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  1. officers with suspect

    GJPD Makes Arrest in Attempted Robbery

    Posted on March 28, 2023

    Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to an attempted aggravated robbery on 03/28/23. The suspect was taken into custody a short time later. Read on...
  2. SWAT operators

    SWAT Takes Barricaded Suspect into Custody

    Posted on March 28, 2023

    An early morning domestic incident leads to a late night arrest as Grand Junction Police Department and Mesa County Sheriff’s Office SWAT teams take a barricaded male into custody after several hours on 03/27/23. Read on...
  3. patrol cars in parking lot

    GJPD Investigating a Stabbing

    Posted on March 16, 2023

    Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a stabbing incident which occurred on the evening of 03/16/23. Read on...
  4. GJPD patrol car in front of bank

    Arrest Made in January Bank Robbery

    Posted on March 13, 2023

    GJPD, with multi-agency collaboration, makes an arrest in the Bank of the San Juans robbery which occurred on 01/23/23. Read on...
  5. BADGE blue background

    GJPD Responds to Fatal Car Crash

    Posted on February 28, 2023

    On 02/28/23, at approximately 12:40am, officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to the area of 30 Rd and E Rd for a fatal car crash. Read on...
  6. BADGE blue background

    GJPD Makes Arrests in Robbery

    Posted on February 27, 2023

    Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department arrested two men who robbed Oasis Gaming Friday night. Read on...
  7. police car in front of business

    GJPD Responds to Robbery. Suspects Still at Large

    Posted on February 24, 2023

    Grand Junction Police Department responded to a reported robbery at 756 North Avenue on 02/24/23; two males fled the scene before officers arrived. Read on...
  8. BADGE blue background

    GJPD Makes Arrest in Assault

    Posted on February 19, 2023

    Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department made an arrest in an assault which occurred on 02/17/23. Read on...
  9. BADGE blue background

    Former Caprock Academy Teacher Arrested for Sex Assault

    Posted on February 8, 2023

    On 01/29/23, a former teacher of Caprock Academy, now of Lakewood, CO was arrested on an arrest warrant for sex assault. Read on...
  10. Cordova, Emilio booking photo

    CIRT: Arrest Made in the North Avenue Officer-Involved Shooting

    Posted on January 30, 2023

    A suspect has been arrested in an incident that occurred on 01/24/23, which resulted in an officer-involved shooting involving the Mesa County Sheriff's Office. Read on...
  11. CIRT

    CIRT Activated to Investigate Officer-involved Shooting

    Posted on January 25, 2023

    The 21st Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has released preliminary information about an officer-involved shooting that occurred on 01/24/23 involving the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office. Read on...
  12. Truck in police department lobby

    Truck Crashes into Grand Junction Police Department

    Posted on January 25, 2023

    On 01/25/23, at approximately 12:30 pm, a male later identified as Nathan David Chacon (DOB 03-19-1977) intentionally drove a silver 2007 Chevrolet Silverado into the lobby of the Grand Junction Police Department. Read on...
  13. Patrol vehicle in front of Bank

    GJPD and FBI Investigating Bank Robbery

    Posted on January 23, 2023

    The Grand Junction Police Department and FBI responded to a robbery which occurred at the Bank of San Juans on 01/23/23, at approximately 5:00pm. Read on...
  14. BADGE blue background

    GJPD Makes Arrest in Saturday Night Shooting Incident

    Posted on January 22, 2023

    Grand Junction Police Department officers responded to the 1400 block of Ouray Ave for reports of a gunshot on 01/21/23 at approximately 7:45 pm. Read on...
  15. Police vehicles and other vehicles on stretch of road

    Three Arrested After Fleeing from Traffic Stop

    Posted on January 21, 2023

    On 01/20/23, the Grand Junction Police Department arrested three people who fled after being stopped for a traffic violation, which led to multiple charges. Read on...
  16. SWAT Truck

    Arrest Made in Tuesday Afternoon Shooting Incident

    Posted on January 17, 2023

    One person has been arrested in connection with the shooting incident that occurred 01/17/23 on Northern Way and Patterson Rd. Read on...
  17. Police Vehicles in front of apartment building

    GJPD Responds to Shots Fired

    Posted on January 17, 2023

    Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to reports of multiple shots fired on 01/17/23 at Northern Way and Patterson Rd. Read on...
  18. BADGE blue background

    Early Morning Truck on Fire Results in Arrest

    Posted on January 5, 2023

    Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department arrested the driver of a truck on fire and fleeing from law enforcement in the early morning of 01/05/23. Read on...
  19. red and white sign of C and F gas station with gas pump

    GJPD Makes Arrest in Robbery

    Posted on December 28, 2022

    Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department arrested the suspect in a robbery that occurred on the morning of 12/28/2022. Read on...
  20. BADGE blue background

    Officers Involved in OIS Identified

    Posted on December 9, 2022

    Two Grand Junction Police Department officers were involved in an officer involved shooting on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Read on...
  21. GJPD K9 Vamos in black vest

    Grand Junction Police Department's K9 Vamos Has Received Donation of Body Armor

    Posted on December 8, 2022

    Grand Junction Police Department’s K9 Vamos has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Read on...
  22. BADGE blue background

    Arrest Made in August Vehicular Homicide

    Posted on December 7, 2022

    Grand Junction Police Officers have made an arrest in a fatal single car crash which occurred in August. Read on...
  23. three police vehicles with lights on at night

    GJPD Responds to Vehicle vs Pedestrian Crash

    Posted on December 7, 2022

    GJPD responds to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on 12/7/22. Read on...
  24. photo of Caucasian man in yellow shirt

    St. Mary's Hospital Nurse Arrested for Sex Assault

    Posted on November 2, 2022

    Detectives with the Grand Junction Police Department have made an arrest in a sex assault case which occurred at St. Mary's Hospital. Read on...
  25. Caucasian woman with long brown hair in blue shirt

    911 Dispatch Supervisor Awarded NICE 2022 PSAPs' Finest Line Supervisor of the Year

    Posted on October 11, 2022

    Cindy Casteel, Registered Public Safety Leader and Dispatch Administrative Supervisor for the Grand Junction Regional Communications Center (GJRCC) was awarded the Nice 2022 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Finest Line Supervisor of the Year. Read on...
  26. black and white police cars in front of a business

    GJPD Makes Arrest in North Avenue Shooting

    Posted on October 9, 2022

    The Grand Junction Police Department has made an arrest in the shooting incident which occurred on the morning of October 9, 2022. Read on...
  27. black and white police cars in front of a business

    GJPD Officers Respond to Early Morning Shooting

    Posted on October 9, 2022

    Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to reports of an adult female with gunshot wounds on 10/09/22, at approximately 3:30 A.M. Read on...
  28. GJPD Property and Evidence Truck pictured sitting under overpass during crime scene investigation

    GJPD Recognizes National Forensic Science Week

    Posted on September 22, 2022

    This week is National Forensic Science Week, and we hope you'll join us in recognition of the outstanding forensic science professionals that serve our agency! Read on...
  29. Photo of GJPD Crime Scene Unit, with Police tape surrounding car accident

    GJPD Investigating Vehicle vs. Motorcycle Collision, Death

    Posted on September 15, 2022

    The Grand Junction Police Department continues their investigation into a motorcycle vs. vehicle collision, as officers look at speed as a factor. Read on...
  30. Newsflash - Patch

    GJPD Responds to Report of Attempted Kidnapping

    Posted on September 7, 2022

    Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a report of an attempted kidnapping at Eagle Rim Park in Orchard Mesa on Wednesday, September 7, at approximately 2:10pm. Read on...
  31. Newsflash - Patch

    GJPD Makes Arrest in Felony Menacing Incident

    Posted on September 2, 2022

    Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department make two arrests after a short foot pursuit on September 1. Read on...
  32. small multi-colored pills

    GJPD and WCDTF Warn of "Rainbow Fentanyl" distribution on Western Slope

    Posted on September 1, 2022

    The Grand Junction Police Department (GJPD) and Western Colorado Drug Task Force (WCDTF) are advising the community of the existence of colorful “rainbow fentanyl” pills being distributed in Mesa County. Read on...
  33. City Focuses Renewed Effort on Cleaning Up Public Lands

    Posted on August 31, 2022

    The GJPD Community Resource Unit and City of Grand Junction are working to clean up waste and debris in public areas and lands throughout the city. Read on...
  34. GJPD K9 Vamos lays on the ground during training

    Grand Junction Police Department’s K9 Vamos to Get Donation of Body Armor

    Posted on August 31, 2022

    GJPD's K9 Vamos will receive a bullet and stab protective vest, thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s Inc. Read on...
  35. Incident Update (2)

    GJPD Responds to Fatal Single Vehicle Crash

    Posted on August 21, 2022

    Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a fatal single vehicle crash on Saturday, August 20. Read on...
  36. Newsflash - Patch

    GJPD Responds to Verbal Disturbance, Barricaded Subject

    Posted on August 17, 2022

    Two adults have been arrested following a verbal disturbance that took place in the 1300 block of Grand Avenue, during the morning hours of August 17, 2022. Read on...
  37. Newsflash - Patch

    GJPD Responds to Multiple Shots Fired Calls

    Posted on August 9, 2022

    GJPD investigating multiple calls of shots fired in local neighborhoods. Read on...
  38. Newsflash - Patch

    GJPD Makes Arrest in Colorado Avenue Homicide

    Posted on August 5, 2022

    The Grand Junction Police Department has made an arrest in the homicide that took place in the area of 10th and Colorado Avenue on the morning of July 25, in Grand Junction, CO. Read on...
  39. Newsflash - Patch

    GJPD Investigating Homicide

    Posted on July 29, 2022

    Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department are investigating a death that happened in the 1000 block of Colorado Avenue, on July 25, 2022. Read on...
  40. GJPD officers interact with children and families at National Night Out event in park.

    GJPD Gears Up for Another National Night Out

    Posted on July 27, 2022

    Officers and staff with the Grand Junction Police Department are looking forward to participating in another National Night Out, this upcoming Tuesday, August 2nd. Read on...
  41. Newsflash - Patch

    GJPD Finds No Credibility to Mesa Mall Shooting Threat

    Posted on July 18, 2022

    After hours of investigation, officers with the Grand Junction Police Department found no credibility to the shooting threat made towards Mesa Mall. Read on...
  42. Incident Update (2)

    GJPD Makes Arrest in Stabbing Incident, Victim Dies

    Posted on July 18, 2022

    The Grand Junction Police Department arrested 52 year-old Michael Yellowhair on one count of 2nd Degree Murder, in connection with the stabbing incident that took place earlier today at Hawthorne Park. Read on...
  43. Leech, Justin

    GJPD Makes Arrest in Kidnapping, Domestic Violence Incident

    Posted on July 13, 2022

    Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department have made an arrest in the kidnapping, domestic violence incident that took place on the evening of July 8th, 2022. Read on...
  44. justin

    GJPD Seeking Kidnap Suspect, Victim #GVCopBeat

    Posted on July 9, 2022

    Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department asking for the public's help locating an adult male suspect and an adult female victim in an alleged kidnapping that occurred on Friday night. Read on...
  45. Sylvia Frens smiling

    GJPD Detectives Make Arrest in 2018 Missing Persons Case

    Posted on June 8, 2022

    The Grand Junction Police Department has arrested 54 year old, Richard Vandervelde on murder charges, in connection with the 2018 disappearance of Sylvia Frens. Read on...
  46. Grant sign at range

    GJPD Awarded Grant for Improvements to Shooting Range #GVCopBeat

    Posted on May 12, 2022

    Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department are benefitting from improvements made to our shooting range, thanks to a generous grant from the Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District. Read on...
  47. Newsflash - Patch

    Arrests Made in Homicide Investigation #GVCopBeat

    Posted on April 25, 2022

    Detectives with the Grand Junction Police Department have made two arrests related to a homicide which took place late Saturday night. Read on...
  48. Newsflash - Patch

    GJPD Investigating Three Shooting Incidents #GVCopBeat

    Posted on April 24, 2022

    Late Saturday night, officers were dispatched to a suspicious death, which is being investigated as a homicide. This is the third critical incident involving a violent crime in the last four days. Read on...
  49. Newsflash - Patch

    GJPD Investigating Early Morning Shooting #GVCopBeat

    Posted on April 23, 2022

    Detectives with the Grand Junction Police Department are investigating a shooting that occurred in the area of Horizon Drive in the early morning hours of April 23, 2022. Read on...
  50. Newsflash - Patch

    GJPD Investigating a Shooting #GVCopBeat

    Posted on April 21, 2022

    Detectives with the Grand Junction Police Department are investigating a shooting that happened in the evening hours of April 20, 2022. Read on...
  51. CIRT

    DA Review of CIRT Investigation Complete #GVCopBeat

    Posted on April 7, 2022

    The Grand Junction Police Department is releasing the following information on behalf of the 21st Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT). Read on...
  52. Newsflash - Patch

    Barricaded Subjects Detained After Hours Long Standoff #GVCopBeat

    Posted on March 31, 2022

    Three subjects have been detained after forcing entry into a residence, resulting in a three hour stand off with law enforcement. Read on...
  53. Newsflash - Patch

    GJPD Investigating "Shots Fired" Incident

    Posted on February 21, 2022

    The Grand Junction Police Department is investigating the circumstances that lead up to a “shots fired” call earlier this morning. Read on...
  54. IMG_3551

    Join GJPD for Coffee with a Cop #GVCopBeat

    Posted on November 8, 2021

    Join your local police officers for a cup of coffee and conversation! Read on...
  55. Incident Update (2)

    GJPD Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash

    Posted on October 29, 2021

    The Grand Junction Police Department is continuing their investigation into the cause and manner of a motorcycle vs. vehicle collision, that resulted in a fatality this afternoon. Read on...
  56. Newsflash - Patch

    GJPD Traffic Enforcement Operation

    Posted on October 27, 2021

    The Grand Junction Police Department is taking a proactive approach this weekend on traffic enforcement, beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, October 29. Read on...
  57. Newsflash - Patch

    September Domestic Violence Incident Results in Murder/Suicide

    Posted on October 14, 2021

    Detectives with the Grand Junction Police Department were called to the 400 block of Chuluota Avenue for a domestic violence call, that resulted in a murder/suicide. Read on...
  58. Drone Photo

    GJPD Launches New Drone Program

    Posted on October 1, 2021

    The GJPD has implemented the use of drone technology to enhance the department’s mission of protecting lives and property. Read on...
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