Daily Summaries

2026-02-18 06:01:06

  • Semi vs. passenger car crash on I‑70 (major interstate crash / tow required)

    • Type of Incident: Motor‑vehicle collision (semi truck vs. car)
    • Location: I‑70, near mile marker 33 eastbound
    • Time: ~14:13–14:30
    • Details: Semi struck a passenger vehicle; 25‑year‑old female reported with possible broken wrist and leg injuries. Multiple units and State Patrol responded. Semi had significant passenger‑side damage and a broken steering axle; 5‑axle wrecker/towing specialty was requested due to damaged trailer and axle. Traffic lanes were partially closed while tow operations and scene work proceeded.

  • Suspected cardiac arrest / overdose — unresponsive male

    • Type of Incident: Medical emergency (cardiac arrest; suspected overdose)
    • Location: 625½ (Univ(e)ep/Unileap?) Road area (reported as "625 and a half, 33")
    • Time: ~15:43
    • Details: Callers reported an adult male unresponsive and not breathing, described as possibly overdosing and turning purple. Multiple EMS units and deputies were dispatched code‑3; CPR/advanced life support response was initiated.

  • Semi / large commercial vehicle driving hazard — cattle trailer

    • Type of Incident: Traffic hazard / public safety
    • Location: I‑70 westbound approaching Horizon/Clifton exits (reported by callers)
    • Time: ~10:38
    • Details: Multiple callers reported a semi pulling a cattle trailer "all over the road," nearly tipping the trailer and creating a significant hazard. Colorado State Patrol and local units were notified and responded.

  • Vandalism — tires slashed and vehicles keyed (Puffer Valley)

    • Type of Incident: Vandalism / property crime
    • Location: Puffer Valley / 337 S. 1st Street (parking lot)
    • Time: ~09:16
    • Details: RP had witnesses who reported a male slashing tires with a knife (RP didn’t see knife size) and keying vehicles after being blocked in a parking stall. Suspect described as older white male in a gray plaid shirt and gray pants; suspect vehicle described as a silver Honda SUV with a handicap plate, eastbound on Pitkin Bridge. Case number provided: 10104.

  • Bank panic/holdup alarm — Credit Union at 202 Main St.

    • Type of Incident: Commercial alarm / possible holdup
    • Location: Credit Union of Colorado, 202 Main Street
    • Time: ~09:44
    • Details: Multiple holdup/panic alarms at bank offices; officers and security responded and checked building. No active holdup found; units cleared once bank staff/security confirmed business as usual. Officers ran suspicious vehicle/tab info tied to a green Subaru Forester and an older van registration trace; cleared on scene.

  • Multiple downed/low utility lines & leaning poles (public hazards)

    • Type of Incident: Public safety / infrastructure hazards
    • Locations & Times:
      • 1970 South Broadway — cable/electric line hanging low across roadway (reported ~06:32–06:35). Streets/engine notified.
      • 26 Road & Ida Road — tree in middle of road blocking lanes (reported ~06:42).
      • 34 Road & G. George Road — power pole leaning/falling, callers reported pole and property hazard; Excel/utility notified and response coordinated (~10:15–10:31).
      • 26.5 Road (north of Bahamas/Red Bahamas Way) — downed power line ~12:05.
    • Details: Multiple separate calls through the day of low or downed lines and leaning poles; utilities (Excel/Spectrum/Road & Bridge) were notified; units staged/warned traffic as needed.

  • Food‑truck/vehicle fire at storage facility (later reduced to illegal burn)

    • Type of Incident: Vehicle fire / illegal burn
    • Location: StoreSmart / storage facility, 3205 E. (Edwards & a half Road)
    • Time: ~08:22–08:31
    • Details: Report of a food truck on fire in front of a storage unit; Engine 21 and crews responded. Incident was determined to be an illegal burn / small fire that crews extinguished and cleared; utilities/hydrant location noted for crews.

  • Non‑injury and minor motor vehicle crashes (multiple)

    • Type of Incident: Traffic collisions (non‑injury/minor)
    • Locations & Times (selected):
      • 5th & (Chipeta/Chapita?) — two‑vehicle non‑injury (reported ~08:28). One Bronco and a truck/trailer; parties refused or declined ambulance.
      • 12th & Grand — minor crash (officer took summons ~08:29–08:33).
      • West 1st & Spruce / 1st & West Spruce — two‑vehicle, minor damage, both cleared (mid‑day ~12:18–12:21).
      • I‑70 eastbound earlier/later: additional semi/car incidents and transport requests; several interstate responses from PD/FD/EMS.
    • Details: Multiple routine non‑injury collisions handled by traffic units; most parties refused transport and incidents were documented with case numbers.

  • Assault / group altercation at Sherwood Park — juvenile involvement

    • Type of Incident: Assault / group altercation (possible school‑age suspects)
    • Location: Sherwood Park (near Grand Junction High School area)
    • Time: ~15:58–16:06
    • Details: Report of teens or several people involved in a jump/assault at the park; suspects fled in vehicles (gray Subaru/Toyota & blue Subaru reported). Units responded; at least one juvenile detained and turned over to police; students and possible school connections were investigated (calls referenced possible ties to Grand Junction High).

  • Theft from vehicle / package of thefts with foot pursuit — juveniles detained

    • Type of Incident: Theft from auto / burglary / foot pursuit
    • Location: West White Circle / neighborhoods near 32nd Road / Autumn Breeze area; Walnut & Jacket Lane also reported
    • Time: ~20:50–21:10 (foot pursuit & response)
    • Details: Multiple reports of juveniles running from a crash/scene and stealing from vehicles; Ring/doorbell camera witnesses; officers engaged in foot pursuits, detained multiple juveniles, and recovered at least one juvenile in custody; parents and substation interviews followed. Several plates and suspect descriptions were broadcast.

  • Suicidal/welfare check — subject left with firearm (welfare risk)

    • Type of Incident: Suicidal subject / welfare check
    • Location: 2856 Basil Place (RP's report)
    • Time: ~10:16–10:17
    • Details: RP reported a female left the residence in a black Jeep Cherokee after saying she would “put a bullet in her head.” She reportedly had a handgun and a small dog; RP planned to wait at the house and believed subject would be cooperative. Units initiated welfare check and phone contact.

  • Alarmed commercial locations and multiple panic/hold‑up alarms

    • Type of Incident: Commercial alarm activations / panic alarms
    • Locations & Times: Advanced Pharmacy (237 S. 7th St., multiple activations; case #10083 ~08:14–08:17), Credit Union (202 Main St. holdup/panic ~09:44), other restaurant & building alarms throughout day.
    • Details: Several common/recurring alarms required officer responses and alarm company contacts; many proved to be false or accidental activations and were cleared after checks.

  • Notable animal / community items

    • Type of Incident: Stray animals / animal control
    • Locations & Times: Multiple throughout day (B‑Boy Road, Sunlight Drive, Tractor Supply, Mesa County Animal Services pickups), including a chocolate lab & white Akita reported loose (~11:04) and a dog recovered at 19:22 (animal control cancelled).
    • Details: Multiple animal pickups and stray reports handled by animal services and deputies; some dogs returned to owners same day.

Less notable / routine items (summarized):

  • Numerous trespass, loitering, and homeless‑camp checks and contacts (camp locations along railroad tracks, River City Sports Complex, etc.).
  • Multiple welfare checks, mental‑health/co‑response requests, and transport tasks for EMS (many code‑2 medical calls across care facilities and residences).
  • Several abandoned/expired‑plate or temporary‑plate logging and motor‑vehicle paperwork items.
  • Multiple alarm cancellations, alarm resets for hotels/apartments, and routine tow/wrecker coordination.

Notes on transcript accuracy:

  • Several locations and proper names were partially garbled in the transcription (e.g., "Chapita" likely Chipeta; "Unileap/Univeep" likely Uncompahgre/Unileap area references). Times are approximate based on the radio traffic. Case numbers and unit IDs cited in the traffic (e.g., case 10083, 10104, 10105, 10161, 10174, 10164, 10202, 10248, 10249, 10273, 6310, 6363, 6373) were passed on air and are included where given.