ARRESTS 8/9/2026 — A 38-year-old male was arrested by Meeker PD for domestic violence, violation of a protection order, harassment-stalking, criminal mischief and reckless driving. He remains in custody. CALL SUMMARIES 8/3/2026 @ 8:40 a.m. A passerby witnessed an individual discard a cigarette from a vehicle, which subsequently ignited a[Read More…]
Police Blotter
RIO HAPPENINGS:July 29-Aug. 1, 2026
ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES July 26, 2026, at 7:07 p.m. Highway 64 was closed for a short time due to a wildfire in the area of the 48-mile marker. Fire crews were able to extinguish the flames quickly. The cause of the fire is under[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: July 19-25, 2026
ARRESTS 7/20/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 55 year- old male for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs or Both. He was issued a summons and given a courtesy ride to a local hotel. CALL SUMMARIES 7/19/2026 @ 3:56 pm. Communications received several 911 calls reporting[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: July 12-18, 2026
ARRESTS 7/14/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 72 year-old female for DUI and Careless Driving. She was issued a summons and remained in the hospital for treatment. CALL SUMMARIES 7/13/2026- A wildland fire started in the area of County Road 76 and County Road 5. The fire remains[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: July 5-11, 2026
ARRESTS No arrests to report CALL SUMMARIES 7/7/2026 @ 7:38 pm. Vehicle vs. elk collision on Highway 13. 7/7/2026 @ 8:25pm. A call for service was received by dispatch reporting that a husband and wife had not returned from a Razor ride with friends. Following coordination and planning, I am[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JUNE 28-JULY 4, 2026
ARRESTS 7/3/2026- Meeker PD arrested a 21-year-old male for DUI. He was issued a summons and released to a sober party. 7/4/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office took a 25 year-old male in custody after a “Flock Hit”- (License Plate Reader) from Rangely PD of a semi-truck associated with multiple[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JUNE 21-27, 2026
ARRESTS 6/23/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office took a 42 year-old female in custody during a court appearance on a warrant for Controlled Substance and Drug Paraphernalia-Possess. She was transported to jail and bonded out. 6/25/2026- Rangely PD arrested a 47 year-old male for a warrant. He was transported to[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JUNE 14-20, 2026
ARRESTS 6/18/2026- A 38 year old male was arrested by Meeker PD for a Protection Order Violation and Harassment. He was transported to jail and released on a PR bond. CALL SUMMARIES 6/14/2026 @ 2:03 pm. A campfire was left unattended in the Miller Creek area prompted a response from[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JUNE 6-13, 2026
ARRESTS 6/10/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 42 year-old male on Menacing, Criminal Attempt to Commit Class Five or Six Felony, Drove Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs or Both and Reckless Endangerment. He was taken to jail and released on bond. CALL SUMMARIES[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: May 31-JUNE 6, 2026
ARRESTS 6/1/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 55 year-old male for Drove Vehicle with Blood Alcohol Content of 0.08 or more, Drank From/Possessed an Open Alcoholic Beverage Container in a Motor Vehicle, Drove Vehicle Other Than Vehicle Equipped with Approved Ignition Interlock Device. He was issued a summons[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: May 24-30, 2026
ARRESTS 5/27/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 47 year-old male on a warrant for 3rd Degree Assault, False Imprisonment and Reckless Endangerment. He was taken to jail and released on bond. 5/27/2026- Meeker Police Department arrested a 57 year-old male for Driving Under the Influence. He was issued[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: May 17-23, 2026
ARRESTS 5/22/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 43 year-old male for 3rd Degree Assault. He was transported to jail. 5/23/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 20 year-old male for domestic violence and harassment. He was transported to jail. CALL SUMMARIES 5/17/2026 @ 1:05 pm. A deputy[Read More…]



