Colorado server wrestles firearm away from suspect who allegedly lured her into bathroom

Colorado KCNC A server at the Rock Rest Lodge in Colorado is being recognized for her courage after she announced she wrestled away a firearm from an assault suspect The alleged assault happened on Wednesday afternoon after he allegedly lured her into the lodge s bathroom According to the Jefferson County Sheriff s Office Brandon Montano went to the Rock Rest Lodge located at Mt Vernon Road and ordered a beer after sitting down That s when Montano allegedly solicited his server to check the women s restroom for something his girlfriend may have left in there When the server went into the bathroom Montano allegedly followed her inside and assaulted her by brandishing a handgun and choking her Investigators mentioned the server refusing to be a victim fought back and wrestled the firearm away from the suspect She then ran out of the bathroom and alerted coworkers That s when her coworkers rapidly subdued and detained Montano until Jefferson County Sheriff s deputies arrived on scene The Jefferson County Sheriff s Department praised the victim for her quick thinking The victim was very she reacted quick and in a great manner for her She was able to handle the situation the way she did a spokeswoman explained Montano was taken into custody and arrested on several charges including second-degree kidnapping second-degree assault- strangulation false imprisonment menacing and prohibited use of weapons He remains in custody on cash bond