Published on October 27, 2026
[Weld County, COLO.] On Oct. 25, just after 8:30 A.M. Patrol responded to a disturbance with weapons call at a residence in unincorporated Weld County, near the town of LaSalle.
Victim one and victim two are relatives to 35-year-old Joseph Van Hoesen.
Victim one reported to dispatch that Van Hoesen had pointed a gun at her and attempted to take her car. Once deputies arrived on scene, they contacted Van Hoesen south of the residence. Van Hoesen was immediately taken into custody without incident.
During the investigation, deputies learned Van Hoesen got into a verbal argument inside the residence with victim one and Van Hoesen reportedly wrapped his hands around victim one’s neck. Victim one and Van Hoesan continued arguing and he pulled out a gun and pointed it at victim one and reportedly pulled the trigger numerous times, but the gun did not fire. Victim two was attempting to call law enforcement until Van Hoesen reportedly pointed the gun at victim two and took the phone out of victim two’s hands. Van Hoesen then reportedly pushed victim one to the ground and allegedly pointed the gun at victim one, again, and pulled the trigger numerous times, but the gun did not fire. Van Hoesen allegedly took victim one’s purse and cell phone and walked out of the house and got into victim one’s car. Victim one also got into her car with Van Hoesen, and they began fighting over control of the car. Van Hoesen allegedly tried to take the car but was unsuccessful. Van Hoesen got out of the car and walked south of the residence, where he was ultimately taken into custody by patrol deputies.
Deputies developed probable cause to arrest Van Hoesen on suspicion of:
Victim one was transported to a local hospital and is currently recovering from her injuries. This is an active, on-going 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.