A usually calm stretch of 14th Street in Windsor turned into a police staging ground on Tuesday as Weld County Regional SWAT backed up Windsor Police during a search for possible explosive materials. Officers served a search warrant in the 400 block of 14th Street. They arrested a man identified by police as Michael Fuog on suspicion of possessing parts for an explosive or incendiary device. The Greeley/Weld County bomb squad was called in as a safety precaution. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing and emphasize that the suspect is presumed innocent.
Police detail the operation
In a press release from the Windsor Police Department, officials say investigators secured a warrant for the address on 14th Street and turned to the regional SWAT team to execute it as safely as possible. According to the department, officers recovered items that are now part of an active investigation, and one person was taken into custody in connection with the search.
How SWAT and bomb squads respond
The Weld County Regional SWAT team is described by the Weld County Sheriff’s Office as a multi-agency unit made up of officers from several municipalities, including Windsor. The team trains to national standards for handling high-risk incidents. The sheriff’s office notes that SWAT’s primary duty is to save lives and to support its member agencies during complex operations, which can include calling in specialized bomb technicians when there is any concern about explosives.
Arrest, charges and public-safety note
On Facebook, the Weld County Sheriff’s Office said Michael Fuog was arrested on suspicion of possessing parts of an explosive or incendiary device and confirmed that the Greeley/Weld County bomb squad was requested to render the scene safe. The post reminds the public that all charges are merely accusations and that a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The update also directs readers back to the Windsor Police Department’s formal release for additional details.
What residents should know…