Patrol Division

The Patrol Division of the Moffat County Sheriff's Office is comprised of two sergeants and nine deputies. Two of these deputies also function as Field Training Officers. The primary function of the patrol division is the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws, as well as the prevention, detection, and investigation of crimes in unincorporated Moffat County.  

We are continuously available to:

  • Detect, apprehend, and process persons involved in criminal activity
  • Respond to calls for service
  • Deter criminal activity
  • Ensure safe and expeditious movement of traffic
  • Protect property; Recover and return lost or stolen property
  • Provide follow-up investigation of offenses when required
  • Identify and help mitigate hazards to the safety of the community     

Patrol Contacts:

If you need to report a crime, please call 911 or non-emergency dispatch at (970) 824-6501.

Law Operations Lt. Nate Businger
Phone: (970) 826-2311
Email: nathanbusinger@sheriff.moffat.co.us

Patrol Sgt. Kurtis Luster
Phone: (970) 826-2309
Email: Kurtisluster@sheriff.moffat.co.us

Patrol Sgt. Matt Hammer
Phone: (970) 826-2303
Email: matthammer@sheriff.moffat.co.us

Patrol Deputy LeAnna Dennis

Phone: (970) 824-4495

Email: leannadennis@sheriff.moffat.co.us

Patrol Deputy Seth Merrick

Phone: (970) 824-4495

Email: sethmerrick@sheriff.moffat.co.us

Patrol Deputy Sherid Schonert

Phone: (970) 824-4495

Email: sheridschonert@sheriff.moffat.co.us

Patrol Deputy Brandon Montoya

Phone: (970) 824-4495

Email: brandonmontoya@sheriff.moffat.co.us

Patrol Deputy Matthew Gordon

Phone: (970) 824-4495

Email: matthewgordon@sheriff.moffat.co.us

Patrol Deputy Derek Suessmeier

Phone: (970) 824-4495

Email: dereksuessmeier@sheriff.moffat.co.us

Patrol Deputy Jessica Pierce

Phone: (970) 824-4495

Email: jesspierce@sheriff.moffat.co.us