On November 26, 2024, officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to the 1100 block of North Avenue for a report of child abuse. After witness interviews and thorough investigation, Grand Junction Police Detectives charged Bessie Cordova, aged 73, with Child Abuse and Assault in the 3rd Degree. This is believed to be an isolated incident and there is no further information at this time.
Per C.R.S. 24-72-304(4.5)(a), the Grand Junction Police Department is unable to release information that would identify a child victim or witness, which includes the exact address of the incident.