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Show Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, April 21-24, 2018 The Park Record Case of stolen ‘General Lee’ SnoCat comes to an end in Boulder Accused thief arrested on multiple charges RANDY WYRICK Vail Daily MINTURN, Colo. — The man accused of stealing a SnoCat from Minturn and hauling it to Grand Junction, Colorado has been arrested at a Boulder, Colorado car dealership on drug charges and other crimes. Boulder police were tipped that Jason Cuervo, 27, would be at Boulder Toyota. Officers showed up with six warrants for his arrest, including one from Eagle County, where Cuervo is accused of stealing John Brandenburg’s “General Lee” Sno-Cat from the Turntable restaurant parking lot the morning of March 11. Boulder police arrested Cuervo inside the Toyota dealership, where he was having his truck worked on. In Boulder, he faces charges for distributing a controlled substance, obstructing a peace officer, drug possession, driving a vehicle with a suspended license, unlawful extraction, FACEBOOK PHOTO Jason Cuervo was arrested in a Boulder car dealership on drug charges, about a month after he allegedly stole the General Lee Sno-Cat from the Turntable restaurant parking lot in Minturn. weapon possession, vehicular eluding and first-degree auto theft for allegedly stealing the General Lee. While he sits in the Boulder County jail, there’s still the curious case of the stolen Sno-Cat in Minturn, where there is still a warrant for his arrest, said Amber Mulson-Barrett with the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office. While witnesses may not have seen Cuervo steal the Sno-Cat in Minturn, doz- ens of people saw him in his small Toyota truck, pulling the huge Sno-Cat from Minturn to Grand Junction, where he tried to hide it in a garage near the base of the Colorado National Monument. Cuervo barricaded himself in the house as a Mesa County SWAT team showed up. When law enforcement entered the house, they found weapons, ammunition, drugs and drug paraphernalia. However, they did not find Cuervo, who had fled to the Front Range. Brandenburg said he and some friends bought the General Lee on eBay from a man in Northern California who bought it in an auction. They dubbed it the General Lee because it’s orange like the famed car in “Dukes of Hazzard.” And, yes, it has the General Lee horn. When it was stolen, Brandenburg called the police but first posted the General Lee’s picture on Facebook. Brandenburg said the tips poured in, and his Facebook post was shared 3,000 times. People messaged and called to say they saw the huge trailer being towed by a tiny Toyota pickup truck. One of the General Lee’s owners, a pilot, jumped in his plane to search from the air. Cuervo allegedly trailered the big, orange Sno-Cat west on Interstate 70 toward western Colorado’s high desert. The General Lee was spotted by a woman in Mesa County who was curious about why such a small truck was pulling such a huge trailer and straining to do it. In fact, she was so curious that she followed it to a Grand Junction neighborhood near the base of the Colorado National Monument. The woman called the Eagle County Sheriff’s Office, which asked the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office for help. Mesa County deputies showed up to serve a search warrant, which is about the time Cuervo barricaded himself in the house. Sure enough, the General Lee was in a garage at the same house as Cuervo. The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office and Grand Junction Police Department SWAT teams executed the search warrant, but Cuervo managed to escape. Brandenburg got the General Lee back from the Mesa County Sheriff’s impound lot a few days after it was stolen. Some of the petS at NuzzleS & Co. lookiNg for love These animals are available to be seen at the Nuzzles & Co. Adoption Center and Rescue Ranch. Our Adoption Center is open Monday through Friday from noon to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is located in the Tanger Outlets in Kimball Junction. Our Rescue Ranch is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed Sunday. The Rescue Ranch is located at 6466 N. Highview Road in Peoa. Clyde Dinky Trix Tucko Clyde is a 1-year-old Cattle dog mix. He loves to play with other dogs and is in one of our biggest playgroups at the Rescue Ranch. Clyde would do best in an active home with another dog that he can play with all day long! Meet Dinky, a 3-year-old Chihuahua mix! He loves to go for walks and hang out with people. This cute little guy can be a little anxious at times, especially around high-energy dogs. Dinky is a happy guy who will fill his forever home with lots of fun and laughter! Trix is an energetic 9-monthold Shepherd mix. She loves to play with other dogs and ignores cats. She needs an active family who can run and/or hike with her. A good puppy class will also help her use her brain and be the best dog she can be! Meet Tucko, a 1-year-old Lab mix. This happy boy is a bundle of energy! He’s looking for a fun and active home. Tucko seems to ignore cats and is dog-selective, so he may do well with a more submissive dog. He’s a smart guy who’s eager to learn and please. Ausi Fluff N Stuff King Tut Sacto Ausi is a 6-year-old brown tabby is an outgoing and social gal. She loves people and gets along well with other cats, but she’s not fond of dogs. Ausi is the kind of cat who loves to explore her surroundings and find lots of fun things to do. Fluff N Stuff is a sweet and gentle tabby cat who’s looking for a home and family to call her own. She’s about 9 years old. Her previous owners had all four of her feet declawed, so a peaceful and serene indoor home is ideal for this gorgeous senior! King Tut is a 10-year-old Egyptian Mau who’s full of personality! He is picky with his feline friends, and like any king, he likes to be in charge! He is also very chatty and social, and he loves to be with people who give him lots of attention! Sacto is a handsome tabby cat is about 8 years old, and he is super friendly and loving! Sacto would love to find a home with someone who loves to snuggle and lounge around together. He’s an easygoing guy who is just looking for a place to call his own. WaNted: voluNteerS These Organizations are looking for volunteers. If you would like to include your group in this section, please email information to copyeditor@parkrecord.com. Please limit your entry to no more than 75 words Park City Museum Do you love history and Park City? Are you interested in furthering your involvement in the community? The Park City Museum needs volunteers to help install and take down traveling exhibits, catalog and process collection items, assist in the Research Library, lead both adult tours and school group programs, and assist as gallery guides. Please contact Jenette Purdy at the Park City Museum for more information: 435-6497457 or education@parkcityhistory.org. Park City READS Park City READS (Recognizing, Educating and Advocating for Dyslexic Students) promotes elevating literacy through early identification of struggling readers, effective reading interventions, and appropriate classroom accommodations. Park City READS helps people navigate through diagnostic testing, school interventions, tutoring, and technology resources. Membership is free and open to the public. For information about volunteer opportunities, contact ParkCityREADS@gmail.com or search for PC READS on Facebook. Park Silly Sunday Market The Park Silly Sunday Market is celebrating its 10th anniversary beginning on June 5 and they are looking for volunteers for this community event. They have AM and PM shifts available and provide the team with lunch and gift certificates from their vendors. It’s a fun way to serve your community, meet new friends, and support the best sustainable party in Park City. Sign up at www.parksillysundaymarket.com or call Beth at 435-649-5151. PCCAPS Mentors PCCAPS, the successful business and education collaboration for Park City High School juniors and seniors, is seeking mentors with skills in software and web development, business, digital design, and engineering for highly motivated students completing real projects for local and international businesses such as RAMP, Rockwell-Collins, Adobe, Skull Candy and many more. Help develop students for success in the 21st century global workforce. Participate once, weekly, or monthly, your choice. Visit parkcitycaps.com, contact lyanderson@pcschools.us or call 435-659-4847. PCSD Good Neighbors Program Park City School District needs volunteers to help adult English language learners or adults with limited literacy develop skills and confidence to live and thrive in our community. Tutor conversational English, English grammar, reading and/or writing. Morning, afternoon, evening and weekend sessions are available and the time commitment is approximately 3-4 hours per week. For more information contact Judy Tukuafu at 435-6150216 or jtukuafu@pcschools.us. Peace House Peace House is a charitable organization dedicated to ending family violence and abuse through education, outreach, support services and shelter. Peace House is currently looking for volunteers 16 and older to assist in many ways. There are a wide variety of options workable with individual schedules. For information, please contact Abigail Morrison, Volunteer Coordinator, at volunteers@peacehouse.org or call 435-776-6036. People’s Health Clinic People’s Health Clinic is looking for volunteers who want to make a difference. We are open Monday through Friday and have volunteer opportunities (ages 17 and older) daily in vital sign intake, phlebotomy and Spanish/English interpretation. Fill out an online inquiry at www.peopleshealthclinic.org or contact Meg in our development office at 435-333-1863 For a full list of volunteer opportunities, visit parkrecord.com/ volunteers B-7 |