Daily Summaries

2026-01-22 06:00:25

  • Multiple Chest Pain Emergencies

    • Type of Incident: Medical emergencies
    • Locations: Various, including Left Truck Stop at 74822 Road, Mesa County Jail at 215 Rice Street, Solstice Senior Living at 3260 North 12th Street, Prime Health Plus at 526-29 1/2 Road, and Oncology Center at 750 Wellington Avenue
    • Times: Throughout the day, starting around 06:00
    • Details: Several patients, mostly elderly, reported conscious but experiencing chest pain and breathing difficulties. Some required code 3 (emergency) responses. Transport to St. Mary's Hospital was common.

  • Weed and Brush Fires

    • Type of Incident: Fires
    • Locations: South of Mount Garfield Middle School (3475 Front Street), River City Sportplex (2515 Riverside Parkway), 543-28 1/2 Road (residence awning), I-70 mile marker 35 and 40, Palisade area
    • Times: Early morning to afternoon (07:00 - 16:45)
    • Details: Several small brush/weed fires reported; one controlled burn of logs near Mount Garfield Middle School; a small structure fire involving an awning at a residence on 543-28 1/2 Road. Fire units responded promptly; some fires were confirmed out or controlled.

  • Motor Vehicle Fire Report

    • Type of Incident: Vehicle fire (possible)
    • Location: I-70 mile marker 40 westbound
    • Time: Around 08:20
    • Details: Report of flames on a black semi-truck and trailer; deputies attempted to locate the vehicle but found no fire upon contact. No units needed after confirmation.

  • Patient Falls and Lift Assists

    • Type of Incident: Medical emergencies/falls
    • Locations: Homeless shelter at 2853 North Avenue, 2308 Null Circle, 959 Morris Diamond Drive, Aspen Ridge, and other residences
    • Times: Multiple calls throughout the day
    • Details: Patients, including elderly individuals, fell or needed assistance with mobility; some reported injuries such as back and head pain. Most responses were code 2 (non-emergency).

  • Altered Mental Status and Overdose Concerns

    • Type of Incident: Medical emergencies
    • Locations: Dare to Care (2914 North Avenue), various residences
    • Times: Morning and afternoon
    • Details: Subjects reported altered mental status, panic attacks, or intoxication, including a male high on meth at Dare to Care. Units responded with code 2 or 3 as appropriate.

  • Medical Transports

    • Type of Incident: Patient transports
    • Locations: St. Mary's Hospital and various care facilities (Hope West, The Fountains, Eagle Ridge Nursing Home)
    • Times: Throughout the day
    • Details: Numerous non-emergency transports for elderly or ill patients from hospital to home or care facilities.

  • Verbal Disturbances and Assaults

    • Type of Incident: Disturbances and assaults
    • Locations: Candlewood Trailer Park, 6th and Chapita, Cottonwood Lake Drive, and other locations
    • Times: Throughout the day and evening
    • Details: Reports of verbal disputes, including an intoxicated female restrained by a male partner, and an assault involving headbutting and property damage. Police responded with no weapons reported.

  • Suspicious Persons and Welfare Checks

    • Type of Incident: Suspicious activity and welfare checks
    • Locations: Various, including apartment complexes, parking lots, and residential areas
    • Times: Throughout the day and night
    • Details: Several welfare checks for unresponsive or intoxicated individuals, suspicious persons loitering or acting oddly, and calls involving possible threats or trespassers.

  • Lift Assist and Non-Injury Medical Calls for Elderly Patients

    • Type of Incident: Medical assists
    • Locations: Multiple residences including Solstice Senior Living and private homes
    • Times: Multiple times throughout the day
    • Details: Fire and EMS assisted elderly patients unable to get up or needing help with mobility; many calls were code 2 with no injuries reported.

  • Traffic and Road Concerns

    • Type of Incident: Traffic complaints and assistance
    • Locations: I-70B and various roadways including North Avenue and 29 Road
    • Times: Throughout the day
    • Details: Vehicle malfunctions, traffic complaints about unsafe driving, and abandoned vehicles were reported. Law enforcement monitored and responded as needed.

  • Animal Control and Welfare Calls

    • Type of Incident: Animal-related calls
    • Locations: Various including shelters, residential areas, and commercial properties
    • Times: Throughout the day
    • Details: Calls included reports of loose or abandoned dogs, animal welfare concerns, and attempts to contact owners or animal control.

  • Miscellaneous Emergencies

    • Type of Incident: Various medical and public safety calls
    • Locations: Community locations such as City Market, Mesa County Jail, and Family Physicians
    • Times: Throughout the day
    • Details: Included seizures, abdominal pain, vomiting, coughing up blood, and panic attacks. EMS and fire services responded with appropriate code levels.

This summary highlights notable incidents such as fires, crashes, and medical emergencies involving chest pain, breathing difficulty, and altered mental status, while routine activities such as paperwork or radio checks were excluded.