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The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office strives to keep the public informed. Here you will find the latest news releases, information about the agency, and contacts for making media requests.
Media Contact
Megan Terlecky
Information and Communication Manager
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(970) 244-3929 Office
Email PIO.Sheriff@mesacounty.us
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(970) 986-1240
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Latest News Releases
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Deputy involved in officer involved shooting identified
Deputy Troy JonesThe Mesa County Sheriff’s Office is identifying the deputy involved in the officer involved shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of October 18, 2018. The deputy involved in the shooting is Deputy Troy Jones. Deputy Jones is a five-year veteran of the Mesa County Sheriff...
Posted 1 days ago
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Join Mesa County Search and Rescue!!
MESA COUNTY, Colo - The Mesa County Search and Rescue Ground Team is looking for new members and is currently accepting applications.The highly trained nonprofit professional rescue organization is looking for outdoor enthusiasts available to volunteer during the workweek. Members must be able to c...
Posted 4 days ago
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Crime Stoppers: Crime of the Week
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo - This week the Grand Junction Police Department needs your help in locating the suspects involved in a theft from auto.At 10:50 p.m. on Monday, August 6th an Officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Myrrh Street where the victim reported that his black sports bag and blue spo...
Posted 9 days ago
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Missing 61-year-old man
MissingDarrell Pottratz, 61MissingDarrell Pottratz, 61CLIFTON, Colo – The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Darrell Pottratz, 61, of Grand Junction. He was last seen yesterday morning at 10:30 leaving his home on the 3200 block of Lorene Drive wearing blue pant...
Posted 23 days ago
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No Fire Restrictions, but fire danger still high
MESA COUNTY, Colo – In light of changing fire restrictions in surrounding counties, the Mesa County Sheriff, Bureau of Land Management Grand Junction Field Office, and Grand Junction Fire Department want to remind the public while there are no fire restrictions in place, fire danger remains high. Me...
Posted 29 days ago