Fort Collins Police Detectives have made an arrest in connection with a case from May 2024, in which a masked man entered a woman’s home and assaulted her.

Following the initial press release in May 2024, Fort Collins Police Services (FCPS) issued a follow-up release in November 2024, seeking additional information from the community to help identify a suspect. As a result of this continued outreach, FCPS received a tip in January 2025 from a community member who reported an encounter with a male living in the same apartment complex as the victim. Based on this interaction, the tipster believed this individual could be connected to the assault.

Using the information from the tip, Detectives initiated an investigation into the suspect. On February 1, 2025, the FCPS Crimes Against Persons Unit and Criminal Impact Unit executed a search warrant at an apartment located at 1200 East Stuart Street. During this search, detectives recovered evidence linking the suspect to the incident.

As a result of the investigation, the FCPS Criminal Impact Unit and School Resource Officer took Ethan Campbell (DOB 11/27/2006) into custody at Fort Collins High School without incident today, February 13, 2025.

Campbell was issued a $750,000 cash bond and was booked into the Larimer County Jail on the following charges:

Class 2 Felony- Attempted Murder in the 1st Degree

Class 3 Felony- 1st Degree Assault

Class 3 Felony- 1st Degree Burglary

Felony Sentence Enhancer- Crime of Violence

Mr. Campbell was a juvenile at the time of the initial incident; however, due to the severity of the crime, he is being charged as an adult.

The suspect and victim did not have a personal relationship, but both lived in the same apartment complex.

“Ensuring the safety of our community is our highest priority, and we are committed to holding those who commit violent acts accountable. This arrest is a testament to the dedication and perseverance of our detectives who worked tirelessly to identify and apprehend this suspect, and we will continue to support the victim however we can as the case moves through the justice system,” said Lieutenant Adam Ruehlen who oversees the Criminal Investigations Division. “We are extremely grateful to the community member who came forward with crucial information. Their courage and willingness to speak up played a vital role in this investigation, reminding us that even the smallest tip can be the key to solving a case. We also want to thank our media partners at the Coloradoan and CBS 4 for sharing the victim’s story, which ultimately led to the arrest of this suspect. This partnership highlights the vital role our community and media play in helping us keep Fort Collins safe.”

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Fort Collins Police Services through the tip line at (970) 416-2825 or tipsline@fcgov.com.

Charges are merely an accusation by law enforcement and the suspect must be presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

***Second Press Release published November 12, 2024****

Police Seek Community’s Help with Home Invasion/Assault Investigation

On May 4, 2024, Fort Collins police officers responded to the Brookview Apartments located at 1200 East Stuart Street for a home invasion and assault. The victim, a dedicated healthcare worker who has spent her life caring for others, was asleep in her second-floor apartment when a masked man entered through her balcony and assaulted her. During the assault, the suspect questioned the victim about how she had sinned and demanded she confess. The suspect fled the apartment after neighbors attempted to intervene. Despite significant investigative efforts, the masked man remains unidentified.

Fort Collins Police Services (FCPS) thanks the residents of our community for the tips you have already provided, and we continue to seek your help. We are confident that someone in our community has information that can help us to identify the masked man, described as a male with a slender build. If you live, work, or frequent our area, specifically the Brookview Apartments at 1200 East Stuart Street, you may have information valuable to the investigation. Regardless of how insignificant you think your information may be or whether you think we already are aware of it, we encourage you to contact us. It is not too late to come forward.

We have designated a phone line and email address to share your information, even anonymously. Please contact us at (970) 416-2825 or tipsline@fcgov.com.

We are all part of the Fort Collins community, and we must all remain vigilant to protect and preserve the safety of our citizens.

FCPS initially provided a Press Release regarding this case on 05/04/2024.

***Original Press Release published 05/04/2024***

Police Investigate Assault

On May 4, 2024 at approximately 3:45 am, Fort Collins 911 received multiple calls related to a possible disturbance in the 1200 block of E. Stuart St. Fort Collins Police officers responded to the area and learned an unknown male entered a residence and assaulted the female occupant. The victim sustained serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital.

The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, approximately 6’ tall and as having a slender build. At this time, the relationship between the suspect and victim is unknown and we are encouraging the public to remain aware of their surroundings and practice basic safety precautions.

We are seeking anyone that saw or heard something, that has not already spoken to police, to reach out. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact detectives through the tipline at (970) 416-2825 or tipsline@fcgov.com. We have multiple detectives following up on all information and tips.

This is an active and ongoing investigation, so we are unable to release any additional information at this time. Should any further information related to public safety develop, we will provide additional updates.