Monarco was contacted regarding a stolen motorcycle. During the contact officers found an improvised explosive device. The device was taken to the Trinidad Police Department and later turned over to the Pueblo Bomb Squad for disposal. Monarco was arrested and charged with then charged with Conspiracy To Commit Felony, Second Degree Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft ($20000 +), Resisting Arrest, Obstruction of a Peace Officer/Firefighter/EMT and Possession/Use Or Removal Of Explosive Or Incendiary Device,