Two arrested on multiple child abuse charges

Cory Nash, 28
MCSO Photo 12-17-19

Forrest Nash, 32
MCSO Photo 12-18-19

MESA COUNTY, Colo - Tuesday, Forrest Nash and Cory Nash, both of Grand Junction, were taken into custody after a warrant was obtained for their arrest.

Just after midnight on November 30, 2019, deputies began investingating a report of child abuse after a young child was brought to St. Mary’s Hospital in critical condition. The child was suspected to have ingested an amount of marijuana that led to life threatening complications and was flown to Salt Lake City Children’s Hospital for emergency care. The child is now recovering.

Upon further investigation additional incidents of child abuse involving 5 other children ranging in age from 8-13 were alleged to have occurred between January 2019 and November 2019.

Forrest Nash, 32, is facing the following charges:

• Child Abuse Knowing or Reckless with Serious Bodily Injury (F3)
• 5 Counts of Child Abuse Knowing or Reckless with Injury (M1)
• 5 Counts of Child Abuse Knowing or Reckless with No Injury (M2)
• 2 Counts of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor (F4)
• 2 Counts of Dispensing Marijuana to a Minor (DF4)

Cory Nash, 28, is facing the following charges:

• Child Abuse Knowing or Reckless with Serious Bodily Injury (F3)
• 5 Counts of Child Abuse Knowing or Reckless with Injury (M1)
• 5 Counts of Child Abuse Knowing or Reckless with No Injury (M2)
• 2 Counts of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor (F4)

Cory Nash and Forrest Nash are currently being held at the Mesa County Detention Facility. For updated bond amounts visit our website.

This remains an on-going investigation.

*Note this release was edited for clarity