The Montrose County Sheriff’s Office has released its activity blotter for February 24 and 25, 2026, detailing a range of incidents and law enforcement activities across the county.
On February 24, deputies responded to various calls including fraud in the 14300 Block N74 Road, field interviews, and several traffic-related stops resulting in verbal warnings for expired license plates and disregarding stop signs. The Animal Control Officer took an informational report on Newport Drive. Deputies also assisted citizens, responded to stray dog reports, juvenile problems, livestock issues, suspicious activity on Shavano Valley Road, and trespassing on South Ramona Road.
A notable incident involved a juvenile cited for violating restrictions on a temporary instruction permit at East Main Street and North Park Avenue. Another case of littering discovered by a deputy was referred to the Bureau of Land Management.
Throughout the day, deputies issued multiple verbal warnings for minor traffic violations such as weaving or defective vehicle lights at various locations including Nancy Way and 6400 Road, North First Street and North Townsend Avenue, South First Street and South Selig Avenue, Jay Jay and 6075 Road, among others. Assistance was provided to state patrol with accidents at Highway 90/Spring Creek Road and Highway 550/Racine Road. The office also supported Olathe Police Department with a juvenile problem.
On February 25 in the early morning hours, deputies continued their duties with reports taken at Highway 550/Uncompahgre Road. At approximately 2:25 a.m., Christina Johnson (56) was arrested on a warrant at that location; she will remain under guard at the hospital until she is cleared for incarceration. Other calls included another livestock issue at South River/Jay Jay Road.
In addition to these incidents, deputies performed five civil processes, twelve directed patrols, two security checks, and three VIN inspections over this period.
The blotter also lists arrests made by Montrose Police Department:
– Aaron A Morris (born July 12, 2000) of Montrose was arrested for two counts of failure to appear; he received a personal recognizance bond.
– Kylah D Winder (born May 25, 2007) of Montrose was arrested for violation of a protection order with bond set at $1,500.
– Timothy J Tranello (born September 5, 1956) of Montrose faced charges related to protection order violation with bond set at $1,500.
– Cassandra L Winder (born June 2, 1988) of Montrose was arrested on charges including ownership of a dangerous dog (warrant arrest), obstructing an officer, and attempting to influence a public servant; her bond was set at $5,000.
