Daily Summaries

2026-02-20 06:00:55

  • Major crash on I‑70 — box truck into median, cables down

    • Type of Incident: Multi‑vehicle crash / roadway hazard
    • Location: I‑70 westbound, just east of the Horizon Drive exit (mile marker ~31)
    • Time: ~14:30–15:30
    • Details: Report of a box truck off the roadway into the median with a second passenger vehicle involved. Barrier/cable damage left several cables lying across westbound lanes; CDOT/communications company notified. Interstate partially shut down while cables and vehicles were managed; multiple tows requested (box truck reported non‑drivable, heavy weight ~16,000 lbs). Case/chase numbers and tow assignments handled by units on scene.

  • Vehicle vs GJT (natural gas) bus — rollover / vehicle on its side

    • Type of Incident: Crash (vehicle vs bus), rollover
    • Location: 4th Street & Pitkin (Downtown area)
    • Time: ~20:15–20:40
    • Details: Black Ford Ranger reported on its side and wedged against a Grand Valley Transit bus (natural gas). Driver believed intoxicated; one adult male involved and being detained/handled by patrol. Fire/command secured bus natural‑gas systems and arranged towing of bus; multiple units and ambulances responded. Crash documentation and tow/transport arranged (case numbers later assigned).

  • Electrical/attic fire — structure response

    • Type of Incident: Structure fire (electrical)
    • Location: 295 Huffer Lane
    • Time: ~08:37–09:30
    • Details: Call for smoke coming from attic/vents and strong odor of electrical burning over garage. Truck/engine companies, battalion and investigators responded; occupants evacuated. Fire crews investigated, worked with homeowner and utilities; incident cleared and property returned to homeowner.

  • Missing child — Fruitvale/Chapita elementary student located

    • Type of Incident: Missing/juvenile welfare
    • Location: Chapita/Fruitvale Elementary area; last seen walking home / later located near VA (North Avenue)
    • Time: Reported ~16:17; located ~16:19–16:24
    • Details: 9‑year‑old Adrian Gomez reported missing after walking home from school. District security/patrol and school staff checked cameras; multiple units deployed. Child later located near the VA parking area and reunited with parent. Case recorded (incident number given in dispatch: 6650).

  • Pepper‑spray assault — elderly female victim

    • Type of Incident: Assault (pepper spray)
    • Location: 1786 La Vida Street, Unit C
    • Time: ~10:55–11:05
    • Details: RP reported a 67‑year‑old female pepper‑sprayed in the face; patient conscious and breathing but uncooperative. Fire/EMS staged and then responded; law enforcement investigating. Officers staged for safety due to possible suspect in area.

  • Found stolen U‑Haul reported

    • Type of Incident: Stolen vehicle recovery / theft report
    • Location: 2nd Street & Grand Avenue (near bank/Rimrock area)
    • Time: Reported ~08:39–08:43
    • Details: U‑Haul truck with Arizona plate reported as stolen; had been parked at address for about a week with no activity. Units (3475/3464/3401) responded and case created (case number 10572). Follow‑up and on‑scene checks initiated.

  • AutoZone vandalism — tires slashed; suspect 'Rory'

    • Type of Incident: Vandalism / criminal mischief
    • Location: AutoZone, North Avenue (2848 North Ave reported)
    • Time: ~18:33 onward
    • Details: RP reported vehicle tires slashed with a knife by a male named Rory, reportedly off his meds; suspect fled eastbound through an alley in a red Jaguar. Units responded; later one male detained in connection with related incidents. Officers collected suspect info and statements; PC for criminal mischief noted.

  • Weapons call — male observed carrying a rifle

    • Type of Incident: Weapons complaint
    • Location: Patterson Road & Spring Valley Circle
    • Time: ~21:57–22:08
    • Details: Caller reported a male walking eastbound carrying a rifle over his shoulder; description relayed and units tasked. Patrols responded and coordinated a tactical approach for safety. Units updated that RP no longer in the area; follow‑up by responding squads.

  • Found firearm turned into store safe

    • Type of Incident: Found property (weapon)
    • Location: Alta gas station, 2525 Broadway
    • Time: Reported ~08:26; serial run ~08:37–08:38
    • Details: Employee secured a found gun in the office and notified dispatch; weapon serial 094‑804‑87 was run and returned clear. Property processing and evidence handling assigned.

  • Suicidal / welfare checks with co‑response

    • Type of Incident: Mental‑health / welfare checks / suicidal subject
    • Locations & Times:
      • Outreach Day Center / 24 Road (black Chevy truck, vehicle running; male in and out of consciousness) — ~10:00–10:16, co‑responders/EMS staged and officer 3475 responded.
      • 1015 Grand Avenue (possible suicidal text sent to mother) — ~18:30 units routed to behavioral health address (Ava House); facility staff notified.
    • Details: Multiple mental‑health related calls required co‑response from patrol and deputies; subjects either staged for EMS or evaluated on scene; co‑responders and deputies coordinated follow‑up.

  • Other notable items (brief summaries)

    • Trespass at CNF / 2847 North Avenue — employees requested trespass of recurring subject (Nicholas Conti).
    • Multiple suspended/revoked driving arrests and traffic enforcement stops (several citations and arrests throughout the day).
    • Numerous medical calls, welfare checks, and non‑injury parking‑lot crashes handled by patrol and EMS (common daytime activity).
    • Drone and fire units used for smoke checks at Las Colonias Park (white smoke reported near butterfly pond; search/drones were used but location uncertain).

If you want, I can produce a timeline sorted by time for the above events or extract case numbers/plate details and unit names for any specific incident.