Daily Summaries

2025-08-29 06:00:40

  • Three-Vehicle Crash with Possible Broken Ankle

    • Type of Incident: Motor Vehicle Accident
    • Location: 3571 Front Street, Palisade
    • Time: ~07:33 - 08:00
    • Details: A three-vehicle crash involving a white Audi Q7, white truck, and white SUV. Possible broken ankle reported. Incident blocked westbound Front Street. Multiple ambulances and fire units responded, including mutual aid from Clifton Fire. Patients were being assessed and transported with traffic control established. Command was established on scene and incident cleared by 08:54.

  • Back Room Smoke at Gopher Food Store

    • Type of Incident: Commercial Smoke Investigation
    • Location: 2146 Broadway, Grand Junction
    • Time: ~08:11 - 08:30
    • Details: Employees reported smoke filling the back rooms, no active flames or injuries. Fire units responded; smoke was traced to something burning in the ceiling. No one was feeling ill. Hydrant information was provided. The alarm was investigated and cleared.

  • Suicide Attempt at Buckley Middle School

    • Type of Incident: Suicide Attempt
    • Location: 540 29 1/4 Road, Buckley Middle School, Health Office
    • Time: ~08:38 - 09:00
    • Details: A juvenile female was found conscious and breathing after having something tied around her neck, which was cut off. Law enforcement was requested to the scene. Patient was receiving care and refused ambulance transport.

  • Electrical Box Smoking Near Airport Sign

    • Type of Incident: Electrical Hazard
    • Location: 2790 H Henry Road, near airport sign
    • Time: ~08:40 - 09:32
    • Details: An electrical box made a popping noise and started smoking without flames. Not near any structures. Utility companies (Excel or Grand Valley Power) were contacted for response. Incident cleared after utility arrival.

  • Wheat Fire Near 14599 59 1/2 Road

    • Type of Incident: Wildland Fire
    • Location: 14599 59 1/2 Road, Palisade area
    • Time: ~15:41 - 16:07
    • Details: A wheat field fire less than the size of a football field reported. Neighbor, aged 80-90, was attempting to extinguish with a hose. Fire was not threatening structures and was not a controlled burn. Fire crews responded and mopped up about a tenth of an acre.

  • Patient with Dislocated Shoulder at Homeless Shelter

    • Type of Incident: Medical - Dislocated Shoulder
    • Location: 2853 North Avenue, Grand Junction
    • Time: ~06:47 - 06:48
    • Details: 77-year-old male with a shoulder dislocation, conscious and breathing, no specific trauma reported. Patient was sitting in a chair inside the shelter. EMS responded with code 2.

  • Fall From Wheelchair

    • Type of Incident: Medical - Fall
    • Location: 28 and 3/4 Road and Mesa Avenue
    • Time: ~06:56 - 07:02
    • Details: Male (unknown age) possibly fell out of his wheelchair. Conscious and breathing, no obvious injuries. Patient was attempting to get back into the wheelchair. EMS responded with code 2 and cleared after patient reported resting with no complaint.

  • Patient with Chest Pain at 2022 Pinion Street

    • Type of Incident: Medical - Chest Pain
    • Location: 2022 Pinion Street, Grand Junction
    • Time: ~06:20 - 06:45
    • Details: 82-year-old female experiencing chest pain, body aches, and fever. Conscious and breathing. Care Flight initially added but advised of heavy rain; later lifted. Patient transported by EMS.

  • Medical Lift Assists and Other Medical Calls

    • Lift assist for a 65-year-old male at 2897 Orchard Avenue unit 22.
    • Female with leg pain at 296 Boston Lane.
    • Patient with chest and abdominal pain at 3053.5 Canarywood Court.
    • Seizure patient at 551 Kokopelli Boulevard.
    • Multiple other medical transports and evaluations including intoxicated patients, falls, altered mental statuses, and allergic reactions throughout the day.

  • Multiple Welfare and Suspicious Person Checks

    • Welfare checks on individuals reported as possibly intoxicated or exhibiting unusual behavior.
    • Suspicious persons, including reports of subjects loitering, making threats, or being uncooperative, were frequently checked by police.
    • Several calls involved suspects or subjects with warrants or prior criminal history.

  • EMS Diverts and Hospital Status

    • St. Mary's Hospital and Community Hospital were on EMS divert for periods during the day, with reevaluation scheduled.
    • Psych divert status was also reported for St. Mary's.

  • Miscellaneous Fire and EMS Responses

    • Lift assists and patient transports at various residences.
    • Fire alarm activations at 777 Horizon Drive and Ramada Inn.
    • Carbon monoxide alarm at 2870 Pinehurst Lane, determined to be faulty.
    • Brush and vehicle fires along I-70 mile marker 5, including a vehicle fire causing grass fire.
    • Illegal burn complaint at 2355 Hill Court, determined to be a fire pit with no violation.

  • Notable Police Activity

    • Multiple arrests including suspects with warrants and persons in custody.
    • Domestic disturbance and assault investigations with subjects fleeing or apprehended.
    • Reports of a male swinging a pipe in a parking lot and a male with guns in a backpack on an overpass.
    • Numerous verbal disputes, trespass requests, and suspicious person investigations.
    • Attempt to locate suicidal subject driving a silver Chrysler and a male threatening a female with a gun.
    • Several DUI attempts to locate with detailed vehicle and suspect descriptions.
    • Juvenile-related incidents including unattended child and fights at parks and school properties.

This summary highlights key emergency events and notable law enforcement activities in the Grand Junction area during the reported time frame.