Daily Summaries

2026-02-12 06:00:42

  • Three-vehicle crash — 30 Road & D Road

    • Type of Incident: Motor vehicle crash (multiple-vehicle)
    • Location: 30 Road and D Road (westbound lanes)
    • Time: ~08:05–08:16
    • Details: Multiple callers reported a three-vehicle collision (blue sedan, white truck, smaller SUV). Westbound lanes were blocked; State Patrol and multiple tow trucks requested (Northstar/STS dispatched). No serious injuries reported on initial broadcast; tows called for at least two vehicles.

  • Person reported lying on shoulder of I‑70 — I‑70 MM 36 (westbound)

    • Type of Incident: Welfare check / possible medical emergency
    • Location: I‑70 mile marker 36, westbound (north side of I‑70)
    • Time: ~11:29–11:36
    • Details: Passerby reported someone laying on the side of the road. Units (including sheriff squads) and EMS were assigned to investigate.

  • Attempt to locate stolen vehicle — black Ford Explorer

    • Type of Incident: Stolen vehicle / attempt to locate
    • Location: Vehicle stolen from 1428 Ute Avenue (last seen elsewhere)
    • Time: Airing at ~11:40
    • Details: 2017 black Ford Explorer, plate provided (E A T Q 69 in transcript). Grand Junction PD requested attempts to locate and to contact GJPD if observed.

  • Reports of people shooting near I‑70 — I‑70 MM 35 area

    • Type of Incident: Shots fired / weapons call
    • Location: Near I‑70 mile marker 35 / frontage roads toward airport
    • Time: ~13:40–13:45
    • Details: Caller reported two males shooting in the area near the north-side frontage road, concerned about proximity to I‑70. Subjects described in a tan/sand pickup; unknown firearms. Units (26‑70, 26‑06) were sent to investigate.

  • DUI / erratic driver attempts to locate (multiple)

    • Type of Incident: Attempt to locate dangerous driving / possible DUI
    • Locations & Times:
      • Erratic semi reported eastbound from I‑70 exit 11 — aired ~07:37 (white trailer, swerving).
      • Navy-blue Nissan Rogue reported northbound on Highway 50 from Cannon Creek Rd — aired ~13:34 (plate ANDP 63); plate later returned on a different vehicle and LOC attempt ended.
      • Caller reported a possibly intoxicated Tundra eluding Utah HP on Hwy 128 toward I‑70 (officer safety advisory) — aired ~15:32.
    • Details: Multiple attempts-to-locate broadcast for vehicles driving erratically; follow-ups indicated some plates returned to other registrations or were cleared; Utah Highway Patrol and local units were advised in at least one case.

  • Vehicle vs. scooter (Lucky Me / Patterson area)

    • Type of Incident: Vehicle vs. scooter (non‑injury reported)
    • Location: 29 Road & Patterson / Lucky Me parking lot (Clifton area)
    • Time: ~18:36–18:39
    • Details: Reported vehicle struck scooter; patient initially reported non‑injured and ambulances responded to check. Law en route and AMR on scene.

  • Crash in Fruita parking lot — Fruita Liquor Mart

    • Type of Incident: Parking-lot crash / possible intoxicated driver
    • Location: Fruita Liquor Mart, 423 Highway 650
    • Time: ~18:12
    • Details: RP reported their car was struck in the lot; suspect believed intoxicated and driving a Ford F‑250. No injuries reported; units responded.

  • Glade Park incident — male reportedly attacked / interacting with coyotes

    • Type of Incident: Medical / unusual wildlife encounter
    • Location: Glade Park / Cemetery area (south of Monument)
    • Time: ~03:33–04:47
    • Details: Passerby reported a barefoot male covered in blood at the Glade Park cemetery, claiming coyotes were attacking and referring to his deceased father. Law and multiple rescue/brush units staged and responded; unique and high‑risk EMS / wilderness‑style response.

  • Overdose / attempted overdose — Price Ditch Road

    • Type of Incident: Overdose / medical emergency
    • Location: 3118 Price Ditch Road
    • Time: ~01:56–02:04
    • Details: Caller reported an adult female possibly overdosing on trazodone (and maybe other pills). EMS and deputies responded; RP was able to turn the patient, who began to breathe and talk; patient was evaluated and squad paged.

  • Suicidal / self‑harm calls (multiple notable)

    • Type of Incident: Suicidal ideation / self-harm
    • Locations & Times:
      • Palisade retreat (Heritage Lane) — 19:12–19:15: 43‑year‑old female with active suicidal ideation; Palisade rescue and EMS paged.
      • Wingate Hall (CMU) — 19:30: male reportedly cut himself; EMS and PD responded (laceration controlled on right hand).
      • Rosalie Drive welfare — ~16:32: male seeking mental health hospitalization; units and EMS assigned.
    • Details: Multiple co‑responding mental‑health incidents through the day; EMS often paged code 2 and PD present.

  • Coyote / animal, sheep and other animal calls

    • Type of Incident: Animal hazards / livestock on road
    • Locations & Times:
      • Six sheep in lane — 19 Road & J (610th Road) — ~12:11 (RP reported six sheep blocking lane; units dispatched).
      • Multiple calls for loose/running dogs (substation area and others) through the day; animal control and PD followed up.
    • Details: Livestock/animal hazards required traffic caution and unit responses.

  • Potential arson risk — person seen unloading propane tanks & gas cans near river

    • Type of Incident: Suspicious activity / potential fire risk
    • Location: Near river / approximate 3‑mile marker area (caller reported from Hawthorne Park area)
    • Time: ~17:06
    • Details: Caller observed an elderly male unloading two propane tanks and multiple gas cans and walking toward the river; RP feared he might start a fire. Units and parks/brush resources were alerted for a potential wildfire/ public-safety risk.

  • Notable arrests / Code 6 detentions

    • Type of Incident: Arrests / warrants
    • Locations & Times: Various
    • Details: Multiple Code 6 detentions and transports to jail during the day including: confirmed Code 6 custody (Caitlin Hawking, ~12:36) and two Code 6 arrests at Circle K (Pablo Padilla and another, ~00:04) with FTA/misdemeanor warrants; juveniles and other subjects placed in custody at various times.

  • Human interest — missing toddler found (Garden Village Apartments)

    • Type of Incident: Missing child / welfare check
    • Location: Garden Village Apartments / 2601 Belford Ave (playground area)
    • Time: ~11:09–11:16
    • Details: Reports of a toddler running outside in only a diaper; bystanders were helping to corral the child. PD made contact with family and cleared the scene.

Notes / context:

  • There were numerous welfare checks, noise complaints, trespass calls, and vehicle stops throughout the day; the items above highlight crashes, weapons/shots reported, fire/brush concerns, EMS overdose/suicide responses, significant attempts‑to‑locate for erratic/stolen vehicles, and unusual/unique items (coyote incident, propane/gas cans near river, toddler found).
  • Several attempts‑to‑locate reports (DUI/erratic drivers and stolen vehicle alerts) circulated with varying resolution — some plates returned to other registrations; others were confirmed stolen and circulated to PD.