ARRESTS8/27/2026 The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Rangely Police Department after a man was taken into custody on suspicion of harassment, domestic violence and child abuse. CALL SUMMARIESBears, mud, fires & handcuffs — just another week in the countyAug. 23 — Communications received a call asking who is[Read More…]
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RIO HAPPENINGS:Aug. 23-29, 2026
ARRESTS 8/27/2026 – The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Rangely Police Department after a man was taken into custody on suspicion of harassment, domestic violence and child abuse. CALL SUMMARIES Bears, mud, fires & handcuffs — just another week in the county. Aug. 23 — Communications received a[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Aug. 16-22, 2026
ARRESTS 8/22/2026 – Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 72 year-old male for Domestic Violence, 2nd Degree Assault, Strangulation and Harassment. He was taken to jail and released on a PR bond. 8/23/2026 – Rio Blanco County Sheriffs Office arrested a 36 year-old male for domestic violence, 3rd Degree Assault[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Aug. 9-15, 2026
ARRESTS No arrests. CALL SUMMARIES This week’s calls for service included a whopping 15 bear-related calls. At this rate, we may need to start issuing the bears their own property tax bills and maybe even a library card. 8/10/2026 @ 2:14 pm. A patient came into the emergency room after[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS:Aug. 2-8, 2026
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…]
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…]



