Carl D. Ransdell arrested after Cortez shots-fired call, faces assault and weapons charges
Officers spent hours at a Ridge Drive residence before taking Ransdell into custody; he was taken to a hospital for evaluation and faces multiple charges.
Carl D. Ransdell, 68 (described as a male, White, 6'0\" and 210 lbs, Blue Gray), was arrested in Montezuma Combined Courts case number 26CR135 after Cortez Police responded to a shots-fired call on Ridge Drive in Cortez, Colorado, on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Officers remained on scene for approximately three hours while attempting to safely encourage Ransdell to exit the residence; he was transported to a hospital for medical evaluation and later booked on charges including 1st-degree assault on a peace officer/fireman, prohibited use of weapons, possession of a weapon while under the influence (ETOH/DRUG), and obstructing a peace officer. Bond was set at $50,000 and the case remains under investigation.