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Stolen Vehicle Crashes into Irrigation Ditch in Sterling: Aurora Woman Arrested

  • Writer: Media Logic Radio
    Media Logic Radio
  • Jul 1
  • 2 min read

On 06/28/25 at 1:45 A.M., Officers with the Sterling Police Department while on routine patrol, discovered debris on the roadway in the 1300 block of Platte Street. Following the debris trail, officers found a still running, unoccupied vehicle that had crashed into the Sterling l #1 irrigation ditch north of Walmart. The vehicle sustained severe damage, had deployed airbags and blood on the interior.


The subsequent investigation revealed that the vehicle had been driven westbound on Platte, where it left the roadway and drove through the fenced back yards of several homes in the mobile home park located at 315 Hays Avenue. Multiple electrical transformer boxes were also severely damaged, causing several homes to lose power.


Through the investigation, officers contacted the registered owner of the crashed vehicle, who confirmed the car to be stolen from his residence in Sterling.


At 4:30 A.M., Logan County Sheriff deputies contacted a female matching the suspect’s description near the 21000 block of Highway 6. Sterling Police Officers responded and contacted the female, ultimately arresting her. The suspect was identified as Savanah Jones, 22 years old of Aurora, CO. She was charged with the

following:


  • C.R.S. 18-4-409(3) Second Degree Motor Vehicle Theft Class 3 Felony

  • C.R.S. 42-4-1604 Duty upon striking unattended vehicle or other property Class 2 Traffic Misdemeanor

  • C.R.S. 42-4-1606(1) Failed to Notify Police of AccidentClass 2 Traffic Misdemeanor

  • C.R.S. 42-4-1909(2) Operated an Uninsured Motor Vehicle on Public Road Class 1 Traffic Misdemeanor

  • C.R.S. 42-4-1401(1) Reckless Driving Class 2 Traffic Misdemeanor

  • C.R.S. 42-2-101(1) Drove Vehicle Without Valid Drivers License Class 2 Traffic Misdemeanor


Suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.


Anyone with information about this incident or the suspect is encouraged to contact the Sterling Police Department at 970-522-3512 or submit anonymous tips to Logan County Crime Stoppers at 970-522-3937.

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