Bent County Drug Bust: Fentanyl Distribution Ring Shut Down in Las Animas, Multiple Arrests After Coordinated Raids

Description: Bent County deputies arrested multiple suspects after uncovering fentanyl distribution across three Las Animas residences. The coordinated raid involved local law enforcement and followed an initial trespassing investigation... Read the Full Arrest Report...

Las Animas Fentanyl Investigation Leads to Multiple Arrests Following Bent County Sheriff’s Office and Multi-Agency Raids

On April 30, 2026, at approximately 1432 hours, the Bent County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of trespassing in the 10000 block of County Road EE.

During the initial investigation, Jacob Gragg was taken into custody and charged with:

18-18-405(1)(a)(2)(c) Unlawful distribution/manufacture/dispense/sale DF3

18-18-403.5(1)(2.5)(a)(II) Unlawful possession of a controlled substance M1

18-18-404(1)(a) Unlawful use of a controlled substance DM2

18-4-504(1)(2) Third Degree criminal trespass PO

18-18-428(1)(a)(2) Possession of drug paraphernalia PO

As the investigation progressed, deputies developed credible intelligence indicating that fentanyl was being distributed from three separate residences within the city of Las Animas.

900 block of Bent avenue

800 block of 6th street

1100 block of 5th street

In response to this information, deputies secured search warrants for all three locations. 

At approximately 0140 hours, these warrants were executed simultaneously through a coordinated effort involving the Bent County Sheriff’s Office, the Bent County Posse, and the La Junta Police Department.

The following individuals were arrested in connection with this investigation:

• Isaiah Burquez: 18-18-405(1)(a)(2)(c)(v) Unlawful distribution/manufacture/dispense/sale, Special offender, violation of a protection order 18-6-803.5

• Yuri Witucki: Violation of a protection order 18-6-803.5

• Abigail Jenkins: Violation of a protection order 18-6-803.5

• Michael Villagrana: Violation of a protection order 18-6-803.5

The Bent County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to removing dangerous narcotics from our streets and ensuring the safety of our community. We would like to thank our partners at the La Junta Police Department and the Bent County Posse for their vital assistance in this operation.

All parties considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 

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