Daily Summaries

2025-12-17 06:00:38

  • Chimney Fire in Palisade

    • Type of Incident: Chimney fire
    • Location: 703 39 8th Road, Palisade
    • Time: Around 21:00
    • Details: Flames were reported shooting out of the chimney. Residents evacuated the house. Firefighters arrived, found some heat coming from the chimney, and monitored the situation. No extension or structural damage reported. The home was turned over to the owners, and units cleared by 21:55.

  • Two-Vehicle Motor Vehicle Crash on I-70B

    • Type of Incident: Motor vehicle crash
    • Location: 28 Road and I-70B
    • Time: Approximately 16:35
    • Details: Two-vehicle crash blocking the number one westbound lane. One subject sustained a laceration on the hand. Law enforcement was on scene; vehicles were blocking traffic. Tow requested.

  • Hit and Run Incident

    • Type of Incident: Hit and run
    • Location: 941 25 Road
    • Time: Around 16:30
    • Details: A smaller black Chevy SUV drove through a fence, got stuck, then fled the scene driving on rims. State Patrol to be notified.

  • Medical Transport with Interventional Cardiology

    • Type of Incident: Medical transport
    • Location: Community Hospital ER to St. Mary's ER
    • Time: Around 17:10
    • Details: A 61-year-old male patient on a heparin drip required urgent transport with interventional cardiology support. Transport was handled by Ambulance 16 and Airman 11.

  • Head Injury at Powderhorn Mountain Resort

    • Type of Incident: Medical incident (head injury)
    • Location: 48338 Powderhorn Road, Powderhorn Mountain Resort
    • Time: Around 14:54-14:56
    • Details: An 18-year-old male with a possible head injury was treated at the first aid west of the lodge. Ambulance 92 responded Code 2.

  • Multiple Breathing Difficulty Calls

    • Type of Incident: Medical emergencies
    • Locations:
      • 2011 Aspen Street (41-year-old male with COPD and cellulitis)
      • St. Mary's Hospital Family Medicine, 2698 Patterson Road (94-year-old female with shortness of breath and cough, possible COVID or flu)
      • 691 Kauffman Road (53-year-old male, in and out of consciousness)
    • Times: Various between 14:31 and 00:23
    • Details: Patients were conscious and breathing, with some requiring Code 3 response.

  • Lift Assist for Elderly Patients

    • Type of Incident: Lift assists
    • Locations:
      • 2551 Santa Fe Drive (82-year-old female who fell but uninjured)
      • 240 Alberta Drive (80-year-old female unable to get up from toilet, both patient and daughter with flu)
      • Mesa View Mobile Home Park (male unable to walk, weak)
    • Times: Between 14:59 and 16:19
    • Details: Patients conscious and breathing; assistance provided to help them move.

  • Altered Mental Status in Postpartum Female

    • Type of Incident: Medical emergency
    • Location: 3129 Teal Court
    • Time: Around 23:13
    • Details: 26-year-old female, gave birth yesterday, confused and barely conscious with worsening symptoms.

  • Fight and Assaults at Triple Tree Tavern, Clifton

    • Type of Incident: Disturbance/fight
    • Location: 201 2nd Street, Clifton
    • Time: Around 22:00-22:30
    • Details: Multiple people involved in physical fight, one female detained. A white Chevy Traverse was involved in an additional assault and fled scene but was located unoccupied nearby.

  • Medical Alarms and Welfare Checks

    • Type of Incident: Welfare checks and medical alarms
    • Locations:
      • 3268 E Edward Road, Mesa View Mobile Home Park (male unable to walk)
      • 640 Middle Ridge Drive (welfare check for elderly male with dog left outside)
      • 585-25 1/2 Road, Paradise Valley Mobile Home Park (81-year-old female stuck in bed)
    • Times: Various between 14:44 and 22:30
    • Details: Patients were conscious and breathing, needs ranged from lift assists to welfare checks.

  • Smoke and Odor Investigation

    • Type of Incident: Smoke odor investigation
    • Location: 172 Sunlight Drive
    • Time: Around 21:01-21:14
    • Details: Burning plastic odor reported with no visible flames. Fire crews investigated but found no source; units cleared.

  • Multiple Vehicle Stops and Warrants

    • Type of Incident: Law enforcement activity
    • Details: Numerous stops involving warrant confirmations, arrests, and trespass notices were conducted throughout the day and night, including at Orchard Mesa City Market and other locations.

  • Non-Injury Crashes and Traffic Hazards

    • Type of Incidents: Non-injury crashes and stalled vehicles
    • Locations:
      • J John and 2 10th Road (non-injury crash)
      • 29 Road at North Avenue (stalled vehicle causing backups)
    • Times: Various between 14:34 and 16:34
    • Details: Vehicles blocking lanes, some requiring tow services.

  • Medical Assistance for Various Conditions

    • Type of Incidents: Various medical calls including diabetic issues, allergic reactions, and head/neck injuries
    • Locations:
      • 607 Highway 340 (diabetic issue)
      • 488 Melody Lane (possible allergic reaction)
      • 740 Gunnison Avenue (bleeding surgical wound on neck)
    • Times: Various between 14:44 and 20:30
    • Details: Patients generally conscious and breathing; code responses varied based on severity.

  • Animal Related Calls

    • Type of Incident: Welfare checks and dog-related calls
    • Locations:
      • 640 Middle Ridge Drive (dog welfare check)
      • Justice Center (found property related to dogs)
    • Times: Various throughout day and night
    • Details: Welfare checks and property reports involving animals.

  • Suspicious and Harassment Calls

    • Type of Incident: Suspicious activity and harassment
    • Locations:
      • Walmart on North Avenue (disorderly male)
      • 2805 Collin Lane (harassment)
    • Times: Various throughout day and evening
    • Details: Subjects were generally non-threatening but caused disturbances requiring police response.

  • Overdose and Drug-Related Incidents

    • Type of Incident: Overdose and drug-related calls
    • Locations:
      • Quincy's, 609 Main Street (44-year-old male suspected drugged)
      • 2214 Tuscany Avenue (possible overdose)
    • Times: Various in late evening and early morning hours
    • Details: Patients conscious and breathing; law enforcement and EMS responded for evaluation and transport.

  • Other Notable Events

    • Lift assists, blood draws, and patient transports were common throughout the day.
    • Multiple welfare checks related to possible vulnerable individuals.
    • Several trespass and disturbance calls, including some involving juveniles.

This report summarizes notable emergency responses and unique incidents from the Grand Junction area radio traffic during the day and evening.