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Springfield Police Arrest Man on Felony Burglary and Assault Charges
Description: Springfield Police, assisted by the Baca County Sheriff’s Office, arrested an adult male on felony burglary and assault charges after a December 18 investigation. Learn how Colorado’s burglary laws apply in the following Press Release from the Springfield Police Department...
Springfield Police Arrest Man on Felony Burglary and Assault Charges
On 12/18/2025, the Springfield Police Department, with assistance from the Baca County Sheriff’s Office, responded to a report of an assault.
An investigation into the incident was conducted and subsequently concluded on scene. As a result, one adult male was arrested on two felony related charges and one misdemeanor charge stemming from burglary and assault related offenses. The individual was transported to the Baca County Sheriff’s Office and booked into the Baca County Jail on the listed charges.
A Quick Reminder About Colorado’s Burglary Laws
Many people picture burglary as someone breaking into a house or business and stealing property. However, under Colorado law, burglary covers a broader set of circumstances.
According to C.R.S. 18-4-203, a person commits Second Degree Burglary if they knowingly break an entrance into, enter unlawfully, or remain unlawfully after entering a building or occupied structure with the intent to commit a crime inside. This crime may be against a person or against property.
This means burglary does not always involve forced entry or the theft of large amounts of property. It can apply whenever someone is unlawfully inside a structure and intends to commit any criminal offense against person or property.
Second Degree Burglary may be charged as a class 4 felony when it involves an occupied structure or a building used for a commercial business. It may be charged as a class 3 felony when it involves a dwelling.
This information is provided to help the community understand why certain cases result in burglary charges even when the circumstances differ from the traditional idea of breaking and entering.
