From the Grand Junction Police Department:
On March 22, 2025, at approximately 7:20 p.m., officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a report of a sexual assault in progress in the southeast quadrant of Grand Junction. A juvenile had contacted the Grand Junction Regional Communication Center to report a recent assault inside a residence.
Officers arrived on scene, ensured the juvenile’s safety, and interviewed witnesses. The suspect, who resided in the residence, was interviewed by Grand Junction Police Department detectives and was arrested. Rogelio Vargas (45) was booked into the Mesa County Detention Facility on the following charges:
- Sexual Assault on a Child – By Force
- Second-Degree Burglary
The Grand Junction Police Department believes this to be an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to the public. Due to the sensitivity of this case and privacy laws under the Colorado Open Records Act, no further information about the juvenile will be released. The investigation remains ongoing, and no additional details are available at this time.