Grand Junction, Colorado – A warrant contact in the Pear Park area led to a felony drug arrest, resulting in multiple charges and jail booking.
According to the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office, patrol deputies contacted Dennis Leeper, 54, on Feb. 3 in the area of 30 and D roads in Grand Junction. Deputies said Leeper allegedly had multiple outstanding warrants at the time of the contact.
Investigators reported that additional charges stemmed from the alleged possession of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia discovered during the encounter. Leeper was taken into custody and booked into the Mesa County Detention Facility, authorities said.
Court records show Leeper was booked on the following charges in addition to the warrants:
- Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance (Schedule I/II) – Felony 4
- Tampering With Physical Evidence, Destroy – Felony 6
- Unlawful Use of a Controlled Substance – Misdemeanor 1
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Drug petty offense
The sheriff’s office did not release details on how the substances were located or whether the arrest followed a traffic stop or pedestrian contact. Officials also did not indicate whether additional suspects were involved.
The Pear Park neighborhood sits near several commuter corridors on Grand Junction’s east side, an area frequently patrolled due to its proximity to residential streets and arterial roads used by workers and students.
No further information was available as of Monday. The investigation remains ongoing, and all charges are allegations pending court proceedings.
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