Daily Summaries

2025-11-14 06:00:31

  • Naked Male at Lester Storage

    • Type of Incident: Welfare check / possible hallucination
    • Location: Lester Storage, 2739 Highway 50
    • Time: Early morning (around 06:13)
    • Details: A 30-year-old naked male named Ty was reported at Lester Storage, initially unclothed but later covered with a blanket. He claimed police were after him and appeared possibly intoxicated or hallucinating. Police staged and made contact; no weapons reported. He was cooperative and stayed on scene.

  • Multiple Animal Calls – Buck and Dog in Traffic

    • Type of Incident: Animal in traffic / loose animal
    • Locations: Near 12th and Grand Avenue; 23rd and Grand; 31 1/2 Road and F Road
    • Time: Morning and afternoon
    • Details: A buck was reported running loose near 12th and Grand Avenue, entering traffic and causing hazards. Multiple sightings were reported with officers and animal control monitoring the situation. The buck was later located in a backyard and owners kept pets inside. Also, a white husky was reported running in and out of traffic near F Road and 31 1/2 Road.

  • Hit and Run with Injuries

    • Type of Incident: Vehicle crash, hit and run
    • Location: Patterson and Shoshone; 30 Road and Patterson; F Road Roundabout in Clifton
    • Time: Evening (around 21:40)
    • Details: Several hit and run crashes were reported involving a white Ford F-150. At Patterson and Shoshone, a 60-year-old male was bleeding from the head and conscious. The suspect vehicle fled eastbound on Patterson with blown tires. Deputies and EMS responded; one suspect was taken into custody.

  • Bicycle vs. Vehicle Crash

    • Type of Incident: Crash with injury
    • Location: I-70B in front of Denny's Restaurant, Clifton
    • Time: Evening (around 19:44)
    • Details: A 30-year-old male bicyclist was struck by a vehicle, reported not conscious and not breathing initially. CPR was initiated by law enforcement. Fire and ambulance responded with code 3. The patient was transported to the hospital.

  • Suicidal and Mental Health-Related Calls

    • Type of Incident: Suicidal subjects, mental health crisis
    • Locations: Multiple (e.g., 644 West Colorado Ave, 687 24 1/2 Road, A&W Mobile Park, Taco Bell on Hwy 6 and 50)
    • Time: Throughout the day
    • Details: Several calls involved individuals threatening self-harm or experiencing mental health crises. Police and EMS responded to incidents including a female threatening to cut herself, a male with a schizophrenic episode at Taco Bell, and others with altered mental status. Most were handled with law enforcement and medical assistance; some incidents involved staging prior to contact.

  • Shoplifting and Trespassing Incidents

    • Type of Incident: Theft, trespassing
    • Locations: Maverick Clifton, Pilot Truck Stop, Harbor Freight Tools, Walmart North Avenue
    • Time: Throughout the day
    • Details: Multiple shoplifting and trespassing calls were handled. A male was trespassed from Maverick Clifton after bothering employees. A female was removed from Pilot Truck Stop employee parking after aggressive behavior. Shoplifting occurred at Harbor Freight Tools with suspect described and fleeing on foot. At Walmart, a female chased and had rocks thrown at her by another woman; suspect fled toward homeless shelter.

  • Verbal Disturbances and Domestic Issues

    • Type of Incident: Domestic disputes and verbal altercations
    • Locations: Multiple residential addresses and public areas (e.g., Junction Apartments, 2541 Grand Avenue, 902 Alberta Drive)
    • Time: Throughout the day and night
    • Details: Several verbal disputes and domestic calls were logged, including a boyfriend refusing to let the girlfriend leave, a male yelling inside a residence, and multiple calls where subjects were separated on arrival. No weapons or injuries were typically reported.

  • Suspicious Activity and Welfare Checks

    • Type of Incident: Suspicious persons and welfare checks
    • Locations: Various including 626 Mount Julian Drive, 1734 North 21st Street, 1730 North 17th Street
    • Time: Throughout the day
    • Details: Reports included suspicious persons wandering neighborhoods, possible dementia or confused individuals, and welfare checks requested by concerned neighbors or family. Law enforcement responded and in some cases, no further action was needed after contact.

  • Medical Emergencies and Patient Transports

    • Type of Incident: Medical calls, patient transports
    • Locations: Multiple hospitals and residences across Grand Junction, Clifton, Palisade
    • Time: Throughout the day and night
    • Details: Numerous medical emergencies were responded to, including patients with falls, abdominal pain, breathing difficulty, seizures, and other medical complaints. Several patient transports were made between hospitals and to hospice care. Fire and ambulance units were actively engaged.

  • Fire and Hazardous Conditions

    • Type of Incident: Fire and gas odor investigations
    • Locations: Edgewater Brewery area, 2187 West Canyon Court, 1511 Lowell Lane
    • Time: Afternoon and evening
    • Details: Fire units responded to a report of smoke odor near Edgewater Brewery, suspected homeless warming fire, which was found and extinguished. A smoke detector issue due to battery was reported at a residence on West Canyon Court. Gas odor was investigated at Lowell Lane; no measurable gas detected, Excel Energy notified.

  • Traffic Complaints and Hazards

    • Type of Incident: Traffic light issues, hazardous driving, and road obstructions
    • Locations: 12th and Orchard, DS Road Mile Marker 24, I-70B and 31 1/2 Road
    • Time: Morning through evening
    • Details: Traffic light malfunction reported at 12th and Orchard. Multiple complaints of reckless and DUI drivers, including a gray Volkswagen Jetta swerving on I-70B and a red Toyota Tacoma brake checking vehicles. Road hazards included knocked over traffic cones and glass in the roadway at Shoshone and 30 Road.

  • Other Notable Incidents

    • A male was reported making threats and waving a gun inside a residence on O Road.
    • A male was reported shining lights in neighbors' yards and shining a headlamp, suspected prowler.
    • Two juveniles ran away from a center and were located at St. Mary's Hospital.
    • Multiple animal-related calls including dogs and goats being located and returned to owners.

This summary presents the key incidents from the day’s police, fire, and EMS radio traffic in the Grand Junction area, highlighting crashes, fires, significant medical emergencies, and other notable public safety events.