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Posted on: September 18, 2023

GJPD Recognizes Forensic Science Professionals Who Serve Our Community in this Vital Role

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September 17-23, 2023, is recognized as Forensic Science Week throughout the United States. This annual celebration shines a spotlight on the invaluable contributions forensic science professionals make in the field of law enforcement. The Grand Junction ...

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Police News
Posted on: September 14, 2023

GJPD Alerting Community of Financial Scams

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The Grand Junction Police Department is aware of a financial fraud and is alerting citizens, so they do not fall victim. These scams involve impersonation and various deceptive tactics aimed at stealing personal information, sensitive data, and financial ...

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Police News
Posted on: September 9, 2023

GJPD Seeking Community Assistance in Fire Incident

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Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to the 2100 block of North Avenue to assist the Grand Junction Fire Department at approximately 4:10 p.m. on 09/09/23. The Grand Junction Fire Department worked to extinguish a fire at the Old C...

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Police News
Posted on: September 8, 2023

DA Review of the July 27, 2023 CIRT Investigation Complete

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The Grand Junction Police Department is releasing the following information on behalf of the 21st Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT).

The 21st Judicial District CIRT has completed its investigation of the July 27, 2023, motor vehicle ...

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Police News
Posted on: September 7, 2023

GJPD Lobby Reopens

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The Grand Junction Police Department is pleased to announce its lobby at 555 Ute Avenue is open once again. Even though public access has been restored the project is not complete, as we are shoring up small details and waiting on new front doors. Our cur...

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Police News
Posted on: August 25, 2023

One Arrested in Reported Kidnapping Incident

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Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department have made an arrest in the reported kidnapping incident which occurred on 08/24/23. After a reporting party stated a female handed her a message asking for help, officers detained three males and one fema...

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Police News
Posted on: August 25, 2023

GJPD Responds to Crash Involving Overturned Camper

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On 8/25/2023, at approximately 11:20 AM, the Grand Junction Police Department and Grand Junction Fire Department responded to a 2-vehicle crash at the intersection of 4th Street and North Ave. A car struck (or crashed into) a turning RV, knocking the RV o...

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Police News
Posted on: August 24, 2023

GJPD Makes Arrest in Shooting Incident

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On 08/23/2023 around 10:30PM Dispatch received a call about a man walking into St. Mary’s Hospital with a gunshot wound. Grand Junction Police Officers responded and St. Mary’s Hospital went into lockdown for a time. Investigation led ...

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Police News
Posted on: August 24, 2023

GJPD Investigating a Possible Kidnapping Incident

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Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a suspicious incident in the area of 24 Rd and HWY 6 and 50, at approximately 10:50 AM, on 08/24/23. The reporting party stated a female handed her a message in the women’s bathroom...

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Police News
Posted on: August 22, 2023

DA Review of June 28, 2023 CIRT Investigation Complete

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The Grand Junction Police Department is releasing the following information on behalf of the 21st Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT).

The 21st Judicial District CIRT has completed its investigation of the June 28, 2023, officer-involv...

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Police News
Posted on: August 21, 2023

GJPD Arrests Brothers in Felony Menacing Incident

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Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to the 900 block of Main Street, at approximately 12:05 AM on 08/21/23, for a report of a male threatening a dog with a knife. The reporting party stated two intoxicated males approached him and...

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Police News
Posted on: August 17, 2023

Man Arrested for Attempted Murder at Whitman Park

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On 8/15/2023 at approximately 6:00 PM, Grand Junction Police Department Officers responded to Whitman Park located at 4th Street and Pitkin Avenue for a report of a stabbing that had just occurred.  Officers located the victim, who was c...

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Police News
Posted on: August 16, 2023

Safety Tips for Sharing the Road as Mavericks Return for the Fall 2023 Semester

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The Grand Junction Police Department and Colorado Mesa University are reminding the Grand Junction community that Colorado Mesa University will be starting its Fall 2023 semester on Monday, August 21, which means there will be a significant increase in dr...

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Police News
Posted on: August 15, 2023

GJPD Arrests Chiropractor Accused of Sex Offenses

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Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a report of a sex offense in the northwest quadrant of Grand Junction, Colorado on 08/4/23 at approximately 3:40 PM. An adult female reported she found a camera recording her in the exam room...

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Police News
Posted on: August 10, 2023

Updated Information on Vehicle vs Cyclist Crash

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On 08/1/23, officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a vehicle vs bicyclist crash in area of North Avenue and Cannell Avenue. The male cyclist, who was transported to the hospital after being struck by the vehicle has succumbed to i...

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Police News
Posted on: August 9, 2023

Grand Junction Man Attacked with Sword

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On 08/07/2023 shortly after 8:30 pm dispatch received a report of an assault that occurred in the 300 block of Pine Street.  The victim reported a subject attacked them with a sword.  The victim was transported to St Mary’s Hos...

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Police News
Posted on: August 8, 2023

GJPD Arrests Man for Murder

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On 08/07/2023 at approximately 8:25 pm, officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a report of an assault in progress in the 2800 block of North Avenue.  Officers discovered one male subject with multiple stab wounds...

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Police News
Posted on: August 1, 2023

Arrest Made in Hit and Run Involving a Bicyclist

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On 08/01/23, at approximately 6:00 AM, first responders with the Grand Junction Police Department and Grand Junction Fire Department responded to the area of North Avenue and Cannell Avenue for a hit and run involving a bicyclist. The cyclist was transpor...

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Police News
Posted on: August 1, 2023

GJPD Investigating Tuesday Morning Hit and Run on North Avenue

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Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a hit and run in the area of North Avenue and Cannell Avenue on 08/1/23 at approximately 6:00 AM. A vehicle struck a bicyclist and fled the scene before first responders arrived. The male cyc...

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Police News
Posted on: July 30, 2023

Suspect Charged with Child Abuse and Felony Menacing in Early Morning Incident

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Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to an altercation resulting in injury to a child, in the area of 2601 Belford Ave, on 07/30/23 at approximately 2:40 AM. The child was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries. The Grand Junc...

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Police News
Posted on: July 28, 2023

CIRT: Updated information on the Motor Vehicle Crash Involving the Colorado State Patrol.

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The Grand Junction Police Department is releasing the following updated information on behalf of the 21st Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT).

The investigation of the motor vehicle crash involving the Colorado State Patrol which occur...

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Police News
Posted on: July 27, 2023

CIRT Activated to Investigate a Motor Vehicle Collision Involving the Colorado State Patrol

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The Grand Junction Police Department is releasing the following information on behalf of the 21st Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) about a motor vehicle collision which occurred on 07/27/23 involving the Colorado State Patrol.

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Police News
Posted on: July 23, 2023

GJPD Officers Respond to Multiple Injury Crash on HWY 6 & 50

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Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a two-motor vehicle collision in the area of Hwy 6 & 50 and 24 ¾ Road on 07/23/23, at approximately 12:20 PM. A truck traveling westbound crossed over the center median and str...

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Police News
Posted on: July 17, 2023

GJPD Make Arrest in Museum of Western Colorado Burglary

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Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a burglary alarm at the Museum of Western Colorado early Sunday morning, 07/16/23, at approximately 3:45 AM. When officers arrived at the west door of the museum, a white adult male opened th...

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Police News
Posted on: July 13, 2023

Join the Grand Junction Police Department for National Night Out – Register Now!

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The Grand Junction Police Department, dedicated to promoting safety and fostering stronger neighborhoods, is excited to announce the opening of registration for National Night Out. This annual event, designed to bring communities together and strengthen p...

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Police News
Posted on: July 12, 2023

The Western Colorado Drug Task Force is Issuing a Warning of the Dangers of Illegal Narcotics

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The Western Colorado Drug Task Force (WCDTF), a combined task force of Mesa County Sheriff’s Office, Grand Junction Police Department and Drug Enforcement Agency investigators, is raising awareness about the dangers of illegal narcotics. The use...

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Police News
Posted on: July 6, 2023

CIRT: Arrest Made in the Sandra Avenue Officer-Involved Shooting

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The Grand Junction Police Department is releasing the following information on behalf of the 21st Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) about the officer-involved shooting which occurred on 06/28/23 involving the Mesa County Sheriff&...

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Police News
Posted on: July 2, 2023

GJPD Investigating Early Morning Vehicle Crash into Canal

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The Grand Junction Police Department responded to reports of a vehicle which crashed into the canal located on H Rd and 27 Rd on 07/02/23 at approximately 2:05 AM. The reporting party notified dispatchers that a male, who was soaking wet, knocked on his d...

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Police News
Posted on: June 29, 2023

July 2023 is National Vehicle Theft Awareness Month: Don't Give Thieves the Keys

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July is National Vehicle Theft Awareness month, and the Grand Junction Police Department is reminding community members to protect themselves from auto theft.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than one million ve...

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Police News
Posted on: June 29, 2023

CIRT Activated to Investigate Officer-involved Shooting

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06/30/23 CIRT: Update Information of Officer-Involved Shooting Which Occurred on 06/28/23 involving the Mesa County Sheriff's Office

The Grand Junction Police Department is releasing the following information on behalf of the 21st Judicial Distric...

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Police News
Posted on: June 14, 2023

Arrest Made in Felony Menacing Incident

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Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a report of male threatening his neighbor in the 700 block of S HWY 50 on 06/14/23 at approximately 11:50am. Two male neighbors were involved in a verbal altercation when one male, later iden...

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Police News
Posted on: June 8, 2023

The District Attorney’s Review of the April 28, 2023, CIRT Investigation Complete

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The Grand Junction Police Department is releasing the following information on behalf of the 21st Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT).

The 21st Judicial District CIRT has completed its investigation of the April 28, 2023, officer-invol...

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Police News
Posted on: June 6, 2023

GJPD Makes Arrest in Shooting on Laguna Drive which Occurred on 06/05/23

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Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department and deputies with the Mesa County Sheriff's Office responded to the area of Zuni Drive and Laguna Drive for a report of a shooting which occurred at approximately 12:30pm on 06/05/2023. Officers ...

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Police News
Posted on: June 5, 2023

GJPD Investigating Early Morning Shooting

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Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to the 1300 block of N 20th Street for reports of shots fired at approximately 4:00am on 06/05/2023. Reporting parties stated they heard several gunshots before hearing a car speed off. When off...

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Police News
Posted on: June 1, 2023

DA Review of January 24, 2023 CIRT Investigation Complete

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The Grand Junction Police Department is releasing the following information on behalf of the 21st Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT).

The 21st Judicial District CIRT has completed its investigation of the January 24, 2023, officer-inv...

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Police News
Posted on: May 26, 2023

GJPD Makes Arrest in Hit-and-Run

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Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a hit-and-run in the 2800 block of North Avenue on 05/26/23, at approximately 4:55pm. A driver of an SUV struck another vehicle and then drove into oncoming traffic before striking another ve...

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Police News
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Felony Menacing Incident Leads to Arrest

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The Grand Junction Police Department responded to McDonalds located at 1212 North Avenue for a report of a felony menacing incident on 05/24/2023, at approximately 11:15pm. Dispatch received reports of a verbal altercation occurring and a male pulling out...

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Police News
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Grand Junction Police Code Compliance Officers Seeing Excessive Weed Growth in 2023

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With the rain and sunshine come weeds! Weeds are a common violation within the city limits and this year’s rainfall has contributed to excessive weed growth. City code requires all weeds and brush exceeding six inches in height to be cut within ...

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Police News
Posted on: May 20, 2023

GJPD Responds to Motorcycle Crash

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Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a vehicle crash involving an SUV and a motorcycle on Saturday, May 20, at 9:19 pm in the area of 29 Road and Patterson. The motorcycle driver was transported to a local hospital with serious ...

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Police News
Posted on: May 18, 2023

Early Morning Shooting Incident Leads to Arrest by GJPD

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On 05/18/2023, at approximately 2:15am, officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to reports of shots being fired in the 2800 block of North Avenue in Grand Junction. Reporting parties stated a male was walking back and forth on North A...

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Police News
Posted on: May 12, 2023

Drugs and Illegal Firearm Discovered During Search Warrants

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Mesa County, Colorado -   Members of the Western Colorado Drug Task Force (WCDTF) executed two search warrants at addresses in Mesa County on May 10, 2023.  Results of those search warrants yielded the discovery of ove...

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Police News
Posted on: May 12, 2023

Traffic Stop Results in Drug Seizure

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Mesa County, Colorado -   Members of the Western Colorado Drug Task Force (WCDTF) and the Colorado State Patrol arrested a man after a traffic stop on Wednesday night on I-70 west of Debeque. 

The traffic stop resulted in the seizure of o...

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Police News
Posted on: May 10, 2023

GJPD Makes Arrest in Felony Menacing Incident on 05/10/23

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Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a felony menacing call on 05/10/23 at approximately 09:40 am in the 2700 block of B ½ Rd. A reporting party stated an intoxicated male broke the window of a neighbor’s tr...

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Police News
Posted on: May 1, 2023

CIRT Activated to Investigate Officer-involved Shooting

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Update: 05/01/23
The Mesa County Coroner’s Office has completed its examination regarding the death involving law enforcement which occurred in the area of 2837 North Avenue on 04/28/23. The decedent has been identified as 47-year-old Rafael Lope...
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Police News
Posted on: April 22, 2023

GJPD Makes Arrest in Early Morning Felony Menacing Incident

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On 04/22/23, at approximately 1:40am, officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a report of a shot fired in a residence on the 400 block of San Juan St. An adult female stated she was at her house with her boyfriend, who was intoxica...

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Police News
Posted on: April 11, 2023

Arrest Made in Assault Case. GJPD Seeking Information on Incident.

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On 04/09/2023, at approximately 1:45pm, officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a panic alarm at O’Reilly Auto Parts on 2844 North Avenue. An adult male, later identified as Peter Grimes (age 34), had threatened employees...

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Police News
Posted on: April 7, 2023

Grand Junction Police Department Honors 911 Dispatchers During Telecommunicators Week

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When seconds can make the difference in the lives of citizens, 911 dispatchers are often the first contact citizens have in an emergency. Telecommunicators or 911 dispatchers are a vital link to our first responders in the field, helping to serve the publ...

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Police News
Posted on: April 7, 2023

Officers Involved in OIS Identified

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The Grand Junction Police Department is identifying the two officers involved in the officer-involved shooting that occurred on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Both officers discharged their duty weapons during this incident.

Corporal Logan Martin is a nine-year ...

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Police News
Posted on: March 28, 2023

GJPD Makes Arrest in Attempted Robbery

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On 03/28/23 at approximately 09:30am, officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to the Orchard Mesa City Market at 27 ¾ Rd for a robbery in progress. An adult male wearing a mask, entered the store and told the employee he wa...

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Police News
Posted on: March 28, 2023

SWAT Takes Barricaded Suspect into Custody

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On 03/27/23, officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to reports of a domestic incident. An adult female reported a male subject made multiple threats against her several times that morning. After several attempts to locate the male su...

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Police News
Posted on: March 16, 2023

GJPD Investigating a Stabbing

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On 03/16/23, at approximately 6:25pm, an adult male entered St. Mary’s Hospital with apparent stab wounds. The male reported he was involved in an incident with an unknown male, which began in the area of 28 ¼ Rd and Patterson Rd. The...

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Police News
Posted on: March 13, 2023

Arrest Made in January Bank Robbery

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On 03/13/23, Jason Elledge (age 42) was arrested in Montrose, Colorado. Elledge is suspected of robbing the Bank of the San Juans at 685 Horizon Drive on 01/23/23. Read about the original incident here. After several weeks of ongoing investigation and col...

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Police News
Posted on: February 28, 2023

GJPD Responds to Fatal Car Crash

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On 02/28/23, at approximately 12:40am, officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to the area of 30 Rd and E Rd for a fatal car crash. A car with one driver and two occupants, traveling westbound on E Rd and approaching 30 Rd, ran off th...

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Police News
Posted on: February 27, 2023

GJPD Makes Arrests in Robbery

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After thorough investigation, officers with the Grand Junction Police Department arrested two men suspected of robbing Oasis Gaming at 756 North Ave on Friday, 07/24/23. Read more about the original incident here. On the morning of 02/27/23, officers with...

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Police News
Posted on: February 24, 2023

GJPD Responds to Robbery. Suspects Still at Large

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On 02/24/23, at approximately 4:15pm, officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to 756 North Avenue for a reported robbery. Two unknown males assaulted a female in the business and fled prior to law enforcement arriving at the scene. An...

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Police News
Posted on: February 19, 2023

GJPD Makes Arrest in Assault

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On 02/17/23, at approximately 6:00pm, officers with the Grand Junction Police Department received reports of an assault which occurred in the 700 block of Noland Avenue in Grand Junction, Colorado. It was reported an adult male assaulted a woman living in...

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Police News
Posted on: February 8, 2023

Former Caprock Academy Teacher Arrested for Sex Assault

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On 01/29/23, a former teacher of Caprock Academy in Grand Junction, Adam Burke, 39, now of Lakewood, CO was arrested and remanded to the Mesa County Detention Facility on an arrest warrant for the following charges:  

  • Sexual Assault on a child by ...
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Police News
Posted on: January 30, 2023

CIRT: Arrest Made in the North Avenue Officer-Involved Shooting

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The Grand Junction Police Department is releasing the following information on behalf of the 21st Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT).

The investigation of the officer-involved shooting which occurred on 01/24/23 remains ongoing. As wi...

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Police News
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Truck Crashes into Grand Junction Police Department

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 On 01/25/23, at approximately 12:30 pm, a male later identified as Nathan David Chacon (DOB 03-19-1977) intentionally drove a silver 2007 Chevrolet Silverado into the lobby of the Grand Junction Police Department. Multiple employees were in the ...

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Police News
Posted on: January 25, 2023

CIRT Activated to Investigate Officer-involved Shooting

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The 21st Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has released preliminary information about an officer-involved shooting that occurred on 01/24/23 involving the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office.

On 01/24/23, at approximately 7:50 pm,...

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Police News
Posted on: January 23, 2023

GJPD and FBI Investigating Bank Robbery

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On 01/23/23, at approximately 5:00 pm, the Grand Junction Police Department and FBI responded to a report of a robbery at the Bank of the San Juans located at 685 Horizon Drive. The suspect handed a note to the bank teller insisting on money. The teller g...

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Police News
Posted on: January 22, 2023

GJPD Makes Arrest in Saturday Night Shooting Incident

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On 01/21/23, at approximately 7:45 pm, officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to the 1400 block of Ouray Ave for reports of an intoxicated male who was yelling and had fired a gun in a house. It was also reported that no one had been...

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Police News
Posted on: January 21, 2023

Three Arrested After Fleeing from Traffic Stop

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On 01/20/23, officers with the Grand Junction Police Department contacted a vehicle in the area of G Rd and 27 Rd during a traffic stop and the vehicle fled from police. There was no pursuit by law enforcement officers. A short time later, the vehicle sus...

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Police News
Posted on: January 17, 2023

Arrest Made in Tuesday Afternoon Shooting Incident

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On 01/17/23, at approximately 12:10 PM, officers with the Grand Junction Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies responded to the area of Northern Way and Patterson Rd for reports of multiple shots fired. Read more here for information ...

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Police News
Posted on: January 17, 2023

GJPD Responds to Shots Fired

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On 01/17/23, at approximately 12:10 PM, officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to the area of Northern Way and Patterson Rd to reports of multiple shots fired. Officers found several vehicles had been struck by gunfire. The GJPD is n...

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Police News
Posted on: January 5, 2023

Early Morning Truck on Fire Results in Arrest

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On 01/05/23 at approximately 2:10am, officers with the Grand Junction Police Department received a call that a truck was on fire and was actively driving in the area of North Avenue and 12th Street. Officers with the GJPD and deputies with the Mesa County...

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Police News
Posted on: December 28, 2022

GJPD Makes Arrest in Robbery

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On 12/28/2022, at approximately 7:25 am, officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a robbery at the C and F Food Store located at 2847 North Ave. The reporting party stated a male entered the store dressed in a mask, pushed the repor...

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Police News
Posted on: December 9, 2022

Officers Involved in OIS Identified

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Update (01/27/23) The 21st Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has completed its investigation on the officer involved shooting which occurred on December 6, 2022. The Mesa County Sheriff's Office has released the following i...

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Police News
Posted on: December 8, 2022

Grand Junction Police Department's K9 Vamos Has Received Donation of Body Armor

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Grand Junction Police Department’s K9 Vamos has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Vamos’ vest was embroidered with the sentiment &...

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Police News
Posted on: December 7, 2022

GJPD Responds to Vehicle vs Pedestrian Crash

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On 12/7/22, at approximately 5:40pm, officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a vehicle vs pedestrian crash in the area of North Avenue and 28 ¾ Rd. An adult male was struck by the vehicle and died on scene. The Mesa Coun...

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Police News
Posted on: December 7, 2022

Arrest Made in August Vehicular Homicide

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On 12/07/22, officers with the Grand Junction Police Department made an arrest in a fatal crash which occurred August 20, 2022. Brandon James Ibarra, 30, was arrested and booked into the Mesa County Detention Facility on the following charges:

  • Vehicular Ho...
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Police News
Posted on: November 2, 2022

St. Mary's Hospital Nurse Arrested for Sex Assault

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On 07/09/2022, officers with the Grand Junction Police Department were dispatched to a report of potential sexual misconduct that occurred at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. After initial investigation, on 10/25/2022, at approximately 9:1...

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Police News
Posted on: October 11, 2022

911 Dispatch Supervisor Awarded NICE 2022 PSAPs' Finest Line Supervisor of the Year

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Cindy Casteel, Registered Public Safety Leader and Dispatch Administrative Supervisor for the Grand Junction Regional Communications Center (GJRCC) was awarded the Nice 2022 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Finest Line Supervisor of the Year. NICE&...

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Police News
Posted on: October 9, 2022

GJPD Makes Arrest in North Avenue Shooting

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The Grand Junction Police Department has made an arrest in the shooting incident which occurred on the morning of October 9, 2022. Read more about the incident here.

Aaron Frost, age 18, of Grand Junction, CO has been arrested and remanded to the Mesa Coun...

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Police News
Posted on: October 9, 2022

GJPD Officers Respond to Early Morning Shooting

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Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to reports of an adult female being transported to St. Mary's Hospital with gunshot wounds on 10/09/22, at approximately 3:30 A.M. Officers determined the shooting occurred at the busin...

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Police News
Posted on: September 22, 2022

GJPD Recognizes National Forensic Science Week

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Forensic Science Week, September 18-24, is acknowledged throughout the United States and recognizes the contribution that forensic science makes to the criminal justice system. This week is an opportunity for the Grand Junction Police Department to honor ...

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Police News
Posted on: September 15, 2022

GJPD Investigating Vehicle vs. Motorcycle Collision, Death

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The investigation into a motorcycle vs. vehicle collision that happened earlier today, continues, as officers look at speed as a factor.

Shortly before 11:30 this morning, a 9-1-1 call came into our communications center from a reporting party stating ther...

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Police News
Posted on: September 7, 2022

GJPD Responds to Report of Attempted Kidnapping

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Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a report of an attempted kidnapping at Eagle Rim Park in Orchard Mesa on Wednesday, September 7, at approximately 2:10pm. A 12-year-old female reported an adult male told her to come with him...

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Posted on: September 2, 2022

GJPD Makes Arrest in Felony Menacing Incident

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Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a report of a robbery in progress at 755 North Avenue at approximately 4:20pm on September 1, 2022. The reporting party stated they were being robbed and that a male kept grabbing his hip lik...

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Police News
Posted on: September 1, 2022

GJPD and WCDTF Warn of "Rainbow Fentanyl" distribution on Western Slope

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The Grand Junction Police Department (GJPD) and Western Colorado Drug Task Force (WCDTF) are advising the community of the existence of colorful “rainbow fentanyl” pills being distributed in Mesa County. “Rainbow fentanyl&...

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Police News
Posted on: August 31, 2022

City Focuses Renewed Effort on Cleaning Up Public Lands

The Grand Junction Police Department (GJPD) Community Resource Unit is working to clean up waste and debris in public areas and lands throughout the city. The City of Grand Junction has been working with Square U Away, a local cleanup and hauling company,...

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Police News
Posted on: August 31, 2022

Grand Junction Police Department’s K9 Vamos to Get Donation of Body Armor

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Grand Junction Police Department’s K9 Vamos will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Vamos’ vest will be embroidered with the sentiment ...

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Posted on: August 21, 2022

GJPD Responds to Fatal Single Vehicle Crash

Incident Update (2)

Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a fatal single vehicle crash on Saturday, August 20, at approximately 11:40 pm in the area of E Rd and Duffy Dr. The two adult males involved in the crash were traveling eastbound on E Rd whe...

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Posted on: August 17, 2022

GJPD Responds to Verbal Disturbance, Barricaded Subject

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Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department were dispatched to a verbal disturbance in the 1300 block of Grand Avenue at approximately 7:00am on Wednesday, August 17. An adult female stated her adult son had assaulted her and would not let her leav...

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Posted on: August 9, 2022

GJPD Responds to Multiple Shots Fired Calls

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 Officers are investigating the events that unfolded in the early morning hours of August 8, that led to multiple calls of shots fired in local neighborhoods.

Shortly before 3 A.M., the Grand Junction Regional Communications Center received severa...

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Posted on: August 5, 2022

GJPD Makes Arrest in Colorado Avenue Homicide

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The Grand Junction Police Department has made an arrest in the homicide that took place in the 1000 block of Colorado Avenue on the morning of July 25, 2022, in Grand Junction, CO. You can read additional details regarding the homicide investigation here....

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Posted on: July 29, 2022

GJPD Investigating Homicide

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Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department are investigating a death that happened in the 1000 block of Colorado Avenue on July 25, 2022.

At approximately 6:00 AM officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to the 1000 block of Col...

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Police News
Posted on: July 27, 2022

GJPD Gears Up for Another National Night Out

GJPD officers interact with children and families at National Night Out event in park.

The Grand Junction Police Department is gearing up for our Annual National Night Out events on Tuesday, August 2.

Citizens, law enforcement agencies, and communities will join forces next Tuesday, to mark another annual National Night Out (NNO). And while ...

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Police News
Posted on: July 18, 2022

GJPD Makes Arrest in Stabbing Incident, Victim Dies

Incident Update (2)

The Grand Junction Police Department has made an arrest in connection with the stabbing incident, that happened earlier today at Hawthorne Park.

Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to the 400 block of Chipeta Avenue shortly before ...

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Posted on: July 18, 2022

GJPD Finds No Credibility to Mesa Mall Shooting Threat

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Earlier today, the Grand Junction Police Department received a call from a reporting party stating they had information that someone had threatened to carry out a shooting, specifically targeting women, at Mesa Mall.

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Posted on: July 13, 2022

GJPD Makes Arrest in Kidnapping, Domestic Violence Incident

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Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department have made an arrest in the kidnapping and domestic violence incident that took place on the evening of July 8, 2022, in Grand Junction, CO. Read more about the incident here.

Justin Leech, age 33, of Grand...

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Police News
Posted on: June 8, 2022

GJPD Detectives Make Arrest in 2018 Missing Persons Case

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The Grand Junction Police Department has made an arrest in relation to a missing person’s case from 2018. Richard Vandervelde, 54 of Grand Junction, CO, has been arrested and charged in the murder of his mother, Sylvia Frens. 

On May 29, 2018, Syl...

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Posted on: February 21, 2022

GJPD Investigating "Shots Fired" Incident

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The Grand Junction Police Department is investigating the circumstances that lead up to a “shots fired” call earlier this morning. 

Shortly before 10am, officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to an apartme...

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Police News
Posted on: November 8, 2021

Join GJPD for Coffee with a Cop #GVCopBeat

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It's been a while!

The Grand Junction Police Department is inviting community members to join their local police officers for a cup of coffee and conversation at our Coffee with a Cop event.  There will be no speeches, and no agenda is pl...

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Police News
Posted on: October 29, 2021

GJPD Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Incident Update (2)

The Grand Junction Police Department is continuing their investigation into the cause and manner of a motorcycle vs. vehicle collision that resulted in a fatality.

Shortly before 4:30 p.m. on October 29, multiple calls came into the Grand Junction Regional...

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Police News
Posted on: October 27, 2021

GJPD Traffic Enforcement Operation

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The Grand Junction Police Department is taking a proactive approach this weekend on traffic enforcement. 

From the hours of 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Friday, October 29 the Grand Junction Police Department Traffic Unit, along with the Special Invest...

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Police News
Posted on: October 14, 2021

September Domestic Violence Incident Results in Murder/Suicide

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Last month, the Grand Junction Police Department responded to the 400 block of Chuluota Avenue after a reporting party called 9-1-1 stating they heard gunshots from inside the residence. When officers arrived, they secured the scene, set up a perimeter, a...

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Police News
Posted on: October 1, 2021

GJPD Launches New Drone Program

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The Grand Junction Police Department has implemented the use of drone technology to enhance the department’s mission of protecting lives and property; An asset that officers say will be extremely beneficial when other means and resources are not...

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