ARRESTS
6/27/2025- A 35 year-old male was arrested by Meeker PD on a felony warrant for Sex Assault on a Child, Sexual Exploitation of a Child, Enticement of a Child and Internet Luring of a Child. He was taken to jail and remains in custody.
6/27/2025- A 49 year- old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office for DUI. He was released on a summons for DUI, Driving a vehicle when license revoked, displayed expired number plates, open alcoholic beverage container in a vehicle, failed to present evidence of insurance, no registration card in vehicle and possessing an illegal weapon.
CALL SUMMARIES
6/24/2025 @ 7:45 pm. There was a loose horse in town. A witness reported the horse in the empty lots between Sanderson Hills and Sage Hills. The owner responded and was able to wrangle up the horse.
6/25/2025 @ 8:12 pm. A missing helicopter was reported to the Communications Center after it had failed to return to the Meeker Airport. Following several hours of coordinated searching by multiple agencies and the pilot’s family, the crash site was located. Tragically, the sole occupant of the helicopter was found deceased at the scene. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are currently investigating the cause of the crash.
6/26/2025 @ 9:33 pm. A deputy responded to a car vs deer accident at the 35 mile-marker on Highway 64. Nobody was injured, however, getting a tow truck from AAA was nearly impossible and the best they could do was recommend an Uber. An Uber? The closest thing to an Uber in Rio Blanco County has four hooves and a saddle. Ultimately a local tow truck company from Rangely responded.
6/27/2025 @ 7:06 pm. A male party was arrested for DUI at 13th & Main St., after a routine traffic stop was initiated by a deputy. He was taken into custody, issued a summons and released to a sober party.
6/28/2025 @ 10:30 pm. An accident occurred at the 50 mile-marker on Highway 64 involving a truck pulling a camper. Upon the deputy’s arrival, both occupants were found lying on the highway with injuries. They were transported to the hospital. The incident is currently under investigation by the Colorado State Patrol.
