Thursday, January 18, 2018

Grand Junction man arrested after stolen camper found

Bryan Johnson, 41
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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo - Mesa County Sheriff’s deputies recovered a stolen 32-foot camper trailer at a property on the 1300 block of N 23rd St. Wednesday afternoon.

Bryan Johnson, 41, of Grand Junction was arrested for the following charges:
  • First Degree Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft (Class 4 Felony) 
  • Possession of Weapons by a Previous Offender (Class 5 Felony)
  • Possession of a Dangerous or Illegal Weapon (Class 5 Felony)
  • Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor (Class 4 Felony)
While Johnson was being taken into custody, two deputies were bit by two dogs on the property. The deputies were treated for minor injuries.

Animal Control cited the owners for failure to control the dogs and is continuing to investigate the incident.

Johnson was booked into the Mesa County Detention Facility and is being held on a $2,000 Bond.

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

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Grand Junction man arrested on 21 counts of sex crimes on a child

John Frank Martinez Jr, 59
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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo – Mesa County Sheriff’s deputies arrested John Frank Martinez Jr, 59, of Grand Junction Monday evening after a warrant was issued for his arrest.

Martinez is accused of engaging in unlawful sexual acts with a child from alleged incidents that occurred between 2009 and December of 2017.

Martinez was arrested on the following charges:
  • 7 counts of Sexual Assault on a Child by one in a Position of Trust, Pattern of abuse (Class 3 Felony)
  • 7 counts of Sexual Assault on a Child, Pattern of Abuse (Class 3 Felony)
  • 7 counts of Aggravated Incest (Class 3 Felony)
The case is still under investigation.

Martinez was booked into the Mesa County Detention Facility and is being held on a No Bond Hold.

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

Monday, January 8, 2018

Alert: Use caution when mailing out personal checks


MESA COUNTY, Colo - Beware of mailing personal checks using individual mailboxes at the end of residential driveways. The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of check fraud after mail was stolen from area mailboxes before the postal service could come collect it.

Investigators believe someone is taking checks from mailboxes and then altering the checks to withdrawal money from the victim’s bank account. Mailboxes that do not have locks and have the red flags that indicate mail is waiting to be picked up are being targeted.

The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating two cases of check fraud that originated from stolen mail in the area of 29 ½ road between Patterson and Orchard Ave. The thefts occurred on separate occasions, one in November and the other in December with the fraudulent activity not showing up on the victims accounts right away.

Tips
  • Avoid mailing out personal checks using mailboxes that are not secured with a key. Instead use a designated post office location.
  • Check your bank account activity regularly and report any unusual activity.
If you have any information about this crime or if you believe you are victim contact the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office at (970) 242-6707.

MCSO Case #17-42122

Friday, January 5, 2018

UPDATE: MCSO continues to seek man in Glade Park area

Jixi Kruckenberg, 36
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GLADE PARK, Colo - The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to seek out Jixi Kruckenberg, 36, who ran from deputies Thursday afternoon.

In addition to increasing patrols, deputies are working with homeowners in the Glade Park area to search vacant properties.

It’s possible Kruckenberg has already left the immediate area, however, residents are still advised to keep their doors, windows and cars locked. Drivers are advised to not pick up hitchhikers.

Kruckenberg is wanted for absconding from parole. He ran from deputies in a white GMC pickup truck Thursday afternoon. Kruckenberg’s truck was found unoccupied at a property near 10 ¾ Road and BS Road Thursday evening.

Mesa County Sheriff deputies will be seeking additional charges including Vehicular Eluding, Criminal Trespassing, and Criminal Mischief as the investigation into Kruckenberg’s location continue.

Kruckenberg is considered armed and dangerous. If you see Kruckenberg or have information about his whereabouts call 911 immediately.

For the previous press release click here.

Thursday, January 4, 2018

ALERT: Man wanted after running from deputies

Jixi Kruckenberg, 36
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UPDATE: MCSO has lifted the shelter in place for Glade Park residents living within a 5 mile radius of 10 ¾ Road and BS Road. Residents are still advised to keep their doors and windows locked.

Deputies located and recovered the White GMC pickup truck Jixi Kruckenberg, 36, was believed to be driving in.

After a thorough search of the area and surrounding properties where the truck was found, Kruckenberg was not located.

The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office will be increasing patrols in the area.

Kruckenberg is considered armed and dangerous.

If residents see Kruckenberg or any suspicious activity they are asked to call 911 immediately.
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#UPDATE: MCSO has located Kruckenberg's truck in the Glade Park area. Deputies are still searching for Kruckenberg.

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GLADE PARK, Colo - The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Jixi Kruckenberg, 36, who is a parole absconder. He ran away from deputies this afternoon and should be considered armed and dangerous.

Kruckenberg is currently believed to be in the Glade Park area traveling in a White GMC pickup truck with Wyoming license plates.

An emergency notification was sent out advising residents living within a 5 mile radius of 10 ¾ Road and BS Road to shelter in place.

The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office, Fruita Police Department, and the Grand Junction Police Department are in the area looking for Kruckenberg.

If you see Kruckenberg or have information about his whereabouts call 911 immediately.