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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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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...
Welcome to Mesa County Sheriff's Office
Welcome to the Mesa County Sheriff's Office website on the CRIMEWATCH Network. Here you can learn more about crime occurring in your ne...
9 PM Routine
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...
Business & Resident Camera Registry
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October 19, 2021

Scam Alert

MESA COUNTY, Colorado- In less than an hour the Mesa County Sheriff's Office Records department has received calls from at least 5 parties reporting scam phone calls. The fraudulent call indicates that the caller is from our department and the caller id shows the phone number as 970-244-3500. They...

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October 18, 2021

SWAT called out

MESA COUNTY, Colorado: Deputies responded to a residence near the intersection of Colombard Court and Arbor Lane for a juvenile male with active warrants just before 1 pm today. The subject barricaded and the SWAT team was called out to assist. A community notice was sent out to contacts in the...

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October 14, 2021

Richardson, Weston - First Degree Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft used in a Commission of a Crime F4 and 13 additional charges

Weston Richardson, 36, was arrested Wednesday on the following charges: First Degree Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft used in a Commission of a Crime F4 , Second Degree Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft of more than $1000 less than $20,000 F6, Child Abuse M2, Robbery F4, Harassment Strikes Shoves Kicks...

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Charges:

First Degree Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft used in a Commission of a Crime F4, Second Degree Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft of more than $1000 less than $20, 000 F6, Child Abuse M2, Robbery F4, Harassment Strikes Shoves Kicks M3, Vehicular Eluding F5, Reckless Driving, Obstructing a Peace Officer M2, 2 Counts of Interference with Staff, Faculty or Students of Educational Institutions M3, 3 Counts of Second Degree Criminal Trespass M3, Second Degree Burglary F4, Obstructing Highway or other passageway M3

October 12, 2021

Update: Identified

Update: The person was identified and deputies have determined they were not involved in the criminal incident. Previous: Do you recognize this person? Mesa County Sheriff's Office deputies would like to speak to this person regarding a recent stolen car incident. On September 28, 2021, deputies...

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October 11, 2021

Update: One Confirmed Deceased

1:10 p.m. Update: The sole occupant onboard the plane is confirmed deceased. The NTSB is investigating the cause of the crash. The Mesa County Coroner's Office is responsible for determining the cause and manner of death as well as releasing the identity of the person once the next of kin is...

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October 14, 2021

Richardson, Weston - First Degree Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft used in a Commission of a Crime F4 and 13 additional charges

Weston Richardson, 36, was arrested Wednesday on the following charges: First Degree Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft used in a Commission of a Crime F4 , Second Degree Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft of more than $1000 less than $20,000 F6, Child Abuse M2, Robbery F4, Harassment Strikes Shoves Kicks...

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Charges:

First Degree Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft used in a Commission of a Crime F4, Second Degree Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft of more than $1000 less than $20, 000 F6, Child Abuse M2, Robbery F4, Harassment Strikes Shoves Kicks M3, Vehicular Eluding F5, Reckless Driving, Obstructing a Peace Officer M2, 2 Counts of Interference with Staff, Faculty or Students of Educational Institutions M3, 3 Counts of Second Degree Criminal Trespass M3, Second Degree Burglary F4, Obstructing Highway or other passageway M3

October 6, 2021

Robinson, Gauge - 3 Counts of 1st Degree Criminal Trespass Of Auto F5 and 4 additional charges

At approximately 1:30 in the morning on October 4, 2021, deputies responded to a report of a person breaking into cars on the 3000 block of Thrush Drive. Arriving deputies immediately located a person matching the description provided by witnesses and took them into custody. Gauge Robinson, 19, was...

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Charges:

3 Counts of 1st Degree Criminal Trespass Of Auto F5, 1 Count of 2nd Degree Criminal Trespass M3, 1 Count of Criminal Impersonation F6, 1 Count of Theft-$50-$300 From Motor Vehicle M3, 7 outstanding warrants.

September 29, 2021

Stelter, Justin - Theft $2000-$5000 (Class 6 Felony)

The Mesa County Sheriff's Office arrested Stelter, Justin on September 8, 2021. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Thursday August 19th, 2021 Reference ID : 21-14430 Mesa County Sheriff's Office investigators obtained a warrant for the arrest of Justin Stelter, 37, of Grand...

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Charges:

Theft $2000-$5000 (Class 6 Felony)

September 14, 2021

Hamlin, Levi Ladon - Felony Menacing

The Mesa County Sheriff's Office arrested Hamlin, Levi Ladon on Tuesday, September 14th, 2021. Thank you to the community members who sent in tips. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Monday January 4th, 2021 Issuing Authority : Mesa County Sheriff Docket Number : 18CR1615 IN...

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Charges:

Felony Menacing

September 6, 2021

Martinez, Nathan - 2 Counts of Vehicular Eluding F5 and 10 additional charges

Nathan Martinez, 28, of Grand Junction, was arrested over the weekend on five active warrants and several news charges related to a car chase. At approximately 2:30 Sunday morning, a car did not pull over when a Mesa County Sheriff’s Office deputy initiated a traffic stop. The car was observed...

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Charges:

2 Counts of Vehicular Eluding F5, 1 Count of Possession of Schedule I/II with the Intent To Distribute DF2, 2 Counts of Reckless Driving, 2 Counts of Reckless Endangerment M3, 1 Count of Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia DPO, 2 Counts of Resisting Arrest M2, 1 Count of Lane Usage Violation, 1 Count of Vehicle Not Equipped With Two Stop Lamps, 5 Counts of Failure To Stop For A Red Light, 5 Counts of Failure To Yield After Stopping At A Stop Sign, 1 Count of Aggravated Driving With A Revoked License

April 13, 2021

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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Charges:

1 Count of Failure to Comply with 2nd Degree Assault by Strangulation

April 5, 2021

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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Charges:

(2) counts of Assault in the Third Degree, (1) count of Harassment

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

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

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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Incident Type:

All Other - Non-Criminal

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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October 12, 2021

Update: Identified

Update: The person was identified and deputies have determined they were not involved in the criminal incident. Previous: Do you recognize this person? Mesa County Sheriff's Office deputies would like to speak to this person regarding a recent stolen car incident. On September 28, 2021, deputies...

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October 11, 2021

Update: One Confirmed Deceased

1:10 p.m. Update: The sole occupant onboard the plane is confirmed deceased. The NTSB is investigating the cause of the crash. The Mesa County Coroner's Office is responsible for determining the cause and manner of death as well as releasing the identity of the person once the next of kin is...

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Mesa County Sheriff's Office

September 29, 2021

Help Solve: Forged Check

The Mesa County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to identify several individuals believed to have cashed a forged check. Surveillance video from the Rimrock Walmart shows three individuals making a purchase of more than $1300 with a check later determined to be fraudulent...

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September 23, 2021

Arrest made in Death Investigation

Mesa County Sheriff’s Office investigators have made an arrest related to the death of an adult female found after a fire at a Grand Junction residence. Kellan Hoyt, 33, was arrested Wednesday night and is facing the following charges: Murder in the First Degree (F1), First Degree Arson (F3),...

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September 22, 2021

Update: Death Investigation

9-23-21 Update: An arrest has been made in this case, click here to read more. Update: At this point in the investigation, investigators have determined the circumstances surrounding the death of the person found inside the Grand Junction home is suspicious. A person of interest has been detained...

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October 19, 2021

Scam Alert

MESA COUNTY, Colorado- In less than an hour the Mesa County Sheriff's Office Records department has received calls from at least 5 parties reporting scam phone calls. The fraudulent call indicates that the caller is from our department and the caller id shows the phone number as 970-244-3500. They...

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October 18, 2021

SWAT called out

MESA COUNTY, Colorado: Deputies responded to a residence near the intersection of Colombard Court and Arbor Lane for a juvenile male with active warrants just before 1 pm today. The subject barricaded and the SWAT team was called out to assist. A community notice was sent out to contacts in the...

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September 9, 2021

Congratulations, Deputy Ralphie!

Last week the National Information Officers Association (NIOA) awarded the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office for its efforts using social media to engage with community members. The 2021 Best Use of Social Media Award was presented to Information and Communication Manager Megan Terlecky at the annual...

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August 28, 2021

Wild horse fire

BLM Colorado Fire has named the weed fire north of the Bookcliffs. It is the Wildhorse Fire. BLM Colorado Fire is the go to source for more information. You can find them on the web or via Facebook. Previously released: Mesa County Sheriff's Office, BLM, and DeBeque Fire are all currently working...

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August 25, 2021

MCSO Wildland Fire Team wraps up busy summer

The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office Wildland Fire Team spent the summer out in the community, completing community projects when not responding to fires. Traditionally, firefighters with the agency’s Wildland Fire Team worked on an on-call basis unless there was an ongoing active wildfire. This summer...

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