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Emergency Incidents
Loose dogs picked up after one hit by car near Windermere
Animal Complaint
Pine St, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of two loose dogs near a school and highway in Buena Vista. One dog was reportedly hit by a car but appeared to be walking normally. A man in a Mercedes without a license plate picked up the dogs, and officers were asked to investigate near West Pine Street.
Loose dogs reported at church parking lot
Other Non-Crime Event
S Gunnison Ave, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a church on South Gunnison Avenue for a report of three loose dogs running around the parking lot.
Complaint of harassment by son’s ex-girlfriend
Domestic Dispute
US-24, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported that his son is being harassed by his ex-girlfriend and wants her to leave him alone. The incident is associated with the area near Dunsmore Travel Plaza, and no trespass request is being made at this time.
Officers check two suspicious people at high school
Suspicious Activity
S Railroad St, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer contacted two suspicious men at a high school near South Railroad Street in Buena Vista. The men said they were custodians, and the officer requested records checks on both individuals.
Traffic stop on West Main Street in Buena Vista
Traffic
W Main St & S Gunnison Ave, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near West Main Street and South Cunningham involving a white Jeep SUV with a Montana license plate. A records check was requested for a man from North Carolina.
Female driver feels shaky, officer gets salt packets
Medical Emergency
Arizona St & Carbonate St, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare and medical check on a female driver in a Lexus stopped near Arizona Street and Carbonate Street. She was described as shaky, and the officer planned to return with salt packets. Medical response was declined at that time. A separate caller reported a possible threat at a restaurant on F Street and requested a phone call.
Traffic stop involving black Lexus SUV in Buena Vista
Traffic
Arizona St & Carbonate St, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Arizona Street and Carbonate Street in Buena Vista involving a black Lexus SUV with a Colorado license plate. The stop appears to have resulted in a summons rather than an arrest.
Residential fire alarm with hallway smoke
Fire
Co Rd 340, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible residential fire alarm near County Road 340 in the Buena Vista area, with smoke reported in a hallway and multiple alarm activations.
Driver yelling and playing loud music at campground
Disturbance
Turtle Rock Campground, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible disturbance at a campground near County Road 300 and 375. A caller reported a blue Subaru repeatedly driving along the road, playing loud music, and yelling. The driver reportedly stopped at the caller’s campsite and yelled at her, and the caller believed the driver might be intoxicated. Multiple units responded to the campground area.
Female pedestrian with impaired mental state walking on highway
Medical Emergency
US-24 & W Sterling Ave, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check for a woman near Sterling Avenue and Highway 24 in Buena Vista after a caller reported she appeared disoriented, was not dressed for the weather, and was walking northbound on Highway 24 after asking for a ride to a hotel.
Tree limb down on power line on South Harrison Avenue
Fire
Harrison Ave, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible electrical hazard near South Harrison Avenue in Buena Vista after a caller reported a fallen tree limb on a power line. Responders later confirmed the limb was on the line and began investigating.
Low-hanging wire reported on Highway 24
Traffic
North Highway 24, Buena Vista, Colorado 81211, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible low-hanging wire on Highway 24 near the 203, with workers checking the area and a unit remaining nearby to monitor it.
Low-hanging wire hazard on Highway 24 near estates
Road Closure
US-24, Buena Vista, CO
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews investigated a possible low-hanging wire over Highway 24 near Mount Harvard Estates and Harbor Estates. The wire appeared to be about 10 feet above the pavement and could be struck by a high-clearance vehicle. A utility company was notified to send a technician.
Traffic stop on red Nissan on Colorado Avenue
Traffic
N Colorado Ave, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a red Nissan on North Colorado Avenue in Buena Vista, in front of a grill.
Fire crew responds to downed wires in Buena Vista
Fire
N Sangre De Cristo Ave, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a location near North Street and Crestmoor Avenue in Buena Vista for two downed possible power lines that were reported to be blocking a driveway but not the roadway. The electrical status of the wires was unknown, and the caller reported they still had power.
Unclear concern about parked vehicle on West Main
Suspicious Activity
W Main St, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a vehicle possibly involved in an incident near West Main Street. The caller did not look inside the vehicle and was unsure if anyone was in it or how long ago the incident occurred. The vehicle is believed to be associated with a local business and a nearby residence.
Alarm activation at Tractor Supply store
Break-In
Harrison Ave, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible burglary alarm at a Tractor Supply store, with the chief reporting the alarm was coming from an east photoelectric beam. A unit took the call and later reported being on scene.
Patient with low oxygen and high heart rate at correctional facility
Medical Emergency
US-24, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a correctional facility in Buena Vista for a reported patient with low oxygen levels, high temperature, and an elevated heart rate in Tower 1.
Report of reckless semi truck on Main Street
Traffic
E Main St, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a delayed report of an 18-wheeler with a flatbed trailer carrying three large tires driving recklessly northbound from Main Street in Buena Vista toward Leadville. The caller reported the truck was speeding around corners and passed on the left, and was willing to provide a signed statement.
Traffic stop for covered plate on West Main Street
Traffic
W Main St, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block of West Main Street involving a white Chevy truck with a covered license plate. The driver’s information was checked and reportedly came back clear and valid.
