Thomas Edward Mazza Sentenced to 22 Years

Today, Thomas Edward Mazza was sentenced to 22 years in the Department of Corrections after our office secured his guilty plea for Attempted Assault in the First Degree, a class four felony, Eluding with Injury, a class four felony, and Driving Under the Influence, a class one misdemeanor. 

On September 15th 2025, Larimer County Sheriff's Deputies attempted to pull over a vehicle that was weaving in and out of the lane and also had mismatched plates. Instead of complying with the traffic stop, Thomas Mazza began driving at excessive speeds to elude deputies. 

Eventually, he began driving south onto northbound I-25 in the middle of a construction zone near Berthoud at around 12:30 p.m. Five separate collisions occurred as a result of his driving before the pursuit ended with a high-risk stop conducted by the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office. 

Throughout Mr. Mazza’s reckless actions, he passed over 200 vehicles, put many community members at risk, and caused minor injuries to a motorcyclist. 

During sentencing, the LCSO Deputy who investigated the case told the Court that “this was the most egregious example of eluding I have ever witnessed.” 

In sentencing Mr. Mazza, the Judge described the case as extraordinary, emphasizing the profound impact on the many lives affected. “The terror experienced by each of those individuals will never leave them.” 

“Eluding law enforcement is extremely reckless and puts innocent lives in danger,” said District Attorney Gordon McLaughlin. “Mr. Mazza’s conduct was extreme and showed a blatant disregard for human life. I am thankful to our team for holding him accountable for his actions.”