Daily Summaries

2026-04-10 06:00:41

  • Alexia Court — suspected suicide / cardiac arrest (19:03): a female was found unresponsive with a rope around her neck. CPR was in progress when units advised; multiple police and EMS (squad) responded to Alexia Court for a code 3. (CPR started on scene; assault/suicide protocols activated.)

  • Human Bean / North Avenue — weapons (machete) call (≈13:13–13:20): caller reported a male (mid‑30s) carrying what looked like two machetes near Human Bean / Taco Time. Units tracked him eastbound on North Avenue (passing Discount Tire); officers located/attempted contact at Columbine Cottages. Suspect described with red clothing and a large machete in his right hand; units made contact and secured the scene.

  • Rose Mobile Park — auto theft (≈07:31): a running 1997 Chevy pickup (purple/brown, two‑door extended cab) was reportedly taken from Rose Mobile Park (2910 Norris Ave). Suspect initially described (young male, orange/white jersey). Deputies later advised the truck was located in the area of 28½ Road & Texas Avenue and follow‑up was being handled by deputies.

  • Multi‑vehicle crash — 29 Road (just north of Unoweep) (≈11:26–11:56): three‑vehicle crash reported in the southbound lanes near Riverbend / 29 Road. No injuries reported; tows were requested and en route. Jurisdictional checks (city vs county vs State Patrol) were discussed and State Patrol/CSU were notified.

  • Two‑vehicle crash — 29 Road & Highway 50 (≈08:57): two‑vehicle collision (Dodge 2500 with trailer and Mitsubishi Outlander Sport). One party reported possible injury (50‑year‑old male conscious and breathing). Fire/EMS staged and treated; lanes impacted briefly.

  • Hit‑and‑run / non‑drivable vehicle — Safeway Broadway (≈11:46): witness reported a hit‑and‑run; victim vehicle was not drivable and had suspect/witness info. Tow requested.

  • Crash / hit/run pair (Tacoma vs Wrangler) (≈13:56–13:59): incident notes indicate a Toyota Tacoma was the hit vehicle and a Wrangler was the run vehicle; ambulances and towing handled follow‑up.

  • Foot pursuit / suspect apprehension (north 20th / 21st area) (≈18:42–18:54): units located a vehicle, three occupants fled on foot; deputies conducted a foot pursuit. One person was taken into custody; officers located drug paraphernalia and a knife in the vehicle. Multiple subjects described (including a blonde female in a white tank and green shorts).

  • Carbon monoxide alarm — 2478 Flat Top Lane, Unit 18 (≈20:37–20:53): Engine 3 on scene with elevated CO readings. Gas service shut off and the residence ventilated; Excel Energy notified (later canceled when situation stabilized).

  • Suicidal / overdose with knife — BLM area (Desert & 21 Road) (≈14:02–14:16): male parked on BLM land reported overdosing and holding a knife. Law enforcement staged and EMS staged nearby; scene handled with multiple units and ambulance staging. Patient later transported or evaluated (squad/EMS on scene).

  • Walmart Rimrock / Garden Center — suicidal / threats to responders (≈18:56–19:04): report of a 55‑year‑old male having an anxiety/ suicidal incident and threatening responders with knives. Law enforcement and EMS staged; Ambulance/Truck units diverted/assigned.

  • Restraining order / RO concern — 1128 Gunnison Ave (≈12:50–12:56): repeated driving by of a vehicle owned by Blaine Ellefritz near a protected address (Shirley Matthews). Deputies checked the area; RO information confirmed and follow‑up performed.

Other notable items (brief)

  • Multiple trespass / trespass in progress responses at businesses (Orchard Mesa City Market, Target, St. Mary’s, Super C, Lowe’s, JCPenney) — several subjects detained/trespassed, some later released on summons.
  • Several welfare checks, mental‑health (Code 5) responses and lift assists across the day (numerous EMS responses to St. Mary’s, Family Health West and Community Hospital).
  • Found/abandoned child reported near Fruita — reunited with family (PD handled).
  • Numerous alarm activations (medical and commercial), many canceled after contact or found accidental.

If you want, I can expand any item above with times, responding unit numbers, case numbers (where provided), or create a shorter “front‑page” summary for a website.