(COLORADO) — Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) has confirmed to FOX21 News that the former Trinidad State College Wrestling Coach, who was wanted on a warrant, was arrested.
According to PCSO, former college coach John Lewis was arrested on Tuesday, June 10 on a Fugitive of Justice Warrant. On June 6, the Trinidad Police Department confirmed that Lewis was wanted on various charges, including Criminal Extortion and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor.
Lewis had previously served as the wrestling coach at Trinidad State College, and in December 2024, he was “separated from employment.”
“The reason for separation is resignation in lieu of termination,” the college previously stated.
In 2025, a college in Missouri had reportedly hired him as the third Head Coach of the men’s program.
PCSO told FOX21 News that Lewis is “no longer at the jail” in Pueblo and does not know if he has posted bond.
