By Shannon Lukens.
A cash-only bond of $300 was set for Kaiden Bogda Tuesday, by Routt County Judge Erin Wilson. He paid the bond Tuesday and is out of jail, but he did spend Monday night in the Routt County Jail.
Courtesy photos
Bogda is the man that Steamboat Springs Police have been looking for, after an alleged incident at Steamboat Resort, that involved a coach for Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club on Saturday, Jan. 4.
A press release from the City of Steamboat Springs says, “The arrest stems from an incident that occurred on Saturday afternoon, January 4, 2025, at the Steamboat Ski Resort after a Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club coach reported being assaulted on the mountain. The victim reported that a skier had verbally confronted him while coaching a group of young athletes because of where he was standing in relation to a terrain feature. Bogda reportedly followed the coach down the trail and eventually caught up, grabbed the coach, and punched him in the head multiple times. The coach was able to take a photo of the suspect and a student filmed the assault. The victim sustained possible serious injuries in the assault.”
Steamboat Springs Police and Steamboat Radio put a picture out on social media, searching for the person involved and it resulted in numerous tips from the community. “Officers have been on the hunt for Bogda for the past week before making the arrest around 6 p.m. (Monday) at O’Reilly Auto Parts, on Central Park Drive.”
Charges are:
- Assault in the Second Degree
- Reckless Endangerment
- Failure To Remain On Scene Of A Skier vs. Skier Crash
In court Tuesday, District Attorney Matt Karzen said they are waiting for medical records but there may be another charge of felony second degree assault.
Karzen brought up Bogda’s criminal history which included alleged speeding over 40 mph and a road range incident in Oct. 2023 in Grand County. Bond there was set at $300 personal recognizance. There is also a guilty plea of misdemeanor criminal mischief in El Paso County. Bond there was $50 cash, property, or surety. Karzen said Bogda failed to appear in both cases so he is a fugitive and there are warrants out for his arrest in those cases.
Because of that, Karzen said Bogda is a flight risk. He also said, “Given the road rage incident in Grand County, and particularly the conduct which is alleged in this case, and I think that can fairly be described as an episode of essentially as unhinged, unprovoked violence that placed many people including children at risk. For those reasons, Your Honor, I think he poses a significant risk to public safety as well as a flight risk, and I would recommend bond in the amount of $5,000 cash property or surety. Thank you, Judge.”
Kate Bush from the public defender’s office asked for a PR Bond, saying Bogda has lived in Steamboat Springs for the past several months, working at O’Reilly Auto Parts. His mom lives in Denver and Bush said he has family support.
Judge Wilson said, “The court is concerned about the relatively recent Failures to Appear in those Grand and El Paso counties, as well as essentially fleeing the scene as alleged in the affidavit in support of the arrest warrant in this case.”
Judge Wilson set bond at $300 cash only. She said Bogda can have no contact with Steamboat Resort, and he has to stay away from any location where he is likely to come in contact with the victim in the case, who is a coach with Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club. That coach would frequently be at Howelsen Hill so Bogda cannot be in a place where that coach might be at the time. There is a Mandatory Protection Order for Bogda to not have contact with that coach.
Steamboat Resort has confirmed that Bogda’s ski pass has been suspended and they will determine the next steps once the judicial process is complete.
Bogda cannot commit any felony offenses while on bond, he has to keep the court apprised of his mailing address and physical address, he must abide by the Mandatory Protection Order in the case, and he cannot possess or consume any alcohol or controlled substances without a valid prescription. He may not leave the United States. Judge Wilson said if he violates any of these, he could face additional criminal charges.
A court date was set for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Bogda can appear in person or virtually.
Steamboat Springs Police Chief Mark Beckett added, “All people charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty.”
Press Release from City of Steamboat Springs; Jan. 14, 2025.
Kaiden Bogda Arrested for On-Slope Assault
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO-January 14, 2025-Steamboat Springs Police arrested Kaiden Bogda last evening, Monday, January 13, on a number of charges for his alleged involvement in an assault on an individual at the Steamboat Ski Resort earlier this month.
The arrest stems from an incident that occurred on Saturday afternoon, January 4, 2025, at the Steamboat Ski Resort after a Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club coach reported being assaulted on the mountain. The victim reported that a skier had verbally confronted him while coaching a group of young athletes because of where he was standing in relation to a terrain feature.
Bogda reportedly followed the coach down the trail and eventually caught up, grabbed the coach, and punched him in the head multiple times. The coach was able to take a photo of the suspect and a student filmed the assault. The victim sustained possible serious injuries in the assault.
Following the report, SSPD used social media to assist in identifying the suspect and received numerous tips from the community. Officers have been on the hunt from Bogda for the past week before making the arrest around 6pm at O’Reilly Auto Parts, on Central Park Drive.
Bogda, a 21-year-old Steamboat Springs resident, is charged with the following crimes for his alleged connection in the incident:
- Assault In The Second Degree
- Reckless Endangerment
- Failure To Remain On Scene Of A Skier vs Skier Crash
SSPD would like to thank the community for the information that led to this arrest and reminds everyone that if you see something, say something.
All persons accused of crimes are presumed innocent until and unless their guilt is established beyond a reasonable doubt in court.