Daily Summaries

2025-12-24 06:00:20

  • Vehicle vs Deer Crash on I-70

    • Type of Incident: Non-injury crash
    • Location: I-70 westbound near 27 Road and 23 Overpass
    • Time: Around 06:12 - 06:15
    • Details: A vehicle collided with a deer on I-70 westbound lanes. The deer was initially reported walking in the roadway. The vehicle was not drivable, no injuries reported. Tow truck en route to remove vehicle and debris.

  • Theft from Auto in Progress

    • Type of Incident: Theft from vehicle
    • Location: 315 Euray Avenue, alley behind the address
    • Time: Reported around 06:27
    • Details: Suspects were seen breaking into a red Chevy Silverado, removing items and transferring them to a blacked-out Chevy truck. Suspects left westbound towards 3rd Street. Officers made contact with involved parties and began investigation. Tow requested for vehicles.

  • Obvious Death / Cardiac Arrest

    • Type of Incident: Medical emergency / death investigation
    • Location: 3013 and a half Country Road
    • Time: Around 07:56 - 08:31
    • Details: 93-year-old female found not conscious and not breathing. Initially reported as cardiac arrest, later recoded as an obvious death. Coroner dispatched and on scene by 08:51. Squad and EMS units responded.

  • Possible Assault at Daylight Donuts

    • Type of Incident: Assault (possible)
    • Location: 3002 I-70B (Daylight Donuts)
    • Time: Reported around 09:16 - 09:20
    • Details: Female suspect entered store yelling, cursing, and pushed the reporting party. Suspect fled westbound on foot along I-70B wearing a light red shirt and red pants. Officers searched the area but no immediate apprehension.

  • Welfare Checks

    • Type of Incident: Welfare checks
    • Locations & Times:
      • 406 Park Avenue for elderly female with dementia (approx. 08:46)
      • 525 Gardner Way for a friend possibly being taken advantage of by mentally unstable female (approx. 08:52)
    • Details: Officers dispatched to check on welfare of individuals based on concerns from reporting parties. Contact made in some cases, and follow-ups conducted.

  • Shoplifting / Trespass at Walmart North Avenue

    • Type of Incident: Shoplifting and trespass
    • Location: Walmart North Avenue
    • Time: Around 07:54 - 08:20
    • Details: Male suspect observed stealing clothing, wearing stolen items, and under the influence. Law enforcement requested two ambulances for a taser deployment and an officer's shoulder injury. Suspect detained and transported to hospital.

  • Medical Emergencies

    • Multiple EMS calls for patients with chest pain, difficulty breathing, falls, strokes, and injuries around Grand Junction and surrounding areas:
      • 431 Paraline: 29-year-old male with chest pain and history of heart attack (06:22)
      • 25 and 3 Quarters Road/I-70 Frontage: Possible structure fire with 12-foot fire near house, but confirmed permitted burn (07:16)
      • 670-23 Road: 60-year-old male with abnormal breathing (07:20)
      • Rio Vista Mobile Home Park: 85-year-old male pulled catheter out (09:17)
      • Fruitvale Liquor parking lot: Female with foot and ankle pain (09:48)
      • Additional calls for strokes, falls, breathing difficulties, dislocated knee, and other medical issues with EMS responding code 2 and 3 as appropriate.

  • Carbon Monoxide Alarm

    • Type of Incident: CO alarm
    • Location: 219 Rain Cloud Street
    • Time: Around 08:29
    • Details: Carbon monoxide alarm going off in an RV since 05:15. Fire department dispatched to investigate.

  • Suspicious Vehicles and Animal Complaints

    • Animal complaint at an unspecified location, trap check requested (approx. 09:16)
    • Suspicious vehicle reported camping near I-70B and Dodie (approx. 09:30)

  • Other Notable Police Activity

    • Multiple vehicle and driver checks with clear and valid records.
    • Various welfare and verbal disputes handled, including a verbal dispute at 3077 Thundercloud Drive.
    • Follow-up and paperwork activities related to arrests and trespass enforcement.