Daily Summaries

2025-07-01 06:00:48

  • Erratic Driving Incident - Maroon Suburban/Tahoe

    • Type of Incident: Traffic hazard / reckless driving
    • Location: Patterson Road westbound near 30 Road, last seen southbound 29 and a half Road
    • Time: Approximately 08:34
    • Details: A maroon Suburban or Tahoe with Colorado plates was reported swerving in and out of traffic. Law enforcement was advised to monitor and attempt contact.

  • Shoplifting and Trespass at Walmart North Avenue

    • Type of Incident: Theft / trespassing
    • Location: Walmart North Avenue
    • Time: Around 10:50
    • Details: Jonathan Steele, previously trespassed, was refusing to leave Walmart North Avenue after being caught shoplifting. He was cooperative and taken into custody by loss prevention.

  • Gas Station Aggressive Transient

    • Type of Incident: Disturbance / aggressive person
    • Location: Valero Gas Station, 2520 Broadway
    • Time: Around 11:53 - 11:55
    • Details: Multiple calls reported a transient male wearing a purple shirt with "69" on the back being aggressive toward employees with no weapons seen. Officers responded and located the individual.

  • Orchard Elementary School Panic Alarm

    • Type of Incident: Panic alarm / possible hold-up
    • Location: Orchard Elementary, 1800 Orchard Avenue
    • Time: Approximately 11:57
    • Details: Panic alarm at Orchard Elementary triggered a community hold-up and office panic. Multiple units dispatched. Further details on incident outcome not noted.

  • Two-Vehicle Motor Vehicle Accident - 20 Road and Highway 650

    • Type of Incident: Traffic accident with reported injury
    • Location: Intersection of 20 Road and Highway 650
    • Time: Around 13:45 - 13:55
    • Details: Two-vehicle crash with airbag deployment reported. At least one patient complaining of back pain; emergency medical services dispatched and on scene. One patient was unconscious initially but conscious on arrival.

  • Overdose Incident at Safeway, 2901 Patterson Road

    • Type of Incident: Suspected drug overdose
    • Location: Safeway, 2901 Patterson Road
    • Time: Around 13:31 - 13:34
    • Details: Male patient unconscious and breathing in vehicle suspected of overdose. Narcan administered by staff. EMS responded code 3 and transported patient.

  • Possible Drug Overdose at City Market Orchard Mesa

    • Type of Incident: Drug overdose
    • Location: City Market Orchard Mesa, 2770 Highway 50
    • Time: Around 19:02 - 19:07
    • Details: 30-year-old female initially unconscious with unknown breathing status. Two doses of Narcan administered, patient now awake. EMS responded code 3.

  • Fire Alarm Activation - Junction Apartments

    • Type of Incident: Fire alarm investigation
    • Location: 200 Route Avenue, Grand Junction Apartments, Building 2
    • Time: Around 08:52 - 09:13
    • Details: Fire alarm sounding since early morning with no contact with property management. Fire department investigated and determined alarm was faulty.

  • Gas Line Hit by Utility Crew

    • Type of Incident: Gas leak
    • Location: 596 Preserve Lane
    • Time: Around 09:23 - 09:49
    • Details: Utility crew hit a gas line, hearing and smelling gas. Fire department responded and coordinated with Excel Energy. No injuries reported; area secured.

  • Two-Vehicle Crash with Possible Head Injury - Ute Avenue and South 4th Street

    • Type of Incident: Motor vehicle accident with injury
    • Location: Ute Avenue and South 4th Street
    • Time: Around 22:55 - 23:10
    • Details: Two-vehicle crash reported with a male unconscious and head injury; second patient also needing evaluation. EMS dispatched code 3 with multiple units on scene.

  • Illegal Campfire and Homeless Camp Fire Concern

    • Type of Incident: Fire concern / illegal campfire
    • Location: 2855 C Trail Lane (Riverfront Trail easement)
    • Time: Around 20:00 - 20:03
    • Details: Report of an illegal campfire in a homeless camp area with dry conditions and fire restrictions in effect. Fire and law enforcement units dispatched to investigate and monitor.

  • Gun Found in River - Rifle Recovery

    • Type of Incident: Found firearm
    • Location: Bridge over river on Highway 6, Palisade
    • Time: Around 16:38
    • Details: A rifle was found in the river near the bridge on Highway 6. Law enforcement was notified and responded for recovery and investigation.

  • Welfare Check - 17 Road Overpass

    • Type of Incident: Welfare check
    • Location: 17 Road Overpass near Highway 6 and 50
    • Time: Around 17:17
    • Details: Male subject slumped over, possibly unconscious or intoxicated, wearing yellow safety jacket. Law enforcement and EMS responded; subject found unresponsive at times.

  • Fireworks Complaints

    • Type of Incident: Noise complaints
    • Locations: Multiple including Unileap Avenue and 29 Road, 458 Robert N. Drive, 2965 Sandra Avenue
    • Times: Various throughout evening and night
    • Details: Several calls regarding fireworks being set off in residential areas. Complaints logged and units notified for monitoring.

  • Suspected DUI Driver - Multiple Locations

    • Type of Incident: DUI investigation / attempt to locate
    • Locations: Riverside Parkway, North Avenue and 28th Road, Highway 50 near Mallmarker 53
    • Times: Throughout day and evening
    • Details: Multiple reports of vehicles driving erratically and weaving, including a silver Subaru and a blue and gray SUV. Law enforcement and Colorado State Patrol notified and attempting to locate.

  • Disturbance and Suicide Threats

    • Type of Incident: Disturbance / mental health crisis
    • Locations: Various, including 11-62 Orchard Avenue, 30-16-1-1-2 Colorado Court, 29 Mile Apartments
    • Times: Throughout day and evening
    • Details: Several mental health related calls including suicidal threats, verbal disturbances, and family disputes. Law enforcement and EMS responded with multiple welfare checks and crisis interventions.

  • Suspicious Activity and Trespassing Incidents

    • Type of Incident: Suspicious persons and trespassing
    • Locations: Walmart, 3257 Mesa Avenue, Little Salt Wash Park, 29 Mile Apartments
    • Times: Throughout day and evening
    • Details: Reports of suspicious individuals, trespassers, and verbal disturbances. Officers responded and made contacts, some resulting in trespass warnings or arrests.

  • Animal Complaints

    • Type of Incident: Animal control
    • Locations: Various including Thrush Drive, Garfield Drive, and 577 and a half, 31 and 3 quarter Road
    • Times: Multiple times during the day
    • Details: Calls for animal assistance, including loose or abandoned animals, logging plates for owners, and follow-ups.

  • Miscellaneous Medical Calls

    • Type of Incident: Medical emergencies and fall assists
    • Locations: Multiple, including assisted living facilities, private residences, and public locations
    • Times: Throughout day
    • Details: Numerous EMS responses to falls, chest pain, difficulty breathing, overdoses, and other medical complaints. Most patients conscious and breathing, transported or treated on scene.

  • Public Assist and Welfare Checks

    • Type of Incident: Public assist and welfare checks
    • Locations: Various including Eagle Rim Park, 416 West Mallard Way, Applewood Estates
    • Times: Throughout the day and evening
    • Details: Officers provided assistance to the public including checking on persons reported as intoxicated, separated parties after disturbances, and other welfare checks.

  • Traffic Hazards and Disabled Vehicles

    • Type of Incident: Traffic hazards
    • Locations: I-70 at mile marker 33, Canary Lane and Broadway, various city intersections
    • Times: Multiple reports during day
    • Details: Disabled vehicles blocking lanes, debris in roadways, and semi with sparking equipment reported. Tow trucks dispatched as needed.

  • Fire Incident - Weed Fire near 23 Road and Interstate Avenue

    • Type of Incident: Vegetation fire
    • Location: 23 Road and Interstate Avenue
    • Time: Approximately 11:23 - 11:39
    • Details: Bushes on fire spreading, no buildings threatened. Firefighters extinguished the fire; investigation ongoing.

  • Power Line Contact by Dump Truck

    • Type of Incident: Power line hit by vehicle
    • Location: 1103 Winters Avenue
    • Time: Around 10:52 - 10:54
    • Details: Dump truck truck bed hit power or telephone lines; no injuries reported. Area secured, utility company notified.

  • Hit and Run Incident

    • Type of Incident: Hit and run
    • Location: I-70B and 32 Road, last seen at Pierce and Lucille Avenue
    • Time: Around 19:59
    • Details: Silver older model Porter sedan struck a vehicle and fled. Plate unknown. Information relayed to law enforcement.

  • Firework Complaints in Residential Areas

    • Type of Incident: Noise complaints
    • Locations: Unileap Avenue and 29 Road; 458 Robert N. Drive; 2965 Sandra Avenue
    • Times: Evening and night hours
    • Details: Multiple calls reporting loud fireworks disturbing neighborhoods. Units aware for monitoring.

This report summarizes notable incidents and unique calls from the provided radio traffic, focusing on accidents, fires, law enforcement responses to notable events, and public safety concerns. Routine checks, administrative communication, and unrelated chatter are omitted for clarity.