Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Technical Rescue Team to Climb Independence Monument

Technical Rescue Team to Climb Independence Monument

Mesa County, Colo: For the 28th consecutive year, the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office Technical Rescue Team will climb Independence Monument, on July 4th, to raise an American flag in recognition of the birth of our nation. 

This year a total of 15 climbers, ten team members and five guest climbers (four of which are military veterans) will scale the monument. The climbers will begin their hike at 6:00 am, are expected to begin their ascent of the Monument at 7:00 am and will be raising the flag between 10:30 and 11:00 am. 

The climb is sponsored by Summit Ridge Guides, LLC and Rocky Mt. Orthopaedics, who will provide the equipment and logistics. All donated proceeds will go Search and Rescue Control, Inc. for the purchase of equipment and future training. 

 

Monday, June 25, 2018

Scam Targeting Sex Offenders


Scam Targeting Sex Offenders

MESA COUNTY, COLO:   A new scam that is targeting registered sex offenders has been reported to the Mesa County Sheriff's Office. The scam involves individuals calling the sex offender and informing them they have a warrant for their arrest. Although similar to previous scams, this particular scam goes on to tell the offender that if they pay a specific amount of money, they can be removed from the county and state registry.

Be aware of the scam and know law enforcement agencies will not call to inform you of an active warrant, law enforcement will not request you pay a fine or for a warrant over the telephone, and the only entity that can legally remove someone from the sex offender registry is the courts.

Monday, June 18, 2018

Overall stats for Country Jam 2018

MESA COUNTY, Colo - The following statistics are from all four days of Country Jam 2018

The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of Colorado State Liquor Enforcement Officers patrolled the four-day festival and made 158 arrests: 158 summons were issued for alcohol violations.

A full breakdown of the underage liquor infractions are listed below.

 Country Jam Stats                                    
2018
2017
 2016
Total                     
 158
186
182
                                                              

Minor in Possession/Alcohol Offenses                          
 149
179
155  
Procuring Alcohol to a Minor      
 6
8
14
Fake ID                                           
 8
4
10
False reporting        
 2
4
1
Possession of another’s ID                               
 1
1
0
Possession of Marijuana
 0
1
0
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
 0
1
0
Resisting Arrest           
 0
1
0
Obstruction                   
 1
0
1
Assault on a peace officer                                 
 0
0
1
Attempt to purchase Alcohol                         
 0
0
2
Disorderly conduct           
 0
0
1
Warrant
 1
0
0

Mesa County Sheriff's Deputies also made several arrests during the four-day festival and responded to reports of involving intoxicated subjects, two reports of sexual assault, a golf cart crash (no injuries), a fight, vandalism, hit and run (staff parking lot, no injuries), domestic violence, a report of a stolen gun (from a vehicle at the public parking lot), and a stolen car (keys left in vehicle).

Deputies also responded to a report of a 37-year-old male with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was transported to St. Mary's Hospital and is expected to be OK. The case is still under investigation. Click here for more information. (Note, in previous press releases his age was reported incorrectly. He is 37, not 30.)

Country Jam Stats Day 4 June 17, 2018

MESA COUNTY, Colo - The following statistics are from Day 4 of Country Jam 2018.

The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of Colorado State Liquor Enforcement Officers were out patrolling the festival Sunday and made 31 arrests: 31 summons were issued.

A full breakdown of the underage liquor infractions are listed below.

Country Jam Day 4 Stats
2018
2017
2016
Total
31
34
37

At Festival:                                        

Minor in Possession/Alcohol Offenses      
14
15
16
Procuring Alcohol to a Minor        
0
3
4
Fake ID                     
5
1
1
Disorderly Conduct
0
0
1
Attempt to purchase Alcohol                          
0
0
1

At Campground:

Minor in Possession/Alcohol Offenses                
16
17
18
Procuring Alcohol to a Minor                               
0
0
1
Fake ID                                      
0
0
1
False Reporting
1
0
1
Obstructing a peace officer                            
0
0
1




At Parking Lot:



Minor in Possession/Alcohol Offenses      
1
0
0


Mesa County Sheriff Deputies also responded to a several calls at the festival involving intoxicated subjects, a report of a stolen gun (stolen from a vehicle at public parking), and a stolen car (keys left in vehicle).

Sunday, June 17, 2018

Country Jam Stats Day 3, June 16, 2018

MESA COUNTY, Colo - The following statistics are from Day 3 of Country Jam 2018.

The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of Colorado State Liquor Enforcement Officers were out patrolling the festival Saturday and made 60 arrests: 60 summons were issued.

A full breakdown of the underage liquor infractions are listed below.

Country Jam Day 3 Stats  
2018
  2017
  2016
Total
60
57
42
At Festival                                            

Minor in Possession/Alcohol Offenses    
28
26
15
Procuring Alcohol to a Minor              
4
0
3
Fake ID
2
1
0
False reporting                                       
1
1
0
Resisting arrest                
0
1
0
Other: Obstructing Peace Officer
1
0
0
Other: Warrant
1
0
0
At Campground:

Minor in Possession/Alcohol Offenses    
26
28
17
Procuring Alcohol to a Minor      
0
1
2
Fake ID
0
0
0
Other: Unlawful use of driver’s license
1
0
0
At Parking lot:

Minor in Possession/Alcohol Offenses              
0
2
3
Trespass
1
0
0
Mesa County Sheriff's Deputies also responded to several calls at the festival involving intoxicated subjects, a report of vandalism, a hit and run (staff parking lot, no injuries), and a domestic violence incident.

Krystalyn Quirarte, 34, was arrested for Domestic Violence, and Harassment Strikes Shoves Kicks (M3).
Dick Aaron, 21, was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant for Failure to Appear (arrest included in above stats).

We encourage festival goers to have a good time, but be safe and follow the law. Please DON'T DRINK and DRIVE.