Daily Summaries

2025-05-13 06:16:04

  • Multi-Vehicle Crash with Transmission Fluid Leak

    • Type of Incident: Traffic Accident
    • Location: East Carolina Avenue and 18 Road, Grand Junction
    • Time: Approximately 15:36
    • Details: A four-vehicle crash occurred with no reported injuries. Law enforcement requested assistance from Lower Valley Fire for a significant amount of transmission fluid pooling on the roadway. Fire crews applied sand to manage the spill and cleared the scene.

  • Structure Fire Scare Turns Out to be Grill Fire

    • Type of Incident: Fire (Initial Report as Structure Fire)
    • Location: 3112 Applewood Street, Grand Junction
    • Time: 18:23
    • Details: Initial reports indicated a deck fire attached to a house with significant smoke, prompting a full structure fire response from multiple Grand Junction Fire units. Upon arrival, it was determined to be a grill fire that had been extinguished, with no spread to the structure. All units were cleared with no further action needed.

  • Hit and Run Incident with Pursuit

    • Type of Incident: Hit and Run
    • Location: 29 Road and Teller Avenue, Grand Junction
    • Time: Approximately 19:49
    • Details: A hit and run was reported where a black truck struck another vehicle and fled westbound on I-70. The victim followed the suspect vehicle briefly before being advised to stop. The suspect vehicle was described as a newer black Ford F-150 or F-250 with severe front bumper damage and smoking. Law enforcement responded to locate the suspect.

  • Critical Medical Emergency with CPR and Care Flight

    • Type of Incident: Medical Emergency (Seizure Leading to Cardiac Arrest)
    • Location: Highway 330 East and 64 6/10 Road, near Palisade
    • Time: Approximately 17:40
    • Details: Law enforcement reported a 30-year-old male having a seizure, not conscious, and foaming at the mouth. CPR was initiated by deputies, and an AED was applied. Care Flight was placed on standby with a 24-minute ETA, later launched for transport. Plateau Valley Rescue and law enforcement coordinated on scene.

  • Assault in Progress at Bookcliff Middle School

    • Type of Incident: Assault
    • Location: 540 29 1/4 Road, Bookcliff Middle School, Grand Junction
    • Time: Approximately 15:38
    • Details: A passerby reported a male assaulting a female, possibly dragging her by the foot, in a field north of the school. The individuals were described as 13-14 years old. Law enforcement responded to investigate the incident.

  • Two-Vehicle Crash at Mesa and Pabor

    • Type of Incident: Traffic Accident
    • Location: Mesa and Pabor Intersection, Grand Junction
    • Time: Approximately 14:38
    • Details: A two-vehicle accident was reported with no injuries noted. Ambulance 31 was on scene, and law enforcement assisted with traffic control. The incident was resolved with a non-transport by EMS.

  • Suspicious Activity with Firearm at Pear Park Elementary School

    • Type of Incident: Weapons Call
    • Location: 432 30 1/4 Road, Pear Park Elementary School, Grand Junction
    • Time: Approximately 19:10
    • Details: A report came in via a third party about middle school-aged children playing with a handgun near the playground and field area of the school. Law enforcement responded and found children with BB guns, resolving the situation as non-threatening.

  • Sign Hazard at Teller Arms Shopping Center

    • Type of Incident: Public Safety Hazard
    • Location: 2401 North Avenue, Teller Arms Shopping Center, Grand Junction
    • Time: Approximately 16:35
    • Details: Multiple calls reported a large sign at Teller Arms Shopping Center tilting and at risk of falling due to strong winds. Truck 1 responded, shut down the roadway for safety, and coordinated with property management to have a boom truck secure and remove the sign. Law enforcement assisted with temporary traffic control.

  • Intoxicated Male Posing Traffic Hazard

    • Type of Incident: Public Safety/Welfare Check
    • Location: North Avenue between 28 1/4 and 28 1/2 Road, Grand Junction
    • Time: Approximately 22:05
    • Details: A male was reported attempting to jump in front of vehicles on North Avenue, possibly intentionally. Described as a 50-60-year-old white male wearing black clothing, law enforcement responded, located, and contacted the individual near the Brass Rail, ensuring his safety with medical evaluation.

  • Trespass and Attempted Vehicle Break-In at Azteca’s Restaurant

    • Type of Incident: Trespass/Attempted Theft
    • Location: 705 Horizon Drive, Azteca’s Family Restaurant, Grand Junction
    • Time: Approximately 12:11
    • Details: A homeless female was reported refusing to leave the property and attempting to break into customers’ vehicles by trying door handles. Described as a white female in her late 30s, 5'4", heavy build, wearing a black tank top and light brown pants. Law enforcement responded to handle the trespass situation.

  • Code 5 (Mental Health Crisis) Incident at Arby’s

    • Type of Incident: Mental Health Crisis
    • Location: 1155 North Avenue, Arby’s, Grand Junction
    • Time: Approximately 19:12
    • Details: A male with a history of mental health issues was reported as upset and escalated at Arby’s, yelling at staff and being uncooperative. Described as wearing a black hat, blue hoodie, blue backpack, and brown carpenter pants. Law enforcement and EMS responded, and the individual was transported to St. Mary’s for evaluation.

  • Welfare Check for Intoxicated Male at Mesa County Jail

    • Type of Incident: Welfare Check
    • Location: Mesa County Jail, Grand Junction
    • Time: Approximately 03:43
    • Details: Deputies reported a male lying outside the jail for 2-3 hours, possibly intoxicated, and not moving. Described as a 30-year-old white male in a gray hoodie and jeans. Law enforcement and EMS responded to ensure he did not require medical assistance.

  • Suspicious Activity with Potential Kidnapping Claim at Holiday Inn Express

    • Type of Incident: Suspicious Activity/Mental Health Concern
    • Location: 625 Rae Lynn Street, Holiday Inn Express, Grand Junction
    • Time: Approximately 08:49
    • Details: An 18-year-old male entered the hotel claiming he was kidnapped from Colorado Springs and didn’t know where he was. He had an ankle monitor, no obvious injuries, appeared under the influence, and was reportedly huffing a cleaning agent. Law enforcement responded to investigate and assess his mental health status.

  • Assault Reported at Residential Address

    • Type of Incident: Assault
    • Location: 247 29 Road, Grand Junction
    • Time: Approximately 18:08
    • Details: A report came in of a domestic assault where a daughter was being beaten by her husband. Significant yelling was heard in the background before the call disconnected. Law enforcement responded to the scene to investigate and ensure safety.

  • Weapons Call in Field Near Grand Avenue

    • Type of Incident: Weapons Call
    • Location: 28 Road and Grand Avenue, Grand Junction
    • Time: Approximately 15:29
    • Details: A male was reported carrying a rifle through a field north of the address, just south of the Brass Rail. Described as wearing a camo shirt and khaki pants, last seen walking southbound. Law enforcement responded to investigate but did not locate the individual.

  • Various Medical Emergencies and Transports

    • Type of Incident: Medical Calls
    • Location: Multiple locations across Grand Junction and surrounding areas
    • Time: Throughout the day
    • Details: Numerous medical emergencies were handled by Grand Junction Fire, Clifton Rescue, Lower Valley Rescue, and Plateau Valley Rescue, including seizures, falls, chest pain, difficulty breathing, and non-emergent transports. Notable cases include a seizure at Central High School requiring a shelter-in-place (10:16), a continuous seizure at Sherwood Park (15:34), and a critical seizure with CPR on Highway 330 East (17:40).

  • Trespass Incidents and Public Disturbances

    • Type of Incident: Trespass/Public Disturbance
    • Location: Various locations including Pathways Home Shelter, CNF Food Store, and Mesa Mall, Grand Junction
    • Time: Throughout the day
    • Details: Multiple trespass incidents were reported, such as at Pathways Home Shelter (06:15) where a female with children refused to leave, and at CNF Food Store (22:25) where a female refused to leave and was subject to trespass action. Public disturbances included verbal altercations and suspicious activities across the area.

  • Suspicious Activities and Welfare Checks

    • Type of Incident: Suspicious Activity/Welfare Check
    • Location: Various locations including Orchard Mesa Cemetery, Columbine Park, and residential areas
    • Time: Throughout the day
    • Details: Several suspicious activities were reported, such as a black SUV with flashlights at Orchard Mesa Cemetery (01:17), and welfare checks for individuals in distress or potential danger, including an intoxicated male at 1142 Main Street (22:08) and a confused elderly female at Horizon Safeway (16:52).

  • Traffic Stops and Minor Incidents

    • Type of Incident: Traffic Stops/Minor Incidents
    • Location: Various locations across Grand Junction and surrounding areas
    • Time: Throughout the day
    • Details: Numerous traffic stops were conducted by law enforcement for various violations, including speeding, expired tags, and DUI suspicions. Minor incidents included parking complaints, abandoned vehicles, and noise complaints handled by law enforcement throughout the day.