Domestic — Grand Junction, CO — reported 2026-07-11

SUMMARY

A suspected drunk driver caused an accident and assaulted a police officer on U.S. Highway 6 and 50 in Grand Junction, CO.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Domestic
  • Location: Grand Junction, CO
  • Date reported: 2026-07-11
  • Suspect: male, age 55
  • Victim(s): 1 (police officer)
  • Status: arrested/charged

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The incident occurred at approximately 7:20 a.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2026.
  • George Miller, 55, was identified as the driver of the Jeep and is suspected of being intoxicated.
  • Miller collided with another vehicle while driving the wrong way down the westbound 24 Road off-ramp.
  • The police officer sustained minor injuries during the incident.
  • Miller was transported to a local hospital for evaluation of minor injuries before being booked into the Mesa County Detention Facility.