County, Police Blotter

RIO HAPPENINGS: March 10-18, 2024

ARRESTS

There were no arrests this week.

CALL SUMMARIES

3/10/2024 @ 9:41 am. A hit and run accident was reported to Meeker PD that occurred in the parking lot of Pioneers Medical Center. The reporting party thought the accident had occured 2 weeks prior after he noticed damage on his vehicle. 

3/11/2024 @ 3:11 pm. A traffic complaint was called into the Communications Center regarding a semi that was all over the road on Highway 64 near the 32 mile-marker. A deputy located the semi and followed it for some time and observed no traffic violations. 

3/11/2024 @ 6:43 pm. After a short foot pursuit, Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office assisted Rangely PD with the arrest of a male party.

3/11/2024 @ 9:21 pm. Meeker PD contacted 3 juveniles at City Park that were lighting things on fire for fun. They were advised that was a bad idea. 

3/12/2024 @ 11:42 am. While checking in with his probation officer a male party was arrested on an active warrant. 

3/12/2024 @ 8:23 pm. An iPhone crash detection came into the Communications Center that was at the 53.4 mile-marker on Highway 13 according to the GPS Coordinates given. The Sheriff’s Office, Meeker PD and Meeker Volunteer Fire/Rescue responded and checked the area and were unable to locate any crashes. 

3/13/2024 The local Girl Scout Troop donated several boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to First Responders.

3/16/2024 @ 7:22 pm. Meeker Volunteer Fire/Rescue was dispatched to an address after someone had eaten a hot dog that was bad.

3/16/2024 @ 8:38 pm. The Sheriff’s Office assisted Rangely PD after a suspect fled the scene of a bar after a fight. Officers were unable to locate the suspect.

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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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The Meeker Mustang Makeover of 2024 kicks off on Saturday with pick-up day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-scared-to-paired-mustang-journey-starts-saturday/rio-blanco-county/
The Meeker Mustang Makeover of 2024 kicks off on Saturday with pick-up day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-scared-to-paired-mustang-journey-starts-saturday/rio-blanco-county/
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With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet. 
https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
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Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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