Saturday, May 27, 2017

UPDATE: Subject contacted, no arrests made

UPDATE: Mr. Sherwood contacted the Sheriff's Office and spoke with Investigators. No arrest has been made in the case at this time. It is still under investigation.


Previous release:

MESA COUNTY, Colo -The Mesa County Sheriff's Office is looking to speak with Michael Shawn Sherwood, 44, in connection with the shooting that occurred on the 2900 block of D Road around 2:30 p.m. this afternoon.

Sherwood is described as a white male, 6'02" about 200 pounds with grayish brown hair and blue eyes. His hair and beard are believed to be shorter than pictured. He was last seen driving a gold 1987 Oldsmobile Delta 88 four door car with the license plate of 540-GLQ.

Mr. Sherwood is only considered a person of interest at this time. Investigators are only looking to interview him about the incident.

The 38-year-old male who sustained a gunshot wound during the incident is at St. Mary's Hospitial in critical condition.

If you have information about Sherwood's whereabouts or this crime please contact the Mesa County Sheriff's Office Witness Tip Line (970) 244-3526.

Friday, May 26, 2017

Attempted Carjacking

MESA COUNTY, Colo - The Mesa County Sheriff's Office needs your help in identifying the suspect involved in an attempted carjacking Thursday around 7:00 p.m. in Clifton.

A woman reported to Sheriff's deputies a man approached her vehicle while she was stopped at the light at 32 Road and E Road. The man attempted to open the door, reached in through an open window and grabbed her. The woman quickly drove off and called 911.  She was not hurt.

The suspect is described as a white male, in his late 30’s or early 40’s wearing eyes glasses, a blue t-shirt with blondish brown hair, with a scruffy beard. He was seen getting into a 90’s model tan in color Toyota 4 Door Pickup, with no front license plate.

If you have any information about this suspect or this crime contact the Mesa County Sheriff's Office at (970) 242-6707 or Crime Stoppers at  (970) 241- STOP (7867). Information reported to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest can earn you up to $1,000 cash reward and you will remain completely anonymous.

Case #17-16608

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Crime Stoppers: Crime of the Week


GRAND JUNCTION, Colo -  This week Crime Stoppers needs your help to locate a male subject involved in criminal activity.

On Wednesday, November 30, 2016, the unknown subject entered the victim’s debit card number to purchase his items from Walmart located at 2881 North Avenue. Video Security cameras captured a male subject with long dark hair, wearing glasses and a blue button up long sleeve shirt. Total estimated property loss is over $800. The security photo of the male subject can be viewed at www.241STOP.com.

If you know identity or location of the subjects involved in this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 241-7867. When you call Crime Stoppers and give them information on someone that gets arrested they will pay you a cash reward up to $1,000 without asking your name. If you want more information, go to the website at www.241STOP.com.

GJPD Case# 2017-26007

Monday, May 22, 2017

Do you recognize this person?


GRAND JUNCTION, Colo - The Mesa County Sheriff's Office needs your help in identifying the suspect involved in a theft earlier this month on the 500 block of Travis Court in Grand Junction.

At approximately 4:00 a.m. on May 10, 2017 a male pulled into a residential driveway, then stole items out a the truck bed of a Toyota Tacoma.

The suspect was caught on a security camera. The while male, was roughly 6'0" tall, thin build, with blonde hair and was seen wearing a light colored hat, dark colored shirt and jeans. He is believed to be driving in a dark colored older model Izuzu Rodeo with a front grill guard, a white decal on the top center of the front windshield, with a sunroof and is missing the spare tire on the rear of the vehicle. 

If anyone recognizes this suspect or has information about this crime contact the Mesa County Sheriff's Office at (970) 242-6707 or Crime Stoppers at 241-7867. Information reported to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest can earn you up to $1,000 cash reward and you will remain completely anonymous.



Case #14870

UPDATE: Dog found OK, previously cited by Animal Control

UPDATE: After searching since yesterday evening, Mesa County Sheriff's deputies were able to locate the dog believed to be injured in Sunday's incident, alive.  The dog was previously cited twice for being aggressive by Animal Control. It is now in the custody of Mesa County Animal Control.

Previous release:

MESA COUNTY, Colo - Sunday around 5:00 p.m. Mesa County Sheriff’s deputies were looking for a suspect involved in an assault in the area of the Colorado River under the Broadway Bridge in Mesa County.

When they came across what appeared to be an unoccupied transient camp, two dogs appeared and began to act aggressively. The dogs, a white pit bull and a brown large unknown breed, were not restrained, and their owners were nowhere in sight. The deputies backed away trying to leave the dogs alone while the dogs continued to growl and bark. The dogs then aggressively charged at one of the deputies. Within seconds, the white pit pull jumped up in an attempt to bite the deputy. The deputy was forced to fire a shot at the dog. Both dogs ran off. One dog is believed to have been injured. Despite our best efforts, deputies were unable to locate the animals to check on their condition and take them to animal control for medical aid. Their owners were not located as well.

Anytime a weapon is discharged the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office conducts an internal investigation.


Friday, May 19, 2017

Do you recognize this person?

Auto theft suspect
MESA COUNTY, Colo - The Mesa County Sheriff's Office is asking the public's help to identify the person suspected of stealing a car earlier this week.

Sometime between Sunday May 14th and Monday, May 15th a 1988 Buick LeSabre was stolen from the West park-N-Ride at 3235 I70 B Frontage Rd, Mesa County. 

Auto theft suspect
The stolen vehicle was recovered abandoned on the side of the road at the Colorado/Kansas state line. Inside the car deputies found a receipt from Taco Bell in Clifton believed to belong to the suspect.  

Security cameras captured a male with a goatee wearing a hat, glasses, a white shirt and a jacket. 

Auto theft suspect
The time on the video of the suspect making the purchase at the Taco Bell matches with the time stamp on a receipt found in the recovered vehicle.

If anyone recognizes this suspect or has information about this crime contact the Mesa County Sheriff's Office at (970) 242-6707 or Crime Stoppers at 241-7867. Information reported to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest can earn you up to $1,000 cash reward and you will remain completely anonymous.

Case #17-15317

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Grand Junction man arrested for sex crimes on a child

Brian Corwin, 45
MCSO Photo
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo - Mesa County Sheriff's deputies arrested Brian Corwin, 45, of Grand Junction after a warrant was issued for his arrest.

Corwin faces 5 counts of Sexual Assault on a Child Pattern of Abuse (Class 5 Felony), 5 counts of Sexual Assault on a Child by a Person in a Position of Trust (Class 3 Felony) and 3 count of Violent Crime Sex Offense (a sentence enhancer).

The charges stem from alleged incidents that occurred with a child between July 2012 and November of 2104.

Corwin is currently being held in the Mesa County Detention Facility on a $25,000 Cash Bond. For updated bond amounts on any inmate currently in our jail, visit our Inmate Inquiry System webpage.

Sunday, May 14, 2017

Suspect Identified in Clifton Shooting

Suspect Identified in Clifton Shooting


Aleksandr Kolpakov, 29
MCSO Photo 05/14/2017
MESA COUNTY, Colo - Mesa County Sheriff's Office Investigator's have identified the suspect in the shooting that occurred during the night of May 13, 2017, at 3296 1/2 Lombardy Lane.  Aleksandr Kolpakov, 29, of Clifton, was taken into custody at the same address and was later booked into the Mesa County Detention Facility.  Kolpakov was charged with Second Degree Murder a class 2 felony. The identification of the victim is pending the notification of family.  

For updated bond amounts on any inmate currently in our jail, visit our Inmate Inquiry System webpage.

Saturday, May 13, 2017

Sheriff's Office Investigating Shooting in Clifton

Sheriff's Office Investigating Shooting in Clifton

MESA COUNTY, Colo - On May 13, 2017, at 9:41 pm, Mesa County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to 3296 1/2 Lombardy Lane for a report of several gunshots.  When Deputies arrived they found a deceased adult female outside the residence.  An adult male suspect was taken into custody at the same location and he was transported to St. Mary's Hospital for an evaluation.  Mesa County Sheriff's Office Investigators are currently working on the case.

The Sheriff's Office is not looking for any other suspects at this time.  Further information will be released as it becomes available.    

Friday, May 12, 2017

Clifton Man Arrested After Standoff

Clifton Man Arrested After Standoff


Brandon Pecha, 24
MCSO Photo 05/10/2016 
MESA COUNTY, Colo -  Mesa County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team, with assistance from the Grand Junction Police Department SWAT Team, arrested Brandon Pecha, age 24, of Clifton, after a two hour standoff. Pecha was wanted on a no bond Felony Menacing warrant along with two misdemeanor warrants. Pecha was transported to the Mesa County Detention Facility where he is being held on the warrants and the additional charge of Second Degree Assault, Domestic Violence.

For updated bond amounts on any inmate currently in our jail, visit our Inmate Inquiry System webpage.

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Grand Junction man arrested for sex crimes involving a child

Dakota Cribari, 20
MCSO Photo
MESA COUNTY, Colo - Mesa County Sheriff's deputies took Dakota Cribari, 20, of Grand Junction into custody Wednesday morning after a warrant was issued for his arrest.

Cribari faces the charges of Sexual Assault on a Child by one in a position of trust, (Class 3 Felony), and Sexual Assault on a Child, (Class 4 Felony).

The alleged incident occurred in Mesa County with a young child earlier this month.

Cribari is currently being held in the Mesa County Detention Facility on a No Bond Hold. For updated bond amounts on any inmate currently in our jail, visit our Inmate Inquiry System webpage.

Correctional Officers Week: Honoring our fallen

Edward Innes, 28
EOW 1906
MCSO Photo
MESA COUNTY, Colo -  This Correctional Officer’s Week the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office honors and remembers the sacrifice made by Edward Innes, the first law enforcement officer to lay down his life in the line of duty in Mesa County.

On September 26, 1906, Deputy Edward Innes was struck from behind with a piece of wood and became the first Mesa County law enforcement officer to die in the line of duty. Inmate George McGarvey, jailed since April 1, 1906 on charges of attempting to criminally assault a nine–year-old girl, used the attack on Innes to escape the Mesa County Jail. 28-year-old Innes passed away the following day.

McGarvey was captured by DeBeque rancher William McDowell on September 30 and then tried on October 3. He was convicted on October 4 and sentenced to death by hanging on October 5, 1906. A swift justice for what was described as one of the foulest deeds enacted in Grand Junction.

Edward Innes, a resident of Grand Junction since the age of four, was the only child of William and Lucy Innes. Edward’s father was the first elected Sheriff of the newly formed Mesa County from 1885 to 1886. Edward was Chief of the Grand Junction Fire Department for several years prior to his employment in the Mesa County Jail. When William Innes passed away November 28, 1926, it was noted that Edward was “named to the responsible position of Undersheriff.” No other mention of this title has been found.

Colorado Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial 
Although Edward never married and had no children, descendants of the Innes clan can be found throughout the country, including Harold Daniels of Grand Junction whose mother Josie was Edward’s cousin. Harold and his wife Claudelle attended Edward Innes’ induction into the Colorado Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial on May 5, 2000 at the Colorado State Patrol Academy.

National Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial
Several years later, the request was made to add Edward Innes to the National Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial. The request was granted on February 13, 2007. The name of Edward Innes was unveiled on May 13, 2007 at the 19th annual candlelight vigil as part of the National Police Week celebration in Washington, D.C.

As referred to by family and friends of Edward in a Daily Sentinel article dating September 28, 1906 – His character was above reproach, his disposition was such that drew to him readily warm friends that never wavered in their regard for him. True hearted, high and noble in his impulses and faithful to his friends there is little wonder that he was popular and there is little wonder the entire city should be stirred with indignation and anger over his tragic death at the hands of the vilest of criminals that was ever confined in a Mesa County prison.

Following Correctional Officers Week tradition, a wreath first displayed in the Mesa County Sheriff's Office lobby, will be placed on Edward Innes' grave to honor and remember his sacrifice.

Monday, May 8, 2017

Correctional Officers Week: Honoring our detention deputies


Commissioners Scott McInnis,
John Justman, Rose Pugliese,
Sheriff Matt Lewis,and Capt. Art Smith.
MESA COUNTY, Colo. — Join us in honoring the dedicated men and women who work tirelessly to keep the Mesa County Detention Facility running smoothly.

This morning, the Mesa County Board of Commissioners declared May 7-13 Correctional Officers Week recognizing the professionalism and dedication of our detention deputies and staff.  Sheriff Matt Lewis and Captain Art Smith accepted today's Proclamation on behalf the Sheriff's Office.

In 1984, President Ronald Reagan created National Correctional Officers Week to honor the work of correctional officers and correctional personnel nationwide. In Mesa County, this group of professionals are known as detention deputies.

Local jails like the Mesa County Detention Facility, are complex organizations. On a basic level, a jail must provide its inmate population a number of services, including three meals a day, medical and mental health care, clothing and linens, visitation, recreation, religious programs, as well as access to courts and attorneys. Complicating this task is the diversity of needs within the increasing inmate population while maintaining the safety and security of the 24-hour facility. In 2016, the Mesa County Detention Facility processed nearly 6,000 people and provided more than 480,000 meals.

Mesa County Deputy Amanda Erkman
posts the colors during the BOCC meeting
“Our detention deputies and staff play a critical role in keeping the detention facility safe for both inmates and staff,” said Capt. Art Smith. “They do a difficult job that not a lot of people want to do nor have the compassion to do. That’s why it’s important for us to stop and say ‘Thank You.’”

Being a detention officer can be a very dangerous job. The names of 689 correctional officers are engraved on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. One of those names is Deputy Edward Innes, who was killed by an inmate escaping the Mesa County jail in 1906. A wreath first displayed in the Mesa County Sheriff's Office lobby, will be placed on Innes' grave this week to honor and remember his sacrifice.

Please join us this week in thanking all detentions professionals for not only what they do, but more importantly the personal sacrifices they make to ensure our community remains a safe place to live, work and play.