09/22/2025
*Active CBI Arrest Warrant:
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is seeking information to locate and apprehend Jesus Damian Nieblas, a former San Miguel County Sheriff’s Deputy.
There is an active warrant out for Nieblas’ arrest for the following:
(1) count of sexual exploitation of a child a class 3 felony.
(11) counts of sexual exploitation of a child a class 4 felony.
(16) counts of sexual exploitation of a child a class 5 felony.
(27) counts of persons required to report child abuse or neglect, a class 2 misdemeanors.
It is alleged that Nieblas possessed twenty-seven videos of child po*******hy.
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. He was hired by the San Miguel County Sheriff's Office on August 1, 2020 having been previously employed by the Telluride Marshal's Department. His resignation from the Sheriff’s Office was June 25, 2025, prior to the start of the CBI investigation. Acting on a tip, 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.
Sheriff Dan Covault said, "Our office is committed to transparency, integrity, and the highest standards of moral conduct. It is never an easy position to be in when we learn that one of our own may not have upheld those values."
This is an active CBI investigation. As such, the Sheriff's Office will not comment on their investigation. When the CBI authorizes the release of information, we will share it. We ask for our community’s understanding and patience during this process.
Sheriff Covault said, "We urge the public to remember that the alleged actions of one individual do not reflect the integrity of the dedicated men and women who continue to uphold the mission and values of our office."
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.
(Photo is a Sheriff’s Office employment photo from February 2021)
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