Daily Summaries

2026-02-13 06:00:29

  • Hit-and-run / fleeing driver after multi-vehicle crash

    • Type of Incident: Traffic collision with fleeing suspect / investigation
    • Location: North 7th & Grand Avenue (search area extended to 7th–8th block and nearby alleys/homes)
    • Time: ~12:24–12:45
    • Details: Two‑vehicle crash (gold sedan involved). Female driver of the gold sedan exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Units searched alleys/backyards; photos and plate runs were circulated; ammunition was observed in the abandoned vehicle. Tow companies called (Towing specialties/Columbine/VIX involved). Extended on‑scene containment and follow‑up; RO/owner information obtained and investigators working the hit‑and‑run.

  • Commercial facility — large industrial fire (mutual aid, TAC activated)

    • Type of Incident: Commercial/industrial structure fire
    • Location: West Frack / West Frack Road (162921 Road)
    • Time: First alarms ~09:48–10:00
    • Details: Hot oil pump on west side of facility reportedly on fire near equipment and large oil tanks (thousands of gallons). Multiple agencies and mutual‑aid requested; command moved to TAC‑1. Engines, tenders and ambulances staged; crews requested foam to be staged on ambulances. Significant multi‑unit response and prolonged fireground operations.

  • Apartment fire — heavy smoke, occupants evacuated

    • Type of Incident: Residential structure fire / smoke investigation
    • Location: 2222 North Avenue, Unit 23
    • Time: ~11:46
    • Details: Caller reported heavy smoke and occupant having difficulty breathing; occupant of Unit 23 evacuated (neighbor in Unit 22 assisted). Fire units and PD responded Code 3; crews reported smoke and burning metal smell but no active flames visible on arrival. Fire/PD worked scene; occupants evacuated and fire resources cleared when hazard was mitigated.

  • Serious medical fatality — self‑inflicted gunshot

    • Type of Incident: Suicide / obvious death investigation
    • Location: 2976 Kickapoo Court
    • Time: Call ~16:44; coroner on scene ~17:39
    • Details: Caller reported an 83‑year‑old male shot himself in the throat and was unresponsive. Law enforcement and fire/EMS responded; incident was treated as an obvious death. Coroner paged and responded.

  • Two‑vehicle crash with airbags deployed, intersection blocked

    • Type of Incident: Traffic collision (airbag deployment)
    • Location: 24½ Road & Patterson Road
    • Time: ~11:26–11:41
    • Details: Two vehicles involved (dark green Jaguar and a second vehicle—reported later as a Subaru). Both vehicles had airbag deployment and were blocking the intersection. Tows requested—Columbine and VIX assigned (ETA ~20 minutes). Units cleared after tow arrangements; traffic management and tow coordination handled on scene.

  • Possible overdose / welfare check — female reported taking pills

    • Type of Incident: Possible overdose / welfare check (suicidal ideation)
    • Location: 1810 North Avenue
    • Time: ~10:25–11:05
    • Details: 911 caller reported a female who said she had taken pills and threatened suicide; past history included threats and a report she previously claimed to have a firearm. PD staged and attempted contact; officers reached the residence but the caller/female yelled to "get away" and refused assistance; subsequent attempts were canceled when contact was refused. Units and EMS were staged and involved early in the incident.

  • Structure fire — heavy smoke in basement, metal burning smell

    • Type of Incident: Residential structure fire / heavy smoke
    • Location: 1421 North 7th Street
    • Time: ~21:18
    • Details: Report of heavy smoke in the downstairs, strong metal‑burning odor; occupants reportedly evacuating. Multiple fire and PD units responded, TAC used for fireground communications. Fire resources cleared after checks; investigators/crews advised no additional units needed.

  • Large fight — group of teens at Sherwood Park

    • Type of Incident: Large physical disturbance / group fight
    • Location: Sherwood Park (playground area north side)
    • Time: ~10:11–10:20
    • Details: Caller reported about 15 teenagers fighting, punches thrown. RP reported no weapons, no intoxication observed; several units responded and checked the park and surrounding school area. Situation was calming on arrival; officers collected names of bystanders and potential witnesses.

  • Verbal disturbance / campsite with weapons reported near amphitheater / dog park

    • Type of Incident: Verbal disturbance / welfare check / potential weapons
    • Location: Las Colonias Dog Park / Oakstar Bank / amphitheater camping area
    • Time: ~13:19–13:35
    • Details: Multiple callers reported a verbal altercation at camps/tents near the dog park/amphitheater. One RP reported subjects with knives/machetes/airsoft guns; officers responded, located camps, made contact and found subjects compliant in several locations; at least one person detained briefly and later released on summons. Units confirmed compliance on at least one scene.

  • Airport security — weapon through TSA x‑ray

    • Type of Incident: Weapons/tamper at airport / TSA notification
    • Location: Grand Junction Regional Airport (2828 Walker Field)
    • Time: ~17:56
    • Details: TSA flagged a handgun that went through the x‑ray. Deputies were requested to pick up the firearm. Units were dispatched to coordinate with TSA.

  • Homeless person sleeping wrapped in plastic / welfare check

    • Type of Incident: Welfare check / trespass report
    • Location: Old Chicago parking lot, 120 North Avenue (north side)
    • Time: ~08:12
    • Details: Caller reported a homeless male sleeping wrapped in saran wrap or a trash bag in the north side of the lot. Units were dispatched to check and provide welfare assistance; sheriff deputies coordinated response.

  • Other notable public‑safety items

    • Weapon and warrant arrests, multiple code‑6 warrant confirmations and arrests throughout the day (several locations, notable booking activity at Safeway Horizon and the homeless shelter).
    • Multiple suspicious person/camping and trespass complaints across the city and county (O’Reilly’s, Murdoch’s, Grand Valley Transit West Transfer Station, Walmart, PD parking lot), many handled by phone or cleared GOA.
    • Several vehicle incidents and non‑injury collisions reported (Riverside Parkway at S 5th, City Market at 12th & Patterson, various timed‑out traffic complaints) with drivers frequently refusing online reporting and units clearing on scene.

If you want, I can produce a timeline of the day’s major incidents (chronological) or map the crash and fire locations for a webpage.