Story updated to include photos of four individuals indicted by a Grand Jury on March 26.

ALAMOSA — The 12th Judicial District Grand Jury issued indictments on March 26, 2026, charging the Costilla County Sheriff, Undersheriff and deputies with various crimes, including second-degree assault, abuse of a corpse, official misconduct and failure to intervene.

Sheriff Danny Sanchez and former Deputy Keith Schultz were indicted on five counts each of official misconduct and one count each of abuse of a corpse for their handling of the discovery of unidentified human remains in the Wild Horse Mesa area of Costilla County in 2024.

Undersheriff Cruz Soto was indicted on two counts of failing to intervene and one count of third-degree assault for his involvement in a use of force incident with a Costilla County citizen suffering from a mental health crisis in February, 2026.

Sgt. Caleb Sanchez and Deputy Roland Riley were also indicted on counts of assault in the second and third degree for their use of force in that incident.

These indictments follow an extensive investigation conducted by investigators with the 12th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. The investigation is ongoing in response to reports of misconduct by the Sheriff’s Office from Costilla County residents.

District Attorney Anne Kelly was assisted by Assistant Attorney General Christian Champaign in obtaining the indictments.

“The District Attorney’s Office is committed to investigating and prosecuting violations of Colorado law, regardless of who the offender is and what title they hold. Our community expects our law enforcement officers to perform their duties with integrity and adherence to the law. Restoring and maintaining public trust must always start with accountability.”

The District Attorney will hold a press conference at the District Attorney’s Office at 601 Main Street in Alamosa at 6 p.m. on March 27.