Daily Summaries

2025-07-11 06:00:33

  • Vehicle vs. pedestrian crash at 29 1/2 Road and Orchard Avenue

    • Type of Incident: Vehicle-pedestrian crash
    • Location: 29 1/2 Road and Orchard Avenue
    • Time: Approximately 10:46 AM
    • Details: A 40-year-old male bicyclist was involved in a crash with a blue Ford F-150. The male was conscious and breathing, complaining of lower abdominal pain. State Patrol and EMS responded; the incident was coded as a Code 3 response.

  • Fire reported near Purdy-Mesa Road and Cannon Creek

    • Type of Incident: Brush/forest fire
    • Location: Near 5221 Purdy-Mesa Road and Cannon Creek flow line area
    • Time: Initial reports around 6:27 AM, ongoing updates throughout the day
    • Details: Multiple reports of smoke and small flames in remote, rugged terrain. Firefighters and BLM units responded, including Engine 103, Brush 51, and others. The fire was described as a lightning strike with a smoldering area approx. 10-50 feet in size, growing but with no immediate threat to structures or injuries reported. Efforts included hiking to the location and coordination with Forest Service.

  • Fire at Hobby Lobby parking lot

    • Type of Incident: Fire
    • Location: Hobby Lobby, 1450 Independent Avenue, Grand Junction
    • Time: Around 9:55 PM
    • Details: Fire involved pallets and a tree in the parking lot, reportedly started by fireworks set off by two teenage boys in white and black trucks. No injuries reported. Fire units responded; no structures threatened.

  • Mental health crisis and possible psychosis at 523 J. Lee Street, Unit A

    • Type of Incident: Mental health crisis
    • Location: 523 J. Lee Street, Unit A
    • Time: Morning hours (~7:12 AM)
    • Details: Female in altered mental status, yelling, possibly under influence of drugs, no weapons reported. Law enforcement and EMS responded; co-responders involved.

  • Active standoff with male armed with shotgun in the area of DeBeck Country Store and Venture Park

    • Type of Incident: Armed subject/standoff
    • Location: Near 619 Peony Drive and DeBeck Country Store, Grand Junction
    • Time: Starting around 12:27 PM to after 12:50 PM
    • Details: Male subject, possibly dying of cancer, armed with a shotgun, refusing to surrender, threatening to die on scene. Law enforcement contained the area, involved SWAT team activation, negotiations with two acquaintances present. Subject eventually detained after several hours.

  • Felony menacing at Happy Stops Superstore

    • Type of Incident: Felony menacing with knife
    • Location: Happy Stops Superstore, 2714 Highway 50
    • Time: Around 3:06 PM
    • Details: Male suspect Jason Wyatt lunged at the reporting party with a 4-5 inch black blade knife. Suspect fled in a dark blue electric Nissan SUV driven by a female. Law enforcement initiated a high-risk stop and detained suspect and a passenger without weapons found on person.

  • Assault at Heritage Senior Apartments, Unit 15

    • Type of Incident: Assault
    • Location: Heritage Senior Apartments, 3781 Heritage Lane, Unit 15
    • Time: Early evening (~8:26 PM)
    • Details: Male victim assaulted by unknown male, bleeding but refused ambulance. Suspect described as white male in 50s, heavier build, wearing uncolored shirt and shorts. Suspect fled to unknown apartment. Law enforcement investigating.

  • Animal-related incidents

    • Type of Incident: Multiple animal complaints
    • Locations:
      • I-70 mile marker 40: Injured black lab in median after being hit by vehicle (early morning)
      • 9th Street and Noland Avenue: Male seen dragging and kicking dog on bike
      • Lincoln Park: Male seen mistreating a white lab puppy under Oak Shelter
      • Various locations for loose animals or bites, including Mountain Oak Court and 28 Road
    • Details: Animal control and law enforcement responded to several animal welfare calls, including investigation of abuse and injured animals.

  • Multiple welfare checks and mental health-related calls

    • Numerous welfare checks and mental health crisis responses throughout the day, including:
      • Female possibly lost and sweating near I-70 mile marker 21
      • Juvenile runaway found safe and welfare follow-ups
      • Female at 33 Road and F Road yelling and screaming, possible altered mental status
      • Several calls for intoxicated or altered individuals needing assistance or transport

  • Other notable incidents

    • Verbal disturbance and harassment calls at various locations, including 495 Mountain Vista Drive and 573 1/2 South Main Street involving landlord-tenant disputes and threats
    • Trespass and loitering complaints in multiple areas, including Red Roof Inn and local parks
    • Non-injury vehicle crashes and traffic hazards reported, including:
      • Two-vehicle crash at 23 Road and Highway 6 and 50 with one injured subject
      • Crash involving verbal altercation blocking roundabout at 24 Road and 24 1/2 Road
    • Medical emergencies including seizures, chest pain, and falls handled across the area with EMS transports to hospitals

  • Fire and EMS mutual aid and fire investigation activities

    • Several fire units and EMS engaged in mutual aid and response to smoke/fire reports in Grand Mesa and surrounding areas
    • Multiple EMS non-emergent and emergent transports to local hospitals, including hospice care and mental health related transports

This summary focuses on notable incidents such as crashes, fires, and significant law enforcement actions, along with some unique or public-interest items reported in the radio traffic throughout the day.