Daily Summaries

2025-09-04 06:00:48

  • Obvious Death at McKinley Drive

    • Type of Incident: Obvious death
    • Location: 2186 McKinley Drive
    • Time: Around 06:53
    • Details: A 63-year-old male was found naked and unresponsive on the floor by a neighbor. The coroner was paged and responded to the scene.

  • Two-Vehicle Crash at 30 Road and E Edward Road

    • Type of Incident: Vehicle crash
    • Location: 30 Road and E Edward Road
    • Time: Around 07:26 to 07:33
    • Details: A two-vehicle crash involving a white truck. One involved party was not injured; the status of the other was unknown. Law enforcement and EMS were on scene. The crash was later confirmed as non-injury.

  • Structure Fire at 632 Aldrea Vista Court, Palisade

    • Type of Incident: Structure fire
    • Location: 632 Aldrea Vista Court, Palisade
    • Time: Around 23:14 to 23:26
    • Details: A shed approximately 100 yards from an occupied house was on fire. Electrical items were in the shed and a live wire was initially reported inside. Fire units responded, and the fire was extinguished without threat to the house. Mutual aid was requested from Clifton.

  • Vehicle vs. Bicycle Crash Near Walgreens

    • Type of Incident: Vehicle vs. bicycle crash
    • Location: Near Walgreens, 572-32 Road
    • Time: Around 16:12 to 16:17
    • Details: An 18-year-old male on a bike was struck by a vehicle near Walgreens and Pizza Hut. The pedestrian was conscious and walking. EMS and law enforcement responded; the crash was under investigation.

  • Medical Emergency at 1527 Baxter Street

    • Type of Incident: Cardiac arrest / obvious death initially reported
    • Location: 1527 Baxter Street
    • Time: Around 09:05 to 09:14
    • Details: An 84-year-old male was initially reported unconscious and not breathing. CPR was being initiated when the patient started mumbling and lifting arms. EMS and police units responded.

  • Brush Fire in Dominguez Canyon

    • Type of Incident: Possible brush fire
    • Location: Dominguez Canyon area
    • Time: Around 13:56 to 14:10
    • Details: Report of smoke and flames seen from the air during medical transport. Brush fire response was dispatched, but fire crews and air support could not locate the smoke and cleared the scene.

  • Water Rescue at Riverfront Wildlife Trail

    • Type of Incident: Rescue / medical assistance
    • Location: Riverfront Wildlife Trail at 30 1/2 Road
    • Time: Around 11:25 to 12:25
    • Details: A 41-year-old male with swollen foot and neck was on an island behind ponds, unable to move. Rescue crews brought ice rescue suits and boarded the scene; volunteers and search and rescue teams assisted with crossing a creek to reach patient.

  • Medical Alarm and Fire Alarms

    • Type of Incident: Multiple alarm activations with no fire
    • Locations: Big 5 at 2401 North Avenue, Comfort Care Group at 442 1/2 Sandia Drive, Solstice Senior Living at 3260 North 12th Street, Placid Valley School
    • Times: Various between 08:30 and 17:52
    • Details: Fire and medical alarms were investigated; no active fire or injuries were reported. Some were accidental activations or caused by non-emergency events (e.g., popcorn machine smoke detector).

  • Medical Emergencies and Transports

    • Numerous EMS calls occurred throughout the day for patients with chest pain, falls, seizures, overdoses, difficulty breathing, and other medical issues across Grand Junction, Clifton, Palisade, and surrounding areas.
    • Notable cases included a 42-year-old male with chest and arm pain possibly undergoing withdrawal, a 7-month-old female who had a seizure and regained consciousness, and a 77-year-old male with abdominal and rib pain after a fall.
    • Several patient transports were made to and from St. Mary's Hospital, community hospitals, hospice care centers, and the VA.

  • Missing Child and Welfare Checks

    • A missing third-grade Hispanic male from Wingate Elementary was reported but found safe at home shortly after.
    • Multiple welfare checks and suspicious person investigations were conducted across the area.

  • Animal Calls and Disturbances

    • Various calls for loose dogs, trespassers, and disturbances at businesses and residences were handled.
    • An incident of a dog barking at a suspicious male in a park was reported.

  • Traffic Hazards and Non-Injury Crashes

    • Several traffic hazard reports, including vehicles driving in wrong lanes and vehicles dragging objects, were aired and responded to.
    • Non-injury crashes were reported at Broadway and Monument Road, and at 27 1/2 Road and Patterson.

  • Law Enforcement Activity

    • Multiple calls for disturbances, assaults, intoxicated individuals, and suspicious persons were responded to.
    • Protective custody and arrests were made, including a male with warrants and a female detained for larceny.
    • Law enforcement coordinated with EMS and fire units on various incidents.

  • EMS Divert Status

    • St. Mary's Hospital and Community Hospital were on EMS diversion status until 2330, except for heart, stroke, and trauma cases.