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Wildfire Mitigation Project Helps Make Neighborhood Safer

The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with Mesa County Road and Bridge is nearing the completion of a wildfire mitigation proj...

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Wildfire Mitigation Project Helps Make Neighborhood Safer
The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with Mesa County Road and Bridge is nearing the completion of a wildfire mitigation proj...
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...
Sheriff Todd Rowell takes Office
Sheriff Todd Rowell was sworn in this evening as the 22nd Sheriff of Mesa County. The Honorable District Court Judge Gretchen Larson ad...
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Welcome to the Mesa County Sheriff's Office website on the CRIMEWATCH Network. Here you can learn more about crime occurring in your ne...
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The 9PM Routine is a great tool for community members to help prevent crime. Every night at 9:00 p.m., the Mesa County Sheriff’s Offi...
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June 24, 2022

Help Solve: Burglary Suspect

The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to identify a person believed to be involved in a recent burglary at a local residence. The crime occurred at approximately 1:00 a.m. on June 22, 2022, at home in the area of Unaweep and 28 1/2 Road in Orchard Mesa. The homeowner...

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June 22, 2022

Help Solve: Stolen Credit Cards used

The Mesa County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to identify two people believed to be involved in using stolen credit cards. At about 8:20 am on June 15, 2022, a purse was stolen from a car while the owner was unloading groceries into their home in the area of Ox Bow Road and F 1/2...

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June 20, 2022

Update: Burglary Suspect Identified

Update: Investigators have identified the suspect and are submitting a warrant for their arrest. Thank you to everyone who submitted tips and information. The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to identify a person believed to be involved in a recent burglary at a local...

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Case Status:

Closed

June 15, 2022

Update: One person dies, 5 rescued from the river

7:20 pm Update: The adult female taken to the hospital has died. The Mesa County Coroner's Office is responsible for determining the person's cause and manner of death and will release the person's name when appropriate. The Mesa County Sheriff's Office would like to offer our sincere condolences...

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June 13, 2022

Arrests made in undercover internet sex predator operation

Last week, local, state and federal law enforcement agencies conducted a two-day operation in an effort to locate internet child sex predators in and around the Mesa County area. The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office, Grand Junction Police Department, Palisade Police Department, 21st Judicial District...

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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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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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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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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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Charges:

1st Degree Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft F4

February 11, 2022

UPCHURCH, DYLAN RAY - 1st Degree Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft F4

The Mesa County Sheriff's Office arrested UPCHURCH, DYLAN RAY on February 9th, 2022. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Friday, October 29th, 2021 Issuing Authority : Mesa County Sheriff's Office Holding Department : Mesa County Sheriff's Office Reference ID : 21-30587 - Deputy...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Incident Type:

Homicide

June 24, 2022

Help Solve: Burglary Suspect

The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to identify a person believed to be involved in a recent burglary at a local residence. The crime occurred at approximately 1:00 a.m. on June 22, 2022, at home in the area of Unaweep and 28 1/2 Road in Orchard Mesa. The homeowner...

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June 22, 2022

Help Solve: Stolen Credit Cards used

The Mesa County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to identify two people believed to be involved in using stolen credit cards. At about 8:20 am on June 15, 2022, a purse was stolen from a car while the owner was unloading groceries into their home in the area of Ox Bow Road and F 1/2...

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office

June 20, 2022

Update: Burglary Suspect Identified

Update: Investigators have identified the suspect and are submitting a warrant for their arrest. Thank you to everyone who submitted tips and information. The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to identify a person believed to be involved in a recent burglary at a local...

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Case Status:

Closed

June 8, 2022

Two arrested for a string of car break-ins at local trailheads

The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Colorado National Monument, has arrested two people related to a string of car break-ins at local trailheads. On June 2, 2022, deputies responded to assist Monument Rangers on the National Monument with a traffic stop with two men...

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May 22, 2022

Inmate found unresponsive

c22-0374_lopez_ak_media_release-updated.jpg June 16, 2022 Update: The Mesa County Coroner’s Office has completed its examination regarding the death of Alizon Lopez, a 28-year-old female resident of Grand Junction, Colorado. Ms. Lopez was the female inmate that died on May 21, 2022. The cause of...

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June 15, 2022

Update: One person dies, 5 rescued from the river

7:20 pm Update: The adult female taken to the hospital has died. The Mesa County Coroner's Office is responsible for determining the person's cause and manner of death and will release the person's name when appropriate. The Mesa County Sheriff's Office would like to offer our sincere condolences...

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June 13, 2022

Arrests made in undercover internet sex predator operation

Last week, local, state and federal law enforcement agencies conducted a two-day operation in an effort to locate internet child sex predators in and around the Mesa County area. The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office, Grand Junction Police Department, Palisade Police Department, 21st Judicial District...

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June 12, 2022

Person dies on Palisade Plunge trail

At approximately 6:45 Saturday evening, the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a person suffering from a heat-related illness near mile marker 28 on the Palisade Plunge trail. The 52-year-old male from Colorado Springs was riding the mountain biking trail alone and ran out of water. A...

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May 17, 2022

Police Week May 15-21, 2022

Police Week 2022 in Mesa County has officially begun. The community is invited to join the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office this week in showing appreciation for the men and women in law enforcement who keep our community safe. This morning, the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office joined the Mesa County Board...

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May 10, 2022

Sgt. Wayne Weyler honored at State & National Law Enforcement Memorials

WASHINGTON D.C. — The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office is sending a contingent to Washington D.C. to accompany the Weyler Family as fallen hero Sergeant Wayne Weyler’s name is added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, DC. Mesa County Sheriff Sergeant Wayne Weyler lost his battle...

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