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Craig Police Department Welcome to the Official Craig Police Department page! Led by Chief of Police Michael R.

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https://crimewatch.net/l/160621

This page is not frequently monitored. The Craig Police Department is a law enforcement agency serving the city of Craig and Moffat County, Colorado. Cochran, the department is committed to protecting and serving the community through various initiatives, including crime prevention, community outreach, and law enforcement.

🚔 Please join us in welcoming Officer Axeel Mendoza to the Craig Police Department! 🎉Officer Mendoza was officially swor...
10/14/2026

🚔 Please join us in welcoming Officer Axeel Mendoza to the Craig Police Department! 🎉

Officer Mendoza was officially sworn in last night at the Craig City Council meeting, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome him to our team!

As a Craig native, Axeel is joining the department in the community he calls home, and we’re excited to have him serve the people of Craig. We look forward to working alongside him and supporting him as he begins this new chapter.

Please join us in congratulating Officer Mendoza and welcoming him to the Craig Police Department family! 💙🖤

Welcome to the family, Officer Mendoza! 👏🚔

10/05/2026

Response to man with a gun call:

The Craig Police Department is aware of a Facebook Post that was posted on one of the Craig Community Chat pages about the police department ignoring a man with a gun call over the weekend of October 4, 2026.

When we looked into this incident, we found that on October 4, 2026, at 2:32 pm the Craig Regional Communication Center aired a REDDI report (Report Every Drunk Driver Immediately) to all Moffat County Law Enforcement agencies regarding a party who had gone into a local liquor store in Craig and was acting erratic. The erratic behavior was reported by an anonymous reporting party (who called and left the scene without any identifying information as to who they were) that the driver bought some shooters and was possibly drinking them in his truck in the parking lot. At this time, Craig Police Officers were working an active disturbance unrelated to this matter.

At 2:34 pm, the owner of the liquor store called for his employee that there was a guy at the liquor store acting strange. The owner was not on scene and could not provide further information.

The owner called back at 2:39 pm and stated the male party was just “wandering around” and had asked to use the restroom. When informed there was no public restroom, the male party became upset. Dispatch asked if any weapons were involved in this and the owner said no.

At approximately 2:40 pm, a third caller reported there was a gentleman in the parking lot “freaking out” with some sort of r***e. The caller also reported at the same time the guy was getting into his truck and leaving. This information was given to officers, both officers and deputies immediately responded to the liquor store and the surrounding area. No other details were provided at that time. Officers and Deputies responded to the area of Hwy 13 and Hwy 40 and the bypass road looking for the vehicle. While officers looked for the vehicle another Craig Police Officer attempted to contact the third reporting party by phone.

One Officer talked to the third reporting party by phone at 2:45 pm. According to the third reporting party, the person with the gun never threatened anyone with it or waved it around. The male party was only seen moving the alleged r***e from one location in his vehicle to another location in his vehicle. This reporting party also said the driver was asking for directions to Wyoming outside the liquor store and never made any threats to anyone. Officers and Deputies continued to look for the truck with Wyoming plates.

At 2:55 pm, after not being able to locate the truck in town, a Craig Police Officer went to liquor store and talked with the employee of the liquor store. The liquor store employee was not an original caller. While talking to the store clerk, information was relayed over the radio that Moffat County Deputies had contacted the male party at about 3:03 pm near Hwy 13 and County Road 11, approximately 18 miles north of Craig.

No threats or injuries were reported in this incident and there were no reports of a gun being pointed at anyone or that this male attempted to threaten anyone with it.

The Craig Police Department strives to provide excellent response and service to all those we serve and we are dedicated to being accountable in our actions. All subjects/suspects are innocent until proven guilty through the court system.

September 13th, 2026, was National Police Women’s Day... although we are late in sharing, we want to honor the extraordi...
09/15/2026

September 13th, 2026, was National Police Women’s Day... although we are late in sharing, we want to honor the extraordinary strength, compassion, and courage that female officers bring to public safety. 🚓✨

Within the Craig Police Department, Officer Hannah Wood and Detective Kelsey Morford wear their badges with immense pride. As our department's only sworn female officers, they carry a unique and powerful responsibility serving as vital pillars of protection, justice, and heart for our entire community. 💙👏

Their impressive list of specialized certifications and well-earned awards highlight their deep commitment to our department and community. 📜🎖️ Beyond their credentials, the Craig Police Department holds Officer Wood and Detective Morford in the absolute highest regard. We appreciate them beyond measure for their relentless work ethic, their empathy during times of crisis, and their unshakable dedication to keeping Craig safe every single shift. 🛡️⭐

Thank you, Officer Wood and Detective Morford, for your sacrifice, your leadership, and the incredible spirit you bring to our team. We are honored to serve alongside you, and our entire community is absolutely better because of your compassion, hard work, and presence! 🌟🙌

08/27/2026

Yesterday you may have seen our Craig Police K9 teams (K9 Odin and Officer Baker /K9 Copper and Officer Laehr). conducted some of their ongoing training with some neighboring teams from Routt County (Routt County K9 teams). It is very common for our K9 unit to train with other K9 teams from across the region, to include Western Colorado, Utah and Wyoming. The Craig Police Departments K9 teams train several times per month.

Yesterday they refined their skills with scenarios in criminal apprehension and drug detection. They also commonly work on obedience and socialization as well.

A special thanks to our SRO Sambu Shrestha for acting as a Decoy for the scenarios! This is an important job, and necessary to the training of our patrol K-9 teams. A special thanks is also in store for Brass Key Realty for providing a vacant and safe place for the K9's to train!

Routt County Sheriff's Office K9 teams that participated in yesterday's training are K9 Winston and Deputy Aaron Clock, K9 Cleo and Deputy Travis Bell, K9 Bella and Deputy Jeramie Alley.

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800 W 1st Street Ste 300
Craig, CO
81625

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+19708262360

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