Daily Summaries

2026-01-28 06:00:50

  • Storage-unit fire at 10 Federal Storage

    • Type of Incident: Structure fire (storage units)
    • Location: 2793 Riverside Parkway (10 Federal Storage)
    • Time: ~11:58–13:10
    • Details: Multiple callers reported heavy smoke (white turning black), possibly from Units B/C (Unit C3 mentioned). Large fire response (multiple engines, trucks, ambulances, TAC channel used). Riverside Parkway was shut/traffic diverted (between 28 Road and Arnie/28 Rd). Firefighters reported smoke through center column of the complex; units initially believed storage units (not normally occupied). Fire was cleared and Investigators/command handled follow-up.

  • Possible obvious death — Las Colinas Amphitheater / river area

    • Type of Incident: Possible death / DOA
    • Location: South of Las Colinas Amphitheater / near Lazy River (925 Struthers Ave referenced)
    • Time: ~15:31–15:51
    • Details: RP found a 53‑year‑old male not conscious and not breathing along the river bank; RP reported the subject cold but not stiff. Multiple units and coroner were paged; coroner responded. PD and medics staged and handled the scene.

  • Felony menacing / armed subject at Los Colonios Amphitheater

    • Type of Incident: Felony menacing (person reportedly brandishing firearm)
    • Location: Los Colonios Amphitheater / parking lot area (925 Struthers Ave)
    • Time: ~23:14–23:26 (large PD response)
    • Details: Multiple callers reported a male in a blue vehicle (Durango/Tahoe) waving a 9mm and threatening people. Large law‑enforcement response (air units/code 1 air), subject later detained. Officers found drug paraphernalia (meth pipe) in vehicle; male detained and turned over to custody. Fire/EMS staged; incident cleared for follow-up.

  • Horse loose on I‑70B (multiple agencies / posse involved)

    • Type of Incident: Animal in roadway (large horse)
    • Location: I‑70B near ~31½ Road (initial callers); later moved east of 31 Road
    • Time: Calls start ~09:00–09:40; containment and capture through morning
    • Details: Multiple callers reported a tan/brown horse in the eastbound lane of I‑70B. Sheriff’s deputies, U.P. railroad, animal control and sheriff’s posse responded. Responders used traffic control to keep horse off roadway; posse/trailer and owner were contacted. Horse was eventually captured and trailered; owner located/transport arranged.

  • Rollover / single‑vehicle crash at Clifton I‑70 exit

    • Type of Incident: Vehicle rollover (heavy damage)
    • Location: Clifton exit on I‑70B (median)
    • Time: ~03:55–04:06 (overnight)
    • Details: TR responded to a rollover with heavy damage and airbag deployment; troopers and deputies on scene. Ambulances responded; vehicle was unoccupied when crews arrived. State Patrol involved.

  • Three‑vehicle crash — First St & North Ave

    • Type of Incident: Traffic collision (3 vehicles)
    • Location: First Street & North Avenue (westbound lane blockage reported)
    • Time: ~15:30
    • Details: Report of a three‑vehicle crash (black Chevy Cruze, red Prius, silver Acura). One vehicle (Acura) reported smoking; vehicles blocking westbound lane. Multiple callers; no injuries reported initially. Tow coordination noted.

  • Two‑vehicle crash — N. 12th & Gunnison (airbags deployed)

    • Type of Incident: Traffic collision
    • Location: North 12th Street & Gunnison Avenue
    • Time: ~16:31–16:37
    • Details: Two‑vehicle crash with at least one conscious, breathing female patient; airbags deployed and oil leaking from vehicle. Ambulance response requested (code 3 upgraded then treated). Units cleared once patients evaluated.

  • Hit‑and‑run at Cacapelli Liquors

    • Type of Incident: Hit‑and‑run
    • Location: Cacapelli Liquors, 2996 D. David Road
    • Time: ~17:37
    • Details: RP reported vehicle hit them in parking lot; run vehicle described as white S‑series (plate info given). Plate traced to a white 2011 Ford F‑250 registered to a local address. No injuries reported; investigation/tow noted.

  • Possible cardiac arrest at LeMaster/La Master Motel

    • Type of Incident: Medical emergency / possible cardiac arrest (patient not conscious)
    • Location: LeMaster Motel, 2858 North Avenue, Unit 23
    • Time: ~17:33–17:36
    • Details: Squad reported patient not conscious and not breathing; EMS and law enforcement responded code 3. Crews later requested lift/assist and coroner involvement was referenced in related calls (outcome not explicitly captured in transcript).

  • Semi‑truck leaking from tanker on I‑70B / 29 Road

    • Type of Incident: Hazardous roadway / possible tanker leak
    • Location: I‑70B and 29 Road (eastbound)
    • Time: ~15:26
    • Details: Multiple callers reported a semi pulling a tanker trailer that appeared to be leaking a substance. RP attempted to get driver to stop; vehicle continued eastbound. State/traffic units notified for follow‑up.

  • Orchard Avenue Apartments — water flow / sprinkler activation

    • Type of Incident: Fire alarm / water‑flow activation (sprinklers)
    • Location: Orchard Avenue Apartments (1162 Orchard Ave)
    • Time: ~13:55–14:05
    • Details: Multiple activations for 4th‑floor waterflow/stair mechanical room. Fire units responded; PD and maintenance on scene. Sprinkler heads reportedly being replaced — incident cleared as mechanical/false activation after investigation.

  • Trespassers on railroad tracks / multiple trespass calls

    • Type of Incident: Trespass (railroad)
    • Location: Union Pacific / tracks near 1014 South 4th Street and other spots
    • Time: ~10:20 onward
    • Details: Reports of four subjects on railroad tracks; officers checked area but were unable to locate at times. Tow/tracking and follow‑ups assigned.

  • Unruly/passenger incident on Amtrak

    • Type of Incident: Trespass/verbally abusive passenger (Amtrak)
    • Location: Amtrak station / train (339 S. First Street)
    • Time: ~16:42
    • Details: RP (train employee) reported verbally abusive passenger refusing to get off train at stop; male described with ponytail, black clothing, traveling with a dog that was growling. Units dispatched to trespass/remove passenger.

  • Animal complaint at airport — dog inside perimeter

    • Type of Incident: Stray animal / animal control
    • Location: Grand Junction Regional Airport, east side near perimeter fence
    • Time: ~09:00
    • Details: Airport staff reported a larger tan dog (poodle possible) inside perimeter fence near east side. Animal Control alerted and follow‑up coordinated.

Notes / context:

  • Times listed are from radio timestamps and may be approximate due to transcription errors.
  • Many welfare checks, suicidal subjects, alarms, parking and trespass complaints, and routine arrests/warrant arrests occurred throughout the day; those are not detailed here unless they were part of a more notable incident above (e.g., weapons, death, large fire, major crash, large animal on highway).