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CBI: Former San Miguel Deputy Jesus Nieblas Wanted for Possession of Child Sex Abuse Materials


Description: The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is actively searching for Jesus Damian Nieblas, a former San Miguel County Sheriff’s Deputy, who is wanted on 55 charges related to child sex abuse material. Nieblas, 28, is accused of possessing 27 illicit videos and failing to report abuse. He resigned from the Sheriff’s Office on June 25, 2025, shortly before the investigation began. Authorities believe he is no longer in San Miguel County. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact CBI Special Agent Caroline Keevey at 970-248-7500. Tips can remain anonymous. Bond is set at $100,000 cash-only upon arrest. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation Released the Following Statement on July 29, 2025...

Former San Miguel Deputy on the run from Child Porn Charges

July 28, 2025 – CBI –  Telluride, CO – The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is seeking information to locate and apprehend Jesus Damian Nieblas, a former San Miguel County Sheriff’s Deputy. It is alleged that Nieblas possessed 27 videos of child sex abuse materials. 

There is an active warrant out for Nieblas’ arrest for the following:

  • (1) count sexual exploitation of a child (Class 3 Felony)

  • (11) counts of sexual exploitation of a child (Class 4 Felony)

  • (16) counts of sexual exploitation of a child (Class 5 Felony)

  • (27) counts of persons required to report child abuse or neglect (Misdemeanor)

The CBI has advised that there is no indication that any children in San Miguel County were victims of these alleged crimes. 

Nieblas is 28 years-old. His resignation from the Sheriff’s Office was June 25, 2025, prior to the start of the CBI investigation. The CBI served a search warrant at his Norwood residence on July 10, 2025. 

It is believed that Nieblas is not currently in San Miguel County. 

If you have any information about Nieblas’s whereabouts please contact CBI Special Agent Caroline Keevey at 970-248-7500. You may remain anonymous. 

When apprehended, Nieblas’ bond will be set for $100,000, cash only.

ALL SUSPECTS ARE CONSIDERED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.