crime and enforcement of outstanding warrants. Residents are advised to report suspicious activity promptly and to follow public safety guidance from local authorities.