Just after midnight on the morning of September 8, 2023, deputies with the Mesa County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a burglary in progress in the 400 block of Topaz Drive in Clifton.  A witness called 911 saying her ex-boyfriend had broken into the residence and attacked her sister.  Upon arrival, deputies discovered what had been called in as a burglary quickly evolved into an attempted homicide.  The suspect was immediately located in front of the residence and was taken into custody without further incident.   The victim, a  59-year-old female, suffered significant lacerations to her neck.  She was transported to the hospital, where she is being treated.

Danny Kelley, 63,  of Clifton, was arrested and is being held at the Mesa County Detention Facility. For updated bond amounts, click here. 

All parties are known to one another, and this was an isolated incident with no outstanding danger to the public.  Investigators continue to process evidence and conduct interviews.  This remains an active investigation.