Fruita, CO – Police in Fruita have arrested three individuals in connection with a homicide investigation stemming from a suspicious incident reported Friday, November 22, 2025, near the 21 Road desert area.
According to the Fruita Police Department, officers and Mesa County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene after receiving a call about suspicious activity. Evidence collected during the initial investigation led detectives to identify a possible homicide within city limits.
Investigators conducted multiple interviews and gathered evidence that resulted in the arrests of three suspects. Authorities identified those arrested as Weston Owen (born February 1, 2007), Sarah Bess (born June 30, 2007), and Kellar Weisgerber (born November 20, 2004).
Each suspect faces multiple felony charges, including first-degree murder, conspiracy, tampering with evidence, and abuse of a corpse, according to police. All three were booked into the Mesa County Detention Facility.
Police say no additional suspects are believed to be involved, and there is no ongoing threat to the community. The victim’s identity will be released by the Mesa County Coroner’s Office pending notification of next of kin.
Authorities emphasized that the investigation remains active as detectives continue to review evidence and interview witnesses.
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