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  • PRESS RELEASE

    PRESS RELEASE
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    September 26, 2025
    Juvenile Suspects Taken into Custody in Gunnison County on Multiple Felony Warrants
    Gunnison County, CO – On the afternoon of September 26, 2025, law enforcement agencies in Gunnison County assisted the Montrose Police Department in the apprehension of four juvenile males wanted on multiple felony warrants.
    At approximately 3:31 PM, the juveniles were taken into custody without incident by the Gunnison County Sheriff’s Office in the area of White Pine, Colorado, located within Gunnison County. The arrests were made pursuant to active warrants for the following charges:
    • Conspiracy to Commit Menacing
    • Menacing
    • Assault in the First Degree
    • Possession of a Handgun by a Juvenile
    • Accessory to Assault in the First Degree with a Firearm
    Due to their age, the identities of the juvenile suspects will not be released at this time.
    This operation was conducted in coordination with multiple law enforcement partners to ensure the safe and effective execution of the arrests. The Gunnison County Sheriff’s Office commends the collaborative efforts of all agencies involved.
    For further information regarding the underlying investigation, please contact the Montrose Police Department directly.
    Undersheriff Josh Ashe
    Gunnison County Sheriff’s Office

    2025 Sheriff
    Posted on September 15, 2025

  • Flood Watch

    **UPDATE- Floodwatch extended through 9/13**

    FLOOD WATCH in effect Thursday, 9/11, through 9/13 for Gunnison County and surrounding areas.

    Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Excessive runoff from strong thunderstorms may result in

    debris flows and flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other

    low-lying and flood-prone locations.

    Be alert for fast-changing conditions and possible debris flows in vulnerable areas.

    Areas of concern include: Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, West Elk and Sawatch Mountains, Flat Tops-Upper Gunnison River Valley, cities of Mount Crested Butte, Marble, Pitkin, and Gunnison.

    Stay informed & be prepared: weather.gov/safety/flood

    Curious about Flood Insurance? You can learn more by contacting the following offices with respect to where you live.

    • Your insurance agent
    • City of Gunnison Floodplain Manager at (970) 641-8151
    • Gunnison County Floodplain Manager at (970) 641-0360

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    **actualización- floodwatch extended through 9/13**

    FLOOD WATCH en efecto jueves, 9/11, a través de 9/13 para el condado de Gunnison y las áreas circundantes.

    Es posible que se produzcan inundaciones repentinas causadas por precipitaciones excesivas. La escorrentía excesiva de las fuertes tormentas puede provocar flujos de escombros en

    e inundaciones de ríos, arroyos, riachuelos y otros lugares bajos y propensos a inundaciones en.

    Esté alerta a las condiciones cambiantes y a posibles flujos de escombros en zonas vulnerables.

    Las áreas de preocupación incluyen: Elk Mountains/Valles montañosos centrales, cuenca central del río Gunnison y Uncompahgre, West Elk y Sawatch Mountains, Flat Tops-Valle superior del río Gunnison, ciudades de Mount Crested Butte, Marble, Pitkin y Gunnison.

    Manténgase informado y preparado: weather.gov/safety/flood

    ¿Tiene curiosidad por el seguro de inundación? Puede obtener más información poniéndose en contacto con las siguientes oficinas en función de su lugar de residencia.

    Su agente de seguros

    Administrador de zonas de inundación de la Ciudad de Gunnison: (970) 641-8151

    Administrador de zonas de inundación del Condado de Gunnison: (970) 641-0360

    2025 Sheriff
    Posted on September 15, 2025

  • Fire Restrictions Lifted

    2025 Sheriff
    Posted on September 15, 2025