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Megan Terlecky
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(970) 244-3929 Office
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(970) 986-1240
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Latest News Releases
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One arrested in Sunday morning shooting
MESA COUNTY, Colo – A man believed to be involved in the Sunday morning incident where a person was shot and killed was arrested in Garfield County this afternoon.Eric Julian Martinez, 30, was arrested for Assault in the First Degree (Class 3 Felony), and Criminal Extortion (Class 4 Felony). Investi...
Posted 3 days ago
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Whitewater man wanted after running from deputies
Ryan Sanchez, 27MCSO Photo 3-5-18UPDATE: 1:30 p.m.Ryan Sanchez, 27, was arrested and taken into custody after deputies spotted him near 32 Road and Patterson. Previous:MESA COUNTY, Colo - The Mesa County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a wanted person. Ryan Sanchez, 27, ...
Posted 3 days ago
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MCSO investigating a deadly shooting
3:30 pm Update: A 27-year-old male sustained serious bodily injuries as a result of an assault associated with this incident. They were taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The case is still under investigation.Previous:MESA COUNTY, Colo – At 8:59 am Sunday deputies responde...
Posted 4 days ago
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Grand Junction man arrested in connection with 2-month-old's death
MESA COUNTY, Colo - The Mesa County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested Shaun Obyrne, 31, of Grand Junction, in relation to the death of his 2-month-old child. Obyrne is facing one count of Child Abuse Resulting in Death (Class 2 Felony), and three counts of Child Abuse causing Serious Bodily Injury (C...
Posted 9 days ago
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Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Lifted
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions LiftedMESA COUNTY, Colo - The Mesa County Sheriff and City of Grand Junction, in coordination with the Mesa County Fire Chief's Association, are lifting Stage 1 fire restrictions effective at 12:01 AM Friday, August 31, 2018. The Bureau of Land Management, Grand Junction, ...
Posted 21 days ago