Preacher Angers Students at CMU

There were some tense moments on the CMU campus yesterday, when self proclaimed born again Christian and preacher, Shawn Holes decided to preach to students passing by.  Holes reportedly made sexist and racist remarks that incensed a few students enough to draw a confrontation.  Police were called to the campus to diffuse the situation.  Nobody was hurt, and Holes denied make any kind of racial or sexist remarks.

Garfield County Fugitive Wanted

Garfield County authorities are looking for information on the whereabouts of a man accused of sexual assault on a child.   Saul Barajas-Apolinar, also known as Oscar Garcia was last living in Carbondale.  He has a national warrant out for sexual assault on a child, and sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust.  Officials fear he may be trying to leave the country.  You can visit the Garfield County Sherriff's office website for more information.

Dr. Janani in More Trouble?

One of the doctors facing trial for medicare fraud, and over-prescribing pain medication could be in even more hot water.  A motion has been filed to review and possibly revoke Dr. Sam Jahani's bond, after he may have tried to contact a potential witness and former employee.  That would be a violation of his bond agreement.  A hearing on the matter has not yet been scheduled.

New GJPD Officers

The Grand Jucntion Police Department has won a nearly $1 million grant that'll fund the hiring of four new officers.  In a news release, spokeswoman Kate Porras says the positions will allow the department to reinstate the Street Crimes Unit, disbanded last year because of budget cuts.  Porras says when the SCU was operational, there was a 23% reduction in property crimes.

Burlington Boy Sentenced

A Burlington boy who killed his parents and seriously wounded a brother and sister has been sentenced to  seven years in juvenile detention followed by probation.
The Denver Post says the boy, who was 12 when the murders occurred on March 1st could have faced adult sanctions, but the district attorney chose to offer him a plea agreement. 

More Listeria

Federal health officials say more illnesses and possibly more deaths may be linked to the outbreak of listeria in cantaloupe in coming weeks.  Officials say only cantaloupe from Jensen Farms should not be eaten.  As many as 16 deaths, and 72 illnesses have been tied to the listeria outbreak.  National news articles say illnesses and deaths are likely to continue through October.

Voting Deadline

If you're planning to vote in the November election, you have until Monday to register or change your address.  If you've recently moved, you're encouraged to verify your address information with your county clerk's office.  If you need to register, you can do that online at GoVoteColorado.com.