MESA COUNTY, CO — The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office has released a summary of several patrol arrests made between March 5 and March 7, highlighting the agency’s collaboration with local law enforcement partners.
Stolen Vehicle and Crash
- On March 5, 2026, deputies investigating a stolen vehicle report discovered the car had been towed from a recent crash scene.
- The Colorado State Patrol had already issued the driver, identified as 35-year-old Kyle Hayhurst of Grand Junction, a summons for DUI, speeding, and other traffic offenses.
- Deputies located Hayhurst at a local hospital where he was receiving treatment. After receiving medical clearance, he was booked into the Mesa County Detention Facility on a Failure to Appear warrant and 2nd Degree Motor Vehicle Theft (Felony 4).
Erratic Driving Leads to DUI in Clifton
- Just before midnight on March 6, 2026, deputies stopped an erratic driver in the 3200 block of F Road in Clifton, at the same time dispatch received a citizen report about a possible intoxicated driver.
- The driver, 22-year-old Jayla Chavez of Mesa, was arrested without incident.
- She was booked on charges for Driving Under the Influence, Failing to Display Head Lamps, and Failing to Drive in a Single Lane.
DUI Arrest in Grand Junction
- At approximately 1:45 a.m. on March 7, 2026, a traffic stop in the 500 block of 29 1/4 Road in Grand Junction led to the arrest of David Cervantes, 23, of Westminster.
- Cervantes, the sole occupant of the vehicle, was reported to have two prior DUI convictions.
- He was booked on charges including Misdemeanor DUI, Open Container, Driving Under Restraint (Alcohol), Improper Turn, and Driving Without Headlamps.
Mack Burglary In-Progress
- At approximately 4:20 p.m. on March 7, 2026, deputies responded to a burglary in progress in the 1500 block of 10 Road in Mack, where a homeowner reported a neighbor had entered his residence without permission.
- Due to the remote location, two Fruita Police Department officers and one Colorado Parks and Wildlife officer arrived first to separate the individuals.
- Nathan Folkestad, 40, of Mack, was arrested and charged with 2nd Degree Burglary of a Dwelling (Felony 4), 3rd Degree Assault (Misdemeanor 1), and a Failure to Appear warrant.
The Sheriff’s Office expressed gratitude for the assistance of the Colorado State Patrol, Fruita Police Department, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife in keeping the community safe during these incidents.