Friday, September 27, 2019

Clifton man arrested after motor vehicle theft


MESA COUNTY, Colo – Thursday at 9:40 p.m., Mesa County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a male walking down the street with a gun in the area of the 500 block of 32 1/2 Rd. 

As deputies arrived in the area, a 911 call came in reporting the male stole a car at gunpoint. Deputies observed the stolen car in the area of 32 1/2 Rd and Lucile Ave and pursued it. The vehicle traveled north bound on 32 1/2 road at a high rate of speed with no headlamps on. The car hit a mailbox and parked trailer before eventually coming to a stop near 32 ½ Road and E ½ Road.

Nicolas Millican. 20, of Clifton was arrested at gunpoint. He is facing the following charges:
  • 2 Counts of Aggravated Robbery (Class 3 Felony)
  • 2 Counts of Menacing (Class 5 Felony)
  • Vehicular Eluding (Class 3 Felony)
  • 1st Degree Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft (Class 4 Felony)
  • Drove Vehicle Without a Driver's License
  • 2 Counts of Failed to Remain At the Scene of a Crash (Class 1 Misdemeanor)
  • Speeding 40 MPH or More Over
  • Drove Without Headlamps On
  • Reckless Driving
  • Violation of a Protection Order (Class 1 Misdemeanor)
The victims were known to the suspect.

Millican was taken to the hospital to be medically cleared, then transported to the Mesa County Detention Facility. For updated bond amounts visit our website.

Homicide Investigation

Sabrina Stevens, 36
MCSO Photo
Friday 11:20 a.m. UPDATE:  36-year-old Sabrina Stevens of Clifton was arrested for the following charges:
  • 1st degree Assault (Class 3 Felony)
  • Manslaughter (Class 4 Felony)
  • Domestic Violence (Sentence Enhancer)
Stevens is currently being held in the Mesa County Detention Facility. For updated bond amounts visit our website.



Previous:

CLIFTON, Colo - At approximately 9:05 p.m. Thursday Mesa County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a stabbing at a residence on the 3400 block of F 3/4 Road.

A 39-year-old male was transported to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. 

One person is in custody. There are no outstanding suspects. 

The Mesa County Coroner’s Office will determine cause and manner of death, as well as release the identity of the deceased once next of kin is notified.

All documents have been sealed. This is an active and ongoing investigation.



Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Juvenile charged after armed robbery


MESA COUNTY, Colo - At approximately 8:00 p.m. Sunday, September 22, Mesa County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of stolen SUV at Long Family Memorial Park.

The victim told deputies four individuals, stole his SUV at gun point. The owner of the SUV was assaulted during the encounter and sustained minor injuries. Two other occupants of the SUV were not injured. The suspects drove the SUV through landscaping at the park, then continued on the street.

A short time later, deputies spotted the stolen gray 2000 GMC Yukon driving recklessly at a high rate of speed on North Ave near 29 Road. The SUV crashed into a car at the intersection of F Road and I-70 B. Two passengers in the car were transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

The SUV came to a stop in bushes on the 3200 block of F Road. The sole occupant of the vehicle got out and ran. Deputies located and arrested the suspect, identified as a juvenile.

Deputies did recover weapons that fell out of the SUV during the pursuit. Three suspects are still outstanding.

The juvenile was taken to the hospital via ambulance to be medically cleared, then was transported to the Department of Youth Services.

The District Attorney’s Office has filed the following charges:
  • 3 counts of Aggravated Robbery (Class 3 Felony)
  • Crime of Violence (Sentence Enhancer)
  • Violent Juvenile Offender (Sentence Enhancer)
  • Vehicular Eluding (Class 4 Felony)
  • First Degree Criminal Trespass (Class 5 Felony)
  • 3 counts of Menacing (Class 5 felony)
  • First Degree Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft (Class 4 Felony)
  • Second Degree Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft (Class 6 Felony)
  • Possession of I/II Substance (Class 4 Drug Felony)
  • Special Offender Charge 18-18-407 (Class 1 Drug Felony)
  • Possession of a Hand Gun by a Juvenile (Class 2 Misdemeanor)
  • Reckless Driving (Class 2 Traffic Offense)
  • Reckless Endangerment (Class 3 Misdemeanor)
  • Obstructing a Peace Officer (Class 2 Misdemeanor)

The juvenile has been charged with a crime of violence which permits further public disclosure pursuant to CRS 19-1-304(5) and CRS 24-72-302(1). As such, the juvenile is identified as Andre Carothers, 16, of Grand Junction.

Carothers is currently being held without bond.

The case is still under investigation.

If anyone has information about this case, please contact the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office at (970) 242-6707.

Friday, September 20, 2019

Have you seen this car?

image of car driving


#HelpSolve:  Mesa County Sheriff’s investigators are asking for the public’s help to identify the company that owns this vehicle. It was seen driving in the Fruitvale area early morning Friday, September 13.

Approximate area car was driving in
The vehicle has a blinking light on the top and was driving between the hours of 2 a.m and 4 a.m. in the neighborhoods near 31 Road, Bookcliff Ave and E ½ Road.

image of car driving
Investigators are looking to identify the car and the company who owns it. If you have any information, please contact the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office at (970) 242-6707. You can also send your tips into Mesa County Crime Stoppers at (970) 241-STOP.

image of car driving



Friday, September 13, 2019

Early morning home invasion robbery

FRUITVALE, Colo – Mesa County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a home invasion robbery on the 500 Block of Eastbrook Street about 3:40 this morning.

The homeowner, who is in his 80s, ran to a neighbor’s house who called 911 for help. It was reported to deputies a man entered his home and assaulted him.

The homeowner’s silver 2017 Ford Mustang was stolen. It was recovered a short distance away on Bookcliff Ave and Ashbury Ct. abandoned.

A Community Notification went out to homes in a one-mile radius asking people to shelter-in-place. It has since been lifted.

The homeowner was taken to St. Mary’s hospital and treated for a minor injury.

The suspect is described as an adult male wearing all dark clothing, a mask, possibly white shoes, and is about 5’8”.

If you have information about this crime or suspect please call the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office at (970) 242-6707 or call Crime Stoppers at (970) 241-STOP. 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.

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Three juveniles arrested in connection with theft from autos

MESA COUNTY, Colo – As part of an effort to prevent crimes such as theft from vehicles, Mesa County Sheriff’s deputies deployed bait operation equipment on Friday in the area of 32 ½ Road and D 7/8 Road.

On Saturday, at approximately 3:20 am deputies were alerted an item was stolen from a vehicle used in the bait operation. Deputies tracked the item to three juveniles, ages 11-14, on the 500 block of 32 ½ Road. One juvenile was observed by a deputy entering a vehicle not belonging to them, another was in possession of the item stolen from the bait operation.

Two juveniles were arrested and transported to the Department of Youth Services on the following charges:
  • 2 counts of First Degree Criminal Trespass of Auto (Class 5 Felony)
  • Theft $50-$300 from Motor Vehicle (Class 3 Misdemeanor)
  • Violation of Bail Bond Conditions (Class 3 Misdemeanor)
A third juvenile was issued a Promise to Appear for 2 counts of First Degree Criminal Trespass of Auto (Class 5 Felony) and Theft $50-$300 from Motor Vehicle (Class 3 Misdemeanor).

The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office utilizes bait operations as a proactive investigative tool to reduce property crime. Operations are conducted in areas where on-going criminal activity has been reported to specially target auto thieves and persons breaking and entering into cars with the intent to steal property. Bait operations give deputies a proactive way to identify suspects without a citizen becoming a victim of a crime.