Jefferson County, CO. – At 2 p.m. today, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office authored a warrant for the arrest of 26-year-old Callum Heskett for multiple misdemeanor and felony charges.

Heskett, a Colorado Parks and Wildlife Seasonal Ranger at Staunton State Park, radioed for help at approximately 9:30 a.m. on August 19, claiming he had been attacked and stabbed. He also reported that the alleged assailant fled on foot and gave a detailed description of the suspect. 

In response, JCSO deputies and numerous front range first responders rushed to the scene to provide aid and begin searching for the suspect. Jeffcom 911 issued a Lookout Alert to 8,600 residents in the immediate area, warning of the potential danger. Several schools and nearby citizens were asked to remain locked down for safety.

To support the search, JCSO SWAT and Drone teams were activated, along with investigators and patrol deputies. The Colorado State Patrol SOAR and Aviation teams were also deployed to assist. Heskett was airlifted to an area hospital while the search for the alleged suspect continued for several hours. During that time, two people of interest were detained, interviewed, and determined to have no involvement.

As the investigation progressed, inconsistencies in Heskett’s statements emerged. That, along with other conflicting and questionable evidence, further raised concerns about the validity of his allegations. After investigators conducted their first interview with Heskett, it became even more clear that his story was flawed and erroneous. 

Heskett was arrested today (082125) but remains under a doctor’s care at the hospital. He will be transferred to the Jefferson County Jail upon his release. Heskett faces charges for: attempt to influence a public servant (F), tampering with evidence (F), false reporting to authorities (M), reckless endangerment (M), obstructing government operations (M) and 2nd degree official misconduct (PO). His bond is set at $10,000.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to ensuring public safety and holding individuals accountable when false reports create unnecessary risks for the community and first responders.

The charges are merely legal allegations, and the defendant are presumed innocent of the charges against them unless and until they are proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.