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July 30, 2021

Oath of Office Ceremony for Sheriff

Mesa County Sheriff Todd Rowell will officially take office the evening of Friday, August 6, 2021. The swearing-in ceremony will start at 5:00 p.m. in the old Mesa County Courthouse, 544 Rood Ave., public hearing room on the second floor. Rowell will take the oath of office and be sworn into office...

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July 29, 2021
Vulnerable areas to a flash flood include burn scars, narrow canyons and steep terrain

Several Rescued from Weekend Flash Flood

On Sunday at approximately 9:00 p.m., Mesa County Sheriff’s Office and Mesa County Search and Rescue responded to a report of two hikers trapped by flash flood waters in Rough Canyon. When deputies arrived at the trailhead, it was discovered several other people were also unable to reach the...

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July 28, 2021
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Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Lifted Friday

fire_restrictions_logos_2.png The Mesa County Sheriff, in coordination with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Grand Junction Field Office, is lifting current fire restrictions effective at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 30, 2021. Higher than normal humidity and monsoonal rain has improved fire...

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July 26, 2021
Undersheriff Todd Rowell

Commissioners Appoint New Sheriff

From Mesa County News On Monday, the Board of Mesa County Commissioners appointed Undersheriff Todd Rowell to serve as the new Mesa County Sheriff effective at 5 p.m. on August 6, 2021. Rowell will be serving the remainder of Sheriff Matt Lewis’ term until an elected Sheriff takes office in January...

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July 14, 2021
Sheriff Matt Lewis stands in front of the Mesa County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Matt Lewis Announces Retirement

Message from Sheriff Matt Lewis: I have announced my intention to retire from the Office of Mesa County Sheriff. If I could sum up everything I would like to convey to this community it would simply be, thank you. When I arrived here so many years ago to attend what was then Mesa State College, I...

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July 7, 2021
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Esqueda, Roberto Jr. - 1st Degree Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft- Used in the Commission of a Crime (Class 4 Felony) and 7...

At approximately 10:00 p.m Tuesday, Mesa County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the area of Applewood Estates Mobile Home Park (516 31 1/2 Road) for a hit and run accident. Deputies found an unoccupied Toyota Camry crashed into an electrical pole. Witnesses described a male driver leave the...
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June 4, 2021
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MILLS, JADAN MARCUS - Probation Violation and 2 additional charges

The Mesa County Sheriff's Office arrested MILLS, JADAN MARCUS on Thursday, June 3rd, 2021. At approximately 3:35 pm June 3rd, 2021, deputies saw him outside of an apartment on the 500 block of Independent Ave. He barricaded inside and refused to come out. MCSO SWAT was called to assist. After an...
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May 25, 2021
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Williams, Brandon - 2nd Degree Arson F4 and 3 additional charges

Brandon Williams, 35, was arrested this morning related to the fire in Glade Park. He is currently facing the following charges: 2nd Degree Arson F4, Prohibited Use of a Weapon M2, Criminal Mischief M2, and Domestic Violence. Williams is currently being held at the Mesa County Detention Facility...
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May 21, 2021

Johnson, Robert James - 1st degree assault (4 counts) and 5 additional charges

At approximately 3:40 pm on May 20, 2021, Deputies with the Mesa County Sheriff's office were dispatched to the area Deputies were dispatched to the area of 24 and I roads for a man who was using bear spray and possibly firing a hand gun. Upon arrival they were able to locate the man and his...
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May 17, 2021

Bickford, Christopher - VEHICULAR ELUDING and 1 additional charge

On May 15, 2021 dispatch received several calls from citizens in the 400 block of Lark Court advising an individual was causing concern in their neighborhood. Arriving deputies were able to identify Mr. Bickford from a recent arrest and attempted to contact him at which time he fled in his vehicle...
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April 13, 2021
Rick Thompson

THOMPSON, RICK - 1 Count of Failure to Comply with 2nd Degree Assault by Strangulation

Rick Thompson, 59, is wanted for 1 Count of Failure to Comply with 2nd Degree Assault by Strangulation. 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)242-6707 or submit a tip below. You can also...

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April 5, 2021
Roxanne Garcia

Garcia, Roxanne Angelique - (2) counts of Assault in the Third Degree and 1 additional charge

Roxanne Garcia, (29), is wanted for (2) counts of Assault in the Third Degree, and (1) count of Harassment. 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)242-6707 or submit a tip below. You can also...

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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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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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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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May 4, 2021
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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
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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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February 28, 2021

One Deceased in Desert Rollover

MESA COUNTY, Colo: On February 28, 2021 at approximately 9:30 am, deputies with the Mesa County Sheriff's Office were called to a one vehicle rollover in the desert north of I-70, near 29 road. On scene deputies found a single vehicle with one deceased occupant. The rollover appeared to have...

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January 29, 2021

Barricaded subject in protective custody

At approximately 8:00 this morning Mesa County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a person in crisis causing damage to vehicles in an Orchard Mesa neighborhood. When deputies arrived, the person barricaded themselves into a residence on the 2900 block of Jon Hall in Orchard Mesa. A Mesa County...

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July 3, 2021

One arrested after stolen car crashes

At approximately 9:00 this morning, Mesa County Sheriff’s Office deputies along with the Colorado State Patrol, Lands End Fire Protection District, Central Orchard Mesa Fire Department, and the Grand Junction Fire Department responded to a rollover crash on Highway 50 near mm 48. Two patients were...

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June 25, 2021

Help Solve: Credit cards stolen

Do you recognize this person? The Mesa County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to identify a female believed to have used stolen credit cards at a local business. The credit cards were stolen from a car parked at the Ribbon Trailhead. Deputies obtained surveillance footage from...

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June 23, 2021

One detained in Orchard Mesa shooting incident

Just after 10:00 this morning, Mesa County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a shooting at a residence on the 2700 block of E. Lynwood St in Orchard Mesa. Witnesses describe an argument between a man and a woman followed by hearing gunshots. Deputies located an injured adult male...

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June 15, 2021

Three arrested after a standoff

At approximately 5:30 this morning, a green Camaro was reported stolen from a residence in the area of E ½ Road and Bookcliff Ave. Several hours later, around 10:45, the stolen vehicle was located at a home on the 200 block of 4th Street in Clifton. Deputies saw several individuals approach the car...

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June 15, 2021

Body recovered from the Colorado River

At approximately 11:50 a.m., the Grand Junction Regional Communication Center received a 911 call of a possible drowning in the Colorado River. Witnesses reported seeing a man and his dog swimming in the river near the Blue Heron Boat ramp, then later saw the adult male floating face down. The...

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July 30, 2021

Oath of Office Ceremony for Sheriff

Mesa County Sheriff Todd Rowell will officially take office the evening of Friday, August 6, 2021. The swearing-in ceremony will start at 5:00 p.m. in the old Mesa County Courthouse, 544 Rood Ave., public hearing room on the second floor. Rowell will take the oath of office and be sworn into office...

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office
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July 29, 2021
Vulnerable areas to a flash flood include burn scars, narrow canyons and steep terrain

Several Rescued from Weekend Flash Flood

On Sunday at approximately 9:00 p.m., Mesa County Sheriff’s Office and Mesa County Search and Rescue responded to a report of two hikers trapped by flash flood waters in Rough Canyon. When deputies arrived at the trailhead, it was discovered several other people were also unable to reach the...

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office
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July 28, 2021
Fire information and drawing of flames

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Lifted Friday

fire_restrictions_logos_2.png The Mesa County Sheriff, in coordination with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Grand Junction Field Office, is lifting current fire restrictions effective at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 30, 2021. Higher than normal humidity and monsoonal rain has improved fire...

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office
Read more
July 26, 2021
Undersheriff Todd Rowell

Commissioners Appoint New Sheriff

From Mesa County News On Monday, the Board of Mesa County Commissioners appointed Undersheriff Todd Rowell to serve as the new Mesa County Sheriff effective at 5 p.m. on August 6, 2021. Rowell will be serving the remainder of Sheriff Matt Lewis’ term until an elected Sheriff takes office in January...

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office
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July 14, 2021
Sheriff Matt Lewis stands in front of the Mesa County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Matt Lewis Announces Retirement

Message from Sheriff Matt Lewis: I have announced my intention to retire from the Office of Mesa County Sheriff. If I could sum up everything I would like to convey to this community it would simply be, thank you. When I arrived here so many years ago to attend what was then Mesa State College, I...

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office
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