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Latest News Releases

MESA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE LAUNCH DIGITAL CRIME FIGHTING TOOL

****This Blog is No Longer Updated. For the latest information follow us on CRIMEWATCH.******New website offers direct access to crime and public safety-related informationMESA COUNTY, Colo – The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce the launch of a new interactive website and mobile a...

Posted 47 days ago
New Online Service for Concealed Handgun Permit Applications

The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office is now offering an online process for Concealed Handgun Permit (CHP) applications.Mesa County residents can now apply for, renew, and submit payment for their CHP electronically from the convenience of their desktop or mobile phone. The online service, Permitium, tak...

Posted 49 days ago
Grand Junction man arrested after running from deputies

CLIFTON, Colo - At approximately 1:15 Thursday afternoon, Mesa County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a person checking door handles and possibly trying to break into cars in a neighborhood near Cottonwood Lake Drive and D ½ Road. When deputies arrived and approached the female, s...

Posted 53 days ago
DA Review of CIRT Investigation Complete

The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the following information on behalf of the 21st Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT).The 21st Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has completed its investigation of theOctober 11, 2020 officer-involved shooting an...

Posted 68 days ago
Barricaded subject in protective custody

ORCHARD MESA, Colo - At approximately 8:00 this morning Mesa County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a person in crisis causing damage to vehicles in an Orchard Mesa neighborhood. When deputies arrived, the person barricaded themselves into a residence on the 2900 block of Jon Hall in Orchard ...

Posted 73 days ago