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Message to the Community from Sheriff Todd Rowell
I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. I’m a Western Slope native, United States Marine Corps veteran, and my wife and I both grad...
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February 2, 2023

Fentanyl pills found in abandoned suitcase

Mesa County, CO - This afternoon, during a routine check of a passenger bus, Investigators with the Western Colorado Drug Task Force discovered an unclaimed suitcase. Located inside the suitcase were approximately 100,000 (22 pounds) of suspected Fentanyl pills. The pills are estimated to be worth...

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office

January 30, 2023

Deputy involved in North Avenue officer-involved shooting identified

The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office is identifying the MCSO deputy involved in the officer-involved shooting that occurred on the evening of January 24, 2023. The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office deputy who discharged his duty firearm during this incident is Deputy Devrin Sandell . Deputy Sandell has been...

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office

January 27, 2023

DA review of December 6, 2022 CIRT investigation complete

The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the following information on behalf of the 21st Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT). The 21st Judicial District CIRT has completed its investigation of the December 6, 2022, officer-involved shooting and turned it over to the 21st...

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office

January 23, 2023

MCSO Volunteers Recognized

The Mesa County Sheriff's Office is fortunate to have over 260 volunteers that give their time selflessly to help Sheriff's Office and the community. From offering support within the Detention Facility, providing rescue in the backcountry, or aid in times of crisis, MCSO volunteers help provide...

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office

January 23, 2023

MCSO Deputy earns Drug Recognition Expert certification

Congratulations to Mesa County Sheriff's Office Deputy Amanda Simon, who graduated from an intensive 9-day Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) training course. Simon scored in the top of her class on her written final exam and was one of 16 law enforcement officers to graduate from this elite program...

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office

January 9, 2023

Peet, Jake O'Brian - Felony Menacing (F5)

The Mesa County Sheriff's Office arrested Jake Peet, age 20, on January 6, 2023. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Tuesday January 3rd, 2023 Issuing Authority : Grand Junction Police Department and Mesa County Sheriff's Office Docket Number : GJPD 2023-329 Reference ID : Jake...

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office

Charges:

Felony Menacing (F5)

May 4, 2022

Burke, Cheyenne - Sexual Exploitation of a Child – Distributing Sexual Exploitative Material F3 and 2 additional charges

Mesa County Sheriff’s Office investigators obtained a warrant for the arrest of Cheyenne Burke, 25, of Clifton, for multiple counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Child. On Tuesday, May 3, deputies located and arrested Burke on the following charges: • Sexual Exploitation of a Child – Distributing...

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office

Charges:

Sexual Exploitation of a Child – Distributing Sexual Exploitative Material F3, Sexual Exploitation of a Child – Possession of Sexually Exploitative Material F4, Sexual Exploitation of a Child – Possession of Sexually Exploitative Material F5

April 11, 2022

Maestas, Devin - 8 Counts of Internet Luring of a Child F4 and 7 additional charges

Mesa County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Devin Maestas, 19, of Clifton for multiple counts of Internet Luring of a Child. Maestas is facing the following charges: • Distribution of Sch 1/11 to a minor DF1 • 8 Counts of Internet Luring of a Child F4 • Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor...

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office

Charges:

8 Counts of Internet Luring of a Child F4, 19 Counts of Soliciting for Prostitution M3, Distribution of Sch 1/11 to a minor DF1, Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor F4, 1st Degree Criminal Trespass of an Auto M1, Theft less than $50.00 from an Auto PO1, Resisting Arrest M2, Obstruction M2

February 11, 2022

DUNN, PEPPER RAY - 1st Degree Assault with Intent to cause Serious Bodily Injury with a Deadly Weapon F3 and 1 additional...

The Mesa County Sheriff's Office arrested DUNN, PEPPER RAY on January 15, 2022. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Tuesday December 7th, 2021 Issuing Authority : Mesa County Sheriff's Office Holding Department : Mesa County Sheriff's Office Reference ID : 16CR427 - Deputy Means...

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office

Charges:

1st Degree Assault with Intent to cause Serious Bodily Injury with a Deadly Weapon F3, Menacing M3

February 11, 2022

Kirnberger, Aiden Roy - 1st Degree Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft F4

The Mesa County Sheriff's Office arrested Kirnberger, Aiden Roy on February 9th, 2022. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Friday October 29th, 2021 Issuing Authority : Mesa County Sheriff's Office Reference ID : 21-30587 - Deputy Means Aiden Kirnberger, 18, of Whitewater is...

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office

Charges:

1st Degree Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft F4

March 10, 2021

NORTH, KEVIN ALLEN - FTC Assault 2nd Degree w/intent to cause BI by Strangulation and 1 additional charge

Kevin North, (35), is wanted for Failure to Comply with Assault 2nd Degree with Intent to Cause Bodily Injury by strangulation, Assault 3rd Degree. If you recognize this individual or have information that could help lead to their arrest, please contact the Mesa County Sheriff's Office at (970) 242...

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office

Charges:

FTC Assault 2nd Degree w/intent to cause BI by Strangulation, Assault 3rd Degree

January 19, 2021

Rosas, Florentino - 2nd Degree Assault with Weapon and 3 additional charges

Florentino Rosas, age 41 years, is wanted for Felony Menacing, 2nd Degree Assault and Child Abuse. If you recognize this individual or have information which could help lead to their arrest, please contact the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office at (970) 242-6707 or submit a tip below.

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office

Charges:

2nd Degree Assault with Weapon, Felony Menacing, 3rd Degree Assault, Child Abuse

January 18, 2021

INCHAUREGUI, JUAN CARLOS - Sexual Assault

INCHAUREGUI is WANTED on a Felony Sex Assault Warrant. If you have information about the location of this subject, or information that may help us locate them, please respond here. If you have an emergency please call 911.

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office

Charges:

Sexual Assault

January 5, 2021

Risley, Kevin Clayton Jr. - ASSAULT 2ND DEG W/INTENT TO CAUSE SBI BY STRANGULATION

Kevin Risley is wanted for 2nd Degree Assault, if seen please contact non-emergency dispatch 970-242-6707.

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office

Charges:

ASSAULT 2ND DEG W/INTENT TO CAUSE SBI BY STRANGULATION

April 22, 2022

One persons dies after climbing incident

The Mesa County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a climber that occurred this week. About 10:45 Wednesday night, Mesa County Sheriff’s Deputies and Mesa County Search and Rescue volunteers responded to a report of a climber who fell in the area of Andy’s Loop Trailhead near Little...

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October 22, 2021

Three Hunters Rescued

Three hunters were rescued this week after their truck slid off the road and became stuck in the mud. Tuesday, October 19, 2021, Mesa County Sheriff's Office deputies and Mesa County Search and Rescue's ATV team responded to help. The hunters were stranded in the remote Spring Creek area near the...

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office

Incident Type:

All Other - Non-Criminal

May 4, 2021

SVP Community Notification - Castro

Sexually Violent Predator Address Change This public notice is intended to make our community aware that a registered sex offender, classified as a sexually violent predator has recently changed addresses within Mesa County. Further details about these offenders can be found on our website. Click...

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office

May 4, 2021

SVP Community Notification - Watson

Sexually Violent Predator Address Change This public notice is intended to make our community aware that a registered sex offender, classified as a sexually violent predator has recently changed addresses within Mesa County. Further details about these offenders can be found on our website. Click...

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office

April 17, 2021

One person arrested in early morning homicide

Mesa County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a shooting on the 700 block of 33 Road at approximately 12:30 Saturday morning. Deputies found an adult male deceased with an apparent gunshot wound. Several people were in the area attempting to help the person. Deputies quickly...

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office

Incident Type:

Homicide

January 17, 2023

Help Solve: Theft

23-1500 MURDOCHS Video of 23-1500 MURDOCHS The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying the person who was involved in a recent theft at a local business. The crime occurred at approximately 5:40 p.m. on January 15, 2023, at Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply, 3217...

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office

Case Status:

Current

January 11, 2023

Help Solve: Shoplift

The Mesa County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in identifying two people believed to be involved in a shoplifting incident at a local liquor store. On December 21, 2022, at 7:52 pm, two suspects entered East Valley Liquors at 418 32 Road in Clifton. The male suspect grabbed one 1...

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office

January 10, 2023

60,000 Fentanyl Pills Found During Traffic Stop

On the afternoon of January 9, 2023, a Deputy with the Mesa County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for fictitous license plates near the Fruita exit on Interstate 70. Upon a voluntary search of the vehicle, the deputy discovered an estimated 60,000 blue pills consistant with...

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office

Case Status:

Closed

December 30, 2022

Help Identify: Stolen/Fraudulent Credit Card Use

The Mesa County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to identify two people believed to be involved in using a stolen or fraudulent credit card. On November 27, 2022, at approximately 11:45 am, two males entered the Trading Post Liquor store at 2898 Hwy 50 in Grand Junction. They made...

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office

Case Status:

Current

December 29, 2022

Help Solve: Fraudulent Credit Card Use

The Mesa County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to identify a person believed to be involved in using a fraudulent credit card at various locations. At approximately 10:45 pm on November 5, 2022, two males entered the Lucky Me Convenience store at 29 Road and Patterson Road...

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office

Case Status:

Current

February 2, 2023

Fentanyl pills found in abandoned suitcase

Mesa County, CO - This afternoon, during a routine check of a passenger bus, Investigators with the Western Colorado Drug Task Force discovered an unclaimed suitcase. Located inside the suitcase were approximately 100,000 (22 pounds) of suspected Fentanyl pills. The pills are estimated to be worth...

Source:

Mesa County Sheriff's Office

January 30, 2023

Deputy involved in North Avenue officer-involved shooting identified

The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office is identifying the MCSO deputy involved in the officer-involved shooting that occurred on the evening of January 24, 2023. The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office deputy who discharged his duty firearm during this incident is Deputy Devrin Sandell . Deputy Sandell has been...

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office

January 27, 2023

DA review of December 6, 2022 CIRT investigation complete

The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the following information on behalf of the 21st Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT). The 21st Judicial District CIRT has completed its investigation of the December 6, 2022, officer-involved shooting and turned it over to the 21st...

Source:

Mesa County Sheriff's Office

January 23, 2023

MCSO Volunteers Recognized

The Mesa County Sheriff's Office is fortunate to have over 260 volunteers that give their time selflessly to help Sheriff's Office and the community. From offering support within the Detention Facility, providing rescue in the backcountry, or aid in times of crisis, MCSO volunteers help provide...

Source:

Mesa County Sheriff's Office

January 23, 2023

MCSO Deputy earns Drug Recognition Expert certification

Congratulations to Mesa County Sheriff's Office Deputy Amanda Simon, who graduated from an intensive 9-day Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) training course. Simon scored in the top of her class on her written final exam and was one of 16 law enforcement officers to graduate from this elite program...

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office

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