Daily Summaries

2025-09-24 06:01:15

  • Motor Vehicle Fire on Horizon Drive Off-Ramp

    • Type of Incident: Vehicle fire
    • Location: Westbound off-ramp at Horizon Drive exit, Grand Junction
    • Time: About 11:30 AM
    • Details: A small vehicle, a white SUV, was reported with heavy smoke underneath. The driver was out of the vehicle upon arrival of responders. Fire units extinguished the fire; law enforcement managed traffic.

  • Vehicle vs. Motorized Bike Crash

    • Type of Incident: Traffic accident
    • Location: 4th and Grand, Grand Junction
    • Time: Approximately 3:18 PM
    • Details: A 26-year-old male riding an electric bike crashed into a pole and sustained shoulder and knee injuries. The subject was conscious and breathing. EMS and law enforcement responded.

  • Assault and Foot Pursuit at Barry’s Car Wash

    • Type of Incident: Assault and foot pursuit
    • Location: Barry’s Car Wash, 2884 North Avenue, Grand Junction
    • Time: Around 3:35 PM
    • Details: A female was detained for shoplifting, and a male suspect assaulted an elderly male and then fled westbound on North Avenue. The suspect vehicle, a gray 2024 Toyota 4Runner with license plate Edward Nora Ocean Sam 35, was pursued by officers. The suspect fled on foot near AutoZone parking lot but was taken into custody shortly after. The victim was found in the back lot with multiple bystanders.

  • Welfare Check on Confused Male with Speech Impediment

    • Type of Incident: Welfare check
    • Location: 2927 Bookcliffe Court, Grand Junction
    • Time: Early morning, around 7:30 AM
    • Details: A confused male with a speech impediment was located at the address but unknown where he lives. Contact was made with the regional center, which had no missing persons report. Police responded promptly as the residents had to leave for work.

  • Trespass at Columbine Motel

    • Type of Incident: Trespassing and suspected narcotics
    • Location: Columbine Motel, 20 to 24 North, Unit 15, Grand Junction
    • Time: Late morning, about 11:45 AM
    • Details: A male, approximately 35 years old, wearing a green hoodie and black pants, was seen standing in front of a unit and suspected of using narcotics. He had a needle in his hand; no weapons were observed. Property management requested trespass.

  • DUI Attempts to Locate

    • Type of Incident: Attempt to locate suspected impaired drivers
    • Locations and Times:
      • Green Jeep Cherokee reported swerving near I-70 exit 31 at Horizon Drive, early morning 8:01 AM; plate did not match vehicle description.
      • Gray Volkswagen Jetta with ski racks swerving on I-70B near 31 1/2 Road, last seen eastbound, mid-afternoon around 1:54 PM.
      • Silver Expedition last seen on North 5th and North Avenue, westbound, late afternoon around 2:43 PM.
      • Black Chevy Silverado truck swerving on Amary and quarter road, reported around 10:35 PM.
    • Details: Multiple attempts to locate vehicles reported driving erratically; some license plates returned clear and valid but vehicle descriptions varied or were unmatched.

  • Animal Complaints and Welfare Checks

    • Several animal-related calls including cows in the roadway near N30 Road causing a fatal crash involving a cow; animal control dispatched.
    • Welfare checks on individuals showing signs of intoxication or mental health crises, including a male laying on a lawn at 2804 Latte Way and a suicidal juvenile at 422 Smallwood Drive.
    • Animal control requested at Mesa County Animal Hospital and other locations.

  • Multiple Medical Emergencies and Lift Assists

    • Numerous EMS calls for falls, lift assists, breathing difficulties, and medical alarms at various residences and public locations throughout the day.
    • Notable incidents include:
      • 69-year-old male unable to bear weight at 1804 Root Avenue.
      • Allergic reaction in a 5-year-old female at Asana Mesa Elementary.
      • Chest pain and abdominal pain calls at multiple locations including Community Hospital and Hope West.
      • Patient with finger injury at Scallywags Bar and Grill.
      • Suicidal juvenile overdoses and mental health crises responded to with law enforcement and EMS collaboration.

  • Noise Complaints and Verbal Disturbances

    • Multiple noise complaints, including loud music at 1925 David Street and vacuuming disturbances at 29-mile apartments.
    • Verbal disturbances with no weapons reported at locations including Paradise Valley Mobile Home Park and Maverick at 636 Kingway.
    • Some incidents involved intoxicated individuals or family disputes.

  • Miscellaneous Incidents

    • Reports of suspicious persons, trespassing, and property damage investigated with follow-ups.
    • Civil standby and welfare checks requested and handled by phone or in person.
    • Several traffic stops and warrant arrests made throughout the day.

This summary highlights the most notable and public-interest incidents from the Grand Junction area radio traffic, including crashes, fires, and significant police and EMS activities.