Daily Summaries

2025-12-22 06:00:27

  • Two-Vehicle Crash with Minor Injuries

    • Type of Incident: Vehicle Accident
    • Location: Frontage Road in front of Taco Bell, 3231 I-70B
    • Time: 13:22
    • Details: Two vehicles involved; one driver is a 44-year-old male with minor injuries including bleeding from arm and foot. Both vehicles are inoperable with major fluid leaks and engine damage. Traffic is blocked on the frontage road near Best Western. Tow trucks on scene.

  • Shooting Incident Involving 10-Year-Old Child

    • Type of Incident: Gunshot Wound
    • Location: Near 42900 Highway 141 and associated areas (vehicle last seen heading towards St. Mary's)
    • Time: Around 15:14–15:55
    • Details: A 10-year-old male sustained a gunshot wound with an exit wound in the left armpit, bleeding heavily but alert and breathing regularly. The child was transported by a female driver who refused to stop for law enforcement. Multiple emergency units, including Gateway Fire and Care Flight, were dispatched and coordinated for intercept and transport. Care Flight was canceled after ambulance loading.

  • Shoplifting and Assault Incident

    • Type of Incident: Shoplifting and Assault
    • Location: Safeway and Patterson Avenue area
    • Time: 13:31–13:36 and later
    • Details: Male suspect stole food and threw an elbow at reporting party, described as wearing black mask, orange beanie, black clothing; no weapons seen. The suspect fled on foot eastbound on Patterson. Law enforcement units responded and searched the area.

  • Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Crash

    • Type of Incident: Vehicle-Pedestrian Accident
    • Location: 1st Street and Patterson Avenue
    • Time: 13:58–14:03
    • Details: A pedestrian was reportedly struck by a black Dodge truck. Injuries include a possible compound fracture on upper leg. The scene was blocking traffic; EMS and law enforcement responded code 3.

  • Illegal/Open Burn Investigation

    • Type of Incident: Illegal Burn
    • Location: 9550 Highway 141
    • Time: 12:01–12:53
    • Details: Male tending a burn of scrap trees; concern for fire spreading. Fire units investigated; controlled burn confirmed with water source nearby; no further action needed.

  • Animal-Related Incidents

    • Multiple calls for injured or loose animals including:
      • Injured cat at 3424 Frank Road transported to Animal ER.
      • Dog locked in vehicle near Devils Canyon Trailhead, no windows down; responded by Animal Control.
      • Several dog at large or animal welfare checks throughout the day.

  • Welfare Checks and Mental Health Calls

    • Numerous welfare checks including:
      • Female with suicidal ideation at Comfort Care, 445 Sandia Drive.
      • Female intoxicated and passed out with infant at 3212 West Downey Circle.
      • Assault and physical altercations involving distressed individuals, some requiring transport or co-responder assistance.
      • Multiple calls involving intoxicated or confused individuals walking in the area.

  • Suspicious and Trespass Complaints

    • Calls for suspicious persons and trespass at various locations including:
      • Foresight Village Apartments: male pacing and knocking on doors.
      • Pathways Family Homeless Shelter: juvenile kicked door, no damage.
      • Multiple shoplifting suspects detained or fleeing in vehicles.
      • Vehicles observed acting suspiciously or with expired plates.

  • Traffic Complaints and DUI Investigations

    • Reports of vehicles swerving, speeding, or driving erratically on I-70 and local roads.
    • Attempted location of DUI suspects based on descriptions and license plate info.
    • Police coordinated with Colorado State Patrol for traffic control and vehicle stops.

  • Medical Emergencies and EMS Responses

    • Multiple EMS calls for falls, seizures, breathing difficulties, strokes, and unconscious patients across the area.
    • Responses to senior citizens, pediatric patients, and intoxicated individuals.
    • Ambulances frequently dispatched code 2 or code 3 depending on severity.
    • Transfers between hospitals and care facilities.

  • Fire Department Responses

    • Investigations of smoke alarms and minor fires including:
      • Smell of smoke and smoke in pantry at 127 Hillcrest Avenue; no fire found, ventilation performed.
      • Small vehicle fire on a motorcycle battery at Stanford Way and F-Rank Road.
      • Vehicle versus deer incident with no injuries; vehicle towed the next day.
    • Fire units cleared most calls after investigation or patient care.

  • Missing Person / Search and Rescue

    • Search initiated for missing juvenile autistic child last seen approximately 30-40 minutes prior.
    • Officers conducted area checks and coordinated search efforts.

  • Miscellaneous Notable Calls

    • Report of a male with a bow walking southbound on 32 Road; no suspicious activity.
    • Reports of individuals threatening harm to animals during domestic disputes.
    • Calls about people blocking traffic or causing disturbances in business parking lots.

This summary includes the most notable and unique events from the day's dispatch logs, highlighting crashes, shootings, fires, major EMS calls, and significant law enforcement activities.