SATURDAY, MAY 19
A deputy stopped a vehicle on Hwy. 160 for a defective brake light and for expired Wyoming registration. He made contact with the four occupants of the vehicle, and requested ID from all four. The two backseat passengers provided Arizona photo ID cards; the front seat passenger said that he didnt have an ID on him and provided a name that came back from dispatch as not on file, which possibly means that they have given a false name. The deputy asked the passenger to exit the car to speak with him and he provided the deputy with the same information, speaking very slowly as if trying to make sure that he gave the same information again. When asked what his real name was, the subject dropped his head and acted as if he had been caught. He then provided another name, which also turned out to be false. The three other occupants in the vehicle provided a different first name for the subject, but could not give a last name, and also appeared to be lying about the name of the passenger. The passenger was told that he was committing a crime in taking the identity of another person. The subject again hung his head and provided his real name. Dispatch advised that there was a warrant out for the subject under the third name, and he was arrested. The three other occupants of the car were also issued summons for obstructing a peace officer by lying about the identity of the subject.
TUESDAY, MAY 22
A deputy parked and stationary on a county road observed a car traveling without any illumination on the license plate. When he contacted the female driver and explained the reason for the stop, he noticed that she seemed very nervous, with her hands and voice shaking. She stated that her hands always shook. When asked, she denied having anything illegal in her purse, but while she went through it, the deputy noticed a small green pouch which she tried to cover up by placing some other items on top of it. The deputy asked her what was in the pouch and she again tried to avoid it by going to a different pocket in the purse and showing the deputy a different item. The deputy again asked what was in the pouch and the woman got a whiny voice and stated it was marijuana. She stated that she did not have a marijuana card. At that point, the deputy asked her to hand him the purse so he could check for other illegal narcotics in it, and she told him no. She was told to exit the vehicle and stand at the back end of it with another deputy. A search of her purse revealed a small cut in the inner liner which lead to a pocket. Inside the pocket was a syringe with some liquid in it. After some talking with the woman, she admitted that it was hers and she used it to shoot up oxycontin pills. She was issued a summons for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
MONDAY, MAY 28
Two deputies were at a threat investigation where a reporting party accused another male subject of assaulting him a week prior and of threatening him with a knife today. Information was received about the fight possibly being over a TV that the reporting party had stolen from the other male subject. As the reporting party was being questioned about the TV, his niece came out of an adjacent space. The deputy told her to go back inside. She replied that she didnt have to do what they said and that her uncle had the right to have a witness. The deputy told her that her uncle was an adult and the issue they were speaking with him about did not involve her; she was told again to go back inside and refused. She was warned that if she did not comply, she would be arrested for obstructing, and again refused. The deputy walked onto the porch and placed her in custody. She was issued a summons for obstructing a peace officer and was left in the care and custody of jail staff.
THURSDAY, MAY 31
A deputy contacted a reporting party by phone for a report of a stolen GPS unit out of his airplane. The incident took place at the Cortez Airport. He stated that he had landed his vintage airplane at the airport for a layover and fuel on their way back from a trip they took to Texas. They were on their way to Grand Junction, and stayed one night in Cortez. He had been guided into the parking place by the person who also had fueled the plane. After parking, he took his belongings but left his Garmin GPS 3 Pilot unit in the plane, secured to the glare shield by velcro. The cost to replace the GPS unit is estimated at $450. He and his passenger returned to the airport the next morning to continue their trip and found that the GPS unit was missing. They asked three of the workers if they had seen it, and all of them said they hadnt. The deputy spoke with two employees who did not remember seeing the item and had already spoken with the reporting party. An additional employee was identified that had also been in contact with the plane; the deputy made arrangements to follow up with him.
A deputy patrolling on County Road G observed a car with no visible registration tabs on the Utah license plate. The plate came back through dispatch as revoked for insurance termination. The deputy contacted the driver, who stated that he did not have a valid drivers license. Dispatch advised that the drivers license privileges are denied in Colorado and he also had two active warrants for arrest out of Cortez. The driver exhibited several signs of intoxication and while speaking with him, the deputy saw an opened empty bottle of vodka on the passenger side floorboard as well as several opened boxes of two types of beer in the car. He was transported to jail, and while preparing to undergo alcohol breath testing, he told the deputy that he had dentures but was unable to remove them for 8 hours because of the Poligrip. The driver was issued summons for several alcohol-related charges and for driving under restraint.
A deputy patrolling on County Road 29 observed an SUV in front of him weaving and it began driving in the opposing lane of traffic. At the same time, a vehicle traveling in the same direction called in a report of a drunk driver. The deputy activated emergency lights and the SUV headed down a driveway and finally stopped halfway down. The female driver was asked to provide ID and registration, and the deputy observed several indicators of intoxication. She admitted to drinking two beers and when asked over what period of time, would only answer A bit ago and named two bars she had been drinking at. She was arrested and issued summons for two alcohol-related offenses, and told the deputy I understand, youre just doing your job; this is my fault.
