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Man chased with butcher knife: On the record and jail report for Feb. 28 to March 7

Craig Daily Press Staff Report







Craig Police Department

Friday, March 3

9:52 a.m. At Craig Middle School, officers responded to a report of a student with marijuana in their possession.

2:43 p.m. At Ashley Road and Baker Road, officers responded to a suspicious male going up to people’s houses, into a garage and looking at cars. The party was gone on officers’ arrival.



5:38 p.m. At City Market, officers responded to a car crash in the parking lot between a blue Lincoln Navigator and a black Dodge truck. One driver was issued a ticket.

7:56 p.m. On the 600 block of Ledford Street, officers responded to a report of a fraudulent call allegedly from the Colorado Police Officers Association. The woman hung up because she knew it was a scam.



10:42 p.m. At Craig Storage, officers responded to a report of a suspicious white truck. Officers contacted the individual who provided proof they were at their own shed.

Saturday, March 4

4:52 a.m. On the 800 block of Barclay Street, officers responded to a suspicious car full of stuff with the door open. No one answered the door at the residence.

7:21 a.m. At City Market, officers responded to a report of a suspicious person with sunglasses and a hoodie staring at things inside the store and acting strange. The person had been sleeping on the bench outside when the reporting party arrived to work. Officers did find the person.

10:47 a.m. On the 300 block of Washington Street, officers responded to a report of a burglary. A neighbor reported seeing a young woman enter the victim’s house. The female victim then found the suspect, who handed over her wallet, cash and a pocket full of contents from her purse, and then retrieved the purse out of a garbage can. The victim was still missing $50 cash. The 20-year-old female was arrested for first-degree criminal trespassing, theft and violation of a restraining order.

1:12 p.m. On the 1100 block of West Sixth Street, officers responded to a report of harassment. A man told police his neighbor had been harassing him by driving by and screaming at him when he was grocery shopping and out around town. Officers are trying to contact the harasser, who was said to be driving a 20-year-old, gun-metal grey Suburban.

7:37 p.m. On Highway 40 at Stock Drive, officers initiated a traffic stop resulting in a driver being issued a summons for driving under restraint.

9:38 p.m. At the Public Safety Center, officers took a report of stalking by a female with a protection order.

Sunday, March 5

5:26 a.m. On the 300 block of Yampa Avenue, officers responded to a report of criminal mischief. A window was broken with no signs of forced entry, and a Coke bottle was laying on the ground nearby.

9:23 a.m. On the 700 block of East Victory Way, officers responded to a report of a suspicious incident regarding a man with a black sweatshirt and two kids. When officers contacted them, they determined they were attempting to get a ride.

11:50 a.m. At City Market, officers responded to a report of a car crash in the parking lot between two Ford F150s. Both vehicles were backing up at the time of the accident.

1:19 p.m. On the 300 block of Highway 13, officers responded to a report of criminal mischief involving another broken window at a business.

6:48 p.m. At an undisclosed location, officers responded to a report of child abuse or neglect. A report was filed.

7:03 p.m. At City Park, officers responded to an animal complaint that occurred the day before. A woman saw a white poodle running towards her and her dog, and turned away attempting to shield her dog from the white poodle. The white poodle then bit her on the face. It’s unknown who the owner is.

7:25 p.m. On the 900 block of West First Street, officers responded to a report of a disturbance. A man was reportedly destroying a house, then left, but the owner of the house didn’t want to press charges.

9:07 p.m. On the 2100 block of Baker Drive, officers responded to a woman’s report of harassment by her daughter’s ex-boyfriend. Officers later contacted the male and he said he would remain professional in his interactions.

Monday, March 6

11:29 a.m. On the 400 block of Tucker Street, officers responded to a report of criminal mischief. The back window of the caller’s Jeep had been smashed out the night before.

11:30 a.m. At the Columbine Apartments on Wickes Avenue, officers responded to a report by a third party of ongoing harassment involving a man and woman. The man allegedly chased the reporting party with a butcher knife, and the woman allegedly had bruises from the man, who was her husband.

1:49 p.m. On the 500 block of Yampa Avenue, officers responded to a report of a scam by mail stating the party had won $2.5 million from Publisher’s Clearinghouse and included a check for $7,000.

4:58 p.m. On the 1000 block of Yampa Avenue, officers responded to a report of a possible burglary. Nothing appeared to be missing, but there was evidence of an attempted entry.

5:49 p.m. At East Victory Way and East First Street, officers responded to a report of an injured deer. The caller pulled the deer, still alive, out of the road. The deer was dead when officers arrived.

9:26 p.m. At McDonald’s, officers took a report to a car crash that happened Feb. 28 involving a patrol car that backed up into a snow bank, damaging the back bumper of the patrol car.

Moffat County Jail

Tuesday, Feb. 28

William Daniel Kilpatrick, 35, of Craig, was arrested on charges of alleged driving under restraint related to alcohol, displaying expired license plates

Remington Matthew Baer, 34, of Snowmass, was booked into Moffat County Jail to serve time for a previous offense.

Victoria Ann Garduno, 41, of Craig, was booked into Moffat County jail on a courtesy hold for a four-day drug court hold.

Thursday, March 2

Brandt Lee Bishop, 29, of Clark, was booked into Moffat County jail for charges of alleged driving under the influence of drugs and speed limits.

Friday, March 3

Jordan Maneotis, 24, of Littleton, was booked into Moffat County Jail on a warrant for failure to comply regarding a secured bail bond and obstructing justice.

Bryan Keith Adams, 49, of Craig, was booked into Moffat County Jail to serve time for a previous offense.

Tanner Eugene Sholes, 34, of Craig, was arrested on charges of alleged first-degree arson of a residence, possession of a dangerous weapon, violation of bail bonds, and obstruction of telephone service.

Saturday, March 4

Mercedez Marlene Fitzpatrick, 20, of Craig, was arrested on charges of alleged first-degree criminal trespass, theft and violation of a restraining order.

Eduardo Popoca, 34, of Craig, was arrested on charges of alleged criminal mischief, third degree assault and domestic violence.

Sunday, March 5

Orlando Jimenez Vielmas, 28, of Bar Nunn, Wyoming, was arrested on charges of alleged driving under the influence of liquor and lack of insurance.

William Daniel Kilpatrick, 35, of Craig, was booked into Moffat County Jail to serve time for a previous offense.

Monday, March 6

Nina Evita Falcon, 25, of Craig, was booked into Moffat County Jail on a warrant for failure to appear related to drug charges.

Devon Marie Hillesland, 32, of Craig, was booked into Moffat County Jail on a warrant for failure to comply.

Jade Kavick Jackson, 26, homeless, was arrested on charges of alleged possession of illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia, distribution, manufacture or possession of illegal drugs such as meth, heroin, ketamine.

George Lamar Moss, 36, of Craig, was booked into Moffat County Jail on a warrant for failure to comply.

Austin Luther Corson, 26, of Craig, was issued a summons for alleged violation of a restraining order.

Tuesday, March 7

Travis Scot Vasquez, 42, of Craig, was booked into Moffat County Jail on a warrant for failure to appear for a traffic violation.


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