Daily Summaries

2026-03-24 06:00:57

Major fires

  • Truck fire — 2116 Yellowstone Road (approx. 10:46–11:00): multiple callers reported a pickup/truck on fire next to an attached carport with loud popping/explosions; occupants evacuated. Grand Junction/Mesa County units responded on TAC‑1; water supply/hydrants and mutual‑aid resources (tenders/engines) were requested. Fire was handled on scene; units in overhaul and investigation followed.
  • Structure/warehouse fire — 4035 Reeder Mesa Road (Butch Jarvis gun range) (reported ~14:24): dark smoke from a metal/warehouse building; Mesa County Fire Authority called mutual aid, TAC‑1 used, multiple engines, tenders and Palisade resources ordered. Large, multi‑unit fire response with tanker/water tender requested and sustained incident command.

Crashes and traffic incidents

  • Single‑motorcycle crash — B‑Boy & 1½ Road / West Parkview Drive (~06:27–06:33): passerby found a motorcycle and a deer carcass; rider initially not located, later found and evaluated by EMS on scene. Fire/EMS and deputies responded.
  • Non‑injury semi vs Ford Edge — E Highway 6 & 50 (approx. 14:00): semi vs blue Ford Edge in the center lane; not blocking. Ford Edge had moderate damage; tow requested.
  • Two‑vehicle crash — Golden Gate / 29 Road gas station (reported ~06:54–07:00): Jeep Cherokee vs Dodge Ram in parking lot; one occupant complained of back pain; EMS/Engine responded, non‑blocking; handled on scene.
  • Vehicle vs deer / deer strikes — multiple reports: deer carcasses noted on roadways requiring removal (streets notified); at least one vehicle vs deer collision reported on I‑70 near 26 Road overpass (late evening calls) — units responded, no major injuries reported.
  • Multiple attempt‑to‑locate (ATLOC) suspected impaired drivers — recurring during the day (notable broadcasts ~06:40, 12:41, 14:42, 17:22, etc.): various descriptions (gray passenger car, white panel van, black Audi, silver Mercury SUV, red Durango, dark green Ford) — Grand Junction PD / Mesa County SO and neighboring agencies aired attempts to locate; several plates investigated (some returned clear/expired). No report of confirmed, serious collisions from those ATLOCs in the transcript.

Significant medical calls

  • Cardiac arrest — 3094 Silver Crest Trail (~12:12–12:17): 50‑year‑old male found slumped over in truck, unresponsive; multiple EMS and fire units dispatched code 3; large response and CPR initiated.
  • Cardiac arrest / DOA — 3315 Four Star Court (units on scene ~20:29–20:32): 73‑year‑old female not conscious; units responded; later indicated DOA and coroner en route.
  • Stroke or stroke‑like symptoms / high‑risk calls — several ALS/stroke responses (e.g., 3142 E Edward Road early morning, and multiple clinic/hospital stroke responses during the day); units transported/handled as appropriate.
  • Mountain‑bike trauma — Chutes & Ladders Trail (15:26–15:31): female biker with neck/back injury; squad/ambulance/ATV response and CareFlight considered (later canceled); patient extricated and handled by ground EMS.

Law enforcement — notable arrests, juveniles, and threats

  • Juvenile / child safety incidents:
    • Child on I‑70B (8‑year‑old) (~14:47–14:55): caller reporting an 8‑year‑old running on I‑70B; deputies and PD located child and took protective custody; squad transported as needed.
    • Missing/runaway juvenile — Luca Smith reported ~19:55; multiple units/searches; child later returned to parents (call updates around 19:29).
    • Suicidal juvenile — Monument Ridge Townhomes Unit 31B (11‑year‑old) staged with EMS/PD (~21:11–21:17): subject reported suicidal, cooperative; law/EMS staged and handled.
  • Attempted/possible vehicle assault — 29½ Road & Broderick Way (late PM, ~23:03–23:06): RP alleged female driver attempted to run people over and then left; vehicle description given (1996 red Ford Escape); PD checked and plate returned clear/valid; investigation followed.
  • Trespass/assault attempts and burglary attempts:
    • Possible attempted burglary — 433 N 7th St (late evening ~20:27): RP reported a male trying door handles and attempting garage entry; unit(s) responded and checked the area.
    • Numerous trespass/shoplifting/shop staff complaints across the shift; multiple persons detained/arrested/trespassed (details and arrests scattered throughout the evening).
  • High‑speed motorcycle pursuit mention (~14:45): Grand Junction PD reported black motorcycle eluded at ~100 mph eastbound — information broadcasted to units (info only).

Animal & wildlife incidents

  • Aggressive dog / dog bite — 37828 Road (07:33–07:52): caller reported neighbor’s pit bull trying to dig under fence and bite the RP’s husband and dogs; dog later bit the husband then ran off; Animal Control and deputies involved.
  • Bat pickup — 159 North Elm Street (~14:27): Mesa County SO Animal Control routed to pick up a bat.
  • Multiple loose/roaming dog reports and pet contacts through the day; deputies and Animal Services handled or logged them.

Commercial/residential alarms and property security

  • Multiple commercial burglar/motion/NAC activations investigated: Peach Street Distillery (~08:08), Campus Credit Union ATM (~08:23), Dos Hombres Clifton (~09:23), Ale House and numerous Dollar General / retail alarms later in the day. Most were checked and either secured or handled with keyholder contact; a few generated follow‑ups.
  • Several repeat alarms and alarm keyholder responses required (notes in CAD for follow‑up).

Other items of public interest / unique calls

  • Large mutual‑aid fire response and TAC channel activations (Reeder Mesa & Yellowstone incidents) — significant multi‑agency activity and resource commit.
  • Reports of vehicles impersonating flaggers / wide‑load convoy driving slowly — 33 Road & E Edwards (~18:00): U‑Haul towing mobile home with a car in front acting as flagger; aired for info.
  • Several welfare checks concerning elderly or mentally altered individuals (multiple addresses), and repeat calls for altered mental status in public places and businesses — many handled by patrol and EMS or referred to community resources / VAP.

Notes/clarifications: transcription contains some corrupted/ambiguous place names and phonetic plate spellings; this report focuses on the most likely locations and incident intent given the context. Routine radio checks, administrative traffic, and normal station briefings have been omitted. If you want a chronological CAD‑style log of all incidents (including times and unit assignments) I can produce that next.