James David Tiner, 59 (born July 21 1953), piano teacher, Palisade, Colorado, sexual assault of a child, child pornography Denver Post: Piano teacher James David Tiner in custody for alleged molestation (Dec 23 2012) A 59-year-old man who allegedly molested an 8-year-old girl during piano lessons in his Palisade home has been arrested after the FBI released his photograph in a multistate dragnet ... Someone called the New Castle Police Department late Friday and described where they believed he was staying. After authorities confirmed Tiner's location, law-enforcement officers from the Garfield County Sheriff's Office, the New Castle Police Department and the FBI arrested Tiner about 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Joly said ... Also known as "Music Dave," Tiner allegedly molested the girl four times while teaching her piano lessons at his home, Joly said. Tags:
KJCT 8: Palisade Man Accused of Sex Assault on a Young Child Arrested: Public's Tips Led to Arrest (Dec 22 2012) [James David] Tiner allegedly had at least four sexual encounters with the victim, who visited his home for music lessons in Palisade. Investigators say they also found multiple videos and photographs inside Tiner's home that allegedly show the victim in the nude and performing sexual acts with him.
Craig Daily Press: Manhunt for music teacher ends in Palisade (Dec 23 2012) The Daily Sentinel (Grand Junction) reports (http://bit.ly/UU05AV) that authorities arrested 59-year-old James David Tiner early Saturday morning after a short pursuit after police closed in on his home in Palisade ... Police obtained an arrest warrant in April but his trail went cold until the FBI obtained a fugitive warrant and released Tiner's photograph as part of a nationwide search. Authorities believed he had been hiding in the Ozark Mountain region of Arkansas. Denver Post: Manhunt for music teacher ends in Palisade (Dec 23 2012) Colorado Springs Gazette: Manhunt for music teacher ends in Palisade (Dec 23 2012)
Daily Sentinel: Sex assault suspect held ?in GarCo jail (Dec 22 2012) A man accused of repeatedly molesting an 8-year-old girl during music lessons in his Palisade home was arrested early Saturday morning in Garfield County after the FBI released his photograph…
FBI Press Release: FBI Seeks Fugitive Wanted for Sexual Assault on a Child (Dec 20 2012) FBI Wanted Poster Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution - Sexual Assault on a Child, Sexual Assault on a Child - Pattern of Abuse, Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of TrustJAMES DAVID TINER Multimedia: Images Aliases: Dave, "Music Dave" DESCRIPTION Date(s) of Birth Used: July 21, 1953 Place of Birth: Unknown Height: 5'11" Weight: 155 pounds NCIC: W515250930 Occupation: Music teacher Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue Sex: Male Race: White Nationality: Unknown Remarks: Tiner may be driving a red Isuzu Rodeo (example shown above) with Colorado registration 577YGP or an unknown Arkansas plates. He may also be in the company of his dog "Kili." Tiner is known to be an avid outdoorsman and possibly staying in campgrounds or national parks. He is also known to abuse drugs. Tiner has ties to Little Rock, Arkansas, and was last seen in that area on June 15, 2012. CAUTION James David Tiner is being sought for crimes against a child in Colorado. On April 16, 2012, the victim’s mother contacted the police department alleging the sexual abuse of her daughter, which occurred between September 2009 - June 2010. During this time frame, the mother's daughter was 8 years old. Through investigation, it was learned that Tiner allegedly had at least 4 sexual encounters with the victim, who attended his home for music lessons, in Palisade, Colorado. Additionally, a search of Tiner's home allegedly revealed multiple videos and photographs displaying the victim in the nude, while performing sexual acts with Tiner. Additional photographs of unknown pre-pubescent nude females were also allegedly found in Tiner's home. He had listed himself in a local paper as a music teacher for hire, to which he was paid for his services. On April 20, 2012, a state arrest warrant was issued for Tiner by the District/County Court, Mesa County, Colorado, after Tiner was charged with sexual assault on a child, sexual assault on a child – pattern of abuse, and sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust. On June 11, 2012, a federal arrest warrant was issued, in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, after Tiner was charged with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. If you have any information concerning this person, please contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate. Field Office: Denver
FBI Media Alert: James David Tiner a/k/aDave a/k/a “Music Dave”: Alleged Child Sexual Predator James David Tiner is being sought for crimes against a child in Colorado. On April 16, 2012, the victim’s mother contacted the police department alleging the sexual abuse of her daughter, which occurred between September 2009 – June 2010. During this time frame, the mother’s daughter was 8 years old. Through investigation, it was learned that Tiner allegedly had at least 4 sexual encounters with the victim, who attended his home for music lessons, in Palisade, Colorado. Additionally, a search of Tiner’s home allegedly revealed multiple videos and photographs displaying the victim in the nude, while performing sexual acts with Tiner. Additional photographs of unknown pre-pubescent nude females were also allegedly found in Tiner’s home. He had listed himself in a local paper as a music teacher for hire, to which he was paid for his services. On April 20, 2012, a state arrest warrant was issued for Tiner by the District/County Court, Mesa County, Colorado, after Tiner was charged with sexual assault on a child, sexual assault on a child — pattern of abuse, and sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust. On June 11, 2012, a federal arrest warrant was issued, in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, after Tiner was charged with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. Tiner may be driving a red Isuzu Rodeo (example shown above) with Colorado registration 577YGP or an unknown Arkansas plates. He may also be in the company of his dog "Kili." Tiner is known to be an avid outdoorsman and possibly staying in campgrounds or national parks. He is also known to abuse drugs. Tiner has ties to Little Rock, Arkansas, and was last seen in that area on June 15, 2012. DESCRIPTION: DATE(S) OF BIRTH USED: July 21, 1953 PLACE OF BIRTH: Unknown NATIONALITY: Unknown SEX: M RACE: White AGE: 59 HEIGHT: 5'11" WEIGHT: 155 EYES: Blue HAIR: Brown NCIC: W515250930 OCCUPATION: Music Teacher If you have any information concerning this person, please contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.
FBI Press Release: James David Tiner Captured (Dec 22 2012) FBI Denver December 22, 2012 Media Coordinator Dave Joly (303) 630-6060 The FBI Denver Division would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance in identifying the whereabouts of James David Tiner. After seeing the publicity given to accused sexual assault suspect James David Tiner, citizens from Garfield County, Colorado provided tips to law enforcement that led to his arrest. Late on Friday, December 21, 2012, law enforcement officers from the New Castle Police Department received tips from concerned citizens regarding the possible location of Tiner. Tiner and his vehicle were identified, and after a short pursuit, law enforcement personnel from the New Castle Police Department, Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, and FBI apprehended Tiner at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 22, 2012. Tiner is being held on a no bond warrant in the Garfield County Detention Facility for the Palisade Police Department. No court date has been set in this case.
Earlier articles, mostly reciting info on the FBI wanted poster & press release, when James David Tiner was thought to be hiding in Arkansas: KJCT 8: Palisade man wanted by FBI on sex charges: Alleged abuser accused of crimes against children (Dec 20 2012) Denver Channel: Music teacher, James David Tiner, wanted by the FBI on sexual assault charges (Dec 20 2012) Grand Junction Sentinel: Palisade man wanted by FBI for alleged sex assault (Dec 20 2012) Grand Junction Sentinel: Feds: Palisade fugitive believed hiding in Ozarks: Warrant issued earlier this year for man accused of molesting girl (Dec 20 2012) NBC 11 News: FBI searches for Palisade music teacher accused of child sex assault (Dec 20 2012) Denver Post: FBI search for Palisade music teacher accused of molesting 8-year-old student (Dec 20 2012) Fox 16: Man charged with sexual assault of a child may be hiding in Arkansas (Dec 20 2012) News Channel 5: Palisade Man Wanted by FBI, Charged With Sexually Assaulting Child (Dec 20 2012)
Grand Junction Sentinel: Palisade sex-assault fugitive captured in Garfield County (Dec 22 2012) James David Tiner, 59, was apprehended largely due to tips from citizens who had seen media publicity about the case earlier this week, the FBI said. New Castle police late Friday received tips from citizens regarding Tiner’s possible location. Tiner and his vehicle were identified and, after a short pursuit, New Castle police, Garfield County sheriff’s deputies and the FBI apprehended Tiner at 1:30 this morning, the FBI said. Tiner is being held without bond in Garfield County Jail.
The Denver Channel: FBI arrests music teacher wanted on sexual assault charges (Dec 22 2012) The FBI says tips from the public led them to a music teacher accused of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old student. he FBI announced they were looking for James David Tiner, 59, on Thursday. At that time, the FBI said a mother had called police on the western slope in April 2012 to report the sexual abuse of her daughter, which occurred between September 2009 and June 2010 ... FBI spokesman Dave Joly said police in the New Castle Police Department received tips regarding the possible location of Tiner late Friday. A few hours later, officers from that department spotted Tiner and his vehicle.
NBC 11 News: UPDATE: James David Tiner captured in Garfield County (Dec 24 2012) After seeing the publicity given to accused sexual assault suspect James David Tiner, citizens from Garfield County, Colorado, provided tips to law enforcement that lead to his arrest. Late on Friday, December 21, 2012, law enforcement officers from the New Castle Police Department received tips from concerned citizens regarding the possible location of Tiner. Tiner and his vehicle were identified, after a short pursuit, law enforcement from New Castle Police Department, Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, and FBI apprehended Tiner at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 22, 2012.
KRDO: Manhunt for music teacher ends in Palisade (Dec 24 2012) A nationwide manhunt for a man accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl has ended in Garfield County where is being held without bail. Authorities arrested 59-year-old James David Tiner early Saturday morning after a short pursuit after police closed in on his home in Palisade ... A tip led police to Tiner's house in Palisade.
Denver Post: Correction: Music Teacher-Sex Assault story (Dec 26 2012) In a story Dec. 23 about a hunt for a man accused of sexually assaulting child, The Associated Press erroneously reported the search ended in Palisade, Colo. The search ended in Garfield County after police received tips from the public.The Republic: Correction: Music Teacher-Sex Assault story (Dec 23 2012) WSB TV: Correction: Music Teacher-Sex Assault story (Dec 26 2012)
Examiner: Fugitive, James David Tiner, captured (Dec 26 2012) [James David] Tiner has been sought for crimes against a child in Colorado. On April 16, 2012, the victim’s mother contacted the police department alleging the sexual abuse of her daughter, which occurred between September 2009 - June 2010. During this time frame, the mother's daughter was 8 years old. Investigators say Tiner had at least four sexual encounters with the girl, and when his home was searched, officers discovered videos and photographs of the victim in the nude. Additional photographs of unknown pre-pubescent nude females were also found in Tiner's home. He had listed himself in a local paper as a music teacher for hire, to which he was paid for his services.