ARRESTS 1/7/2026- A 32 year-old female was arrested by Meeker PD for attempted vehicular eluding, possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and speeding. She also had a warrant out of Grand Junction PD. She was taken to jail and remains in custody. CALL SUMMARIES 01/05/2026 @[Read More…]
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RIO HAPPENINGS: Dec 28, 2025 -Jan 3, 2026
ARRESTS 12/29/2025- Meeker PD arrested a 43 year-old male on possession of a schedule III, IV, or V controlled substance and reckless endangerment. He was taken to jail and was released on a cash bond. 1/3/2026- Meeker PD arrested a 31 year-old female for disorderly conduct and 3rd degree assault.[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Dec 21-27, 2025
ARRESTS 12/23/2025- Rangely PD arrested a 29 year-old male for 2nd degree criminal trespass and violation of a protection order. He was taken to jail. 12/26/2025- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 36 year-old female on multiple warrants out of Mesa County. She was transported to jail. CALL SUMMARIES[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Dec 14-20, 2025
ARRESTS 12/14/2025- Meeker Police Dept. arrested a 27 year-old male on driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or both and driving a vehicle with blood alcohol content of 0.08 or more. He was issued a summons and released to a sober party. 12/14/2025- Meeker Police Dept. arrested a 33[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Dec 7-13, 2025
ARRESTS 12/8/2025- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 48 year-old female for driving vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or both and possessing an open marijuana container. She was issued a summons and released to a sober party. 12/14/2025- Rangely PD arrested a 19 year-old male for[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Nov. 30-Dec 6, 2025
ARRESTS 12/3/2025- A 35 year-old male was taken into custody during his court hearing for a warrant out of Mesa County. He was transported to jail and transferred to Mesa County Detentions for his warrant. 12/3/2025- A 28 year-old female was taken into custody for a Mesa County warrant. She[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Nov. 23-29, 2025
ARRESTS 11/23/2025- Meeker PD arrested a 31 year-old male on Driving a Vehicle with Blood Alcohol Content of 0.08 or more. He was issued a summons and released to a sober party. 11/25/2025- Rangely PD arrested a 26 year-old male on Violation of a Protection Order. He was taken to[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Nov. 16-22, 2025
ARRESTS 11/19/2025- A 40 year-old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant. He was taken to jail and released shortly after on a PR bond. 11/19/2025- A 29 year-old female was arrested by Meeker PD for driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Nov. 9-15, 2025
ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 11/13/2025 8:05 am. A caller reported a deer in distress after getting stuck in a fence on Highway 139. Upon arrival, the deputy observed a buck “assisting” the doe in his own enthusiastic way, ultimately helping her free herself. Both animals[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Nov. 2-8, 2025
ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 11/3/2025 @ 1:47 pm. A small brush fire was reported near the 28 mile-marker on County Road 5. Meeker Volunteer Fire Dept. responded only to find it was a controlled burn that had not been called in. 11/4/2025 @ 12:47 pm.[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: OCT. 26-Nov. 1, 2025
ARRESTS 10/27/2025 A 43-year-old male was arrested on 2nd degree assault. He was transported to jail. 11/02/2025 A 38-year-old male was arrested on a warrant out of Mesa County and possession of more than 5 lbs. of marijuana with intent to dispense, sell, or distribute. CALL SUMMARIES 10/27/2025 @ 1:16[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: OCT. 19-25, 2025
ARRESTS 10/19/2025- A 66 year-old male was arrested on suspicion of Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs or both and Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle on a Public Highway. He was issued a citation and released to a sober party. 10/27/2025- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a[Read More…]


