Deputy Finds Loaded Pistol In Waist Of Suspected Meth Dealer
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| Robert Dix, Jr., 58, of Grand Junction |
Mesa County, Colo. -- During the pat down of a suspected methamphetamine dealer, by deputies in downtown Grand Junction yesterday night, a loaded .25 caliber pistol was found in the waist of Rick Sill. Deputies with the agency's Street Crimes Unit conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle about 9 p.m., in the area of 9th Street and Pitkin Avenue, Grand Junction. Rick was arrested without incident and booked into the Mesa County Detention Facility on:
- Displaying and possessing a deadly weapon during an offense, on his person or within his reach
- Possession of methamphetamine
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Possession of a weapon by a previous offender (Rick was convicted of three felonies in 1998 and one felony in 2005, according to court records)
- Two traffic infractions
Before noon yesterday, deputies responded to a report of a "very loud argument" in the 600 block of Susan Street, Clifton. Deputies spoke with a woman and a male--identified as, 58-year-old Robert Dix, Jr. By court order, the adult female is a protected party from Robert and the court order also states Robert is not allowed be at the residence on Susan Street.
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| Rick Sill, 34, of Fruita |
Robert was arrested on the violation of protection order and was found to have nearly 2 grams of suspected meth in his shirt pocket. Robert was booked into the Mesa County Detention Facility on the protection order violation and a charge of possession of methamphetamine.
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