$15,000 Reward Offered for Info on Suspect who Shot Officer

Elias Buck & Victoria "Rossi" Hernandez

Law enforcement agencies are searching for 22-year-old Elias Buck after shooting a Farmington police officer late Friday night. Buck is 6’1,” approximately 185 pounds, with green eyes and blonde hair. He is dangerous and known to be armed. We ask anyone with information about Buck’s whereabouts to submit a tip at 505-599-1068 or call 911.

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

From the San Juan County Sheriff's Office:

The US Marshals Service is offering up to $10,000 for reliable information leading to the arrest of Elias Buck. The La Plata County Sheriff's Office is also offering $5,000 for information.

Law enforcement agencies are searching for 22-year-old Elias Buck after shooting a Farmington police officer late Friday night. Buck is 6’1,” approximately 185 pounds, with green eyes and blonde hair. He is dangerous and known to be armed. We ask anyone with information about Buck’s whereabouts to submit a tip at 505-599-1068 or call 911.

We are also searching for a female as a person of interest in this case. Victoria "Rossi" Hernandez, who is 28 years old 5'5", approximately 135 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Please call your local police department with any information about Hernandez's whereabouts.

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