A tense situation unfolded on Monday, August 7, 2023, when deputies from the Delta County Sheriff’s Office responded to an aggravated assault involving a firearm. The incident led to the subsequent arrest of 29-year-old Cooper resident Gunter Burns, who now faces a series of serious charges.
The incident occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. local time when deputies were dispatched to the scene of the assault. According to preliminary reports, Gunter Burns allegedly engaged in an aggravated assault on a family member, wielding a firearm during the altercation. The deputies, led by Sgt. Manrique, swiftly initiated an investigation into the matter.
In light of the ongoing nature of the incident and based on the information gathered during the initial investigation, Sgt. Manrique obtained an arrest warrant for Burns. The warrant was issued on the charge of Aggravated Assault on a Family Member with a Weapon. Burns was subsequently located and taken into custody by law enforcement officials.
During the arrest, deputies also seized a small baggie containing a crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamines, along with a firearm. This discovery prompted further action, leading to the securing of a search warrant for Burns' premises.
On Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 12:20 p.m., deputies executed the search warrant at Burns' residence, located in the 2600 block of FM 1529. The search yielded a significant quantity of a crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamines, along with a clear liquid suspected to contain a methamphetamine solution. Additionally, law enforcement officials discovered more firearms on the premises, as well as equipment commonly associated with drug manufacturing and distribution.
As a result of the evidence collected, Gunter Burns now faces a slew of charges, including Felony 2 Aggravated Assault of a Family / Household Member with a Weapon, Felony 1 Manufacture / Delivery of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 with more than 4 grams but less than 200 grams, and a State Jail Felony charge of Abandon / Endanger A Child.
Burns has already been arraigned on the initial charge of Felony 2 Aggravated Assault of a Family / Household Member with a Weapon. He is currently being held on a bond of $75,000 while awaiting arraignment on the additional charges.
