Daily Summaries

2025-11-19 06:00:30

  • Rollover Crash with Fatalities

    • Type of Incident: Vehicle rollover crash with fatalities
    • Location: North 26th Street and Orchard Avenue
    • Time: Around 11:45 AM
    • Details: A single-vehicle rollover involving a Lincoln Navigator was reported with two people trapped inside. One person was extricated; the second was still trapped initially. The vehicle hit a natural gas meter causing a severed gas line. Fire and EMS responded, with the gas shut off. Unfortunately, it was later confirmed that both occupants were deceased.

  • Assault in Progress at Love's Truck Stop

    • Type of Incident: Assault in progress
    • Location: Love’s Truck Stop, 748 22 Road
    • Time: Around 9:42 AM
    • Details: A male was reportedly beating a female sitting in the driver’s seat of a blue Chevy SUV with no front plate. The male was described as a white male in his mid-30s wearing a gray sweater and black sweatpants. Units responded quickly and took one person into custody.

  • Motorcycle Crash on I-70

    • Type of Incident: Motorcycle crash
    • Location: I-70, near mile marker 32, westbound lanes
    • Time: Around 3:13 PM
    • Details: A single motorcycle crash involving a male patient who was unconscious but breathing and moaning. EMS and fire units responded with a nurse on scene. The patient was transported to the hospital. The crash resulted in a lane closure on westbound I-70.

  • Vehicle vs. Pedestrian on North 12th and Mesa Avenue

    • Type of Incident: Vehicle vs. pedestrian (scooter)
    • Location: North 12th Street and Mesa Avenue
    • Time: Around 6:08 PM
    • Details: A white Kia crossover hit a person on a scooter who was conscious and standing at the scene. The vehicle fled the scene. The suspect vehicle was described as a silver/gray Kia Carnival registered to a Brian Robinson. Police are investigating.

  • Multiple Suicidal Subject Responses

    • Type of Incident: Suicidal subjects and welfare checks
    • Locations: Various, including Connected Lakes, Dollar General, Mount Barclay Middle School, and Palisade
    • Times: Throughout the day and evening
    • Details: Several calls involved suicidal or potentially suicidal individuals, including a 15-year-old female at Love’s Truck Stop who left a suicide note, a male at Connected Lakes with a gun, and a female at Dollar General. Multiple law enforcement, fire, and EMS units were dispatched for welfare checks and standby.

  • Fire and Gas Odor Incidents

    • Type of Incident: Fire alarms and gas odors
    • Locations: Thunder Mountain Elementary, 747 Hill Avenue, and other locations
    • Times: Various times in the morning and afternoon
    • Details: Multiple fire alarms were investigated; Thunder Mountain Elementary was evacuated due to a strong smell of gas but no fire was found. Gas leaks prompted evacuations and utility notification. Fire crews responded to a small brush fire near Highway 650 with no injuries.

  • Crashes and Animal Strikes

    • Type of Incident: Traffic crashes, including vehicle vs. animal
    • Locations: 28 and a half Road, 26th Road overpass on I-70, and others
    • Times: Various times throughout the day
    • Details: A non-injury crash involving a truck and trailer partially on two wheels was reported on Interstate Avenue. Several vehicle vs. deer crashes occurred on I-70, some blocking lanes. Tow services were requested for damaged vehicles.

  • Trespass and Disturbance Calls

    • Type of Incident: Trespass and verbal/physical disturbances
    • Locations: City Market, Freddy's, Eagle Ridge Senior Living, and more
    • Times: Throughout the day and evening
    • Details: Several trespass warnings and disturbances were handled, including a transient male at City Market with knives, a hostile subject at Freddy’s refusing to leave, and verbal disputes at various locations. Law enforcement issued citations and took subjects into custody as needed.

  • Child Safety Incident

    • Type of Incident: Missing child report
    • Location: Pear Park Elementary School and surrounding area
    • Time: Around 2:22 PM
    • Details: An 8-year-old child left school and was found walking near 30 and a quarter road. Staff followed and located the child safely. Parents were notified, and law enforcement assisted with the situation.

  • Unique Vehicle Complaint

    • Type of Incident: Dangerous driving and vehicle with persons on top
    • Location: Longs Park South and Orchard Mesa
    • Time: Midday
    • Details: Reports of a red sports car with wings on the back, with two people inside and one riding on top, driving recklessly in the park area. Patrol units were dispatched to investigate.

  • Drug Complaints and Follow-ups

    • Type of Incident: Drug-related complaints and follow-ups
    • Locations: Lincoln Park, Holy Family, and other areas
    • Times: Throughout the morning and afternoon
    • Details: Officers responded to several drug complaints and conducted follow-ups, including at Lincoln Park and Holy Family. Some involved property seizures and ongoing investigations.

  • Animal Control and Welfare Checks

    • Type of Incident: Animal complaints and welfare checks
    • Locations: Various parks and residential areas
    • Times: Throughout the day
    • Details: Animal control was dispatched for injured, emaciated, or loose animals, including dogs and wildlife. Welfare checks were conducted for animals and people in distress.

  • Medical and EMS Responses

    • Type of Incident: Medical emergencies including strokes, seizures, falls, and cardiac arrests
    • Locations: Various residences, senior living facilities, and public areas
    • Times: Throughout the day and evening
    • Details: Multiple EMS responses for patients with strokes, seizures, falls, cardiac arrests, and other medical conditions. Many patients were transported to hospitals, with some cases involving difficult extrications or special needs.

  • Public Safety and Traffic Complaints

    • Type of Incident: Traffic complaints including speeding, reckless driving, and noise complaints
    • Locations: Patterson Road, North Avenue, and other city streets
    • Times: Throughout the day
    • Details: Reports of speeding vehicles, reckless driving, and noise disturbances were addressed by law enforcement with warnings, citations, or investigations.

  • Alarm Responses

    • Type of Incident: Burglar and fire alarms
    • Locations: Multiple commercial and residential addresses including 1340 Gunnison Avenue and Caprock Academy
    • Times: Morning and afternoon
    • Details: Several alarm activations were investigated, many found to be false alarms or caused by drills, with no emergency conditions found.

This summary prioritizes significant incidents including crashes with fatalities, assaults, and emergency medical responses, followed by notable public safety issues and routine police and fire activities.