Greene County magistrate court, week ending March 15

In Greene County magistrate court Michael Allen Olson of Jefferson was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge on a charge of public intoxication. A charge of disorderly conduct was dismissed. Court costs were $60. A case was initiated against Branden G. Smith of Jefferson on a charge of interference with official acts.

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The FTC and the ‘grandparent scam’

The Jefferson couple who lost more than $34,000 in the “grandparent” scam were part of a growing number of people who are tricked into sending cash. Their loss, though, was much greater than most. (See the Police Blotter entry for March 4.) The Federal Trade Commission in December reported a striking increase in the median dollar amount people age 70…

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Greene County district court, week ending March 1

In Greene County district court Jody Lyn Schad, 43, of Jefferson was sentenced Feb. 22 to two years in prison after he pleaded guilty to a charge of operating without owner’s consent, amended from theft- first degree. He was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge; both were suspended. He must pay a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. Court costs were…

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Sheriff’s report – February

Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Thursday, Feb. 28: At 6:43 pm a deputy investigated a harassment complaint in the 600 block of S. 15th St in Grand Junction. At 10:04 pm a deputy investigated a trespass complaint in the 600 block of E. Hager St in Grand Junction.

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Police blotter – February

Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Thursday, Feb. 28: At 1:14 pm staff at Greene County High School requested an officer after finding possible narcotics on a male juvenile. The substance tested positive for marijuana with a NICS test kit. The officer is investigating and future charges are expected for the 15-year-old male. At 1:15…

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Mobile home destroyed, no injuries

A mobile home was destroyed by a fire that was reported Sunday morning, Feb. 17, at 4:45 am. Fire departments from Paton, Grand Junction and Jefferson responded to the fire at 513 T Ave. Also responding were sheriff/Jefferson fire chief Jack Williams, a deputy, and Greene County EMS.

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