MESA COUNTY, Colo - The following statistics are from Day 3 of Country Jam 2019.The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of Colorado State Liquor Enforcement Officers were out patrolling the festival Saturday and made 35 arrests: 35 summons were issued.
A full breakdown of the underage liquor infractions are listed below.
Country Jam Day 3 Stats
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2019
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2018
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2017
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Total
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35
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60
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57
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At Festival
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Minor in Possession/Alcohol Offenses
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14
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28
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26
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Procuring Alcohol to a Minor
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1
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4
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0
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Fake ID
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3
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2
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1
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False reporting
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1
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1
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1
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Resisting arrest
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0
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0
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1
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Obstructing Peace Officer
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1
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1
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0
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Warrant
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0
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1
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0
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At Campground:
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Minor in Possession/Alcohol Offenses
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19
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26
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28
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Procuring Alcohol to a Minor
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0
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0
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1
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Fake ID
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1
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0
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0
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Trespass
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1
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0
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0
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False Reporting
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1
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0
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0
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Criminal Impersonation
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1
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0
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0
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Obstructing Peace Officer
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1
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0
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0
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Unlawful use of driver’s license
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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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1
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0
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2
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Trespass
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0
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1
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0
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*Total charges are higher than total tickets issued as some tickets included more than one charge (i.e. MIP & Fake ID)
Mesa County Sheriff's deputies also responded to several calls including intoxicated subjects, fights, and a report of selling counterfeiting merchandise resulting in several people being removed from Country Jam grounds.
Holden Kleager, 19, of Glenwood Springs, was arrested for Criminal Impersonation (Class 6 Felony), Resisting Arrest (Class 2 Misdemeanor), Obstructing Peace Officer (Class 2 Misdemeanor), Minor in Possession of Alcohol, and Possessed Fictitious Driver’s License.
Lower Valley Fire Protection District treated 84 total patients on site. The breakdown for treatment is as follows: 10 allergic reactions, 6 alcohol intoxications, 20 dehydrations, 4 respiratory, 44 trauma. Traumas include care for injuries, burns, lacerations, wound care, and orthopedic injuries.
Colorado State Patrol made two DUI arrests and issued 6 tickets for failure to yield to emergency vehicles. Remember, MOVE OVER into the left lane and SLOW DOWN for emergency vehicles stopped on the roadside, it’s the law.
We encourage festival goers to have a good time, but be safe and follow the law. Please DON'T DRINK and DRIVE.
We encourage festival goers to have a good time, but be safe and follow the law. Please DON'T DRINK and DRIVE.
