Daily Summaries

2025-11-13 06:00:29

  • Suicidal Subject on Pedestrian Bridge

    • Type of Incident: Suicide Threat / Welfare Check
    • Location: Pedestrian Bridge over river near Mariposa Boat Launch, Orchard Mesa
    • Time: Early morning around 06:02
    • Details: Shoes and a phone were found on the bridge. A distraught male reported his girlfriend Jordan was depressed and left her belongings on the bridge. Rescue teams searched the water but found no victim. Police and fire units responded on code 3.

  • Hit and Run Accident

    • Type of Incident: Vehicle Crash - Hit and Run
    • Location: Orchard Mesa Pool parking lot (319 27 38's Road) and Fairview & Lawrence Avenue area
    • Time: Around 07:04 and 16:10
    • Details: A 13-year-old male was reportedly hit by a vehicle on his way to school. The victim refused ambulance transport but was at the pool parking lot awaiting officers. Later, a Dodge Ram with New Mexico plates hit a bus and fled the scene; no injuries reported. Police and EMS responded code 3.

  • Vehicle Fire

    • Type of Incident: Vehicle Fire
    • Location: Clifton Christian School parking lot, 3240 I-70B Frontage Road
    • Time: Around 15:49
    • Details: A Jeep Cherokee was on fire with flames visible; parked in a handicapped spot near the structure. Firefighters extinguished the vehicle fire; no injuries reported.

  • Assault with Weapon

    • Type of Incident: Assault with a Weapon (Axe Handle)
    • Location: River City Sportsplex, 2515 Riverside Parkway
    • Time: Around 19:02
    • Details: A female victim was hit in the head with an axe handle, causing a head injury. The suspect was not located; police and EMS responded code 3 and staged for investigation.

  • Trespass and Disturbance Incidents

    • Type of Incident: Multiple Trespass and Disturbance Calls
    • Locations: Shell Station at 745 Horizon Drive, Denny's at 710 Horizon Drive, Super 8 Motel on Horizon, Dollar Tree on Rimrock Avenue, and several other locations on Horizon Drive and Orchard Mesa
    • Times: Throughout morning and afternoon hours
    • Details: Multiple calls for homeless or disruptive males refusing to leave, yelling, cursing, and causing disturbances. Subjects described as middle-aged white males, some showing signs of mental health issues or intoxication. Police issued trespass warnings and sometimes arrests.

  • Overdose and Medical Emergencies

    • Type of Incident: Overdose and Medical Calls
    • Locations: Wingstop at 2835 and a half North Avenue, 932 Santa Clara Avenue, Solstice Senior Living, and various residences
    • Times: Various during the day
    • Details: A 25-year-old male overdosed; Narcan was administered. Several elderly patients with medical emergencies including falls, difficulty breathing, diabetic issues, and abdominal pain were transported to hospitals. EMS and fire units responded to multiple code 2 and code 3 medical calls.

  • Road Rage and Shooting Incident

    • Type of Incident: Road Rage and Attempted Shooting
    • Location: I-70 near exit 19 and surrounding areas
    • Time: Around 19:03
    • Details: A road rage incident escalated to a suspect shooting at another vehicle (a silver RAV4). No injuries reported. The suspect vehicle described as a red passenger car with Georgia plates. Police coordinated search and notified State Patrol.

  • Juvenile and Welfare Checks

    • Type of Incident: Welfare Checks and Juvenile Concerns
    • Locations: Summit School (455 North 22nd Street), Redlands Middle School, and various residences
    • Times: Throughout the day
    • Details: Welfare checks for suicidal juveniles and at-risk individuals. Police and EMS coordinated responses, with some juveniles taken into protective custody or mental health evaluation.

  • Suspicious Vehicle and Person Reports

    • Type of Incident: Suspicious Activity
    • Locations: Various including City Market, Orchard Mesa, and parking lots
    • Times: Multiple throughout the day
    • Details: Reports of suspicious persons acting oddly, loitering, or vehicles with broken windows. Police responded and investigated, often finding no further issues.

  • Animal Complaints

    • Type of Incident: Animal on Roadway and Welfare Complaints
    • Locations: Highway 50, Bean Ranch Road, and other rural areas
    • Times: Various
    • Details: Multiple calls about cows along roadways posing traffic hazards. Animal control and sheriff deputies responded to locate and manage.

  • Miscellaneous

    • Multiple non-injury vehicle crashes with clear vehicles and no injuries.
    • Noise complaints and civil disputes mostly handled without incident.
    • Several medical transports between hospitals and hospice care.
    • Multiple trespass warnings and arrests for individuals refusing to leave private or business properties.

This summary highlights notable events, including crashes, fires, and significant law enforcement activities, while routine administrative and non-critical calls have been omitted.