Daily Summaries

2025-12-05 06:00:52

  • Structure fire reported near G. George Road and 26 1/2 Road

    • Type of Incident: Structure Fire
    • Location: Near G. George Road and 26 1/2 Road
    • Time: Approximately 15:35
    • Details: Smaller house next to a larger one reported with dark smoke. Multiple fire units dispatched. Upon arrival, no flames or black smoke seen. Fire was later declared under control, possibly related to a wood stove.

  • Vehicle rollover crash on Broadway near 1875 Broadway

    • Type of Incident: Vehicle Crash (Rollover)
    • Location: Broadway at 1875 Broadway
    • Time: Around 20:38
    • Details: Single vehicle rollover involving two vehicles reported. Female occupant crawled out with abdominal pain; male driver with a head cut. State Patrol and deputies on scene. Traffic was blocked temporarily.

  • Hit and run incident on 16th Street

    • Type of Incident: Hit and Run
    • Location: 1224 North 16th Street
    • Time: Around 13:45
    • Details: Vehicle belonging to neighbor was hit possibly by an intoxicated neighbor. Reported over an hour after incident.

  • Trespassing and suspicious activity at multiple locations

    • Type of Incident: Trespassing/Suspicious Persons
    • Locations:
      • Home Depot parking lot (green bus with people living inside, suspected intoxicated)
      • Alta Boat Cliff Gas and Grocery (male with a knife refusing to leave)
      • Homeless shelter (male causing disturbance, trespassed)
      • Grand Junction Subaru at 651 Market Street (red Ford sedan parked, occupants trespassed)
      • Target store (repeat shoplifter detained)
      • University Center (subject sleeping under a blue blanket, trespassed)
    • Time: Various times throughout the day
    • Details: Multiple trespass warnings and arrests made, some individuals with warrants or probation.

  • Medical emergencies and welfare checks

    • Type of Incident: Medical Emergencies and Welfare Checks
    • Locations:
      • 550 Fairview Avenue (29-year-old diabetic male with low blood sugar, unconscious)
      • Maverick Orchard Mesa (male slumped over steering wheel, possible intox)
      • Cardiac arrest at 605 West Hall Avenue (unknown age female, not conscious)
      • Multiple fall and injury calls at assisted living and residences
      • Welfare checks at various residences including concerns for elderly or intoxicated individuals
    • Time: Throughout the day
    • Details: EMS responded to critical cases including cardiac arrest and diabetic emergencies. Some patients refused transport; others were transported to hospitals.

  • Gas leak and carbon monoxide alarms

    • Type of Incident: Hazardous Condition (Gas Leak/CO Alarm)
    • Locations:
      • 417 Gold Rush Drive (gas leak with doors/windows opened, no sickness reported)
      • 2835 Hartford Avenue (basement CO alarm, no keyholder available)
      • 360 28 Road, Division of Youth Services (fire alarm with smoke reported, no flames)
      • Dream Cafe, 314 Main Street (odor of natural gas reported)
    • Time: Various times between 08:30 and 20:00
    • Details: Fire department investigated gas and CO alarms, ventilated homes, secured gas lines, and coordinated with Black Hills Energy and Grand Valley Power.

  • Vehicle striking gas line at 550 Redtail Court

    • Type of Incident: Gas Line Strike
    • Location: 550 Redtail Court
    • Time: Around 09:01
    • Details: Construction crew hit a gas line; fire department and utility companies responded. Leak was secured and technicians were called.

  • Domestic disturbance with bear mace assault at Monument RV Park

    • Type of Incident: Domestic Disturbance/Assault
    • Location: Monument RV Park, 607 Highway 340, space 9090
    • Time: Around 06:29
    • Details: Male sprayed RP with bear mace during domestic violence attempt. Male left in white truck but continued to drive by the address.

  • Assist calls related to intoxicated and suicidal subjects

    • Type of Incident: Welfare/Behavioral Health
    • Locations:
      • Mind Springs (intoxicated male yelling and walking in road)
      • Fruita Middle School (timed out welfare check on a juvenile)
      • Olin Pedestrian Bridge (possible suicidal male teenager)
      • Various calls for intoxicated individuals unable to care for themselves
    • Time: Throughout the day
    • Details: Officers and EMS responded to individuals with mental health or intoxication concerns, some refusing transport or assistance.

  • Suspicious vehicle and possible chop shop at 2514 Fillmore Avenue

    • Type of Incident: Suspicious Activity
    • Location: 2514 Fillmore Avenue
    • Time: Around 12:31
    • Details: Report of 10-12 cars and approximately five Hispanic males working on vehicles, suspected of being a chop shop. No weapons seen; investigation ongoing.

  • Animal complaints involving off-leash dogs and cold weather concerns

    • Type of Incident: Animal Control/Welfare Check
    • Locations:
      • Intersection of South Plum Street and West Aspen Avenue (homeless subjects with off-leash dogs)
      • 1060 Chapita Avenue alley (highly intoxicated male sleeping on sidewalk)
    • Time: Various
    • Details: Officers contacted animal owners and welfare checked intoxicated individuals in cold conditions.

  • Other notable incidents

    • Abandoned motorcycle on Harrison North
    • Vehicle striking deer on I-70 mile marker 61, vehicle undrivable, tow delayed
    • Multiple medical calls for chest pain, strokes, seizures, and falls at residences and public places
    • Multiple follow-ups for harassment, assault, and welfare checks handled by phone or in person
    • Fire crew responded to a vehicle fire at 1034 Lakeside Drive; fire extinguished, no structures threatened

The day’s radio traffic reflects a busy mix of fire, EMS, and law enforcement incidents including structure fires, vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, trespassing and domestic disturbances, with numerous welfare checks and investigations into suspicious activity.