Daily Summaries

2025-10-20 06:00:38

  • Electrical Fire with Smoke and Sparks

    • Type of Incident: Electrical fire with smoke and sparks
    • Location: 428 29 Road
    • Time: 11:29 - 11:35
    • Details: Report of an electrical fire in the attic with smoke and sparks from wires above the house. Fire department and units responded; no active fire found, just sparks. Residents evacuated as a precaution.

  • Motorhome Reckless Driving Incident

    • Type of Incident: Reckless driving report
    • Location: I-70, mile marker 34 and 22 Road exit, Fruita area
    • Time: 09:34 - 09:38
    • Details: A motorhome was reported swerving and driving at about 80 mph westbound on I-70 near mile marker 34, later approaching the 22 Road exit. Vehicle described as possibly from New Jersey with plate George 31 Victor Frank Robert. Colorado State Patrol and local units were notified.

  • Felony Menacing and Intoxicated Male at Horse Race Track

    • Type of Incident: Felony menacing/intoxicated person
    • Location: 855R Robert Road (Horse Race Track)
    • Time: 17:23 - 17:27
    • Details: Male pulled a knife and tried to fight security and others at the horse race track. He was intoxicated. Officers responded, made contact, and detained the subject.

  • Possible DUI and Reckless Driving Reports

    • Multiple reports throughout the day of suspected intoxicated or impaired drivers on I-70 and other roadways, including:
      • A silver Ford Fusion with Utah plates swerving on I-70 Business Loop near 30 Road (09:21).
      • A dark gray Jeep Wrangler with Kentucky plates swerving on I-70 eastbound near mile marker 194 in Utah (11:06).
      • A red Dodge truck, possibly intoxicated driver, Highway 139 Mile Marker 3 (14:37).
      • Other vehicles reported swerving or driving erratically on various highways.

  • Assault and Domestic Disturbances

    • Assault at 578 Fairfield Court

      • Time: 14:50 - 15:07
      • Details: Verbal altercation escalated to physical when a grandmother's husband pushed a female out of the home. The male was possibly intoxicated and refused ambulance transport. Law enforcement responded for investigation.

    • Possible Shooting and Hostage Situation at 602 Devon Drive

      • Time: 19:42 - 20:01
      • Details: Reports of gunshots and a male threatening to set a trailer on fire with the victim inside. The male was intoxicated and later detained without confirmed victim. Police secured the residence and controlled the situation.

    • Assault and Domestic at 3039 Stony Brook Lane

      • Time: 20:53 - 21:00
      • Details: Male assaulted roommate; intoxicated and out of control. No confirmed injuries; police responded for investigation.

    • Verbal Disturbance with Possible Child Custody Issue at 2910 Sandra Avenue

      • Time: 18:28 - 19:35
      • Details: Female called accusing others of taking her daughter. Child reportedly left to a friend's house; no weapons involved. Police checking on welfare and investigating.

  • Motor Vehicle Crashes

    • Motorcycle vs Deer Crash

      • Type: Motorcycle accident
      • Location: Highway 330, mile marker 7
      • Time: 17:29 - 17:31
      • Details: 40-year-old male injured in collision with deer, conscious and breathing, ambulance dispatched.

    • Two-Vehicle Crash at 25 Road and Highway 6 & 50

      • Type: Two-vehicle crash
      • Time: 09:59 - 10:04
      • Details: Vehicles blocking intersection; one person pinned between vehicles; minor injuries reported; ambulance and fire on scene.

    • Single Vehicle Crash at Highway 50 and Frontage Road near AutoZone

      • Time: 20:21 - 20:29
      • Details: Vehicle crashed into pole and median, possibly blocking road. Unknown injuries, ambulance dispatched.

  • Animal Complaints and Assistance

    • Multiple animal control calls including:
      • Dog laying on porch at 31 and 3/4 Road, concern for safety (13:09).
      • Dog stuck in car seat at Mesa Ridge Apartments (13:45).
      • Homeless male reportedly beating a dog at 819 Root Avenue (17:43).
      • Aggressive dog at Wood Spring Suite, possible Code 5 female involved (09:18).

  • Suspicious Persons and Trespass

    • Reports of suspicious males and possible trespassers in various locations including:
      • Male pointing finger guns at vehicles near West Otley and North Colson Street (10:45).
      • Subjects casing houses on Birchwood Court with large bags (15:40).
      • Trespass at 486 Gentlewinds Court with subjects loading items into a gray vehicle (18:48).
      • Male walking halls of apartment building, unknown intentions (09:46).

  • Mental Health and Suicidal Calls

    • Suicidal female at Holiday Inn Express, 625 Ray Lynn Street, cooperative and thinking about killing herself (09:27).
    • Male threatening suicide at 654 Allen Way; left scene; unknown location (19:26 - 19:27).

  • Other Notable Incidents

    • Report of accidental firearm discharge at 3087 White River Drive; no injuries reported; bullet went through window (17:32 - 17:35).
    • Noise complaints at Jordan Court and Poplar Court (10:56), and Midtown Apartments (17:30).
    • Multiple welfare checks and suspicious vehicle stops throughout the day.
    • A male was detained at Walmart North Avenue for assault with a knife against security (20:24 - 20:28).

  • EMS Responses Summary

    • Numerous EMS calls for chest pain, falls, seizures, vomiting, breathing difficulties, overdoses, and other medical emergencies across Grand Junction and surrounding areas.
    • Trauma divert in effect at Community Hospital until evening.
    • Cardiac arrest and overdose responses, including a 30-year-old male overdose with CPR in progress (17:10).
    • Multiple ambulance transports to St. Mary's Hospital.

This summary highlights the significant emergency responses, accidents, and notable law enforcement activities reported during the period.