Daily Summaries

2026-01-26 06:01:14

  • Possible overdose / cardiac arrest — 608 Broken Spoke Road

    • Type of Incident: Medical emergency (possible accidental overdose → CPR)
    • Location: 608 Broken Spoke Road (Broken Spoke area)
    • Time: ~03:58–04:05
    • Details: Call for an 84‑year‑old female found not conscious; units began CPR and requested code‑3 response. EMS/engine crews responded (Engine/Ambulance units dispatched). Later updates indicated patient regained consciousness and was breathing.

  • Detached garage fire — 438 Smallwood Drive (Clifton)

    • Type of Incident: Structure fire (detached garage)
    • Location: 438 Smallwood Drive, Clifton
    • Time: ~15:43 (fire units dispatched) — command cleared ~16:07
    • Details: Neighbor reported flames and heavy smoke from a detached garage separate from the house. Engine 21 on scene; TAC channel was used and mutual‑aid Engine 8 responded. Fire knocked down; crews remained on scene for a short period.

  • Two‑vehicle crash — 4 Canyons Pkwy & Market St

    • Type of Incident: Motor vehicle collision (non‑fatal)
    • Location: 4 Canyons Parkway & Market Street
    • Time: ~10:17 (initial call) — lanes reopened ~10:54
    • Details: Silver sedan vs Ford pickup; one patient reported, silver sedan not drivable and blocking lanes. EMS dispatched; tow arranged for heavy front‑end damage. Case numbering/tow ETA were handled by units on scene.

  • Medical emergency / multiple seizures at Mesa County Jail

    • Type of Incident: Medical emergency (seizures → CPR)
    • Location: Mesa County Jail, Sallyport / 215 Rice St
    • Time: ~18:16–18:20
    • Details: Female inmate had multiple seizures and became unresponsive; staff started CPR. Fire and EMS were requested code‑3 and responded to the Sallyport for life‑saving measures.

  • Self‑harm / active knife threat — Retreat at Harbor (2835 Patterson Rd)

    • Type of Incident: Mental‑health / self‑harm (active)
    • Location: Retreat at Harbor, 2835 Patterson Road (Unit 1)
    • Time: ~05:39–05:53
    • Details: 84‑year‑old male reportedly self‑harming/holding a butter knife and threatening staff. Multiple units staged code‑3; law enforcement and EMS responded and established contact. Squad staged for patient care.

  • Suicidal subject / overdose threat — Denny’s (Clifton)

    • Type of Incident: Suicidal ideation / overdose threat
    • Location: Clifton Denny’s
    • Time: ~19:14 onward
    • Details: Caller reported a male (identified as Matthew R.) saying he would kill himself and had fentanyl; possibly intoxicated and with history of prior attempts. Multiple units/squad staged and made contact; additional units requested due to social media posts showing firearms. Outcome: law enforcement engaged and resources staged (final disposition not explicit in radio traffic).

  • Reports of gunfire / people shooting near River City Sportsplex

    • Type of Incident: Shots heard / possible illegal shooting
    • Location: River City Sportsplex / river south of the complex
    • Time: ~07:49–07:54
    • Details: Multiple callers reported about a dozen shots (sounded like a pistol), later a report of people shooting shotguns at geese on the south side of the river. Units responded to check the area; initial reporting indicated subjects leaving the scene.

  • Semi with smoking brakes — I‑70 eastbound near 27 Road / Horizon

    • Type of Incident: Highway vehicle fire hazard / disabled vehicle
    • Location: I‑70 eastbound, just before Horizon / west of 27 Road overpass
    • Time: ~10:43–10:48
    • Details: Semi reported with heavy smoke from brakes; not actively on fire. Driver contacted roadside assistance/mechanic who was en route and would clear/repair. Traffic units monitored for hazards.

  • Possible impaired driver / traffic complaint on I‑70

    • Type of Incident: Suspected DUI / traffic hazard
    • Location: I‑70 westbound near mile marker 21 (last seen)
    • Time: ~17:17 onward
    • Details: Report of a black Ford flatbed swerving on I‑70; plate provided initially returned to a different vehicle. Units were tasked to attempt to locate; area checks were conducted.

  • Trespass / arrests at St. Joseph’s Church

    • Type of Incident: Arrests / warrants (trespass / FTA)
    • Location: St. Joseph’s Church (city)
    • Time: ~23:29–23:51
    • Details: Subjects (including Sean M. Stewart and another) were located for municipal FTA/trespass warrants (one warrant bond ~$550 reported). Units took custody and transported to jail; custody confirmed.

  • Trespass / warrant arrest — Garfield Hall (student housing)

    • Type of Incident: Trespass / warrant arrest
    • Location: Garfield Hall (student housing)
    • Time: ~14:08–14:34
    • Details: Kayla Nicholson was reported inside a building she was banned from; warrants returned confirmed and she was detained and transported to custody. Officers conducted a room/area approach and arrested after negotiations/phone contact.

  • Felony menacing / assault reported — 2841 Teller Ave Unit 5

    • Type of Incident: Assault / felony menacing
    • Location: 2841 Teller Avenue, Unit 5
    • Time: ~11:47
    • Details: Caller reported daughter had picked up a hammer, pinned and put hands around RP’s neck; incident occurred ~15 minutes earlier; suspect left then returned. Units were dispatched code‑3; follow‑up was initiated (juvenile involved).

  • Chimney fire / heavy smoke — rural address

    • Type of Incident: Chimney/structure fire (initial)
    • Location: (transcribed) ~57462 OE Road (caller later reported chimney fire)
    • Time: ~18:26 onward
    • Details: Initial welfare call evolved into a report of fire/smoke from the chimney; occupants had closed the chimney and turned off gas but ashes/smoke remained. Fire units (Engine 93 and others) were dispatched to investigate.

  • Strong smell of gas — Lone Rose Apartments

    • Type of Incident: Gas odor / safety response
    • Location: Lone Rose Apartments (529 Colorado Ave)
    • Time: ~21:29–21:36
    • Details: Multiple residents reported a strong gas odor in hallway. Fire units investigated and located an oven left on in one unit; crews shut off the appliance, ventilated the building and cleared the scene. Officers were requested to assist with access.

Less notable / administrative items (selected)

  • Several mental‑health/welfare checks handled by phone or resolved by phone (e.g., welfare check for Paige Arellano at 5 Medeira Court — reached by phone, squad canceled).
  • Multiple animal calls/loose dogs and attempts to reunite animals with owners (Old Highway 650, 32½ Road, Eastwood, etc.).
  • Multiple warrant arrests and transports throughout the day (several municipal/FTA warrants processed; numerous custody handoffs and jail transports).
  • Reports of cows partially blocking roadway at 22½ Road — units checked to reduce crash risk.
  • Numerous suspicious person checks, trespass follow‑ups, and alarm responses across the area (commercial and residential alarms, false/accidental activations).

Notes:

  • Times and location spellings are taken from the radio transcription; some transcribed times/addresses may contain errors. The summary prioritizes crashes, fires, and unique public‑safety items reported over routine radio traffic.