News Flash

Police News

Posted on: July 13, 2022

GJPD Makes Arrest in Kidnapping, Domestic Violence Incident

Leech, Justin

Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department have made an arrest in the kidnapping and domestic violence incident that took place on the evening of July 8, 2022, in Grand Junction, CO. Read more about the incident here.

Justin Leech, age 33, of Grand Junction, CO has been arrested and remanded to the Mesa County Detention Facility on the following charges:

  • Second degree kidnapping 
  • Third degree assault 
  • Child abuse
  • Obstruction of a telephone service 
  • Domestic Violence 
  • Vehicular eluding 
  • Reckless Driving 
  • Driving with a suspended license


On the morning of July 13, officers with the Grand Junction Police Department received credible information regarding Justin Leech’s whereabouts. When officers arrived at a residence in the 100 block of Anna Court, Leech was confirmed to be inside. After several verbal attempts to contact Leech, he exited the residence and was arrested without further incident.

We appreciate everyone in our community who sent in information throughout the course of the incident. We’d also like to take the time to remind our community that if you, or anyone you know, is suffering from domestic violence, there are resources and people who can help. For more information on domestic violence resources, please contact the Latimer House at 1-877-543-9520.

Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in Police News

fraud alert graphic with stop sign and police badge on blue background

GJPD Alerting Community of Financial Scams

Posted on: September 14, 2023
police officers at entrance

GJPD Lobby Reopens

Posted on: September 7, 2023
BADGE blue background

GJPD Makes Arrest in Shooting Incident

Posted on: August 24, 2023
crime scene truck in the roadway

GJPD Arrests Man for Murder

Posted on: August 8, 2023
BADGE blue background

GJPD Makes Arrest in Hit-and-Run

Posted on: May 26, 2023
BADGE blue background

GJPD Responds to Motorcycle Crash

Posted on: May 20, 2023
BADGE blue background

Officers Involved in OIS Identified

Posted on: April 7, 2023
patrol cars in parking lot

GJPD Investigating a Stabbing

Posted on: March 16, 2023
GJPD patrol car in front of bank

Arrest Made in January Bank Robbery

Posted on: March 13, 2023
BADGE blue background

GJPD Responds to Fatal Car Crash

Posted on: February 28, 2023
BADGE blue background

GJPD Makes Arrests in Robbery

Posted on: February 27, 2023
BADGE blue background

GJPD Makes Arrest in Assault

Posted on: February 19, 2023
Patrol vehicle in front of Bank

GJPD and FBI Investigating Bank Robbery

Posted on: January 23, 2023
Police Vehicles in front of apartment building

GJPD Responds to Shots Fired

Posted on: January 17, 2023
red and white sign of C and F gas station with gas pump

GJPD Makes Arrest in Robbery

Posted on: December 28, 2022
BADGE blue background

Officers Involved in OIS Identified

Posted on: December 9, 2022
BADGE blue background

Arrest Made in August Vehicular Homicide

Posted on: December 7, 2022
Newsflash - Patch

GJPD Investigating Homicide

Posted on: July 29, 2022
Newsflash - Patch

GJPD Investigating "Shots Fired" Incident

Posted on: February 21, 2022
Newsflash - Patch

GJPD Traffic Enforcement Operation

Posted on: October 27, 2021
Drone Photo

GJPD Launches New Drone Program

Posted on: October 1, 2021