Daily Summaries

2025-08-12 06:00:23

  • Wendy’s Fire on Horizon Drive

    • Type of Incident: Structure Fire
    • Location: Wendy’s, 750 Horizon Drive
    • Time: Approximately 03:55
    • Details: Flames were reported inside the Wendy’s building. Fire units including Engine 3, Truck 1, Ambulance 6, and others responded. The fire was smoky inside initially with visible flames. No employees were inside at the time. Fire was declared out around 04:40. Firefighters remained on scene for mop-up.

  • Vehicle Fire on I-70 near 27 Road Overpass

    • Type of Incident: Vehicle Fire
    • Location: I-70, mile marker 27 eastbound lanes
    • Time: Around 10:33 to 18:35
    • Details: A brown Ford F-150 was reported on fire, then just smoking with no active flames. Later, a red Chevy Tahoe was on fire near mile marker 29 with all occupants out. Fire spread to grass and roadway, requiring interstate lane shutdown and law enforcement traffic control. Fire extinguished by 18:31, with mop-up continuing. Tow trucks and VAP requested for displaced occupants.

  • Single Vehicle Rollover Crash into Building

    • Type of Incident: Crash / Rollover
    • Location: Holman Furniture, 2494 Highway 6 and 50
    • Time: Around 21:44 to 21:51
    • Details: A gold Ford or Lexus rolled onto its roof and crashed into the building causing structural instability. Multiple patients involved; one vehicle occupant possibly still inside but not located. Fire and ambulance on scene for patient care. A tow and VAP requested; building assessed unsafe.

  • Two-Vehicle Crash at North 10th Street and Main Street

    • Type of Incident: Crash / Injury
    • Location: North 10th Street and Main Street
    • Time: Around 13:10
    • Details: A gray VW Jetta and red pickup truck collided, one female (58 years old) injured, conscious and complaining of pain. Ambulance and fire responding with law enforcement on scene.

  • Felony Menacing Incident at Highway 650 and Independent Avenue

    • Type of Incident: Felony Menacing / Road Rage
    • Location: Highway 650 and Independent Avenue
    • Time: Approximately 11:36
    • Details: A male driver of a white Jeep Cherokee pulled a gun on another driver in a road rage incident. The Jeep was registered to Christina Weber in Grand Junction. The suspect described as a 20-year-old Hispanic male with tattoos and long hair.

  • Suicidal Subject Incident near Joseph Center

    • Type of Incident: Welfare Check / Suicidal Subject
    • Location: Near Joseph Center
    • Time: Around 09:59 to 10:02
    • Details: A 70-year-old male, upset and making suicidal comments, left on a bike wearing a black t-shirt with a red logo and blue jeans. No intoxication or weapons observed. Law enforcement searched the area; assistance available.

  • Welfare Check at Starbucks Drive-Thru (Clifton)

    • Type of Incident: Welfare Check
    • Location: Starbucks, 570 32 Road (Clifton)
    • Time: Around 07:12 to 07:42
    • Details: Male laying on sidewalk yelling and cussing with rope around his neck, reportedly suicidal. Law enforcement located a 25-30-year-old white male, small build, wearing black hoodie, jeans, and white shoes. Subject moved along without incident.

  • Trespass Incidents

    • Multiple trespass reports throughout the day including:
      • Mountain West Dermatology: Transient male in dark clothes loitering outside, trespass requested.
      • Alta Gas Station, 107 Grand Avenue: Male refusing to leave, described as tall, skinny white male in black clothing.
      • Grand International Blissey: Male refusing to leave, unknown intoxication/weapons, civil issue.
      • Federal Storage, 1462 Colorado Avenue: Male cutting gate with wire cutters, attempting to enter property.
      • UC Parking Garage: Male on bicycle opening car doors, described as white male with brown fluffy hair.
    • Law enforcement responded and addressed these trespass issues with some subjects leaving or being trespassed.

  • Panic Alarms and Suspicious Activity

    • Multiple silent and accidental panic alarms, including at Walmart Warrior Way fuel station with no criminal activity found after checks.
    • Suspicious persons reported at various locations, including:
      • Male on bicycle opening car doors at UC parking garage.
      • Male with a sign and baby in a cart at Michael's and Natural Grocers parking lot, checked and found no issues.
      • Male throwing items at cars on 17th and Elm Avenue, possibly intoxicated.
      • Male with a knife in Walmart Rimrock, drinking Listerine and taking pills.
      • Multiple reports of suspicious activity around apartment complexes and commercial locations.

  • Medical Emergencies and EMS Responses

    • Numerous EMS calls for difficulty breathing, unconscious patients, diabetic issues, chest pain, falls, head injuries, altered mental status, and overdose/poisoning.
    • Notable EMS calls:
      • 76-year-old male with nosebleed at 1540 Cedar Court.
      • 16-year-old female vomiting blood at 191 Sunlight Drive.
      • 86-year-old female with concussion at Monterey Park Apartments.
      • Female having panic attack at Taco Bell, 2897 North Avenue.
      • Multiple lift assists and falls among elderly patients.
      • Diabetic emergencies and chest pains across various locations.
    • EMS units responded with code 2 and 3 responses as appropriate, often alongside law enforcement.

  • Multiple Welfare Checks and Suicidal Subject Responses

    • Several welfare checks on potentially suicidal or mentally ill subjects, some involving family members or hospital staff.
    • Suicidal subject Justin Hall reported leaving with a gun, possibly headed to BLM office.
    • Multiple calls involving subjects making suicidal statements, some with assistance from co-responders and mental health resources.

  • Animal Calls

    • Various calls for animal issues including possible dog neglect, animals tangled in equipment, and animals needing assistance.
    • Animal services dispatched to locations including Pathways Family Animal Shelter and residential neighborhoods.

  • Other Notable Incidents

    • Attempted theft of wood at a construction site on Sprocket Court; suspects fled after being spotted.
    • Harassment, restraining order violations, and verbal disputes handled throughout the day.
    • Reports of intoxicated individuals causing disturbances at various commercial locations.
    • Reports of downed light poles and signs near 6 and 50 needing city street department attention.

This summary reflects the notable incidents and events extracted from the Grand Junction, Colorado area radio traffic, emphasizing accidents, fires, welfare and suicidal checks, trespasses, and significant EMS responses.