PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | A press release issued late Friday, June 27, from the Meeker Police Department announced the arrest of Gypsy Josh Soul, formerly known as Joshua David Solt, a 35-year-old male and former local business owner, on Friday, June 27 for multiple charges, including sexual assault on a[Read More…]
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Tire slashing suspect sought by PD
Special to the HT MEEKER | The Meeker Police Department received several reports of tires that were allegedly slashed between April 21, 2025, and April 30, 2025. At least 10 tires were reported damaged across several areas on the west side of Meeker. The areas affected were from 7th Street[Read More…]
Meeker PD hosts annual bugling and camo contest
Meeker Elementary School students demonstrated their ability to bugle an elk and their camouflage skills at the annual contest hosted by the Meeker Police Department. Special thank you to Back Country Outpost for donating and supplying all of this year’s prizes and awards! Thank you to this year’s volunteer judges:[Read More…]
New Meeker police officer was first emergency responder to house fire
MEEKER | Officer Keydon Long joined the Meeker Police Department late last year. He was the first emergency responder to arrive at the scene of the house fire at 11th and Pinyon on Aug. 24. According to Meeker PD, when Long arrived, two female residents were still inside the smoke-filled[Read More…]
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Meeker celebrated National Night Out alongside multiple other communities across the U.S. on Aug. 6 at Town Park. Along with food and an opportunity to meet local officers and first responders, the Meeker Police Department hosted a basketball tournament. Sebastian Baumgart captured this photo using a drone before the rain[Read More…]
Meeker PD welcomes newest officer: K9 Dak
MEEKER | The Meeker Police Department recently added a new member to their team, but unlike the rest of the team, this member walks on four feet. The department’s latest recruit is a new K9 unit named Dak. Dak, a German shepherd, was born in Czechoslovakia and understands and knows[Read More…]
Rio Happenings: May 12-18
ARRESTS A 14 year-old male was arrested by Meeker PD after a motor vehicle theft. He was issued a summons and released to his parents. CALL SUMMARIES 5/12/2024 @ 4:00 am. A one-vehicle rollover occurred at County Rd 13/County Rd. 4. No injuries were reported. 5/14/2024 @ 2:24 pm. A[Read More…]
Rio Happenings: April 27-May 4
ARRESTS 05/03/2024 @ pm. Female party arrested on a felony warrant for assault obtained by Meeker Police Department and arrest by both Meeker PD and Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office. CALL SUMMARIES 04/28/2024 @10:30 pm. Rangely PD had a vehicle stopped on Highway 64 after a traffic complaint, Rio Blanco[Read More…]
Rio Happenings: April 14-20
ARRESTS A 40-year-old male was arrested on 4/15/2024 for DUI. A PR bond was granted 4/16/2024. A 36-year-old male was arrested on 4/16/2024 on a Rio Blanco County Domestic Violence warrant. A PR bond was granted 4/17/2024. A 44-year-old male was arrested on 4/21/2024 on violation of a protection order.[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JANUARY 14-20, 2024
ARRESTS A 45 year-old male was arrested on 1/18/24 for violation of protection order and transported to Jail. CALL SUMMARIES 1/14/2024 @ 1:27 am. A disruptive neighbor was called in on 11th St. in Meeker. The neighbor was intentionally setting off his car alarm, throwing items at the reporting party’s[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JANUARY 7-13, 2024
ARRESTS A 38 yr old female turned herself in on 1/11/2024. She is in Moffat County Jail awaiting a sentence. A 49 year old male was arrested 1/11/024 for violation of protection order and transported to Moffat County Jail. He was issued a PR bond on 1/12/2024. A 42 year[Read More…]
Rio Happenings: December 24-29, 2023
ARRESTS No arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 12/24/2023 @ 1:06 pm. There was a hit and run accident at Watts Ranch Market. The driver’s side mirror was hanging down when they returned to their car. 12/28/2023 @ 1:41 pm. An ambulance was called out to the Ripple Creek parking lot[Read More…]
