A jury in Moffat County District Court convicted Parrish Terry, a local pastor from Craig, of Assault in the Second Degree, a class four felony, and Assault in the Third Degree, a misdemeanor, on March 5, 2026. The crimes occurred on June 15, 2025, in Craig, Colorado. 

The investigation was led by Detective Kelsey Morford of the Craig Police Department which began with the initial report taken by Officer Grant Laehr, and the prosecution of the case was handled by Assistant District Attorney Joseph Bucci. Fourteenth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Brittany Schneider presided over the three-day trial.

After the guilty verdicts were returned, Judge Schneider ordered a pre-sentence investigation report and Community Corrections screen, and the matter is set for sentencing on May 3, 2026, in Moffat County District Court. Under Colorado law, Mr. Terry could be sentenced to probation, Community Corrections, or between two and eight years in the Colorado Department of Corrections.

The Craig Police Department would like to commend Detective Morford, Officer Laehr and Assistant District Attorney Joseph Bucci for their tireless efforts and dedication to bringing this case to a successful conclusion. Their hard work and commitment to justice have made a significant impact in the resolution of this case. 

"We are grateful for the work of the Craig Police Department and the diligence and attention of the jury in helping to achieve justice in this matter." – Joseph Bucci, Assistant District Attorney.