Today, Alexis Mendez was found guilty of multiple counts following an incident in January of 2024 by a jury in the 8th Judicial District.

On January 24th, 2024, Ms. Mendez was pulled over by a Larimer County Sheriff’s Deputy in Loveland after driving without headlamps at night. During the traffic stop, Ms. Mendez provided a false name to the deputy and tried to walk away from the scene against instruction.

After the deputy tried to keep Ms. Mendez at the scene, she struck the deputy in the mouth causing pain. Once in handcuffs and being escorted to the deputy’s vehicle, she continued to be uncooperative and eventually kicked the deputy in the leg. 

The trial for Ms. Mendez began on October 21st and was led by Deputy District Attorney Matt Pring, who presented the evidence against Ms. Mendez.

The jury found Ms. Mendez guilty of the following and could be facing:

  • Assault on a Peace Officer (F4)
    • Up to 2-6 years in the Department of Corrections and a fine of up to $500,000
  • Criminal Impersonation (M1)
    • Up to 364 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000
  • Resisting Arrest (M2)
    • Up to 120 days in jail and a fine of up to $750
  • Driving Under Restraint (TIA)
    • A fine of up to $100
  • Headlamps Violation (TIA)
    • A fine of up to $100
  • Obstructing a Peace Officer (M1)
    • Up to 364 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000

Sentencing for Ms. Mendez will take place on Dec. 12th, at 11:30 a.m. in Courtroom 3A. 

Published on
Fri Oct 25, 2024
District Attorney Seal

 

       Gordon P. McLaughlin 
             District Attorney 
     Larimer & Jackson Counties

Contact: Kylie Massman 
                  Communications Specialist  
                  Email Kylie 
                  (970) 498-7168

Department