LOVELAND, CO — A Colorado State Patrol trooper has been arrested by Loveland police and accused in a sexual assault reported to investigators this month but said to date to 2024. Police identified the suspect as Jeremiah Jon Patterson, 34, and said he was taken into custody on June 19 after a June 15 report from an alleged victim. Investigators said the victim and Patterson knew each other and that the reported conduct happened while Patterson was off duty. Patterson was later booked into the Larimer County Jail after an interview.
How Officers Made Contact
According to Loveland police, the arrest came after investigators received information that Patterson may have been traveling to Loveland to find the alleged victim. Officers used Flock cameras to help locate him and then carried out a high-risk traffic stop based on probable cause. Police said the steps were taken after they connected Patterson to the complaint and assessed the possible risk. The case moved quickly from the initial report to an arrest within days, with officers acting before any further contact could occur. Authorities have not said where Patterson was traveling from or described the precise route that led police to him.
Charges And Jail Booking
Police said Patterson was booked after being interviewed on several charges, including sexual assault, strongarm by force, and second-degree assault by strangulation. The department’s account does not describe the evidence that supported each charge, but it says probable cause was established before the traffic stop. The Larimer County Jail booking followed the arrest and interview process. The allegations involve a reported sexual assault from nearly two years earlier, which investigators said came to light only when the victim contacted police on June 15. No court outcome has been announced in the case, and the public details released so far are limited to the arrest and booking information.
Police Praise Victim
Loveland Police Chief Tim Doran said in a written statement that he commended the victim for coming forward with what he called a nearly two-year-old allegation. He also praised investigators for their work and said the department valued the District Attorney’s partnership, along with support from the Colorado State Patrol. The statement did not add new facts about the alleged assault, but it underscored the seriousness with which police said they handled the complaint. The department has not released additional details about the relationship between Patterson and the alleged victim, beyond confirming that the two knew each other.
Tips Sought By Police
Loveland police are asking anyone with information about similar incidents involving Patterson to contact investigators. The department listed its tip line at (970) 962-2032 and also directed callers to Larimer County Crime Stoppers at (970) 221-6868. Police did not say whether they believe there may be additional complainants, but the request suggests investigators want to hear from anyone who may have relevant information. For now, the case remains centered on the arrest, the reported 2024 assault, and the ongoing police review of possible related incidents.
