The Montrose Mirror (2026)

16/12/2025

When a Community doesn’t look away, there’s HOPE

We want to pause for a moment and thank the Montrose County community, from the folks who call things in right away to the ones who think on it overnight and call the next morning.

Your tips called into the Montrose Regional Crime Stoppers and leads regarding the homicide death of 27-year-old Christopher Hubbell on November 23rd have not stopped coming, and that matters more than a simple thank-you can cover.

We are seeking individuals who have first-hand, direct knowledge of this incident, those who were present at the scene when the shooting occurred, and who may have information identifying the suspects involved.

We are not asking for speculation or secondhand accounts. Verified, firsthand information is critical and may be the key to moving this investigation forward.

Please know your information is being followed up on, taken seriously, and handled with care. Keep them coming. Justice doesn’t usually arrive in a hurry, but it does respond to persistence, and the Montrose County community has plenty of that.

The only update we can share at this time is that Montrose Regional Crime Stoppers has stepped forward with a $2,500 reward for information that leads to an arrest in this case.

We know that it’s not just about the money, but rather about doing the right thing. Sometimes the real incentive is knowing you helped bring answers to a grieving family, accountability to a situation, and a little peace back into our community.

Anyone with information about this crime or the identity of the perpetrator(s) or any other crimes may call Crime Stoppers anonymously at (970)249-8500, use the app P3 Tips, or provide information via P3Tips.com.

Crime Stoppers wants your information, not your identity.

Your information stays confidential, and your willingness to speak up truly makes a difference.

If the Tip results in an arrest, the Tipster may receive a cash reward.

For additional information, please view the Montrose Regional Crime Stoppers page.

http://www.facebook.com/montroseregionalcrimestoppers.

16/12/2025

Montrose County Sheriff’s Office
Activity Blotter
12/16/25

12/15/25

0711 Hours-Deputy performed a welfare check in the 2200 Block 6000 Road.

0712 Hours-Deputy assisted state patrol with an accident at South Fifth Street and Highway 50.

0809 Hours-Deputy assisted state patrol with an accident in the 4400 Block North Townsend Avenue.

1031 Hours-Adrian Estrada, 30, was arrested on a warrant at the courthouse.

1043 Hours-Deputy took an informational report in the 16000 Block 6900 Road.

1043 Hours-Deputy responded to a theft in the 16000 Block 6900 Road.

1135 Hours-Deputy made victim notification in the 68100 Block Sunshine Road.

1144 Hours-Deputy assisted the fire department in the 13300 Block 6625 Road.

1317 Hours-Deputy was dispatched to a trespass in the 58900 Block Carnation Road.

1321 Hours-Deputy took an informational report at the sheriff’s -ffice.

1423 Hours-Deputy responded to a vehicle theft in the 62800 Block LaSalle Road.

1432 Hours-Deputy attempted to make victim notification in the 3700 Block 5500 Road.

1648 Hours-Deputy was dispatched to a harassment in the 12600 Block 6100 Road.

1654 Hours-Deputy responded to a trespass at Highway 550 and Chipeta Road. Matthew Viehweger, 36, was cited for trespassing.

1656 Hours-Deputy performed a welfare check in the 83300 Block Springs Lane in Cimarron.

1735 Hours-Deputy was dispatched to a protection order violation in the 63200 Block Lavender Circle. Derek Bellew, 46, was arrested for the violation.

2119 Hours-Deputy assisted a citizen in the 62800 Block Kinikin Road.

2240 Hours-Deputy responded to an unattended death in the 60900 Block Carnation Road.

2346 Hours-Deputy assisted Montrose PD with a trespass in the 1200 Block North Townsend Avenue.

12/16/25

0443 Hours-Deputy conducted a field interview in the 1100 Block North Townsend Avenue.

Deputies Performed
11 Civil Processes
6 Directed Patrols
1 Security Check
2 VIN Inspections

12/15/25

Barrientos, Denny D 12/21/73
Grand Junction, CO
By State Patrol
DUI
DUI per se
Speeding
Bond $750.00

Estrada, Adrian S 10/05/95
Delta, CO
By Montrose SO
Warrant Arrest
Bond $50,000.00

Benson, Cameron J 03/04/90
Glendale, AZ
By Montrose SO
Warrant Arrest
No Bond

Ballew, Derek M 06/23/79
Montrose, CO
By Montrose SO
Protection Order Violation
Bond $1500.00

12/16/25

Rivera, Monica V 04/27/86
Montrose, CO
By Montrose PD
Warrant Arrest
No Bond

Roberts, Laura L 06/09/61
Austin, CO
By Montrose PD
Warrant Arrest
No Bond

16/12/2025

Here’s what’s cooking!🎉

16/12/2025

Active weather returns to the forecast for parts of northeast Utah and northwest Colorado on Wednesday. Until then, unseasonably warm and dry conditions remain in control.

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The Montrose Regional Library is now hiring for Head of Teen Services. The deadline to apply is January 12, 2026.

If you think you would make a great addition to our team, please visit our website for a complete job description: www.montroselibrary.org/current-job-openings.

15/12/2025

Now this is a tricky scam.

To our neighbors just down the road in Ouray County, we’re with you in this fight. Out here, land and water aren’t just assets; they’re our way of life. Land-use scams are sneaky, and there are several variations out there.

Just listen to this information from the Montrose Association of REALTORS, Colorado Association of REALTORS®, and the National Association of REALTORS®. Here’s how it usually goes:

The scammer pretends to own vacant land, lists it cheap for a fast sale, and disappears before anyone realizes the papers were phony. No mortgages, no neighbors watching, no face-to-face contact, just pressure, urgency, and a story about being “out of town.”

The scammer insists on text or email only, refuses in-person meetings, pushes for a remote closing, and demands a notary of their choosing. They’ll flash fake IDs, use spoofed phone numbers, and lean hard on “let’s close now.”

RED FLAGS – as described by the Real Estate Associations
• Unencumbered Property: Scammers target land without existing liabilities, making carrying out their deceitful schemes easier.
• Vacant Land or Estate Property: They typically go after vacant lots or properties that have yet to be correctly transferred to heirs after the original owner’s passing. This minimizes the chances of the true owner finding out about the scam.
• Recent Deed Record: A fraudulent deed might have been recently recorded to erase any trace of the actual owner and avoid getting caught.
• Urgency for a Quick Closing: Scammers want to finalize the deal as soon as possible, putting pressure on buyers to act fast.
• Unrealistically Low Price: They deliberately underprice the property to attract buyers and make the transaction seem too good to pass up.
• Online Communication Only: Scammers avoid face-to-face meetings and stick to email or text conversations. If they do call, it’s likely from a burner phone.
• Demands for E-Notary: They insist on using their chosen notary or handling the arrangements themselves, never agreeing to sign in person.
• Mail-Out or Remote Closing: Scammers prefer remote or e-closings to maintain their anonymity even if the owner is nearby.
• Cash Payments: They demand a cash close, avoiding any traceable transactions.
• Disbursement to Uninvolved Parties: The sales proceeds go to someone not listed as the property owner.

Sometimes, the truth falls right into your lap. If someone other than the person who signed your listing contacts you claiming to be the true owner, take it seriously. In such cases, speak to your broker and consider canceling the listing agreement.

The President of the Montrose Association of Realtors says it plainly: the goal is simple, protect the true landowners and keep what’s theirs from being stolen on paper.

15/12/2025

Montrose County Sheriff’s Office
Activity Blotter
12/15/25

12/12/25

0646 Hours-Deputies responded to a disturbance in the 17600 Block Starlight Court.

0709 Hours-Deputy was dispatched to a suspicious vehicle report in the 16300 Block 6416 Road.

0733 Hours-Deputy responded to an alarm in the 1000 Block North Second Street.

0753 Hours-Deputy performed a welfare check in the 52500 Block Banner Road.

0757 Hours-Deputy performed an animal welfare check at Chipeta and Fruit Park Road.

0945 Hours-Deputy took an informational report in the 14400 Block Marine Road.

0955 Hours-Deputy performed a welfare check in the 59000 Block Banner Road.

1110 Hours-Deputy was dispatched to a vicious dog report in the 62700 Block Spring Creek Road.

1126 Hours-Deputy assisted Montrose PD with recovering property in the 22500 Block Dave Wood Road.

1201 Hours-Deputy responded to a protection order violation in the 2400 Block 5400 Road.

1241 Hours-David Wolfe, 46, was arrested on a warrant at Ranger and Sims Mesa Road.

1326 Hours-Deputy performed a welfare check in the 53400 Block Banner Road.

1347 Hours-Deputy was dispatched to a trespass at Highway 550 and Chipeta Road.

1516 Hours-Deputy responded to a burglary in the 63200 Block Lavender Circle.

1538 Hours-Deputy assisted the ambulance in the 14400 Block Marine Road.

1605 Hours-Deputy was dispatched to a fraud in the 1200 Block 6530 Road.

1641 Hours-Deputy responded to a stray dog report in the 12400 Block 5875 Road.

1727 Hours-Deputy was dispatched to a civil matter in the 61000 Block Popular Road.

1743 Hours-Deputy responded to a civil matter in the 14500 Block Marine Road.

1817 Hours-Deputy assisted Olathe PD with a special event in the 500 Block Main Street.

1856 Hours-Deputy assisted Montrose PD with a disturbance in the 1000 Block North Selig Avenue.

2050 Hours-Jason Dominique, 27, was cited for speeding and driving under restraint at Kentucky and 6450 Road.

2141 Hours-Deputy was dispatched to a juvenile problem in the 63200 Block Lake Shore Drive.

12/13/25

0009 Hours-Deputy assisted Montrose PD with an alarm in the 2000 Block North Townsend Avenue.

0111 Hours-Deputy assisted Montrose PD with a traffic stop at South Sixth Street and South Cascade Avenue.

0122 Hours-Deputy assisted a citizen at East Main Street and North Townsend Avenue.

0140 Hours-Deputy assisted Montrose PD with a disturbance at East Main Street and North Townsend Avenue.

0211 Hours-Deputy responded to a barking dog complaint in the 14500 Block Marine Road.

0225 Hours-Deputy was dispatched to an alarm in the 800 Block North Highway 50 Business Loop.

0227 Hours-Deputy responded to a report of suspicious activity in the 700 Block South Second Street in Olathe,

0252 Hours-Deputy, while on patrol, located an unsecure premises in the 700 Block North Highway 50 Business Loop. A responsible party was contacted.

0722 Hours-Deputy was dispatched to a report of gunshots in the 14200 Block 6700 Road.

0911 Hours-Deputy responded to a report of gunshots in the 59300 Block Jig Road.

1056 Hours-Deputy was dispatched to a 911 open line in the 14500 Block 6355 Road.

1115 Hours-Deputy responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 8900 Block 6400 Road.

1205 Horus-Deputy was dispatched to a livestock problem in the 67900 Block Landfill Road.

1223 Hours-Deputy responded to a 911 open line in the 1000 Block North Seventh Street.

1244 Hours-Deputy assisted state patrol with an accident in the 82100 Block Highway 50.

1429 Hours-Brady Cronin, 33, was cited for no proof of insurance, driving under restraint, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of paraphernalia at South Rio Grande Avenue and Colorado Avenue.

1614 Hours-Deputy took an informational report in the 5600 Block Highway 348.

1622 Hours-A citizen reported losing a wallet in the 1000 Block North Seventh Street.

1634 Hours-Deputy took an informational report in the 61900 Block Falcon Road.

1641 Hours-Deputy was dispatched to a loud music complaint in the 14400 Block Marine Road.

1657 Hours-Deputy assisted a citizen at mile marker 81 on Highway 50.

1739 Hours-Deputy assisted a citizen at Divide and 90 Road.

1754 Hours-Deputy assisted state patrol with an accident at Spring Creek and 6175 Road.

1849 Hours-Deputy took an informational report in the 500 Block 348 Lane.

1927 Hours-Deputy assisted the ambulance in the 63500 Block Spring Creek Road.

2004 Hours-Deputy responded to a 911 hang up in the 63000 Block Jade Road.

2032 Hours-Deputy was dispatched to a trespass in the 59000 Block Banner Road.

2036 Hours-Deputy removed a traffic hazard at north Ninth Street and North Grand Avenue.

2038 Hours-Deputy assisted state patrol with an accident in the 61300 Block Highway 90.

2149 Hours-Deputy performed a welfare check in the 15400 Block 6220 Court.

2241 Hours-Deputy responded to a stray dog report at Rim and 90 Road.

2359 Hours-Deputy was dispatched to a report of suspicious activity in the 14700 Block Marine Road.

12/14/25

0404 Hours-Deputy assisted the ambulance in the 66200 Block Riverside Road.

0947 Hours-Eric Giron, 36, was arrested on a warrant in the 1000 Block North Second Street. He was also arrested for a protection order violation

0958 Hours-Deputy responded to a stray dog report at Highway 348 and 5700 Road.

1034 Hours-Deputy was dispatched to a report of suspicious activity in the 700 Block Spring Creek Road.

11105 Hours-Deputy too an informational report in the 700 Block Spring Creek Road.

1204 Hours-Deputy responded to a livestock problem in the 8000 Block 6150 Road.

1321 Hours-Deputy was dispatched to a civil matter in the 73000 Block Q72 Road.

1327 Hours-Deputy responded to a cold report of an assault in the 700 Block Spring Creek Road.

1335 Hours-Deputy as dispatched to a livestock problem in the 8000 Block 6150 Road.

1435 Hours-Deputy responded to a livestock problem at Spring Creek and 6260 Road.

1612 Hours-Deputy was dispatched to a civil matter in the 17700 Block 6300 Road.

1719 Hours-Wayne Luoma, 43, was cited for no license plates at mile marker 90 on Highway 50.

1733 Hours-Ashley Short, 34, was arrested on a warrant at mile marker 90 on Highway 50. She was transported to Delta by the corrections staff.

1747 Hours-Deputy conducted a field interview in the 1200 Block North Grand Avenue.

2016 Hours-Deputy assisted Olathe PD with an intoxicated party in the 900 Block Camillo Court.

2057 Hours-Deputy took an informational report in the 1000 Block 6435 Road.

2308 Hours-Deputy responded to a stray dog report at 5725 and A Road.

12/15/25

0051 Hours-Deputy assisted the ambulance in the 18800 Block 6495 Road.

0110 Hours-Deputy was dispatched to an alarm in the 67900 Block Landfill Road.

Deputies Performed
4 Civil Processes
44 Directed Patrols

12/12/25

Shilts, Aaron M 10/15/88
Grand Junction, CO
By Olathe PD
Warrant Arrest
Personal Recognizance Bond

Wolfe, David A 01/04/79
Montrose, CO
By Montrose SO
Failure to Appear
Bond $50.00

Bennett, Nicole M 12/13/78
Montrose, CO
By Montrose PD
Expired License Plates
No Proof of Insurance
Driving Under Restraint
Personal Recognizance Bond

Cantrall, Travis N 04/10/73
Clifton, CO
By Montrose PD
Warrant Arrest
Bond $1500.00

12/13/25

Bautista, Satoshi L 11/01/06
Austin, CO
By Montrose PD
Warrant Arrest
Personal Recognizance Bond

Gallagher, Cody G 03/07/85
Montrose, CO
By Montrose PD
DUI
Driving Under Restraint
Expired License Plates
Improper Turn
Bond $750.00

June, David S 05/18/02
Olathe, CO
By Montrose PD
DUI
DUI per se
Disregard a Traffic Control Device
Open Container in Vehicle
Expired License Plates
Bond $750.00

Patterson, Stormie D 04/24/83
Montrose, CO
By Montrose PD
Criminal Attempt
Assault of Police Officer X 3
Third Degree Assault
Bond Violation
Obstructing an Officer
Resisting Arrest
Bond $25,000.00

Finn, Michael A 01/15/92
Montrose, CO
By Montrose PD
Warrant Arrest
No Bond

Larson, Lolla M 04/19/77
Montrose, CO
By Montrose PD
Warrant Arrest
Personal Recognizance Bond

12/14/25

Valentin-Serrano, Armando 11/28/96
Gunnison, CO
By Montrose PD
Obstructing an Officer
Tampering with Evidence
Disorderly Conduct
Personal Recognizance Bond

Campbell, Eric R 10/17/07
Delta, CO
By Montrose PD
DUI
Reckless Driving
Reckless Endangerment
Fail to Report an Accident
No Proof of Insurance
No Driver’s License
Child Abuse
Bond $750.00

Quiroz-Gutierrez, Carlos P 10/02/01
Montrose, CO
By Montrose PD
Domestic Violence
Criminal Mischief
Tampering With Evidence
Obstruction of Phone Service
No Bond

Hale, Jonathan A 02/22/80
Montrose, CO
By Montrose PD
Failure to Appear
Personal Recognizance Bond

Giron, Eric M 06/20/89
Montrose, CO
By Montrose SO
Protection Order Violation
Warrant Arrest
Bond $2500.00

Westbrook, Tanya W 07/08/64
Montrose, CO
By Montrose PD
Protection Order Violation
Obstructing an Officer
Bond $1500.00

Lassiter, David N 09/24/75
Montrose, CO
By Montrose PD
Warrant Arrest
No Bond

12/15/25

Cronin, Brady K 04/20/92
Olathe, CO
By Montrose PD
Trespassing
Possession of Burglary Tools
Bond $2500.00

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