GRAND JUNCTION, COLO. - On October 20, 2026, at approximately 1:30 a.m., deputies conducting an interview as part of an investigation at a business on the 2900 block of D Road in Grand Junction, Colorado, were approached by a truck unrelated to the investigation. 

The driver of the truck, identified as Bladyn Richards, 20, began interfering with the deputy on scene. Richards then intentionally dispelled diesel smoke from the truck’s exhaust towards the deputy and interview subject while driving away. Additional deputies arrived on scene and placed Richards under arrest. During a search of his person, deputies located a small bag consistent with methamphetamine in Richards’ pocket.

Richards was transported to the Mesa County Detention Facility on the following charges:

• Obstructing government operations, Misdemeanor 2
• 1st degree introducing contraband, Felony 4
• Controlled substance - possession of schedule I/II/III/IV/V substances, Misdemeanor 1

No further information is available at this time.