Daily Summaries

2026-02-02 06:00:57

  • Possible suicide / hanging — 3203 Bunting Avenue

    • Type of Incident: Possible suicide / medical rescue
    • Location: 3203 Bunting Ave
    • Time: ~08:24–08:50
    • Details: Transfer from Garfield County reported a female possibly hung and cut down. Deputies forced entry after unlocked front door, found a female (Sheila Young). Subject was conscious and breathing per caller; one detained at scene; squad staged then cancelled; patient ultimately in custody and transported/cleared through St. Mary’s processes. Family members (mother, sister) were involved and multiple follow-ups/phone calls were requested by relatives. Evidence/contraband (paraphernalia) observed at the scene.

  • Tractor reportedly used to steal a vehicle — 3073 Baltic Court / area

    • Type of Incident: Vehicle theft in progress / recovered property
    • Location: 3073 Baltic Ct area (Sandpiper, Cardinal Court, Sandpiper neighborhoods referenced)
    • Time: ~09:46–10:15
    • Details: RP reported a John Deere tractor leaving with a black Chevy Tahoe (owner insisted not a repossession). Tractor and a green older Dodge pickup (RO to Patsy Sturdivant) were involved. Responding units located the Tahoe (returned to owner) and located tractor/vehicles nearby; photos were sent to units. Subjects identified during investigation (Steven Nix referenced); at least one subject had felony warrant (failure to comply for DUI) and one tractor ultimately released to owner; follow-ups and possible PC search conducted.

  • Cardiac arrest — Best Western (3228 I-70B)

    • Type of Incident: Cardiac arrest / medical emergency
    • Location: Best Western, 3228 I-70B (room 122)
    • Time: ~11:46
    • Details: Assistant manager reported an unconscious, not-breathing male. EMS and deputies responded code 3. Resuscitation/medical response performed on scene; coroner was paged/notifications made and EMS transported or cleared per protocol (corner paged; coroner ETA referenced).

  • Large field / controlled burn reported — 2966 Blair Road

    • Type of Incident: Field fire / brush fire (controlled burn)
    • Location: ~2966 Blair Rd
    • Time: ~17:07–17:20
    • Details: Deputy and fire units observed a sizable column of white smoke. Homeowner advised the burn was started intentionally (they were monitoring it and had a fire break). Mesa County Fire Authority checked/aware; units stood by and then cleared when determined prescribed/controlled.

  • Person reported delirious / possible seizure — 3654 G. George Road

    • Type of Incident: Mental health / possible seizure / EMS staging
    • Location: 3654 G George Rd
    • Time: ~08:14–08:24
    • Details: RP (Ron Drapo) reported his 46‑year‑old son Matthew delirious, screaming, hadn't slept/eaten for days, very angry and possibly seizing. Deputies staged with EMS; squad staged for potential transport. Subject reportedly struck head when falling; response included multiple units and ambulance staging.

  • Person inside car running in garage — suicidal inhalation attempt — 243‑29 Road

    • Type of Incident: Suicide attempt / inhalation (EMS & law enforcement response)
    • Location: 243‑29 Road
    • Time: ~20:47–21:03
    • Details: RP’s mother reported sister inhaling fumes in garage with car running. EMS and law enforcement staged then made contact; subject was initially uncooperative and refused care per EMS notes; agencies worked scene and coordinated transport resources as needed. Multiple callbacks from mother; EMS and fire cleared after patient contact.

  • Two-vehicle crash / diverging diamond (I-70 westbound on‑ramp / Hwy 6 & 50)

    • Type of Incident: Motor vehicle crash (airbag deployment, unknown injuries)
      • Location: Diverging diamond / I‑70 westbound on‑ramp / Hwy 6 & 50
    • Time: ~17:35–17:46
    • Details: Multiple callers reported a two-vehicle crash with airbags deployed. Engine/ambulance units and law enforcement responded; initial reports indicated no serious injuries for most occupants and several refusals. Scene cleared by fire/EMS after assessment.

  • Hit‑and‑run reported near City Market (12th & Patterson)

    • Type of Incident: Hit-and-run / follow-up investigation
    • Location: City Market area (12th & Patterson)
    • Time: ~15:11 onward
    • Details: RP(s) reported being struck by a copper-colored van; RP(s) followed vehicle southbound before losing it. Units were dispatched, followed up; multiple officers / units checked area and victims; further investigation was underway.

  • Restraining order violation — 2985 1/2 Elm Avenue

    • Type of Incident: Restraining order violation / suspicious person
    • Location: 2985 1/2 Elm Ave
    • Time: ~07:55
    • Details: ERP reported Daryl (Darryl/Daryl Puckett) came to address around 07:30 and again knocking; subject left on a skateboard after being told to leave; description: white male ~5'11", 240 lbs, green camo jacket, beanie; vehicle: older blue Dodge pickup sometimes parked around corner. Restraining order (exclude 100 yards) had been served Jan 28; deputies responded and were working on description and checks.

  • Welfare / mental‑health calls, seizures, overdoses, and multiple EMS responses

    • Type of Incident: Various welfare checks, mental health crises, overdoses, seizures
    • Locations / Times: Multiple (examples include 835 Kennedy Ave welfare, 2826 Newport Circle psych staging ~16:13, Grease Monkey seizure ~16:21, City Market possible overdose ~15:46)
    • Details: Numerous welfare checks and mental-health related calls across the county. EMS staged for several (one involved a subject hitting head and hitting self, one seizure call at a business, multiple ambulance transports and refusals). Several calls involved family members requesting help, staging with law enforcement and squad transport when needed.

  • Robust law enforcement activity: arrests / Code 6 detentions / warrants confirmed

    • Type of Incident: Arrests, warrant confirmations, PC searches
    • Details: Multiple arrests/detentions for outstanding warrants (municipal and CJIS) and multiple PC searches executed across the day (examples: trespass/PC searches at residences, Code 6 persons at various locations including Columbine Park and 3203 Bunting, multiple warrant confirmations and transports to jail). Several subjects were confirmed Code 6 (suspended/probation/protected) and booked or cited.

  • Animal and small‑scale incidents (of public interest)

    • Type of Incident: Animal rescues / loose dogs / trapped animal
    • Details: Australian shepherd trapped under porch (Applewood Estates follow‑up); multiple reports of loose dogs and bite reports (Flat Rock Court); animal control referrals and transport coordination noted.

  • Miscellaneous notable community calls

    • Juveniles reportedly on the roof of the old middle school — trespass response and units en route (~13:20).
    • Multiple commercial burglar alarms (Family Health West, Rocky Cellular, downtown business) — mostly false/ no entry found.
    • Several harassment/shoplifting/trespass reports at retail locations (Walmart, North Ave; Rimrock Walmart; Lucky Me) with suspects trespassed or trespass warnings issued.

Notes and caveats

  • Times are approximate and derived from dispatch timestamps in the transcript. Transcription errors (names, spellings, unit numbers) were corrected where the likely intent was clear. Routine radio checks, administrative traffic, and unit status updates have been omitted.