Letter to the Editor
I want to acknowledge the City of Fruita and the Fruita Police Department for their quick, professional and timely response to a concern my husband and I had about a vacant home in our neighborhood. City Manager Clint Kinney continues to be impressive with his responsiveness, kindness, professionalism and get-things-done manner. Within an hour of [...]
Arrest made in Fruita drive-by shooting
Kathleen Goddeyne A Montrose man was arrested for his alleged connection to a drive-by shooting in Fruita. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Fruita Police Department worked together in the case and arrest of Thomas Ornelas, 39, who allegedly fired multiple shots at 5 a.m., March 1, in the area of 825 E. [...]
Police Report
The following items were selected from reports made to the Fruita Police Department: JAN. 7 A traffic accident occurred at the intersection of Hwy. 6&50 and 18 Road. Samuel Briscoe, 21, collided with another vehicle stopped at the red light. Briscoe was charged with careless driving. Officers contacted a vehicle on Hwy. 6&50 near mile [...]
Police Report
The following items were selected from reports made to the Fruita Police Department: DEC. 26 An animal complaint was received from the 800 block of E. Ottley Avenue. Three cats and one dog were left alone at a residence for two days while the adult owner was admitted to St. Mary’s Hospital. Animal Control responded [...]
Police Report
The following items were selected from reports made to the Fruita Police Department: DEC. 4 A 12-year-old girl was issued a summons for theft on suspicion of taking a sweater valued at $20 from another. She was released to her parent. Person(s) unknown stole several saddles valued at over $1,000 from a residence in the [...]
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 [...]
Police Report
The following items were selected from reports made to the Fruita Police Department: NOV. 4 A rollover traffic accident occurred on I-70 at mile marker 20. A juvenile male was taken to the hospital. NOV. 6 A juvenile at 1835 J Road was issued a summons into Fruita Municipal Court on suspicion of trespassing at [...]
Police Report
The following items were selected from reports made to the Fruita Police Department: NOV. 1 A 56-year-old male on E. Ottley Avenuewas issued a summons into Fruita Municipal Court for criminal tampering after Patton unlawfully connected to the utility of another residence. A 45-year-old male was arrested and charged with driving while being a revoked [...]
Police Report
The following items were selected from reports made to the Fruita Police Department: OCT. 10 Theft was reported in the 1000 block of Laura Avenue. Someone stole a blue and black Jamis bicycle from the front yard of a residence. OCT. 18 A private property traffic accident occurred at Fruita Monument High School. An 18-year-old [...]
Police Report
The following items were selected from reports made to the Fruita Police Department: OCT. 4 A 17-year-old boy was found to be in possession of a controlled substance he obtained from another 17-year-old boy. The boys were referred to the school at 1102 Wildcat Avenue for discipline and no charges were filed. OCT. 11 Officers [...]