Adams County man sentenced to probation for threatening governor

A 42-year-old Adams County man has pleaded guilty to threatening Gov. Jared Polis and an Adams County prosecutor by voicemail earlier this year.

Jeromie Rose pleaded guilty to retaliation against an elected official and retaliation against a prosecutor, the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office said in a Monday news release. He received four years of probation in each case, which will run concurrently.

“Public service is an honor that comes with certain sacrifices, but personal safety is not one of them,” said Brian Mason, the 17th Judicial DA, in a statement. “The defendant’s actions here were not only outrageous, they were dangerous and they were criminal. Threatening violence against a public official fundamentally undermines the social fabric of society. Public discourse is often fraught, particularly today, but threatening or perpetrating violence is never acceptable. We will prosecute and hold accountable those who do.”

Authorities say Rose on June 20 left threatening voicemails on the governor’s front desk line, saying he “intended to put a bullet in the governor’s head as a result of losing food stamps,” the DA’s office said. In March, Rose threatened to beat up an Adams County prosecutor in a separate voicemail.

Rose will also undergo a mental health evaluation, authorities said.

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