City Offers Drop Off For Cooking Oil and Grease

Coffee with the City Manager

Join City Manager Greg Caton and his guest Public Works Director Trent Prall for coffee and conversation on Thursday, Dec. 1 at 9 a.m. at Monument Village Coffee (2148 Broadway.) Coffee is on us!

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City of Grand Junction Begins Waterline Replacement

The city will begin waterline replacements on Monday, November 28, 2022, between 15th and 21st Streets and Hall and Bunting Avenues. The project will include replacement of approximately 7,500 linear feet of existing water main pipe with new polyvinyl chl...

City of Grand Junction Update on Cannabis Licensing Process

Orchard Mesa Pool Remains Closed for Repairs

The Orchard Mesa Pool remains closed as the City continues to work on repairs to the boiler. Due to its age, parts for the boiler are not readily available. The pool water is currently too cold to keep the pool open. Staff and repair technicians with Monu...

Grand Junction Celebrates Groundbreaking of Canyon View Tennis Expansion Project

The City of Grand Junction will celebrate the beginning of the Tennis and Pickleball expansion project with a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Canyon View tennis courts. On Friday, Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. on the east side of Canyon View Park in the Tennis S...

City Kicks Off the Holiday Season with Installation of Tree Lights on Main Street and Colorado Ave

The City of Grand Junction kicks off the holiday season as Parks and Recreation staff members dressing up the trees along Main Street and Colorado Avenue with holiday lights. “Community members look forward to this annual tradition on Main Street and now ...

City of Grand Junction Offers Easy Ways to Report Potholes

With the heat of the summer and the recent rain, potholes have developed around the City of Grand Junction. As these are located by city crews or reported by drivers, they are being repaired. Residents can use the Report a Concern feature on the city webs...

Grass Off-Leash Dog Park at Las Colonias to Close for the Season

The east side and middle sections of the grass off-leash Dog Park at Las Colonias will close on October 10, 2022, for the season. The park will reopen in June 2023. While the dog park sections on the east side and the middle are closed, the two woodchip d...

Goats Get to Work Grazing in Grand Junction

Grand Junction has created a unique partnership with Garrett and Chelsea River, owners of Goat Vegetation Management farm, and their local goat herd to remove noxious weeds throughout the city. The first location goats have begun grazing is along the Colo...

Portion of Riverfront Trail Closes for Asphalt Replacement

The City of Grand Junction will close the portion of the Riverfront Trail between Banana's Fun Park and the Junior Service League Park for replacement of the asphalt with concrete beginning Monday, October 3, 2022. An alternative route is availab...

City Begins Annual Leaf Removal Program for Residents on October 10

The City of Grand Junction leaf removal program for city residents begins on October 10 and ends December 16, 2022. This is a free service provided for city residents that provides a convenient way to dispose of leaves by raking them out into the street r...

CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report Available

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is available for public review through November 22, 2022.

2022 Election Information

The election is November 8, 2022. Click here to see the referred measures and notices.

Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan

The City of Grand Junction is embarking on the very exciting process of developing the City’s first citywide Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan.

GJFD Responds to Garage Fire

Prepare Your Home for a Safe Holiday

With Thanksgiving fast approaching, Grand Junction Fire Department is urging everyone to take action to make this a safe holiday. Thanksgiving Day is the leading day for home cooking fires in the United States. More than three times as many cooking fires ...

GJFD Responds To Home Fire

GJFD Responds to Fatal Home Fire

At 11:04 PM Grand Junction Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire on the 2800 block of Carter Lane. Callers to 9-1-1 indicated that a home was on fire with smoke and flames coming from the roof. Engine 4 arrived on the scene within...

GJFD Deploys to the Mosquito Fire

On Friday, September 9th, a Grand Junction Fire Department Wildland Team deployed with Brush 6 to California for the Mosquito Fire.  The four-person crew could be gone for up to two weeks. On deployments, the crew can help create defensible space...

GJFD Responds to Motor Vehicle Fire

At 12:40 PM Grand Junction Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle fire on the 2700 Block of B ¼ Road. Callers to 9-1-1 indicated a small bus was on fire near a structure. Additional callers reported explosions coming from the vehicle...

GJFD Brush 6 Deploys to Texas

On Thursday August 4^th, a Grand Junction Fire Department Wildland Team deployed with Brush 6 to Texas, near Uvalde for a preparedness assignment. The crew could be gone for up to two weeks. With preparedness assignments, there is no active fire to respond...

GJFD Responds to Motor Home Fire

At 5:51 PM yesterday Grand Junction Fire Department responded to reports of a home on fire on the 2900 block of North Avenue. There were significant flames and heavy black smoke coming from a Class A motor home. With high heat and windy conditions, the fi...

GJFD Responds to Home Fire in Redlands

At 9:30 AM Grand Junction Fire Department responded to reports of a home on fire on the 400 block of High Pointe Circle.  When crews arrived they found a garage fully engulfed in flames with heavy smoke. The single occupant of the home had safely...

GJFD Responds to Fire at Apartment Building

At 9:04 PM Thursday evening Grand Junction Fire Department responded to a report of fire in the wall of an apartment building on the 2100 block of College Place. When crews arrived Grand Junction Police Department was on scene helping to evacuate the buil...

GJFD Opens New Fire Station 3

The construction of Grand Junction Fire Department Station 3, located at 582 25 1/2 Road, is now complete. GJFD is in the process of moving in furniture and equipment for an official opening May 31st.  The Department will host a hose uncoupling c...

GJFD Responds to Home Fire in Orchard Mesa

At 4:51 PM Friday evening Grand Junction Fire Department responded to multiple reports of a home on fire on the 2700 block of Unaweep Avenue. When crews arrived on scene they found a detached garage engulfed in flames that had spread to a nearby power pol...

GJFD Captain Recognized by Colorado Fallen Firefighter Foundation

The Colorado Fallen Firefighter Foundation is recognizing Grand Junction Fire Captain John Bennett at the Colorado Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony in Lakewood on May 7th. Captain Bennett passed away June 19, 1973, after suffering a heart attack on du...

GJFD responds to Fire on Galoway Ct.

At 6:28 AM this morning Grand Junction Fire Department was dispatched to reports of a home on fire on the 2900 block of Galoway Court. The homeowner called 9-1-1 to report a fire in the garage. By the time crews arrived the fire had spread to the second l...

GJFD Awarded International Accredited Status

Grand Junction Fire Department has received Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) for meeting the criteria established through the CFAI’s voluntary self-assessment and accreditation prog...

Groundbreaking for GJFD Station 8

 The Grand Junction Fire Department has begun construction of the new Fire Station 8 with a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday, March 31st. Located at 441 31 Road, the new will serve areas currently covered by Station 2 and Station 4 in an effort t...

GJFD Busy With Weekend Fires

Grand Junction Fire Department Responded to five fires over the weekend: one in a home, one in a camper, and three at commercial properties. 

On Saturday at 12:50 PM, a homeowner called to report a bedroom on fire on the 300 block of Fairview Aven...

Learn Hands-Only CPR with GJFD

In Recognition of Heart Month, Grand Junction Fire Department has released a new digital class to share the importance of Hands-Only CPR. Hands-Only CPR is an effective and science-based approach to saving a life. In Mesa County 70-80% of cardiac arrests ...

GJFD Responds to Fire in Vacant Building

At 2:44 AM this morning Grand Junction Fire Department responded to reports of a commercial building fire on the 600 block of South 9^th Street. The 9-1-1 caller spotted the fire from a nearby building and indicated they could see flames and hear small exp...

KN95 Masks Available at GJFD Administration Building

In support of the State of Colorado’s ongoing efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and to assist in the mitigation of virus spread, the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) have made KN95 and surgical grade masks free...

GJFD & GJPD Respond to Home Fire

At 3:56 AM this morning Grand Junction Fire Department responded to reports of a home fire on the 600 block of Highway 50 with one person unable to evacuate. Grand Junction Police officers in the area were able to quickly get to the scene and rescue the s...

Sign up for Emergency Alerts to be #ReadyGJ

The new year is an opportunity to learn, grow, and make plans for the future. In the spirit of continuous improvement, one of our core values, the City of Grand Junction’s Public Safety Agencies have set a goal of registering 10,000 additional c...

GJFD Wildland Team Deploys to South Dakota

Early Sunday morning a Grand Junction Fire Department Wildland Team deployed with Brush 6 to the Bennett Canyon Fire in the Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota. There are multiple fire starts reported and the crew is expected to supplement resources...

GJFD Responds to Trailer Fire

At 11:40 AM the Grand Junction Fire Department was dispatched to a trailer fire at Elm Trailer Park, 661 Highway 50. The caller reported smoke coming from a trailer in the middle of the complex. Neighbors helped put the fire out before crews arrived. GJFD...

City receives fire mitigation funding

A major step forward to keep flames from tearing through Grand Junction neighborhoods.

2021 fire department report shows growth in EMS incidents

The Grand Junction Fire Department’s 2021 was marked by growth, both in infrastructure and calls for service, according to the department’s recently released annual report.

Community member thankful for quick response of firefighters after home struck by lightning

It’s fire prevention week, a time used by the fire department to educate the community on how to stay safe in case of a fire. Now, a homeowner is sharing her experience to warn the public about why it’s essential to have a fire emergency plan

Grand Junction Hires Goats to Help with Unwanted Vegetation

The idea behind regenerative agriculture is to use natural cycles to keep land healthy. That’s why the city of Grand Junction just put goats on its payroll to do what goats do best.

GJFD hosts open house and 9/11 remembrance ceremony

On Sunday, the Grand Junction Fire Department hosted an open house at Fire Station 3.

“If you see next door, we’re tearing down the old station,” said Fire Cheif Ken Watkins.

Smoke likely to increase, could cause breathing issues

The smokey haze in the sky on Monday around the Grand Valley is the product smoke from wildfires. The fires are burning from Idaho and Utah to Wyoming, Montana, and the Dakotas, and the smoke is blowing southward into Colorado.

Labor Day Weekend Fire Safety Tips

Labor Day weekend is right around the corner, and for many people that means firing up the grill, going camping, or going down the river.

City seeks artists for fire station projec

The city of Grand Junction is looking for artists to develop artwork for a future fire station.

The artwork and installation will be for Grand Junction Fire Station No. 8.

Excessive Heat Watch issued for dangerous heat on Friday and Saturday

An Excessive Heat Watch is in effect for Grand Junction and the rest of the Grand Valley effective from Noon Friday until 8 PM Saturday.

GJFD welcomes 19 academy graduates

The Grand Junction Fire Department celebrated the graduation of 19 new recruits from the academy Friday at the Grand Junction Convention Center.

GJFD talks heat safety tips

It’s all about the heat this weekend as temperatures are expected to hit surpass 100 degrees for several days in a row.

The Grand Junction Fire Department urges the public to take extra precautions to beat the heat.

UPDATE: Six rescued from Colorado River, one person dies

Update: The woman who was taken to the hospital after being pulled out of the river near the 5th Street Bridge has died.

Thanking the Grand Junction First Responders That Saved My Life

Earlier this week on Tuesday, May 17th, I had the privilege to not only attend an awards ceremony for some very brave individuals that, in every literal sense of the term, saved my life, but was also fortunate enough to be able to thank them face-to-face.

Fire Station 3 is now complete

After nearly 50 years, Grand Junction Fire Station3 will replace the existing station that’s been in service since 1975, and the new location is right next door.

What constitutes fire danger and red flag warnings

High winds over the last few days are contributing to high fire danger. But some areas such as Mesa County are not under restrictions or red flag warnings despite high winds and dry conditions. Other than a no burn advisory.

City of Grand Junction breaks ground on Fire Station 8

The city of Grand Junction broke ground on the $6 million Fire Station 8, a.k.a. the “two pony station,” located at 31 Road and D 1/2 Road, Thursday.

New ‘Wildfire Learning Network’ open to the community

As Colorado moves into warmer temperatures, Two Rivers Wildfire Coalition is launching a new ‘Wildfire Learning Network’ program open to the community.
The purpose is to proactively educate the community about preventing wildfires.

Grand Junction’s newest fire station is nearing completion

The Grand Junction Fire Department’s newest station is nearing completion and the department is asking for the community’s help as they get closer to opening the doors.

Grand Junction Fire Department responds to brush fire

Monday morning around 9 a.m. the Grand Junction Fire Department was dispatched to a brush fire just south of the Gunnison River in the Redlands area. This happened near Rosevale Road and Gunnison Dam Road south of Grand Junction.

Ag Fire prompts caution for open burn season

Grand Junction Fire Department answered a 9AM call near the Redlands for an agricultural burn. The sight blew nearby residents away. The fire didn’t affect nearby homes but it took multiple crews to contain it.

GJFD launches online CPR training video

The Grand Junction Fire Department has launched a new online video aimed at helping learn how to perform CPR.

Fire station No. 6 gets new sculpture

It started with an old black and white photograph from the Grand Junction Fire Department archives.
Next came about a half a ton of sheet metal.
Then it was time for Jeff Bates to go to work.

Local metal artist installs artwork for fire department based upon 1890 photo

The Grand Junction Fire Station 6 installed a new piece of artwork. The artwork is based on an 1890 photograph showing a horse and mule pulling a ladder wagon. The photo was blown up and traced onto steel and was then cut by hand with a plasma cutter.

KN95 Masks Available at GJFD Administration Building

In support of the State of Colorado’s ongoing efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and to assist in the mitigation of virus spread, the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) have made KN95 and surgical grade masks free...

Fire crews and police officers respond to early morning fire at a mobile home on Highway 50

Early Thursday morning, the Grand Junction Fire Department responded to reports of an individual stuck inside a house that was on fire.

According to the fire department, crews received the call at 3:56 a.m. and responded to the 600 block of Hwy 50.

Fire department responds to car fire in Orchard Mesa

Early Wednesday morning, the Grand Junction Fire Department responded to reports of an SUV that caught on fire.

Around 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, the fire department received calls reporting a vehicle was on fire close to a home in Orchard Mesa.

Raising awareness for firefighter cancer prevention

Firefighters battle an increased chance of nine different types of cancer while doing their job, including testicular cancer and multiple myeloma.

Neighbor’s Night at the Mesa County Library

Every first Thursday of the month, the Mesa County Library hosts Neighbor’s Night at the Central Library.

Colorado fire evacuation aided by daylight, access to roads

A late-season wildfire pushed by hurricane-force winds tore through two densely populated Denver suburbs and seemed destined to leave a trail of deaths. Yet, only two people are unaccounted for out of some 35,000 forced from their homes.

Grand Junction Fire Dept. responds to house fire on B 1/2 Rd.

The American Red Cross is helping those displaced in a house fire in Grand Junction. The Grand Junction Fire Department responded to the fire on the 2900 block of B 1/2 Rd. at 9:35 on Friday night.

Two adults and two kids sent to hospital after collision on 24 1/2 Rd. and Patterson Road

Two vehicles were traveling on 24 1/2 Rd. The first vehicle was traveling north and the second vehicle was traveling south.

Both vehicles approached the intersection of 24 1/2 Rd. and Patterson Road.

Undetected carbon monoxide leak nearly kills Colorado family

A Summit County family is lucky to be alive, fire officials say, after they flipped on a faulty furnace that poured toxic fumes into their home.

Grand Junction mayor announces first priority of 2022 budget

On Thursday, Mayor Chuck McDaniel announced that one day after the City of Grand Junction approved their 2022 budget, his first top priority for the town was public safety.

2022 Fall Activity Guide

The 2022 Fall Activity Guide is here! Check out what Grand Junction Parks & Recreation is offering this season.

Lincoln Park Stadium Renovation

In 2021/2022, the Lincoln Park Stadium received major renovations to the bleachers, electrical upgrades, IT and audiovisual upgrades, and improvements to the southwest and northwest entryways.

GJPD Makes Arrest in Attempted Murder

Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a report of an assault at 2824 North Avenue at approximately 3:20 pm on November 20, 2022. The reporting party stated that a man was walking across North Avenue and bleeding from the neck.

Whe...

St. Mary's Hospital Nurse Arrested for Sex Assault

On 07/09/2022, officers with the Grand Junction Police Department were dispatched to a report of potential sexual misconduct that occurred at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. After initial investigation, on 10/25/2022, at approximately 9:1...

Man Arrested for Making Threats on Social Media

On 10/29/2022, the Grand Junction Police Department was alerted of threats made to Grand Junction High School students and began investigating the threats. GJPD officers contacted and arrested the responsible party. Jacob Casteel, 18, was arrested and tra...

911 Dispatch Supervisor Awarded NICE 2022 PSAPs' Finest Line Supervisor of the Year

Cindy Casteel, Registered Public Safety Leader and Dispatch Administrative Supervisor for the Grand Junction Regional Communications Center (GJRCC) was awarded the Nice 2022 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Finest Line Supervisor of the Year. NICE&...

GJPD Makes Arrest in North Avenue Shooting

The Grand Junction Police Department has made an arrest in the shooting incident which occurred on the morning of October 9, 2022. Read more about the incident here.

Aaron Frost, age 18, of Grand Junction, CO has been arrested and remanded to the Mesa Coun...

GJPD Officers Respond to Early Morning Shooting

Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to reports of an adult female being transported to St. Mary's Hospital with gunshot wounds on 10/09/22, at approximately 3:30 A.M. Officers determined the shooting occurred at the busin...

GJPD Recognizes National Forensic Science Week

Forensic Science Week, September 18-24, is acknowledged throughout the United States and recognizes the contribution that forensic science makes to the criminal justice system. This week is an opportunity for the Grand Junction Police Department to honor ...

GJPD Investigating Vehicle vs. Motorcycle Collision, Death

The investigation into a motorcycle vs. vehicle collision that happened earlier today, continues, as officers look at speed as a factor.

Shortly before 11:30 this morning, a 9-1-1 call came into our communications center from a reporting party stating ther...

GJPD Responds to Report of Attempted Kidnapping

Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a report of an attempted kidnapping at Eagle Rim Park in Orchard Mesa on Wednesday, September 7, at approximately 2:10pm. A 12-year-old female reported an adult male told her to come with him...

GJPD Makes Arrest in Felony Menacing Incident

Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a report of a robbery in progress at 755 North Avenue at approximately 4:20pm on September 1, 2022. The reporting party stated they were being robbed and that a male kept grabbing his hip lik...

GJPD and WCDTF Warn of "Rainbow Fentanyl" distribution on Western Slope

The Grand Junction Police Department (GJPD) and Western Colorado Drug Task Force (WCDTF) are advising the community of the existence of colorful “rainbow fentanyl” pills being distributed in Mesa County. “Rainbow fentanyl&...

City Focuses Renewed Effort on Cleaning Up Public Lands

The Grand Junction Police Department (GJPD) Community Resource Unit is working to clean up waste and debris in public areas and lands throughout the city. The City of Grand Junction has been working with Square U Away, a local cleanup and hauling company,...

Grand Junction Police Department’s K9 Vamos to Get Donation of Body Armor

Grand Junction Police Department’s K9 Vamos will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Vamos’ vest will be embroidered with the sentiment ...

GJPD Responds to Fatal Single Vehicle Crash

Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to a fatal single vehicle crash on Saturday, August 20, at approximately 11:40 pm in the area of E Rd and Duffy Dr. The two adult males involved in the crash were traveling eastbound on E Rd whe...

GJPD Responds to Verbal Disturbance, Barricaded Subject

Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department were dispatched to a verbal disturbance in the 1300 block of Grand Avenue at approximately 7:00am on Wednesday, August 17. An adult female stated her adult son had assaulted her and would not let her leav...

GJPD Responds to Multiple Shots Fired Calls

 Officers are investigating the events that unfolded in the early morning hours of August 8, that led to multiple calls of shots fired in local neighborhoods.

Shortly before 3 A.M., the Grand Junction Regional Communications Center received severa...

GJPD Makes Arrest in Colorado Avenue Homicide

The Grand Junction Police Department has made an arrest in the homicide that took place in the 1000 block of Colorado Avenue on the morning of July 25, 2022, in Grand Junction, CO. You can read additional details regarding the homicide investigation here....

GJPD Investigating Homicide

Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department are investigating a death that happened in the 1000 block of Colorado Avenue on July 25, 2022.

At approximately 6:00 AM officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to the 1000 block of Col...

GJPD Gears Up for Another National Night Out

The Grand Junction Police Department is gearing up for our Annual National Night Out events on Tuesday, August 2.

Citizens, law enforcement agencies, and communities will join forces next Tuesday, to mark another annual National Night Out (NNO). And while ...

GJPD Makes Arrest in Stabbing Incident, Victim Dies

The Grand Junction Police Department has made an arrest in connection with the stabbing incident, that happened earlier today at Hawthorne Park.

Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to the 400 block of Chipeta Avenue shortly before ...

GJPD Finds No Credibility to Mesa Mall Shooting Threat

Earlier today, the Grand Junction Police Department received a call from a reporting party stating they had information that someone had threatened to carry out a shooting, specifically targeting women, at Mesa Mall.

Grand Junction Police Department office...

GJPD Makes Arrest in Kidnapping, Domestic Violence Incident

Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department have made an arrest in the kidnapping and domestic violence incident that took place on the evening of July 8, 2022, in Grand Junction, CO. Read more about the incident here.

Justin Leech, age 33, of Grand...

GJPD Seeking Kidnap Suspect, Victim #GVCopBeat

#UPDATE (Saturday, July 9, 12:35pm): Ryah has been located and is safe. We are still seeking information regarding the whereabouts of Justin Leech. If you have any information that could assist police with this investigation, please call non-emergency dis...

GJPD Detectives Make Arrest in 2018 Missing Persons Case

The Grand Junction Police Department has made an arrest in relation to a missing person’s case from 2018. Richard Vandervelde, 54 of Grand Junction, CO, has been arrested and charged in the murder of his mother, Sylvia Frens. 

On May 29, 2018, Syl...

GJPD Awarded Grant for Improvements to Shooting Range #GVCopBeat

Officers with the Grand Junction Police Department are benefitting from improvements made to our shooting range, thanks to a generous grant from the Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District.

In the spring of 2020, the Grand Junction Police Department app...

Arrests Made in Homicide Investigation #GVCopBeat

Late Saturday night, April 23, 2022, officers were dispatched to a reported suspicious death at a hotel in the 700 Block of Horizon Drive.  Upon arrival, officers found an adult male with apparent gun shot wounds.  The male was deceased....

GJPD Investigating Three Shooting Incidents #GVCopBeat

Late Saturday night, officers were dispatched to a reported suspicious death at a hotel in the 700 Block of Horizon Drive.  Upon arrival, officers found an adult male with apparent gun shot wounds.  The male was deceased.  This ...

GJPD Investigating Early Morning Shooting #GVCopBeat

Detectives with the Grand Junction Police Department are investigating a shooting that occurred in the area of Horizon Drive in the early morning hours of April 23, 2022.

At approximately 3:00am, a reporting party called 9-1-1 to report multiple gunshots h...

GJPD Investigating a Shooting #GVCopBeat

Detectives with the Grand Junction Police Department are investigating a shooting that happened in the evening hours of April 20, 2022.

At approximately 9:45 p.m. officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to the 300 Block of Fairview Ave...

DA Review of CIRT Investigation Complete #GVCopBeat

The Grand Junction Police Department is releasing the following information on behalf of the 21st Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT).

The 21st Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has completed its investigation of...

Barricaded Subjects Detained After Hours Long Standoff #GVCopBeat

Around 6:30am on Thursday, March 31st, officers with the Grand Junction Police Department were dispatched to a report of a burglary in progress at a residence in the 1600 Block of N. 16th Street. The reporting party stated that a subject had forc...

GJPD Investigating "Shots Fired" Incident

The Grand Junction Police Department is investigating the circumstances that lead up to a “shots fired” call earlier this morning. 

Shortly before 10am, officers with the Grand Junction Police Department responded to an apartme...

Arrest Made in CIRT Officer Involved Shooting Investigation #GVCopBeat

The Grand Junction Police Department is releasing the following information on behalf of the 21st Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT).  

On Thursday, February 3, 2022, a trooper with the Colorado State Patrol initiated a traff...

CIRT Activated to Investigate Officer Involved Shooting #GVCopBeat

The Grand Junction Police Department is releasing the following information on behalf of the 21st Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team.

Shortly after 10:30pm on Thursday, February 3rd, a trooper with the Colorado State Patrol initiated a traff...

GJPD Launches New Recruiting Effort #GVCopBeat

Women change the culture.

That’s the concept with which the Grand Junction Police department is leading our newest recruiting campaign to attract exceptional law enforcement applicants to serve this great city.

The Grand Junction Police Department is consta...

Join GJPD for Coffee with a Cop #GVCopBeat

It's been a while!

The Grand Junction Police Department is inviting community members to join their local police officers for a cup of coffee and conversation at our Coffee with a Cop event.  There will be no speeches, and no agenda is pl...

GJPD Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash

The Grand Junction Police Department is continuing their investigation into the cause and manner of a motorcycle vs. vehicle collision that resulted in a fatality.

Shortly before 4:30 p.m. on October 29, multiple calls came into the Grand Junction Regional...

GJPD Traffic Enforcement Operation

The Grand Junction Police Department is taking a proactive approach this weekend on traffic enforcement. 

From the hours of 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Friday, October 29 the Grand Junction Police Department Traffic Unit, along with the Special Invest...

September Domestic Violence Incident Results in Murder/Suicide

Last month, the Grand Junction Police Department responded to the 400 block of Chuluota Avenue after a reporting party called 9-1-1 stating they heard gunshots from inside the residence. When officers arrived, they secured the scene, set up a perimeter, a...

GJPD Launches New Drone Program

The Grand Junction Police Department has implemented the use of drone technology to enhance the department’s mission of protecting lives and property; An asset that officers say will be extremely beneficial when other means and resources are not...