Man arrested on first-degree murder charge in Silt Mesa death; victim identified as brother

Man arrested on first-degree murder charge in Silt Mesa death; victim identified as brother

A man has been arrested on a first-degree murder charge after his 18-year-old brother was found dead with apparent stab wounds Friday night at a residence in the Silt Mesa area. The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as Andres Fabian Vega-Morales, 24, who was taken into custody Friday with assistance from the Rifle Police Department. The Garfield County Coroner’s Office identified the victim Tuesday as Eliezer Vega-Morales, …