Community notification of Sexually Violent Predator
Dec 18, 2024
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is notifying the public that a person whose past behavior has led him to be labeled a "Sexually Violent Predator" (SVP) has moved to a new address in Colorado Springs.
According to CSPD, 62-year-old Rosendo Garza has moved to a new address at 620 West Colorado Avenue in Colorado Springs. Garza was convicted of Attempted Sexual Assault on a Child in El Paso County in 2001. Garza also has convictions for failing to register as a Sex Offender in 2007 and 2024.
Garza is described as a Hispanic man, 5'4", 160lbs with brown hair and brown eyes.
Courtesy: Colorado Springs Police Department
In accordance with Colorado law, CSPD is notifying the community and has undertaken the following tasks:
Notified the Division of Criminal Justice’s Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB) Notification Team.
Reviewed and confirmed Garza’s residence, employment, access to vehicles, legal status, and past crimes.
Made notifications to neighbors and businesses deemed to be in the immediate area.
Briefed patrol personnel on Garza’s status, history, appearance, residence, employment, and vehicles.
Notified surrounding law enforcement agencies.
Provided an online video that describes the SVP community notification process, SVP information, and additional resources for the community.
Online SVP Community Notification video at: www.coloradosprings.gov. Click on Public Safety, then click on Police, Transparency, and Data.
CSPD will make all reasonable efforts to ensure that Garza registers as a sex offender and that he understands his responsibilities as such. Anyone with further questions can contact Detective Nancy Gifford at (719) 444-7672.