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La Junta Police Arrest Man After Reported Firearm Threat Against Juveniles at Walmart
Description: La Junta Police arrested Carl Medina on felony menacing charges after officers say a spray-painted starter pistol was found during a Walmart firearm threat investigation...
On 7-7-2026 at approximately 1420 hours, Officers with the La Junta Police Department were dispatched to Walmart, for the report that a male party flashed a firearm, in a threatening manner, at two juveniles.
Officers contacted the suspect and victim. Officers conducted a vehicle search. A starter pistol, which had been spray painted, was located inside the vehicle. The suspect, Carl Medina (DOB 11-3-2002) was placed in custody without incident. Mr. Medina was transported to the Otero County Jail and charged with Felony Menacing, C.R.S. 18-3-206.
We would like to thank the Otero County Sheriff's Office and the Colorado State Patrol for their assistance.
All parties are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
