Unlawful Detainment By A Citizen

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Unlawful detainment by a citizen
Can you provide more details about the incident, ****? In Colorado, a citizen's arrest is only legal under certain circumstances.
We were doing a Amazon flex delivery. The owner pulled in and refused to move her vehicle to let us leave the property for our next delivery based off of her suspicion
What was the owner's suspicion based on? In Colorado, a citizen's arrest is legal only if a crime is being committed in their presence.
Us being in her driveway
What actions did the owner take to detain you?
She blocked my vehicle with her vehicle and then her neighbor walked up to my van with a weapon behind his back and told us to stay out
What type of weapon did the neighbor have? In Colorado, threatening someone with a weapon can be considered assault, which is a crime.
I believe it was a gun. He kept it in his back with his hand on it
What actions did you take after this incident?

In Colorado, threatening someone with a weapon can be considered assault. It's important to report such incidents to local law enforcement.
I called the police as well and we stayed out until the officers showed up
What was the outcome when the police arrived?

In Colorado, unlawful detainment can be considered a crime. It's important to cooperate with law enforcement during their investigation.
They said she had a rough week and her nerves were high due to an incident she had selling a vehicle. They checked our IDs and verified a package was delivered and let us leave the property
What actions have you taken since the police let you leave the property?

In Colorado, if you feel your rights were violated, you may consider filing a complaint against the officers or pursuing a civil lawsuit.
Looking into how to report this incident
Who are you planning to report this incident to? In Colorado, you can file a complaint with the local police department or consider a civil lawsuit for unlawful detainment.
I'm not sure who to contact
You can contact the Colorado Civil Rights Division or your local police department to report this incident.
Great, thank you
You're welcome, ****. If you decide to pursue a civil lawsuit, you may want to consult with a lawyer. The Colorado Bar Association can help you find one.