Daily Summaries

2026-04-11 06:00:50

Major incidents — highest priority

  • 08:42 — Ramada Inn (752 Horizon Dr): working fire reported in a second‑floor room. Full commercial response (multiple engines, truck(s), ambulances, TAC channel used). Incident escalated to a commercial/structure response; crews made access and confined fire to one room (command/size‑up and working fire dispatched).
  • 12:10 — 3126 Teal Ct: reported suicidal/obvious death. RP advised a 29‑year‑old male slumped over with a gun; initial call-escalation as obvious death and law enforcement/squad responses were dispatched.
  • 20:02 (≈) — Redlands Pkwy & Broadway roundabout: multi‑vehicle collision after vehicle(s) hit a deer. Multiple vehicles involved; deer ran off. Some vehicles reported damage; medical aid reportedly minor/no major injuries per initial entries.
  • 19:52–20:00 — Desert / 33 Road area (north of I‑70 33 Rd overpass): vehicle fire next to an RV reported from passing ambulance. Deputies and fire units responded; large bonfire/vehicle fire observed, crews and deputies extinguished/checked — no occupant located on arrival per initial radio.
  • Overnight / early AM CPR / cardiac calls: multiple critical medical responses including
    • 00:41–00:44 — 1040 Carbonera Ave: female found unresponsive; units began CPR and ALS resources were dispatched (Ambulance 32/31 involvement).
    • 00:38–00:39 — Old Hwy 650 & 20 Rd: 43‑year‑old female unresponsive after suspected overdose; Narcan administered twice (units redirected / squad response).
      (Both incidents had rapid ALS / squad involvement; outcomes not specified in the traffic log.)

Major crashes, vehicle incidents & traffic hazards

  • 05:53 — Hit‑and‑run followup: driver of the run vehicle reported his (run) vehicle is in the river at mile marker ~21.9 westbound; caller reported vehicle in river and no injuries. Deputies advised.
  • 15:05–15:33 — Automatic Crash Notification calls / non‑injury collisions: multiple ACNs were handled (one at 1535 North 19th, one at Redlands Pkwy ramp). One independent crash (Modern Classic Motors / Independence Plaza) had two vehicles with injuries evaluated and a tow requested; evidence/cameras available.
  • 23:13–23:25 — North 12th St & North Ave: T‑boning crash with at least two vehicles; one Kia Optima had disabling front‑end damage; tows requested and traffic lanes temporarily shut; tow companies dispatched (Recovery Bros/Columbine ETA ~25 minutes).
  • Repeated reports through the day/night of aggressive/bad drivers and possible DUIs on I‑70, G. George Rd and local roads — multiple calls from the public and State Patrol relays; deputies/units were sent to check several locations.

Significant law‑enforcement actions / arrests / warrants

  • 11:14 — Arrest / warrant entry: Paul Selders (DOB 12‑11‑1980) — failure to register as a sex offender; misdemeanor arrest with bond ~$5,000; details and CJIS entry discussed on radio.
  • Early morning / 08:16–08:20 — Upper Serpents trailhead contact: two subjects detained (Raul Ortiz and Shannon Kane). Raul Ortiz returned on a CJIS misdemeanor from PD for DUI with bond $2,500; vehicle search and custody procedures followed.
  • Multiple Code‑6 / revoked license checks and arrests throughout the shift; several subjects transported to jail (numerous custody transfers and jail mileage logs on the radio).

Significant medical/rescue responses

  • 08:11–08:20 — Altered mental status / intoxicated subjects: multiple welfare checks and ambulance requests (Jackalope Liquors and Riverbend Park were among locations where altered mental status / intoxication required unit responses).
  • 14:00–14:05 — Grand Rivers Motel (2925 N Ave, Apt 15): welfare/suicidal subject call — squad staging and multiple unit responses; patient described as confused, on many meds, not known to have weapons; law enforcement and squads coordinated.
  • Multiple falls / elderly medical calls across the day (lift assists, cardiac/chest pain calls, seizures) — routine EMS activity with ambulance/station assignments noted repeatedly.

Fires, burns and brush/illegal burn responses (other than Ramada)

  • Riverfront Trail / Clifton Nature Park (32½ Rd area): unattended campfire calls; deputies/fire checked riverbank area near new frisbee golf course; small campfire(s) addressed and extinguished or monitored.
  • 15:28 — Brush/embers concern (neighbor reported sparks / possible re‑ignition) at 673 (approx) 38½ Rd; brush crews and tender resources were staged; pile(s) extinguished.
  • Multiple illegal/unsafe burn reports and small bonfires throughout the county; deputies and brush/engine units responded and extinguished or advised RPs.

Notable property, theft, trespass, and quality‑of‑life items

  • Multiple trespass calls (Office Depot, Walmart, Goodwill, RMHMO) with several trespass warnings and some arrests; recurring homeless/loitering subjects noted at retail properties.
  • Large party / noise complaints and underage drinking party at Pheasant Trail/Imperial Court (reported, deputies dispatched).
  • Report of juvenile trouble / threat at 623 Hudson Bay Dr (teen followed RP’s son and threatened to beat him up) — units dispatched and follow‑up taken (case number recorded).
  • Several abandoned / suspicious vehicles and U‑Haul / RV tag checks handled, including towing and impound starts (Columbine towing mentioned).

Animal / public‑safety oddities

  • Numerous animal calls: found dogs, injured/stranded animals, and animals in vehicles (Denny’s, Walmart and other locations). Animal Control and sheriff units frequently attached.
  • Cases of elderly pedestrians found confused / altered mental state walking in roadways (welfare checks and EMS responses).

Case numbers / follow‑ups

  • Multiple case numbers assigned and follow‑ups handled by phone (examples: 3321, 3322, 3323, 3339, 3340, 13702–13720 series and others noted in radio traffic). Many calls were converted to “handled by phone” or follow‑up investigations.

Other notes / context

  • The shift had heavy multi‑agency activity (Sheriff, Grand Junction PD, State Patrol, multiple fire districts and EMS units). Many calls were for welfare checks, intoxicated/altered mental status subjects, and traffic complaints.
  • Several incidents show the log contains rough transcriptions/timestamps; times above are approximate and reflect what was audible on the radio traffic.