Daily Summaries

2026-03-27 06:00:59

Major incidents — highest priority

  • Fully involved semi-trailer fire on I‑70 at mile marker 9 (early morning): multiple callers, diesel/cargo involved, eastbound lanes shut down; Engine 32/Tender operations, State Patrol/HAZMAT notified, knockdown reported ~06:55; extended cleanup/road washdown and traffic control follow‑up.
  • Large brush / motorhome/camper fires with mutual‑aid (evening):
    • Plateau Valley / Hwy 330 area (reports ~18:00): multiple callers reported heavy black smoke near 64 & 310th Rd; Plateau Valley requested mutual aid (Palisade, Clifton, other agencies), TAC‑1 used; multi‑unit wildland response and command established.
    • Camper/motorhome fully involved on 25‑Road area (~20:25–20:31): Engine/Tender response, command established (“25 Road Command”), crews achieved knockdown and moved into mop‑up; owner had left scene — fire/patrol follow‑up requested.
  • Rollover / injury crash — D Road & 33½ Road (late evening ~20:55–21:00): single vehicle rolled into field with four occupants (including juveniles reported); vehicle on its wheels in a field, occupants complaining of injuries; multiple ambulances/stations and law enforcement responded; one subject briefly left on foot; scene under investigation.
  • High‑risk arrest / tactical stop — Horizon Drive (Subway), high‑risk stop around 21:28–21:34: Grand Junction units conducted a planned high‑risk stop (multiple units, containment). At least one subject detained (municipal warrants/code‑6 details checked); follow‑up and transport to booking.

Fires & large responses (separate listing)

  • I‑70 semi‑fire, MM9 — major incident and temporary interstate closure/traffic diversion (see above).
  • Plateau Valley / Hwy 330 brush / possible structure / RV fire — multi‑agency wildland response and TAC‑1 activation (see above).
  • 417½ Canyon Trail structure/brush fire (~11:54–12:00): fence/propane tank threatened; units (Clifton/Grand Junction mutual aid) responded, fire knocked down and mop‑up completed.
  • Numerous smaller residential/vehicle fires and pile/yard burns handled by local companies — standard extinguishment and follow‑up.

Arrests, detentions, warrants, weapons

  • Multiple Code‑6 checks and detentions throughout the day (FTA/warrants/trespass): several subjects cited or detained on municipal/bench warrants and FTA bonds (bonds listed in radio traffic for individual arrests).
  • Extraditable subject taken into custody: Mark Gray (DOB 5‑14‑66) — confirmed extraditable Code‑6 out of Arizona for weapon‑trafficking; taken into custody at hospital/jail (~13:56).
  • Noted weapon entry/log: Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum Model 66, serial 59449, was transcribed/entered into evidence early in the day.
  • High‑risk stops produced at least one custody with confirmed Code‑6 details (Horizon/Subway stop — see above).

Major police investigations / suspicious items

  • Suspicious packages: three white coolers with black duct tape found on canal south side of 683 Horizon Drive (units responded and investigated ~11:47).
  • Pomona Elementary — child left in locked car: report of an infant left in a locked vehicle; SRs/units staged and responded (~11:19).
  • Suspicious mail/addresses and multiple follow‑ups throughout day — several follow‑ups and timed‑out investigations were added to patrol boards (typical casework but several potentially notable items referenced).

EMS highlights / major medical calls

  • Cardiac arrest / CPR in progress at Standing Rock Court (~21:35): CPR started, multiple ALS/ambulance units and fire resources dispatched, large EMS response required.
  • Multiple ambulance responses and transfers throughout day (community hospital and St. Mary’s activity noted); St. Mary’s listed as divert/EMS on standby at several periods (hospital traffic notices aired).
  • Overdose/possible fentanyl incident at Texas Roadhouse (2870 North Ave) late afternoon (~16:55): white Jeep vehicle, male suspected OD, ambulances/code‑2 response with law enforcement staging.
  • Multiple child/juvenile welfare and mental‑health crises: suicidal threats and juvenile attempts (examples: 271 Arlington — a 12‑year‑old reported ibuprofen ingestion, ambulance and LE staged; other juvenile welfare checks responded to during the day).

Missing persons / welfare / search items

  • Several missing/runaway and welfare calls handled:
    • Exit‑seeker / dementia patient from a care facility — reported missing then located (reported later that she was brought to Goldmine Bingo Hall; units transported/returned).
    • Juvenile runaway (Logan Benaham, 10 yo) reported ~19:12 — located/returned shortly thereafter.
    • Attempt to locate suspect from Delta PD (Stephen Douglas) broadcast and multiple checking responses (units advised to contact Delta PD if located).
  • Multiple welfare checks and suicidal subject responses (e.g., High Country Court / Riverside Pkwy — youth who texted “goodbye” prompted response; subsequent checks and contact made).

Traffic impacts / hit‑and‑runs / hazardous driving

  • I‑70 eastbound closed at mile marker 9 for semi‑fire response and cleanup (major traffic impact early morning).
  • Attempt‑to‑locate / possible DUI vehicles broadcast several times (multiple attempts during day to locate erratic/dangerous drivers — statewide and county broadcast).
  • Hit‑and‑run attempt‑to‑locate: Fruita exit / I‑70 westbound — RP reported an Amazon van sideswiping then fleeing (~13:01).
  • Multiple crash responses: minor jurisdictional crash (29 Rd & D Rd) referenced (~15:29) in addition to the rollover noted above.

Notable arrests / confirmations (items with names/details given on air)

  • Mark Gray — extraditable Code‑6 (weapon‑trafficking, Arizona) — confirmed and taken into custody ~13:56.
  • Rajon Phillips / Isaiah Carrasco / related high‑risk stop/detain activity near Horizon / Applebee’s; follow‑up and custody details aired during the late evening tactical stop (multiple units involved, subject(s) detained).
  • Several Code‑6 / revoked / probation statuses checked for individuals during the day — routine warrant confirmations and CJIS lookups were frequent.

Unique / public interest items

  • Three white coolers wrapped in black duct tape found on canal bank (683 Horizon) — suspicious package response.
  • Hospital diversion: St. Mary’s listed as divert/EMS until ~0100 (multiple notices).
  • Multiple callers reporting gunshots in two different neighborhoods (Mayfair Drive ~02:14; 2849 Beat Boy Road ~05:57) — units responded and conducted checks; at least one report mentioned shots toward ground and missing dogs.
  • Numerous animal calls (stray/loose dogs, dog in distress) and related animal‑service activity throughout the day.

Other operational notes

  • Frequent Code‑6 / CJIS / warrant confirmations and “clear/valid” checks across many incidents — officers routinely confirming revocations, restraints, and bond amounts.
  • Multiple timed‑out follow‑up and “handle by phone” entries placed on CAD for non‑urgent calls (trespass, harassment, fraud, civil complaints).
  • Several instances of high‑resource staging: tactical/high‑risk stops, multi‑agency fire responses, and multi‑ambulance scene responses consumed substantial patrol and EMS resources at times.

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