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Emergency Incidents
Citations issued for trash and camping on public lands
Disturbance
Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, a BLM ranger in Chaffee County contacted a camp near County Road 371 and the Mud Bog area. The ranger spoke with a man about trash, camping, and living on public lands and issued citations. A records check also revealed an Indiana-only felony warrant related to a probation violation for amphetamine possession.
Hit-and-run suspect vehicle sought near Buena Vista
Traffic
Co Rd 343, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers requested units to help locate a white Toyota with a Texas license plate that was reportedly involved in a hit-and-run near County Road 343 in Buena Vista. The vehicle left the scene in an unknown direction, and officers were asked to check its registration and driver information if it was contacted.
Hit-and-run crash at Cottonwood Hot Springs
Traffic
Co Rd 343, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible hit-and-run crash near Cottonwood Hot Springs on County Road 343, where a white Toyota 4Runner allegedly struck a black Mazda CX-5 on the driver’s side and left the scene. The caller requested an officer to respond.
Female homeowner falls and needs medical help near County Road 314B
Medical Emergency
Co Rd 314B Unit A, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders were sent to a home near County Road 314B in Buena Vista for a possible medical emergency involving a woman who reportedly fell and may be having a heart attack. Fire personnel were assisting and reported difficulty getting her out of the home.
Smoke at home and resident injured in fall near County Road 314B
Fire
Co Rd 314B Unit A, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and EMS responded to a home near County Road 314B for a reported smoke issue with no active flames. A female homeowner had fallen and needed medical evaluation, and responders reported difficulty getting her out of the home.
Fire alarm reported near County Road 314B in Buena Vista
Fire
Co Rd 314B Unit A, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters were dispatched to a reported smoke alarm at a residence near County Road 314B in Buena Vista. A neighbor reported the alarm had been sounding for about two hours, and the homeowner was sitting outside with windows open. The reporting party said the homeowner does this often and does not call it in herself.
Vandalism with offensive messages at Buena Vista home
Disturbance
S Gunnison Ave, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported vandalism near South Gunnison Avenue, including pumpkins with inappropriate words aimed at his wife and eggs on his vehicle, and requested an officer to take a report.
Caller reports juveniles leaving the West Main area
Suspicious Activity
W Main St, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller (name withheld) reported juveniles again near West Main St; they reportedly left westbound wearing dark tops and blue jeans. An officer checked the area, did not locate anyone, and cleared. Later, units reported they may have eyes on a specific person (name withheld) and requested a records check, which indicated the person was revoked and had a "99"/alert associated with Chaffee County.
Juvenile throwing objects at houses on West Main
Property Damage
W Main St, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received multiple calls about a possible juvenile male in a tan windbreaker throwing objects at houses in the (number withheld) block of West Main Street, heading west.
Juveniles throw objects at cars on Red Tail Boulevard
Disturbance
Red Tail Blvd, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of two juveniles throwing objects at passing cars near the 300 block of Red Tail Boulevard in Buena Vista. The juveniles reportedly ran into a nearby cemetery when they noticed the caller reporting the incident. The reporting party later contacted officers in person and reported no damage to their vehicle.
Traffic stop of white SUV on Highway 24/285
Traffic
US-24, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on Highway 24/285 near mile marker 218 involving a white SUV with a Colorado license plate. A friend or employee was contacted to reach the person involved, and the call was later cleared.
Unit responds to reported tree hazard near Cornerstone
Road Closure
S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a unit is traveling north to check a possible tree hazard near the Cornerstone area, while another unit handles the situation.
83-year-old man requires pacemaker at Buena Vista home
Medical Emergency
Co Rd 358, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are responding to a home near County Road 358 in Chaffee County for an 83-year-old man who is conscious and breathing normally on oxygen and reportedly needs transport to the emergency room for a pacemaker.
Traffic stop involving black Hyundai on West Main
Traffic
W Main St & Rodeo Rd, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near West Main Street and Rodeo Road in Buena Vista involving a black Hyundai with a Colorado license plate. A records check indicated the vehicle and driver information were current and valid.
Traffic stop on white minivan on Highway 24
Traffic
US-24 & W Main St, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a white Dodge minivan near West Main Street and Highway 24 in Buena Vista. The officer later reported clearing the vehicle.
Traffic stop for expired registration on Colorado
Traffic
S Colorado Ave, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near 10th Street and Colorado Avenue in Buena Vista involving a gray Ford F-150. The vehicle reportedly showed expired registration, and a case number was issued.
Smoke seen near soccer fields in Buena Vista
Fire
E Main St, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a 911 call from the soccer fields in Buena Vista about a possible fire or smoke that resembled a recently extinguished campfire.
Upset driver locates car moved for parade parking
Other Incidents
S Railroad St & E Main St, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a citizen contact near East Main Street and South Railroad Street about a car that was reportedly towed. They checked records, found no tow, and located the vehicle in a nearby parking lot. The situation was resolved with a verbal warning and no further action needed.
Family dispute over care of father with dementia
Domestic Dispute
Stoney Run, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible family disturbance at a residence on Stoney Run in Buena Vista, Colorado. A caller reported that a woman would not leave the home and was arguing with an elderly man with dementia, and was reportedly trying to take him away. The caller, who said he had power of attorney for the man, requested an officer response.
Smoke from food left on stove on Cornell Drive
Fire
Cornell Dr, Buena Vista, CO 81211
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were stood down after a possible cooking-related smoke issue was reported on Cornell Drive and determined to be something left on a stove.
