Daily Summaries

2026-01-01 06:00:37

  • Residential Structure Fire

    • Type of Incident: Fire
    • Location: 3220 C Charles Road, Grand Junction
    • Time: Around 01:52 - 02:08
    • Details: A detached garage fire spread to the main structure, an adjacent privacy fence, and a nearby field. Flames were reported to be 50 feet plus. Multiple fire units including Mesa County Fire Authority, Clifton Fire, and Grand Junction stations responded. The fire was brought under control by 18:15 with no reported injuries. Homeowner and two sons were on scene.

  • Assault with Weapons

    • Type of Incident: Assault
    • Location: 2652 G George Road
    • Time: Around 15:25 - 15:30
    • Details: Report of a male threatening to run someone over and demanding money, actively fighting with a baseball bat. Two occupants in a small gray SUV were involved, swinging a baseball bat and stick. All parties separated; subjects in the vehicle left eastbound on G George Road. Officers responded code 3.

  • Possible DUI Driver Attempts to Locate

    • Type of Incident: Traffic/DUI
    • Locations: Multiple attempts including Highway 6 and 50 near Ross, 12th and North Avenue, and various locations throughout Grand Junction
    • Times: Multiple times throughout the day, notably around 11:00, 14:11, 19:43, and 20:29
    • Details: Several calls reporting vehicles driving erratically, swerving, and nearly hitting others. Vehicles included white Subaru Outback, white Chevy Impala, white Dodge Ram, and white Ford trucks with multiple plate numbers checked and returned clear. No confirmed contacts made.

  • Overdose Incident

    • Type of Incident: Medical Overdose
    • Location: 916 North 5th Street, Apartment 4
    • Time: 13:21 - 13:24
    • Details: 16-year-old female conscious and breathing after ingesting a handful of muscle relaxers. Patient and mother were escalated on scene. EMS and police responded with squad units.

  • Fireworks Complaints

    • Type of Incident: Noise/Fireworks Complaints
    • Locations: Various including West Lake Skate Park (325 West Orchard Avenue), 2962 North Ronlin Avenue, Candlewood Trailer Park, and other residential areas
    • Times: Throughout the evening and night
    • Details: Multiple reports of aerial and illegal fireworks with some complaints lasting up to an hour or more. No fires reported from these calls.

  • Domestic Disturbances and Verbal Altercations

    • Type of Incident: Domestic/Verbal Disturbance
    • Locations: Multiple including Los Hubertos (2812 North Avenue), Village Park Apartments (615 28 1/4 Road), Frontier Motor Lodge (1940 North Avenue), and others
    • Times: Throughout the day and evening
    • Details: Several calls involving verbal disputes, intoxicated individuals, and some escalating to physical altercations. One case involved a male threatening with a knife at Frontier Motor Lodge; suspect was intoxicated and left the scene.

  • Welfare Checks and Mental Health Responses

    • Type of Incident: Welfare Check/Mental Health
    • Locations: High Desert Assisted Living (3293 Lombardi Lane), Candlewood Trailer Park, 772 Glen Court, and other locations
    • Times: Throughout the day and evening
    • Details: Multiple welfare checks including subjects threatening self-harm, escalating behavior, or uncooperative parties. Co-responder and mental health units were involved in several incidents.

  • Hit and Run Incidents

    • Type of Incident: Traffic/Hit and Run
    • Locations: Safeway parking lot (681 Horizon Drive), Mesa Theater (538 Main Street)
    • Times: Around 14:41 and 23:14
    • Details: Two hit and run reports; one involving a black Dodge Ram pushing a male, and another involving a vehicle fleeing the Safeway parking lot. Plates checked and returned clear or unknown.

  • Suspicious Activity

    • Type of Incident: Suspicious Persons/Vehicle
    • Locations: Multiple including 2493 Apex Avenue, Morning Glory Lane, and River City Sports Bikes area
    • Times: Various times throughout day and evening
    • Details: Reports of unknown males knocking on doors, groups arguing with possible weapons, and unattended vehicles with melted items. Officers responded with follow-ups and warnings.

  • Child Missing Report

    • Type of Incident: Missing Child/Welfare
    • Location: Canyonview Park playground
    • Time: Around 14:20
    • Details: A 10-year-old girl unable to find her parents; reunited after contact with an adult on scene.

  • Animal Complaints

    • Type of Incident: Animal Complaints
    • Locations: Various including Little Book Cliff Apartments and Corn Lake
    • Times: Throughout the day
    • Details: Reports of dogs off leash, digging through dumpsters, and concerns about neglected animals. Animal control was requested for follow-up.

  • Fire Alarm Activations

    • Type of Incident: Fire Alarm
    • Locations: Various including Cottonwood Mall, Linus Back Alarm (2977 Pinning Avenue), and 2223 Tuscany Avenue
    • Details: Several false or accidental fire alarms, some triggered by employees or faulty detectors, all cleared without incident.

  • Medical Emergencies and Transports

    • Type of Incident: Medical
    • Locations: Various hospitals and residences throughout Grand Junction and surrounding areas
    • Details: Multiple medical calls including falls, chest pain, strokes, diabetic issues, and respiratory distress. EMS and fire units responded with some transports code 2 or code 3.

  • Shots Fired Reports

    • Type of Incident: Shots Fired (Unconfirmed)
    • Locations: Orchard Avenue and Brookwillow Loop area
    • Times: Around 20:35 - 22:30
    • Details: Reports of multiple gunshots with subsequent loud yelling and screaming. Investigation ongoing with no confirmed injuries.

  • Felony Menacing

    • Type of Incident: Felony Menacing
    • Location: Frontier Motor Lodge, 1940 North Avenue
    • Time: Around 01:49 - 01:52
    • Details: Male suspect threatened victim with a knife at the throat while intoxicated. Suspect left the scene prior to officer arrival.

  • Suspicious Behavior at Hotels and Public Areas

    • Type of Incident: Suspicious Activity
    • Locations: Motel 6 Horizon Drive, Larkwood Inn, and CMU Parking Garage
    • Details: Suspicious subjects, trespassers, and unresponsive 911 calls investigated by law enforcement with follow-ups or cleared without incident.

  • Traffic Complaints and Road Hazards

    • Type of Incident: Traffic/Traffic Hazards
    • Locations: Various including 7th and North, 12th and Patterson, Rimrock, and City Market
    • Details: Reports of traffic delays caused by disabled vehicles, road debris, and broken down tow trucks. Units responded for traffic control and clearance.

  • Runaway Juvenile Reports

    • Type of Incident: Runaway
    • Locations: Various residential areas
    • Details: Multiple reports of runaway juveniles entered and followed up by law enforcement.

  • Fireworks Complaints Throughout the Night

    • Type of Incident: Noise/Fireworks
    • Locations: Multiple including Candlewood Trailer Park, Fremont and 18 1/2 Road, 2818 Alta Court, and Sun Valley Street
    • Details: Numerous calls about ongoing fireworks displays and loud music, mostly informational with no enforcement required.

This report consolidates significant incidents and notable calls, omitting routine checks and administrative communications.