Assault Reported Near Maverick in Orchard Mesa

Colorado State Patrol troopers responded to the incident and took a male suspect into custody.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 7:03pm

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An assault was reported around 12:50 p.m. near a Maverick gas station on Highway 50 in Orchard Mesa, Colorado. Colorado State Patrol troopers and multiple local patrol units responded after receiving reports that a male was harassing people and then fought with a trooper. The suspect was taken into custody after a struggle that involved a taser deployment.

Why it matters

Incidents of assault and confrontations with law enforcement are concerning for public safety in the Orchard Mesa area, which has seen an increase in property crime and disturbances in recent years. The response by multiple law enforcement agencies highlights the seriousness with which authorities treat such reports.

The details

According to scanner traffic, the male suspect was harassing people at the Maverick gas station location before engaging in a physical altercation with a Colorado State Patrol trooper. The trooper was able to get the suspect on the ground, but the subject continued to struggle. The trooper then deployed a taser to subdue the suspect, who was eventually taken into custody by responding officers. An ambulance was dispatched to evaluate the suspect for any injuries related to the taser deployment or the physical struggle.

  • The incident was reported around 12:50 p.m. on March 13, 2026.

The players

Colorado State Patrol

The state law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and took the male suspect into custody.

Maverick

The gas station location where the initial disturbance and assault was reported to have occurred.

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The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing public safety concerns in the Orchard Mesa area and the need for continued vigilance and response from law enforcement to address disturbances and assaults in the community.