Multiple Arrests Reported in Trinidad, Concerns About Community Resources
County public safety posts list several arrests in Trinidad between November 13 and November 17, 2025, including charges ranging from Failure to Appear warrants to Second Degree Assault and controlled substance related counts. The cluster of incidents highlights local public safety needs and raises broader questions about access to court, behavioral health services, and support for residents who face legal and health related challenges.
Publicly posted arrest notices from Las Animas County show a series of contacts and arrests in Trinidad during the week of November 13 through November 17, 2025. The entries were aggregated on the county CRIMEWATCH feed and identify the arrest dates, responding agencies and basic charges for each incident.
On November 17, 2025, Angelina Washburn was listed as arrested on multiple Failure to Appear warrants by the Trinidad Police Department. On November 14, 2025, Anthony Urioste was arrested on a charge of Second Degree Assault after officers responded to a disturbance. That same day, Justin Valdez was contacted and taken into custody on two Failure to Appear warrants. Earlier in the week, on November 13, 2025, Cody Passarelli was contacted and arrested on two active warrants. Also on November 13, 2025, Tabatha Aragon was arrested during a traffic stop with Controlled Substance Special Offender and possession charges listed.
These brief incident posts provide initial facts but do not include full case files, booking status or court outcomes. For case specifics or follow up, residents should contact the Trinidad Police Department or the Las Animas County Sheriff’s Office, or view the individual items on the CRIMEWATCH site.
Beyond the immediate facts, the cluster of entries is significant for public health and community wellbeing. Multiple Failure to Appear warrants point to systemic challenges such as transportation barriers, limited legal support, and the strain that court processes place on residents with unstable work or housing. Arrests linked to controlled substance charges underscore ongoing needs for accessible substance use treatment and harm reduction services in rural communities. An assault arrest raises questions about victim safety and access to crisis intervention and mental health resources.
For a small county like Las Animas, policing actions intersect with health services and social supports. Addressing recurring legal contacts effectively will require coordination between law enforcement, courts, public health agencies and community organizations to expand treatment options, improve access to court services, and reduce inequities that drive repeated encounters with the criminal legal system.
