STERLING POLICE DEPARTMENT
Nov. 18
At 7:07 p.m. James Spencer Nash, 27, of Sterling, was arrested at 220 Colombine St. on charges of possession of a schedule I/II controlled substance, possession of a schedule III/IV/V controlled substance, introducing contraband in the first degree and criminal trespass.
At 2:31 a.m. Michael Edward Cook, 33, homeless, was arrested at 930 W. Main St. on a warrant out of Sterling Police Department for failure to appear.
Nov. 17
At 9:06 p.m. Aaron Patrick Luman, 23, of Sterling, was arrested at 300 Cortez St. on charges of harassment, driving without insurance, driving with expired license plates/registration, violation of restrictions on temporary instruction permit.
At 10:13 a.m. police responded to OK Auto Parts, 230 S. Front St., for a report of theft. A black two-wheel car dolly, valued at $1,800, was stolen between 6:00 and 6:15 a.m. Nov. 15.
Nov. 14
At 9:30 p.m. a 2014 Ford Taurus, driven by Russell Baca, 33, of Sterling, was parked in the garage at 421 N. Fourth St. The vehicle backed north and collided its rear with a closed garage door. No injuries were reported. The vehicle sustained slight damage.
Nov. 13
At 5:19 p.m. police responded to 215 Kings St. for a report of theft. A white Wii gaming console, valued at $50; and a variety of boys clothing, valued at $25, was stolen between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Nov. 13.
Nov. 12
At 2 p.m. Joseph Zachary Jelle, 23, of Sterling, was issued a summons for unauthorized use of a transaction device.
Nov. 11
At 7:19 p.m. a 2008 Volvo XC90, driven by Diane Hoffman, 62, of Red Cloud, Neb., was stopped at the stop sign on eastbound Poplar St. At N. Fourth St. a 2010 Chevrolet Traverse, driven by Tammy Lousberg, 46, of Fleming, was southbound on N. Fourth St. passing Poplar St. The Chevrolet was in the furthest east lane closest to the Volvo. The Volvo attempted to make a right turn onto N. Fourth St. The front end of the Volvo collided with the right side of the Chevrolet. No injuries were reported. Both vehicles sustained slight damage. Hoffman was cited for failure to yield at a stop intersection.
Nov. 10
At 3:56 p.m. an unknown vehicle was westbound in the 110 block of Platte St., when it drove on the wrong side of the road and the driver’s side collided with the driver’s side of a parked 1998 Chevrolet Metro, owned by Tiwanna Bard, of Sterling, knocking the sideview mirror off. The unknown vehicle continued on Plate St. without contacting police or stopping to give the necessary information. The Chevrolet sustained moderate damage.
Nov. 2
At 11:56 a.m. a 2002 Ford F-150, driven by Randy Grossart, 60, of Iliff, was traveling southbound on N. Third Ave. approaching W. Main St., when it rapidly accelerated across all lanes of traffic on W. Main St. while attempting to make a right turn. The vehicle narrowly avoided two vehicles in the roadway before impacting the curb on the south side of W. Main St. while in a broadside skid. The vehicle continued at a high rate of speed westbound through the 7-Elevent parking lot and then crossed both eastbound lanes of W. Main St. and continued westbound. The vehicle continued several blocks westbound on W. Main St. and parked in the 100 block of S. Eighth Ave. The vehicles sustained slight damage to the driver front and rear wheels and tires. Grossart was arrested for reckless driving and driving under the influence.
Oct. 28
At 4:30 p.m. a 2001 Ford F150, driven by Rodney Lee, 59, of Sterling, was stopped at the intersection of E. Broadway St. and N. Second St. facing east. A 1999 Saturn SL1, driven by Chandal Lewis, 28, of Colorado Springs, was traveling east on E. Broadway St. Lewis was distracted by a phone call and the Saturn’s front collided with Ford’s rear. No injuries were reported. The Saturn sustained moderate damage and the Ford sustained slight damage. Lewis was cited for following too closely.
Oct. 27
At 5:22 p.m. a 1999 Buick Park Avenue, driven by Amanda Lee, 34, of Sterling, was stopped at a stop sign at the intersection of Oak St. and N. Division Ave. A 2007 Audi Q7, driven by Joel McCracken, 43, of Sterling, was traveling northbound in the 300 block of N. Division Ave. Lee pulled out to make a left turn and dropped her cell phone, she went to pick it up and overturned from the southbound lane into the northbound lane, almost hitting the Audi head on. The Audi attempted to avoid the Buick, but was unsuccessful and the Buick’s front collided with the Audi’s side. No injuries were reported. Both vehicles sustained severe damage. Lee was cited for careless driving.
At 7:34 a.m. a 2005 GMC Canyon, driven by Robert Thelen, 36, of Sterling, was traveling eastbound on E. Chestnut St. in the 200 block approaching El Camino. A 2008 Jeep Wrangler, driven by Madison Melvin, 21, of Sterling, was traveling eastbound on E. Chestnut St. approaching El Camino St. The Jeep slowed to make a right turn into a driveway at 264 E. Chestnut St. The GMC was accelerating to merge into traffic and failed to observe the Jeep slowing to make a turn, due to blinding sun. The GMC impacted the rear bumper area of the Jeep, causing moderate damage. The GMC sustained severe damage to the front bumper area and hood. Melvin had a complaint of injury and was transported to Sterling Regional MedCenter for evaluation. Thelen was not injured. The GMC sustained severe damage and the Jeep sustained moderate damage. Thelen was cited for following too closely.
Oct. 26
At 2:41 p.m. a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by Nicholas Brandes, 34, of Sterling, was traveling westbound in the 400 block of Main St. A 2010 Honda Accord, driven by Judy Kimball, 79, of Sterling, traveling westbound in the 400 block of Main St., was turning right into a parking spot on the north side of Main St. The Chevrolet attempted to pass it on the right through marked parking spaces. The front of the Chevrolet collided with the right rear door of the Honda. Brandes left the scene. No injuries were reported. The Chevrolet sustained slight damage and the Honda sustained severe damage. Brandes was cited for careless driving.
At 12:28 p.m. a 2011 Mercury Mariner, driven by Sara Rangel, 46, of Scottsbluff, Neb., was traveling westbound on Main St. in the 400 block approaching N. Fifth St. A 2013 Jeep Cherokee, driven by Shelia Kerker, 63, of Sterling, was stopped in traffic facing westbound in the 400 block of Main St. just before N. Fifth St. The Mercury failed to observe the Jeep stopped in traffic and impacted the rear bumper of the Jeep, causing slight damage. The Mercury sustained moderate damage to the front bumper. Rangel reported that her foot slipped off the brake causing her to hit the other vehicle. No injuries were reported. The Jeep sustained slight damage. Rangel was cited for following too closely.
Oct. 25
At 9:25 a.m. a 2015 Ford Edge, driven by Barbara Nelson, 62, of Atwood, was traveling eastbound in the 200 block of Phelps St. A 1977 Ford Trash truck, driven by Daniel Herbert, 23, of Crook, was traveling northbound in the 400 block of S. Second Ave. Nelson was blinded by the sun and failed to yield the right of way and collided with the Ford Trash truck. No injuries were reported. Both vehicles sustained moderate damage. Nelson was cited for failure to yield at a stop intersection.
Oct. 24
At 12:53 p.m. a 2015 Kia Soul, driven by Dawn Peterson, 55, of Broomfield, was traveling westbound in the 600 block of Chestnut St., and began making a left turn into the 200 block of N. Division Ave. as a 2005 Ford Ranger, driven by Matthew Wilcox, 23, of Sterling, approached the intersection. The driver’s side bumper of the Kia collided with the driver’s side door of the Ford. Peterson failed to remain on scene and left debris in the middle of the road. Wilcox stated it was a gray Kia Soul, but did not give a license plate number. Approximately one hour later, police located a vehicle consistent with the description driving east on Broadway St. at N. Second St. A chunk of the driver’s side bumper was missing. Peterson admitted she was involved in an accident and was not planning to report it, as she just wanted to get to her home in Broomfield.No injuries were reported. Alcohol is suspected as a factor in the accident. Both vehicles sustained moderate damage. Peterson was issued a summons for the initial cause of the accident and hit and run related charges, including failure to yield the right of way while turning left into oncoming traffic.
At 5:47 p.m. a 2007 Cadillac CTS, drive by Anthony Bryan, 27, of Sterling, was traveling westbound in the 100 block of Broadway St. The vehicle began to make a left turn onto N. Second St. while a 2006 Chevrolet Express, driven by Weston Dedrickson, 25, of Iliff, approached the intersection going straight. The front end of the Cadillac collided with the front end of the Chevrolet. Bryan stated he was unable to see the Chevrolet as the sun was in his eyes. No injuries were reported. Both vehicles sustained severe damage. Bryan was cited for making an improper left turn.
Oct. 23
At 8:45 a.m. a 2010 Chevy Malibu, driven by Kellan Raffaeli, 34, of Sterling, was making a left hand turn onto W. Main St. from the stop sign on N. 12th Ave. A 1986 Toyota Pickup, driven by Richard Warren, 63, of Laporte, was traveling east on W. Main St. approaching the intersection of 12th Ave. and W. Main St. The Chevy’s passenger front made contact with the Toyota’s driver side rear. No injuries were reported. Both vehicles sustained moderate damage. Raffaeli was cited for failure to yield at a stop intersection.
Oct. 22
At 7:47 p.m. a 2007 Dodge 1500, driven by Abel Rios, 52, of Sterling, was backing northeast out of his driveway at 613 Century St. Rios was unable to see clearly due to another vehicle parked right next to the driveway. He continued to reverse and collided side to rear with a parked 2012 Dodge 1500, owned by Verenise Rivera, of Sterling. No injuries were reported. Both vehicles sustained slight damage.
Oct. 20
At 1:41 a.m. James D. Mawson, 41, of Nebraska, was arrested at 600 W. Main St., on charges vehicular eluding, tampering with physical evidence, obstructing a peace officer, possession of a schedule I/II controlled substance, false reporting to authorities, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving a vehicle without a valid driver’s license, driving without headlights.
At 4:32 p.m. Billi Gene Elrod, 48, of Sterling, was arrested at 227 N. Sixth Ave. on a warrant for failure to comply and charges of possession of a schedule I/II controlled substance, possession of a schedule III/IV/V controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of a protection order.
Oct. 21
At 4:43 p.m. a 2001 GMC 2500, driven by Ronald Hoppins, 50, of Sterling, was traveling northbound, crossing W. Main St. onto N. Second Ave. from Railway St. A 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, driven by Nancy Mentzel, 60, of Sterling, was traveling westbound on W. Main St. approaching N. Second Ave. in the number one lane. The GMC failed to yield the right of way to the Chevrolet after stopping at the stop sign. The Chevrolet struck the passenger rear fender of the GMC, causing slight damage. The GMC sustained moderate damage to the front bumper area. Hoppins complained of neck pain, but refused medical care. Hoppins was cited for failure to yield at the stop intersection.
Oct. 18
At 9:56 a.m. a 1998 Chevy 2500, driven by Shane Thorn, 34, of Denver, was traveling east on Columbine St. and failed to stop a the stop sign at the intersection of S. Third Ave. and Columbine St. The front of the Chevy made contact with the driver’s side of a 2011 Chevy Traverse, driven by Carrie Bauder, 58, of Sterling, which was traveling north on S. Third Ave., causing it to spin 180 degrees and pushing it onto the curb and lawn of 931 S. Third Ave. No injuries were reported. The Chevy 2500 sustained severe damage and the Chevy Traverse sustained moderate damage. Thorn was cited for disregarding/failure to stop at a stop sign.
At 10:45 a.m. a 2011 Buick Lucerne, driven by Larry Myers, 69, of Haxtun, was driving westbound in the left lane of a two lane highway in the 400 block of E. Chestnut St. A 2014 Ford F550, owned by ARI Fleet LSR, of Denver, was parked in the center turn lane with hazard lights on performing road construction work. Myers acknowledged he fell asleep at the wheel. The Buick’s driver side collided with the Ford’s trailer. No injuries were reported. The Buick sustained slight damage and the Ford sustained moderate damage. Myers was cited for careless driving.
Sept. 7
At 8:46 a.m. a 2013 Mack Semi, driven by Scott Marick, 49, of Fort Morgan, was traveling westbound on Highway 6 underneath Interstate 76 in the number one lane. A 2004 Toyota 4Runner, driven by Damon Schafer, 31, of Sterling, was traveling westbound in the number two lane next to the semi. The semi went to merge into the number two lane and collided with the Toyota. The front passenger side of the semi struck the rear driver side of the Toyota. No injuries were reported. The semi sustained slight damage and the Toyota sustained severe damage. Marick was cited for improper change of lane.
At 2:28 p.m. a 2006 Honda Accord, driven by Megan Gerk, 20, of Haxtun, was traveling east in the 300 block of Main St. A 2014 Chrysler Town & Country, driven by Jeneen Trump, 43, of Sterling, was facing east in the 300 block of Main St., stopped at the red light intersection at Third St. The Honda slowly approached the same red light behind the Chrysler, and the front end of the Honda collided with the rear bumper of the Chrysler. No injuries were reported. There was no damage to the Honda and slight damage to the Chrysler. Gerk was cited for following too closely.
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