Man Faces Burglary and Menacing Charges

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GRAND JUNCTION, CO — A 32-year-old Grand Junction man was arrested October 20 after allegedly threatening two homeowners with a shovel and making verbal threats against them.

Mesa County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 400 block of Bing Street after receiving a report of threats to shoot everyone. Upon arrival, deputies contacted two adult residents and the suspect, identified as Jakob Lee, 32.

According to investigators, Lee threatened the homeowners with a shovel and directed verbal threats at the victims.

Lee was arrested and booked into the Mesa County Detention Facility on the following charges:

  • First-Degree Burglary (Felony 3)
  • Menacing with a Real or Simulated Weapon (Felony 5)
  • First-Degree Criminal Trespass of an Inhabited Dwelling (Felony 6)

He was released on October 21 on a $15,000 personal recognizance bond.