On June 6, 2025, at approximately 3:10 p.m., officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a report of a verbal disturbance in the 2700 block of Helena Court.
Upon arrival, officers determined that a male and female were involved in a domestic dispute. The male refused to cooperate with officers and barricaded himself inside the residence.
After a period of negotiation, the male exited the residence and was taken into custody without further incident. The suspect, Richard Valdez (age 51), was arrested and transported to the Mesa County Detention Facility on outstanding warrants, Criminal Mischief, Obstruction, and Domestic Violence.
The Grand Junction Police Department believes this to be an isolated incident with no ongoing danger to the community. This incident is under investigation and there is no additional information available at this time.