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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 13, 2022

Two Arrests Made in Placer Drive Shooting

Mesa County Sheriff’s Office investigators have made two arrests related to Monday’s assault and shooting in Grand Junction. At approximately 5:30 p.m, Monday, May 9, 2022, deputies responded to a report of a shooting at a residence on the 500 block of Placer Drive. One person, identified as 35-...

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May 10, 2022
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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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May 9, 2022

Update: Shooter determined to be acting in self-defense

District Attorney Dan Rubinstein has issued a letter explaining the reasoning for declining charges for the individual involved in the shooting that occurred on March 14, 2022, at 2915 Orchard Ave. The investigation concluded the individual acted properly in self-defense. Read the letter here. For...

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May 4, 2022
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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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May 4, 2022
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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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April 11, 2022
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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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February 11, 2022
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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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February 11, 2022
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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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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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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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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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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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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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May 13, 2022

Two Arrests Made in Placer Drive Shooting

Mesa County Sheriff’s Office investigators have made two arrests related to Monday’s assault and shooting in Grand Junction. At approximately 5:30 p.m, Monday, May 9, 2022, deputies responded to a report of a shooting at a residence on the 500 block of Placer Drive. One person, identified as 35-...

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May 9, 2022

Update: Shooter determined to be acting in self-defense

District Attorney Dan Rubinstein has issued a letter explaining the reasoning for declining charges for the individual involved in the shooting that occurred on March 14, 2022, at 2915 Orchard Ave. The investigation concluded the individual acted properly in self-defense. Read the letter here. For...

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April 30, 2022

Family rescued after truck swept away in creek

A family of 3 is safe after their car was swept away in Escalante Creek. Thursday, April 28, 2022, the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office and Mesa County Search and Rescued worked through the night to rescue a family stranded by rising waters from spring runoff. The family from New York was driving on...

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April 13, 2022

Help Solve: Car break-ins

The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to identify an individual who is believed responsible for a string of car break-ins in Clifton. Deputies are investigating a series of car break-ins in the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 12, in the 3200 block of Emerald Ct...

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April 7, 2022

Two wanted fugitives arrested

Mesa County Sheriff’s Office deputies located and arrested two wanted fugitives Wednesday night. This apprehension is part of the Sheriff’s Office's ongoing efforts to identify and remove potentially dangerous criminals from our community. The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office specialized units Major...

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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
photo of Sgt. Wayne Weyler with a blue line

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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May 2, 2022

Detention Deputies Honored: Correctional Officers’ Week May 1-7

The community is invited to join the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office in thanking the dedicated men and women who work tirelessly to keep the Mesa County Detention Facility running smoothly. Today, the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office joined the Mesa County Board of Commissioners in recognizing the...

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February 21, 2022
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Search and Rescue helps injured ATV rider

The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office responded Sunday evening to a report of a missing ATV rider in the desert off C Road near Palisade. With the help of the Mesa County Search and Rescue ATV team, the 55-year-old was located southwest of Horse Mountain. The person had been in an ATV accident and was...

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February 18, 2022
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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 project in Lewis Wash to reduce the fire danger to nearby homes. The Lewis Wash project is 1.25 acres of overgrown vegetation located in the River Bend Townhomes...

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