Two Men Arrested Following Thursday Night Standoff in La Junta

Many La Junta residents went to social media to post their fears after receiving a reverse 911 call Thursday evening telling them to "shelter in place."

The following is a news release provided to us by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation concerning what happened.

June 5, 2026 – CBI –  La Junta, CO –The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) assisted the La Junta Police in making two arrests following a standoff. On June 4, 2026, at approximately 6:27 p.m., La Junta Police officers responded to the 1100 block of Raton Avenue following reports that a male had pointed a firearm at a neighbor. Upon officer arrival, the two male suspects—later identified as 56-year-old Tony Poland and his 29-year-old son, James Poland—barricaded themselves inside their apartment.

The CBI’s Special Response Team was requested to assist in the operation. After officers obtained a search warrant for the residence, both suspects were taken into custody without further incident.

Tony Poland (Father) has been charged with:

• Felony menacing

• Resisting arrest

• Failure to leave the premises upon request

James Poland (Son) has been charged with:

• Attempted 2nd degree burglary

• Felony menacing

• Resisting arrest

• Criminal mischief

• Unlawful possession of a controlled substance

• Failure to leave the premises upon request

The Otero County Sheriff's Office and the La Junta Fire Department also provided assistance during the incident.

All suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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