The Craig Police Department and the Moffat County Sheriffs Office acquired a new armored vehicle for their combined Special Response Team. The acquisition was made through a Department of Defense program that allows local police departments to obtain excess property from the DOD at no cost. State and local agencies can acquire Continue reading
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Special Response Team Gets New Armored Vehicle
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Craig Man Gets 6 Years For Heroin Distribution
Kendall Evan Hickson, one of the Craig men arrested at the end of June for the distribution of heroin and prescription drugs, was sentenced to six years in prison in a Moffat County Court last week. The 22 year old Hickson was arrested with 53 year old Vincent Turner after Craig Police searched their home, and discovered 48 grams of heroin and a bottle of Continue reading
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Craig Man Faces Robbery Charges
Following an incident Thursday at the west Kum and Go in Craig. 29 year old Craig resident Destrie Shroyer was booked into the Moffat County Jail. Shroyer has been charged with Robbery, Aggravated Robbery, Unlawfully carrying a concealed weapon, menacing and with a bail bond violation. According the Craig Police the incident began when Shroyer attempted to purchase a pack of cigarettes for a companion who could not present an ID to make the purchase. Continue reading
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Craig Police Warn of Publishers Clearinghouse Scam
If you watch any television, have email or regular mail, you know it is the season for “Publishers Clearing House” to attract people with their big dollar giveaway. The Craig Police Department is warning residents that it is also time for SCAMS under the same name that usually show up on the internet. Police say one local was caught up in Continue reading
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Steamboat Police Chief Candidates to Attend Reception Tomorrow Night
The five final candidates for Steamboat Police Chief will get together for a Community Reception tomorrow, and the public is invited. Candidates will provide a brief summary of their background and experience and will participate in a question and answer session. The candidates are Cory Christensen, Assistant Chief of Police Continue reading
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Craig Police Participate in National Drug Take-Back Program
The Craig Police Department will set up in the Centennial Mall parking lot this weekend to accept expired and unused prescription, or over the counter medications. The idea is to collect the unused medication and dispose of it properly. Items that will NOT be accepted include needles, syringes, mercury thermometers, oxygen Continue reading
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Facebook Helps Police Catch Vandals
The Craig Police Department used Facebook to catch the alleged vandals who reportedly tagged several buildings in Craig two nights ago. The department’s Facebook page shows a surveillance picture of the two men who were suspected of buying spray paint from Wal-Mart, and using it to deface a handful of businesses. The caption thanks the community for identifying the Continue reading
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National Night Out is August 4th
Moffat County emergency workers will celebrate National Night Out next week. National Night Out is a nationwide program that promotes community safety awareness, crime prevention techniques and law enforcement-community partnerships for a safer America. On August 4th Continue reading
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Sexually Violent Predator Paroled in Craig
A sexually violent predator has been paroled to the Craig area. The Craig Police Department sent out a release yesterday notifying the community that a sexually violent predator has moved into the community. 52 year old Dale Waite was convicted of Sexual Assault and Rape. On parole, he will be monitored with GPS, and he has been ordered to Continue reading
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Craig Officials Warn of Bill Pay Scam
The City of Craig is warning residents of a phone scam that has water customers fielding calls from someone claiming to be from the City Water Department. The caller tells the victim that their water bill needs to be paid, or their service will be cut off. City officials say the first tip-off that this is a scam, is that you got the phone call. They say Continue reading
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Craig Police Investigating Vehicle Break-Ins
Due to a recent rash of criminal activity, the Craig Police Department is reminding residents to lock their vehicles when leaving them unattended. Police say there have been about a dozen vehicles that have had items stolen from them over the last few days. Bill Leonard with the police department says in each and every one of those incidents, the doors to the vehicle were left Continue reading
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Craig Police Attempting to Return Stolen Bikes
The Craig Police Department is asking the public to stop by and identify various bicycles and bike parts over the next few days. On Sunday, the department recovered multiple bikes and parts. The parts will be made available for recovery today, tomorrow, and Friday from 4 to 5 in the afternoon. Those that plan to recover a bike need Continue reading
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