Daily Summaries

2026-01-08 06:00:34

Four-story Commercial Structure Fire at 123 Whitewater Hill
- Type of Incident: Structure Fire
- Location: 123 Whitewater Hill, Grand Junction
- Time: Starting around 09:56 to 11:30
- Details: Firefighters responded to a working fire in a four-story multifamily commercial building with flames and smoke visible on the first floor, Alpha Delta corner. An offensive strategy was employed. No confirmed victims were found in the building. The fire was knocked down and primary searches were conducted. The fire was declared out by about 10:56 with mop-up operations following. Multiple engine and truck companies responded, including mutual aid from Clifton and Palisade Fire.
Vehicle vs. Bicycle Crash with Injuries
- Type of Incident: Crash/Traffic Accident
- Location: Intersection of E. Edward Road and Summit View Drive
- Time: Around 17:57 to 18:10
- Details: A 13-year-old male on a bicycle was hit by a vehicle. The patient was conscious, breathing, and complaining of knee pain. Fire and EMS units responded with a Code 3 response initially, then downgraded to Code 2. Law enforcement was on scene and managed traffic. The patient was walking around at the scene.
Possible Structure Fire - Flickering Light and Smoke
- Type of Incident: Possible Structure Fire
- Location: 707-36-310th Road, Grand Junction
- Time: Around 20:04 to 20:23
- Details: Neighbor reported flickering lights and smoke smell in a house believed unoccupied and currently for sale. Fire and law enforcement responded with mutual aid from Palisade Fire and Clifton Fire. Upon arrival, no fire was found inside, and the fire was declared out after investigation. The homeowner's son was reportedly staying there.
Brush Fire Investigation - Small Weed Fire
- Type of Incident: Brush/Weed Fire
- Location: Clifton Nature Park, D. David Road
- Time: Around 15:52 to 16:00
- Details: A small brush fire (approximately 20x20 feet) was reported near a parking lot. A male subject was seen with a bullwhip and possibly started the fire. Fire crews responded and extinguished the fire. Law enforcement was requested for the individual, who appeared to be experiencing an episode. The fire was contained quickly.
Gas Leak Concern at Candlewood Trailer Park
- Type of Incident: Possible Gas Leak
- Location: 42432 Road, Unit 395, Candlewood Trailer Park, Clifton
- Time: Around 15:48 to 16:10
- Details: Resident reported possible gas leak with no heat in the residence for about a week and feeling dizzy. Fire crews and EMS responded. One female resident was transported to St. Mary’s Hospital. Fire crews found no readings for gas and cleared the scene. Law enforcement was requested to check the residence.
Juvenile Self-Harm Incident with Missing Subject
- Type of Incident: Welfare Check / Missing Juvenile
- Location: Redlands Middle School vicinity and Life Community Church
- Time: Around 08:59 to 09:03
- Details: Student with self-harming behavior left campus and was missing. Officers and deputies searched the area. Contact was made with the parent, no squad needed. Later, the juvenile was located at Life Community Church.
Domestic Disturbance with Threats
- Type of Incident: Domestic Disturbance / Verbal Threats
- Location: 519 Amy’s Way, Unit B-Boy
- Time: Around 12:46 to 13:02
- Details: The RP’s son was threatening harm verbally (threatening to break RP’s neck). The son was intoxicated but reportedly had no weapons. Law enforcement was on scene, calming the situation, with mental health considerations involved.
Suicidal Subject Welfare Checks
- Type of Incident: Suicidal Subject Welfare Check
- Locations and Times:
  - 3296 Valley View Drive, 14-year-old with suicidal ideations (around 14:56 to 15:29)
  - Clifton Townhomes, Unit 703, 17-year-old female planning overdose but no specific plan (around 21:59 to 22:10)
  - Maverick Townhomes, 48832 Road, adult female threatening suicide (around 16:14 to 16:18)
- Details: Multiple welfare checks conducted with mental health crisis teams responding or en route. Subjects were being monitored and assisted, with no immediate weapons reported.
Vehicle Pursuit and Possible DUI Driver Locates
- Type of Incident: Possible DUI / Vehicle Attempt to Locate
- Locations and Times:
  - Black Toyota SUV erratic driving eastbound on Front Street and Old Highway 650 (around 13:30 to 14:39)
  - Silver Toyota minivan, unable to maintain lanes, last seen on Orchard Avenue and 28 1/2 Road (around 18:11 to 18:44)
  - Silver Hyundai with no front bumper, involved in a shoplifting-related fleeing (around 21:21 to 21:22)
- Details: Several attempts to locate impaired drivers with law enforcement and dispatch actively tracking and warning other units.
Animal Complaints and Incidents
- Type of Incident: Various Animal Complaints
- Locations: Multiple including Darley, 21 Road, Eastbrook and Book Cliff, Rainbow Drive, 32 and 3 Road, Sky Canyon Veterinary Hospital
- Times: Throughout the day, notably 08:44 to 12:09 and 16:35
- Details: Reports of loose or aggressive animals, animal bites, and requests for animal control assistance. Some calls handled via phone follow-up.
Miscellaneous Notable Incidents
- Shoplifting in Progress at Walmart Rimrock and Target
  - Male shoplifting knives at Walmart, apprehended (around 16:48 to 16:52)
  - Female trespass at Target, previously banned (around 21:05 to 21:06)
- Assault at 639 Pioneer Road
  - Client assaulted two staff members, both with head injuries (around 18:40 to 18:50)
- Verbal Disturbances and Welfare Checks
  - Several reports of verbal disturbances and welfare checks at various locations with no weapons involved.
- Possible Fire Alarm Malfunctions
  - Multiple false alarms or malfunctions with no fire found, including Vineyards Assisted Living and Joseph Center.

This summary focuses on significant emergency responses including structure fires, crashes with injuries, welfare checks involving juveniles and suicidal subjects, and notable law enforcement actions such as domestic disturbances and DUI pursuits. Routine administrative calls, radio checks, and minor incidents have been omitted.