Daily Summaries

2026-02-03 06:01:15

  • Hit-and-run — vehicle crashed into Love’s Truck Stop, pursuit and arrest

    • Type of Incident: Vehicle vs. building, fleeing driver / pursuit
    • Location: Love’s Truck Stop (74822 Road) → pursuit westbound on I‑70 (stopped near mile marker ~22)
    • Time: ~21:30–21:45
    • Details: A dark blue Subaru (Mexico plates reported) reportedly ran into the Love’s building and fled. Multiple callers and responding units reported the vehicle left the scene westbound; state patrol and deputies were involved in a pursuit. The vehicle was stopped near mile marker ~22; occupants were taken into custody (passenger/occupants detained). Store manager requested follow‑up; PD advised the suspect allegedly attempted to run over people and touched a female inside the store. Fire/EMS were staged but primary response was law enforcement/PD.

  • I‑70B head‑on collision — entrapment reported

    • Type of Incident: Motor vehicle collision (head‑on), patient trapped
    • Location: I‑70B, mile marker 2 (just west of MM 2)
    • Time: ~17:00–17:10
    • Details: Two‑vehicle head‑on crash reported with a passenger trapped. PD and fire/EMS (multiple units, TAC coordination) responded code‑3; passengers initially reported unconscious/unresponsive in at least one vehicle. Multiple ambulances and rescue resources were assigned.

  • Vehicle through storefront — Golden Gate gas station (non‑injury)

    • Type of Incident: Vehicle vs. building (window)
    • Location: Golden Gate gas station
    • Time: ~11:00
    • Details: A gold Toyota Camry reportedly jumped a curb and crashed into the storefront window. No injuries reported. Driver stated they had no driver’s license or insurance. Palisade/PD contact requested; case number was assigned (327).

  • Stolen camper located at Love’s / recovery attempt

    • Type of Incident: Stolen property recovery / vehicle in custody
    • Location: Love’s Truck Stop (74822 Road) and later tow lot
    • Time: initial call ~16:57; follow‑up through evening
    • Details: A camper reported stolen out of Montrose was reported at Love’s. Montrose SO was notified; Montrose deputy requested a follow‑up phone. Later the camper was located, owner contacted and present; tow arrangements discussed (owner present — no further action needed). Separate Love’s hit‑and‑run incident occurred later the same evening (see above).

  • Dangerous/erratic commercial vehicle reported on I‑70

    • Type of Incident: Highway hazard / unsafe driver
    • Location: I‑70 westbound (reports from exit 26 area, westbound from Parachute)
    • Time: callers around ~15:56 and ~20:56
    • Details: Multiple callers reported a white/blue semi (blue cab, white trailer) swerving and driving on/off roadway, traveling on I‑70 westbound; vehicles were having to move off the road to avoid it. State Patrol was notified.

  • Large backyard bonfire (Farrell Street) — extinguished

    • Type of Incident: Outdoor open burning / fire response
    • Location: 2474 Farrell Street area
    • Time: ~18:25–18:38
    • Details: Neighbor reported a large bonfire (~10–15 ft flames) near a residence. Engine 21 extinguished the fire; homeowner agreed to monitor. Units cleared and available.

  • Small campfire in travel lane (I‑70 near Exit 26) — extinguished

    • Type of Incident: Roadway fire / safety hazard
    • Location: I‑70 eastbound near Exit 26 (campfire in right lane)
    • Time: ~06:42–06:56
    • Details: Engine 3 responded to a small campfire reported in the travel lane. Engine 3 arrived, found nothing hot or significant, and cleared.

  • Aggressive dog bite / animal control — pit‑mix located

    • Type of Incident: Animal bite / public safety
    • Location: Lonnie Way / Libra Way area (Rimrock/Lonnie area)
    • Time: ~14:07–14:15
    • Details: RP reported being bitten on the ankle by an aggressive black/white pit‑mix; infant/child was in the vehicle at the time. Responding units located the dog in a yard at 1202–1203 Lonnie/Libra Way; dog secured and owner contacted. Animal Control/PD handled on scene.

  • Hit animal (cat) — animal control response

    • Type of Incident: Injured animal on roadway
    • Location: Broadway and Phoenix Drive (reported) and other neighborhood references
    • Time: ~17:57–18:06
    • Details: Calls reporting a cat struck by a vehicle (injured but alive). Animal control / responding deputies took the animal into custody or attempted to recover; AV services involved.

  • Missing juvenile (Romeo Maldonado) — located

    • Type of Incident: Missing/runaway juvenile
    • Location: Monument Ridge Townhomes (2680 B½ Road) and surrounding area
    • Time: ~13:44–14:01
    • Details: 9‑year‑old male reported missing/running from porch. Multiple units responded and canvassed. Maintenance staff and officers reported last seen near mailboxes; units located and had the child with family — units stood down; case/case number assigned (5772).

  • Suicidal / welfare checks — multiple mental‑health responses

    • Type of Incident: Suicidal ideation / welfare checks / co‑response
    • Locations & Times: several across the shift (examples below)
      • Parkside Apartments — 20‑year‑old male sending suicidal messages; co‑response requested (~13:19).
      • 465 Royal Enway — 14‑year‑old male mentioning self‑harm; squad staged and family involved (~20:49).
      • Peachtree Adult Care — adult reporting suicidal ideation / psych concerns; ambulance and PD staged (~13:03).
    • Details: Multiple welfare checks and co‑response requests for suicidal or psych cases; units frequently requested co‑response, MHC or transports to ERs; many were handled by deputies / co‑responders with follow‑ups or transports as needed.

  • Shoplifting / juvenile at Walmart — minor detained / associated missing juvenile

    • Type of Incident: Shoplifting / juvenile detained (link to missing juvenile)
    • Location: Walmart (Rimrock)
    • Time: ~15:01
    • Details: Asset protection detained a minor for shoplifting who was later identified as a missing juvenile out of Mesa County; juvenile cooperative and released to guardian or handled per juvenile protocols.

  • Theft (dresser) — in‑person scam / fraud via social media

    • Type of Incident: Theft/reported scam (transaction / property)
    • Location: 2657 Somerville Circle
    • Time: ~17:56
    • Details: RP reported that a male picked up a dresser during an arranged exchange and did not leave payment. Male described as driving a brown/gray Chevy truck; transaction via Facebook Messenger. Units were limited; RP advised to call back if suspect returned.

Notes / trends observed:

  • Multiple high‑priority highway incidents during the evening shift (vehicle running into building at Love’s with pursuit; head‑on collision on I‑70B) drew large multi‑agency responses (PD, State Patrol, fire, EMS).
  • Several welfare/suicidal calls and juvenile mental‑health incidents required repeated co‑response and transports — mental‑health calls were a recurring theme.
  • Numerous animal‑related calls (dog bite, injured cat, animal control responses) and property theft reports (online sale theft) throughout the day.
  • Roadway hazards included both small fires in travel lanes and reports of dangerous commercial vehicles and wrong‑way driving.
  • Many incidents resolved on scene (fires extinguished, missing juvenile located, stolen camper recovered) but several required follow‑up or case assignments by patrol.