Nearly 1,000 phone calls in about 76 days landed a Weld County man in jail last Friday, after deputies say his ex-girlfriend finally had enough and called for help. The woman told investigators she had dated 25-year-old Joseph Trujillo for five years and broke things off in November. What started as unwanted contact and uninvited visits, authorities say, eventually crossed into criminal behavior.
According to CBS Colorado, deputies say Trujillo called his ex 916 times between Nov. 21, 2025, and Feb. 6. Investigators say he did not stop there, allegedly leaving voicemails and trying alternate phone numbers and social media accounts after she blocked him. The volume and persistence of those attempts, authorities say, left the woman frightened and prompted her to contact law enforcement.
Records from the Weld County Sheriff's Office show Trujillo was taken into custody on suspicion of stalking (emotional distress), along with harassment and domestic-violence-related counts. The sheriff's public arrest and release logs reflect the booking tied to the case.
What deputies say happened
Investigators told CBS Colorado that Trujillo allegedly texted the woman in January, saying “he was close by and wanted to come over.” Deputies say he also showed up at her home uninvited three times between November and December 2025. Taken together, investigators say, those repeated communications and visits caused the victim serious emotional distress and made her fear for her safety.
Colorado law on stalking
Under Colorado law, stalking is defined as repeated conduct that would cause a reasonable person serious emotional distress, and that actually causes that level of distress in the victim. The state statute, C.R.S. 18-3-602, lays out the elements prosecutors must prove, and classifies stalking as an extraordinary-risk offense. A first conviction is typically charged as a Class 5 felony, with tougher penalties if the defendant has prior convictions or violates a protection order. Guidance from local defense resources, including WeedenLaw, describes the usual sentencing ranges and how the extraordinary-risk label can increase possible prison time.
What authorities advise
The Weld County Sheriff's Office urges anyone who thinks they are being stalked to contact local law enforcement and to keep detailed records: dates and times of incidents, screenshots, saved messages, and any witness information that might help investigators build a case. The department's public information page lists contact numbers and instructions for submitting tips and documentation to the agency: Weld County Sheriff's Office.
Prosecutors are reviewing the arrest report as the case moves through local channels, and Weld County officials are asking anyone with additional information to call the sheriff's tip line. Investigators say the matter remains under review and have not released further details about upcoming court proceedings.
