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 fire near Rio Blanco Lake. Meeker Volunteer Fire Dept. responded and successfully extinguished the fire by 9:38 a.m. Law enforcement searched the area for the suspect vehicle but was unable to locate it.
8/5/2026 @ 7:25 p.m. A caller reported what appeared to be two poached elk near the Rock Crawling Park in Rangely. A deputy and Colorado Parks and Wildlife responded to investigate. After taking a closer look, it was determined the elk were actually old, quartered-out carcasses left over from last fall.
8/6/2026 @ 5:25 p.m. Deputies and Colorado Parks and Wildlife responded to a residence on County Road 17 after a bear entered the home and helped itself to the kitchen. The bear apparently helped itself to the local cuisine, looked around, and decided it had seen enough of the property. Before deputies and CPW could intervene, the four-legged burglar made its exit and left the scene on its own. No arrest was made, as the suspect was last seen heading into the woods and is considered armed with claws and an impressive appetite.
8/8/2026 @ 12:17 a.m. Meeker PD responded to a reported domestic violence incident on Market St. The victim stated her ex-boyfriend had struck her vehicle and left the scene. The suspect was located the next day and taken into custody.
8/8/2026 @ 10:47 a.m. A backcountry rescue was initiated near Papoose Basin following a horseback riding accident. The Meeker Volunteer Fire Dept. responded to assist with the rescue, and Care Flight was requested to provide air transport. The patient was ultimately transported by helicopter to a hospital for further medical treatment.
8/8/2026 @ 2:55 p.m. A microburst moved through the Meeker area, bringing with it enough wind to turn over the trailer at the Recycle Center. The trailer was found upside down following the weather event. No injuries were reported.
