MESA COUNTY, CO — Mesa County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a string of incidents over the weekend, resulting in multiple arrests for offenses ranging from felony menacing with deadly weapons to wrong-way drunk driving.
Below is a summary of notable arrests made between Friday, July 10, and Sunday, July 12:
Friday, July 10
Armed Dispute on 32 Road: Just after 8:00 p.m., deputies responded to the 400 block of 32 Road in Grand Junction for a report of felony menacing. Witnesses reported two women squaring off with weapons, including a baseball bat and firearms.
Deputies arrested Kasidy Dennis, 30, of Grand Junction. She was booked into the Mesa County Detention Facility on charges of:
- Second-Degree Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Class 4 Felony)
- Menacing with a Real/Simulated Weapon (Class 5 Felony)
- Second-Degree Criminal Trespass (Petty Offense)
Saturday, July 11
Erratic Driving Leads to Financial Crime Arrest: At approximately 2:00 p.m., a deputy spotted a vehicle driving erratically at a high rate of speed near Sparn Street and Teller Avenue. The vehicle lacked a front license plate and had an expired temporary tag.
During the traffic stop, deputies found the driver, Raul Godina, 30, of Basalt, in possession of drug paraphernalia, as well as a driver’s license and bank checks belonging to another person. Godina was arrested on charges of:
- Criminal Possession/Sale of a Blank Financial Transaction Device (Class 5 Felony)
- Criminal Possession of an ID Document (Misdemeanor 2)
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Petty Offense)
- Traffic Offenses (Displayed expired temporary permit)
Sunday, July 12
Wrong-Way DUI on I-70 Business Loop: Just before 1:00 a.m., deputies witnessed a vehicle driving the wrong way into oncoming traffic near 30 Road and the I-70 Business Loop.
Deputies conducted a traffic stop and arrested the driver, Ciaira Drew, 25, of Grand Junction. She was booked on charges of:
- Driving Under the Influence (Misdemeanor)
- Traffic Offense (Vehicle crossed/drove within median)
Habitual Offender Arrested for Extreme DUI: At 12:45 p.m., a deputy spotted a speeding vehicle with no license plates in the town of Mesa. The deputy located the vehicle and driver shortly after on 48000 KE Road.
The driver, Christopher Rohde, 50, blew nearly three times the legal limit (0.08%) on a breathalyzer test at the detention facility. Rohde was booked on charges of:
- DUI / DUI Per Se (Misdemeanor)
- Driving After Revocation Prohibited – Habitual Traffic Offender (Misdemeanor)
- Reckless Driving (Misdemeanor)
Elderly Victim Threatened with Metal Cane: Just before 1:00 p.m., deputies responded to the 600 block of Avalon Court for a report of felony menacing.
Deputies located Derek Plummer, 41, who was aggressive and uncooperative. Investigators suspect Plummer used a metal cane to threaten an over-70-year-old victim, an act that could have caused serious bodily injury or death. He faces charges of:
- Menacing with a Real/Simulated Weapon (Class 5 Felony)
- Crimes Against At-Risk Persons – Neglect (Misdemeanor 1)
Foot Pursuit in Clifton: At 3:45 p.m., deputies located a known suspect with active warrants near G and 33 3/4 Roads in Clifton. The suspect attempted to hide and ignored deputies’ commands.
Following a brief foot chase, deputies arrested Bryce Sherow, 27, of Fruita. He was booked on his two outstanding fugitive warrants, along with new charges of:
- Resisting Arrest (Misdemeanor 2)
- Obstructing Government Operations (Misdemeanor 2)
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Petty Offense)