The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of Colorado State Liquor Enforcement Officers were out patrolling the festival Thursday and made 24 arrests for alcohol related offenses. All 24 were issued a summons.
A full breakdown of the underage liquor infractions are listed below.
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Country Jam Day 1 Stats
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2018
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2017
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2016
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Total
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24
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44
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51
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At Festival:
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Minor in Possession/Alcohol Offenses
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9
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15
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16
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Procuring Alcohol to a Minor
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0
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1
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3
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Fake ID
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0
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2
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0
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False Reporting
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0
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1
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0
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Other - Assault on peace officer
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0
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0
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1
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At Campground:
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Minor in Possession/Alcohol Offenses
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15
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27
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29
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Procuring Alcohol to a Minor
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0
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0
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0
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Fake ID
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0
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0
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2
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Possession of another’s ID
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0
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1
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0
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False Reporting
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0
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1
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0
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At Parking lot:
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Minor in Possession/Alcohol Offenses
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0
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1
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2
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Procuring Alcohol to a Minor
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0
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1
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0
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Mesa County Sheriff Deputies also responded to several calls at the festival involving intoxicated subjects.
We encourage festival goers to have a good time, but be safe and follow the law. Please DON'T DRINK and DRIVE.
