Deputies Arrest Man after pursuit through Evans and Greeley
Published on June 18, 2026
[Weld County, COLO.] Last night just before 10 P.M. a Weld County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputy was at the intersection of 47th Ave and 37th Street (near Evans) and witnessed a Chrysler Crossfire drive on the sidewalk skirt of the roundabout island. The deputy attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle, suspecting the driver may be impaired near the intersection of 35th Ave and 37th Street. The driver of the Crossfire allegedly accelerated through the intersection despite the red light and continued to increase speed and failed to yield to the deputy.
The driver of the vehicle, who was later identified as 47-year-old Antonio Aldama, continued driving at speeds significantly over the posted limit, and failed to yield to the deputy. The deputy noted during various points throughout the course of the pursuit Aldama allegedly drove in the opposing lane of travel, drove through at least 3 red lights and at least 6 stop sign controlled intersections, with the top speed reaching approximately 74 miles per hour through the urban areas of Evans and Greeley.
In the 1200 block of 9th Street in Greeley, Aldama’s vehicle became disabled and he fled on foot. The deputy charged Aldama and while he was in the process of taking Aldama to the ground Aldama allegedly headbutted him. While on the ground, Aldama continued to resist, until a Greeley Police Officer assisted the deputy in restraining him.
After investigating, Aldama was arrested on suspicion of:
- Possession of a Controlled Substance
- Drug Paraphernalia-Possess
- Second Degree Assault-Police Off/Fireman Minor Injury
- Menacing
- Criminal Possession of an Identification Document
- Resisting Arrest
- Vehicular Eluding
- Drove Vehicle When License Revoked
- Drove Vehicle While Under the Influence
- Possessed an Open Marijuana Container in a Vehicle (Traffic)
- Drove Vehicle Upon Sidewalk (Traffic)
- Violation of Parole Warrant-Fugitive of Justice Wanted by Another Agency
After Aldama was evaluated and medically cleared at a local hospital, he was booked into the Weld County Jail. Weld County Sheriff’s Office booking staff could not get a mugshot of Aldama as he was uncooperative. The accompanying mugshot is from June 18, 2024.
We’d like to thank the Greeley Police Department, Evans Police Department, and the Garden City Police Department for their assistance with this case. This is an active, ongoing, investigation and no further information will be released today. All charges are merely accusations, and a defendant is presumed innocent until, unless proven guilty in a court of law. ###
Steve Reams – Sheriff