The Weld County Sheriff's Office is asking residents to keep an eye out for 44-year-old Benjamin Weir, a registered sexually violent predator whom deputies say is wanted on a parole-violation warrant. Authorities describe Weir as about 6-foot-2 and 220 pounds, bald, with blue eyes and extensive tattoos. Officials say anyone who spots him should call 9-1-1 immediately and avoid approaching him.
The alert, posted July 14, includes detailed identifiers such as full head and neck tattoos, a light bulb tattoo on his left wrist, and additional ink on his arms and torso. Deputies say Weir is known to frequent Grover, Colorado. The notice lists his age, height, and weight, and states that the warrant stems from an alleged parole violation. Tipsters can reach investigators at [email protected] or by calling (970) 304-6464, according to the Weld County Sheriff's Office.
What "sexually violent predator" means
Under Colorado law, a person is labeled a sexually violent predator based on specific statutory criteria tied to prior sexual convictions and an assessment of their risk to the community. The designation can trigger tighter supervision rules and extra community-notification requirements. The Colorado Judicial Department's annual SVP report outlines how offenders are evaluated and tracked and explains how that status can affect parole and community supervision, according to the Colorado Judicial Department. Local agencies use that framework when issuing alerts and managing registrants living in the community.
State registry and oversight
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation manages the state’s public sex-offender registry and posts information about reporting requirements and how different offender classifications work for law enforcement. The agency notes that sex-offender registrants, including those designated as sexually violent predators, must follow ongoing reporting rules and that local departments may send out notifications when circumstances call for it, according to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Those records help deputies and probation officers keep tabs on compliance while cases remain active.
Parole warrant and next steps
A parole-violation warrant means parole authorities allege that a person failed to follow one or more conditions of supervised release, which can lead to arrest and a possible revocation hearing. Colorado law sets deadlines and procedures for filing parole-violation complaints and holding revocation hearings, and it allows parolees to be held in custody while the board decides whether to revoke parole or change the terms of supervision, as laid out in Colorado statute C.R.S. 17-2-103. The statute details the hearing process and the board's options if a violation is found.
How to report tips
Anyone who believes they have seen Weir or knows where he might be should call 9-1-1 right away and avoid making contact. For non-emergency information or tips, the Weld County Sheriff's Office asks people to call its tip line at (970) 304-6464 or email [email protected], according to the Weld County Sheriff's Office. Officials say the alert is part of ongoing supervision and enforcement efforts while parole authorities address the alleged violation, and that updates will be shared through official channels as the case moves forward.
