Police Report
The following items were selected from reports made to the Fruita Police Department:
NOV. 15
A 14-year-old boy at 1835 J Road was issued a summons into Fruita Municipal Court on suspicion of possession of less than one ounce of marijuana.
NOV. 16
A citizen came to the police department stating that family members have been calling the police and making false reports.
NOV. 20
A citizen involved in a divorce reported concerns with the behavior of a spouse.
Wallet, money, credit cards and a driver’s license were found at the 18 Road mountain bike trailhead (on BLM land). The items were turned over to the Fruita Police Department and will be returned to the owner.
A known juvenile male stole a credit card and a gift card from his mother and used the card to make purchases valued at $55. The financial institution reimbursed the original victim for the money.
NOV. 21
A case of fraud was reported at S. Pine Street and E. Aspen Avenue. The officer took a report of criminal impersonation by a known suspect. The case is under investigation.
NOV. 26
Identity theft was reported and the case is under investigation.
A 33-year-old male was stopped for speeding and arrested for DUI in the 300 block of E. Aspen Avenue. He was released to a sober person.
NOV. 27
A 16-year-old girl was issued a summons on suspicion of disorderly conduct after she got into a fight with another juvenile at Fruita Monument High School.
A 39-year-old male was issued a summons for failure to control animal, dogs running at-large, and no Mesa County animal licenses in the 100 block of Bonnie Vista Drive.
NOV. 28
Officers received a report of a cold assault that occurred in the 300 block of N. Peach Street.
A 17-year-old male was issued a summons after he was found in possession of a concealed weapon at 18 Road and E. Aspen Avenue.
A 59-year-old male was arrested after he threatened a co-worker with a knife in the 200 block of Aspen Avenue. He was also charged with harassment and assault after he followed the employees around and attempted to strike one. He was booked in to the Mesa County Jail.
A white iPod touch valued at $238 was taken from the 8/9 School without permission.
NOV. 29
A 28-year-old female was issued a summons for child neglect after her 3-year-old was found in the street by herself in the 400 block of N. Mesa Street.
A juvenile petition was requested on a 14-year-old boy on suspicion of cutting a hole in an outside screen at the school at 1835 J Road. The damage was less than $100.
A 27-year-old female from the 400 block of N. Mesa Street, was issued a summons for failure to control animal, dog at-large, and no rabies vaccination.
Officers responded to a fight in the 1000 block of E. Carolina Avenue. A 19-year-old male was arrested for DUI, DUI per se, driving while revoked for alcohol convictions, and minor in possession of alcohol.
Someone broke the window of a residence in the 1800 block of K-4/10 Road causing damage of approximately $200.
NOV. 30
Officers responded to Family Health West in reference to a dog bite that occurred in the 200 block of S. Apple Street. The victim was the dog owner’s one-year-old child. The dog was relinquished to the Mesa County Animal Control.
Officers responded to a report of a drunk driver in the area of Wildcat Avenue and S. Pine Street. A 22-year-old male was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs and possessing an open alcoholic container.
DEC. 1
A one-vehicle traffic accident occurred at 19 Road and Hwy. 6&50. A 23-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of DUI as a result of the investigation.
The driver’s side window was shattered on a vehicle in the 1100 block of Walnut Street. Damage was estimated at $200.
Christmas decorations valued at $130 were taken from a front yard in the 700 block of Hall Street.
Officers responded to the 400 block of Forty Niner Drive for a civil situation.
DEC. 2
A 40-year-old male was issued a summons for loitering at W. Aspen Avenue and N. Cherry Street.
A known male subject at 20 Road and Hwy. 6&50 was contacted for suspicion of DUI. The investigation is continuing.
Officers responded to the 1000 block of Wingate Drive on a report of a dog bite. Two subjects were bitten. The owner relinquished ownership of the dog to Mesa County Animal Control.
DEC. 3
A report was received of a possible hit and run that occurred at JD’s Bar.