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Emergency Incidents
Oversized load with arm extending over highway
Traffic
Hwy 160/491, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible reckless oversized load vehicle traveling eastbound on Highway 160 near a Love’s business, with an electrical array and an arm reportedly extending over the roadway before it turned into the business driveway.
Officer called for trespassing and trash complaint
Disturbance
S Broadway, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was requested to go to a sanitation facility on South Broadway in Cortez to move along a person who was reportedly cursing at people and leaving a large amount of trash. The reporting party remained nearby in a red pickup truck while the person, described as using a wheelchair and wearing brown camouflage and a (description withheld), was asked to leave the area.
Officers handle neighbor dispute on Balsam Street
Disturbance
Balsam St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible neighbor dispute near Balsam Street in Cortez. One officer advised a woman about acceptable behavior, and another unit took primary on the call.
Resident repeatedly yells obscenities at smokers
Disturbance
E Main St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a harassment complaint at Aneth Lodge, where a female resident reportedly repeatedly came out to the assigned smoking area and yelled obscenities at people there. The reporting party also mentioned a prior welfare check involving the same resident about six days earlier.
Officer warns drivers about unsafe parking
Traffic
E 7th St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported being back near mile marker 41 and warned people about their parking behavior in the area of East 7th Street.
Natural gas odor reported at Cortez Middle School
Fire
W 2nd St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a middle school on West Second Street in Cortez for a reported natural gas odor coming from behind the building.
Reckless speeding sedan on Highway 491
Traffic
US-491, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible reckless driver on Highway 491 near Cortez. A deputy reported a sedan passed them at a very high speed, was briefly followed, and then disappeared from view. No pursuit was started, and the vehicle was described as possibly a silver or gray sedan.
Traffic stop in front of Big R on Main Street
Traffic
E Main St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a possible traffic stop in front of a business on East Main Street in Cortez. Another unit was requested to respond, and the roadway was later reported clear to reopen.
Vehicle with blown tire blocks lane on Highway 160
Traffic
US-160, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible traffic accident near mile marker 60 on US Highway 160. An officer located a vehicle stopped on the roadside with partial lane blockage. The vehicle was determined to not be involved in a crash but to have a blown tire.
Male threatens suicide at White Eagle Inn in Cortez
Medical Emergency
S Broadway, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched back to a motel on South Broadway in Cortez for a reported suicidal man. Units were told they could respond directly to the scene.
Possible suicide attempt involving a knife near White Eagle Inn
Medical Emergency
S Broadway, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were directed to stage near the White Eagle Inn for a possible suicide attempt involving a knife, with law enforcement en route.
Police detain person at gunpoint at Jiffy Lube
Weapons
S Broadway, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, police reported holding one person at gunpoint at Jiffy Lube in Cortez. A nearby unit headed to assist and requested emergency radio traffic.
Minor crash involving deer near fairgrounds
Traffic
US-160, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a minor traffic accident near the fairgrounds in Cortez with no roadway blockage. A deer was removed from the road and placed in a ditch, and the driver later requested to be contacted by phone by a state trooper.
Report of suspicious man behind residence
Suspicious Activity
N Austin St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possibly homeless man walking near North Austin Street, reportedly causing dogs to bark and going behind an off-duty officer’s home. A unit advised they would check the area.
Traffic stop for speeding on US 160 in Cortez
Traffic
US-160, Cortez, CO
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on US 160 near Cortez involving a silver Toyota SUV and a red Kia Sportage. The driver and vehicle registration were checked and appeared to be valid and clear.
Welfare check requested for red Kia Sportage on Highway 160
Medical Emergency
US-160, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch requested a possible welfare check for occupants of a red Kia Sportage traveling eastbound on Highway 160 near Cliffrose. Officers were asked to contact the Montrose County Sheriff’s Office if they reached the vehicle.
Welfare check on man near Walmart and Dollar Tree
Medical Emergency
Sligo St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a possible welfare check on a bald man wearing a (description withheld) and (description withheld) near the driveway between a Walmart and a Dollar Tree on Sligo Street in Cortez.
Woman having seizure at Maverik store in Cortez
Medical Emergency
US-491, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported seizure involving a woman outside a convenience store near North State Street in Cortez. Ambulance and fire units responded, and a medical unit was en route.
Civil standby requested at middle school
Other Non-Crime Event
W 2nd St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested for a possible civil standby at Cortez Middle School, with units planning to arrive shortly before 3:15 a.m.
Mail stolen from roadside mailbox in Cortez
Theft Report
Rd 21.9, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of possible mail theft from a mail receptacle near (number withheld) in Cortez, and a deputy was assigned to check the situation.
