Officers from the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a report of human remains found in an irrigation ditch near the 700 block of Horizon Drive on 3/18/2024 shortly before 3 p.m. Workers clearing underbrush from the irrigation ditch found the remains and alerted authorities. Officers arrived on scene and began investigating. The body appeared to have been in the irrigation ditch for an extended period of time. This is believed to be an isolated incident with no danger to the community. Investigation into this case is ongoing and no further information is available at this time. Future information regarding the identity of the deceased and manner of death will be determined and released from the Mesa County Coroner’s Office.