Daily Summaries

2025-06-12 06:00:29

  • Brush Fire at River City Sportsplex

    • Type of Incident: Brush fire
    • Location: River City Sportsplex on the Riverfront Trail, 2515 Riverside Parkway
    • Time: Approximately 09:28 to 11:26
    • Details: A homeless male subject at the River City Sportsplex set fire to a brush area near his camp, resulting in a fully involved homeless camp with 15-foot flames. Firefighters responded with multiple engines and ambulances. The male was uncooperative and had a knife to his throat but was eventually taken into custody. Fire containment and evacuation of nearby camps were underway, with drone support used for announcements. The fire was extinguished by 11:26, and a command staff notification and PIO response were requested.

  • Vehicle vs Dog Crash

    • Type of Incident: Crash involving a motorcycle and a dog
    • Location: 29 Road and Hermosa Court
    • Time: Around 21:30
    • Details: A motorcycle struck a dog; the rider reported no injuries but complained of possible back pain. EMS responded code 2.

  • Unresponsive Female in Vehicle at Golden Gate

    • Type of Incident: Medical emergency
    • Location: 327 North Alberta Avenue, Golden Gate
    • Time: Around 02:32
    • Details: A 40-year-old female found unconscious and hanging halfway out of her vehicle. She was initially unresponsive but later awake and talking. EMS responded with ALS support.

  • Male Possibly Overdosing at Community Corrections

    • Type of Incident: Medical emergency, possible overdose
    • Location: 650 South Avenue, Community Corrections
    • Time: Around 18:09
    • Details: A 64-year-old male was unresponsive and breathing, came to but was combative. Narcan was administered. Law enforcement and EMS on scene.

  • Subject with Knife and Fire at Homeless Camp

    • Type of Incident: Mental health crisis with fire
    • Location: Riverfront Trail area behind River City Sportsplex
    • Time: Early morning hours (~09:20)
    • Details: Male subject was threatening self-harm with a knife and had started a fire in a homeless camp. Fire and law enforcement units responded. The fire was contained, and subject taken into custody.

  • Animal Complaints and Welfare Checks

    • Multiple calls for animal complaints including aggressive dog attacks off leash at Little Salt Wash Park, injured deer on roadways, and dogs in distress in vehicles at various locations such as All Pet Center and CSL Plasma.
    • Welfare checks on potentially disoriented or intoxicated individuals, including a male in hospital gown at Andy Bank, and a person acting strange at Pathways Family Homeless Shelter.

  • Suspicious and Trespass Complaints

    • Several suspicious person and trespass calls at locations including the homeless shelter on North Avenue, Taco John in Clifton, Alpine Bank building, and various parks.
    • Multiple loitering complaints particularly around Peachville Park and homeless shelter areas.

  • Domestic and Verbal Disturbances

    • Reports of verbal and physical altercations, including a female with blood coming from her mouth refusing EMS, an argument involving a son over an air conditioner, and a dispute at McDonald's involving yelling and spitting.

  • Traffic and DUI-Related Calls

    • Numerous traffic stops and checks, including attempts to locate DUI drivers in various locations such as 32 Road, Maverick, and Legacy Way.
    • Reports of vehicles driving erratically and weaving through traffic; some stops resulted in arrests.

  • Medical Emergencies

    • Multiple medical calls for chest pains, difficulty breathing, seizures, falls with injuries, and a woman in labor at Palisade Police Department.
    • Several code 2 and code 3 responses by ambulance units across Grand Junction and surrounding areas.

  • Fire and CO Alarms

    • Several alarm responses including CO alarms at residences, fire alarms at commercial buildings, and mechanical issues such as stuck elevators.
    • No significant fires reported besides the brush fire at River City Sportsplex.

  • Miscellaneous

    • Numerous follow-up calls, civil issues handled by phone, and general welfare checks.
    • Routine patrols, animal control coordination, and administrative activities related to incident documentation.