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Emergency Incidents
Intoxicated trespass suspect transported by EMS
Substance Use
N Park St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible trespassing complaint at a shelter in Cortez. The involved man was later transported by EMS and reportedly admitted he was intoxicated.
Officer requested to assist state patrol
Other Incidents
US-160, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, local law enforcement was requested to provide cover for Colorado State Patrol near mile marker 34 on US 160 in the Cortez area. The request was described as non-emergent.
Elderly woman dizzy and vomiting in Cortez
Medical Emergency
Rd 20, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location near Road 20 in Cortez for a reported medical emergency involving an 80-year-old woman who was dizzy, nauseated, and vomiting but conscious and breathing.
Person tries to enter drive-through window
Break-In
E Main St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible trespass at a fast-food restaurant in Cortez. A man was reportedly trying to enter the store for a mobile order and attempting to open drive-through windows. The reporting party believed he may have been trespassed before and requested that he be trespassed if not already.
Fire crews check smoking vehicle on North Madison
Fire
N Madison St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of a smoking 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee near North Madison Street in Cortez. The vehicle was evacuated, no flames were seen, and firefighters arrived to find a single vehicle with nothing showing.
Smoking vehicle reported on North Madison Street
Fire
N Madison St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a location near North Madison Street in Cortez for a reported smoking vehicle. The vehicle was evacuated and no flames were seen at the time of the call.
Person throwing clothes into road on South Broadway
Disturbance
S Broadway, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers contacted a man on South Broadway in Cortez after a reported 10-10 incident. He was reportedly throwing clothes into the roadway, and another person was possibly involved. The man was later believed to be hiding in a house across the highway.
Welfare check on female with aggressive male at lobby
Medical Emergency
E Roger Smith Ave, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a welfare check near East Roger Smith Avenue in Cortez for a woman in her 20s in a lobby, reportedly accompanied by a tall, skinny man acting aggressively. The situation was described as concerning but not physical, and no weapons were confirmed.
Man attempts to enter home on South Valley Road
Break-In
S Valley Rd, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible attempted unlawful entry at a home near South Valley Road in Cortez, Colorado. A caller reported that a man tried to get into the front door, was told to leave, then went to another side of the house and tried another door. The man reportedly had not left the property when the call was made, and the caller wanted to pursue charges.
Civil landlord-tenant dispute near E Carpenter St
Domestic Dispute
E Carpenter St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic described a civil “21” landlord-tenant issue near E Carpenter St in Cortez. Call notes indicated the woman’s landlords were reportedly entering her residence, and officers planned to attempt contact with the woman and handle it as a civil matter, with escalation if needed. Additional information mentioned a person staying in a single-wide and possibly experiencing a mental health crisis, with a family member trying to help.
Man throws clothes into road, causing traffic hazard
Disturbance
S Broadway, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible traffic problem near South Broadway in Cortez after an off-duty deputy reported a male subject throwing clothes into the roadway and slowing traffic.
Suspicious people knocking on residence door
Suspicious Activity
E Montezuma Ave, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of two people who got out of a vehicle and were knocking on a woman’s residence near East Montezuma Avenue. An officer attempted to make contact and requested additional units to assist.
Theft report in police department lobby
Theft Report
N Park St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are handling a possible theft report in the lobby of the police department.
Man requests officer for civil standby
Other Incidents
N Park St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, a man in the lobby of a police station in Cortez requested to speak with an officer about a civil standby situation.
Reckless SUV driving and tailgating on Highway 160
Traffic
CO-145, Cortez, CO
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a complaint about a black Nissan Xterra driving recklessly westbound on Highway 160 near the Hampton Inn area, reportedly tailgating and attempting to pass on the shoulder, possibly while the driver was on a phone. The vehicle was described as having a Colorado plate and was said to be returning to an address in Dolores. A separate report mentioned a possible impaired driver in a red Ford F-150 near a construction zone, with the driver described as an older man with a white beard and a dog in the cab.
Officers assist two homeless youths at high school
Other Non-Crime Event
Sligo St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers made a community policing contact at a local high school involving two unhoused juveniles who reportedly needed a possible hotel voucher. The contact occurred in the school office.
Police respond to vehicle pursuit at AutoZone
Traffic
E Main St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible vehicle pursuit near an auto parts store on East Main Street in Cortez. The suspect vehicle was described as an older small red Ford sedan in a nearby fast food restaurant parking lot.
Police respond to reported incident at AutoZone on East Main St; suspect vehicle reported at Taco Bell lot
Traffic
E Main St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, units were dispatched to AutoZone on East Main St in Cortez for a “10-80.” A suspect vehicle described as an older small red Ford sedan was reported in the Taco Bell parking lot, then the caller reported losing visual and the direction of travel was unknown. Separate radio traffic mentioned traffic diverting onto County Road 302 (cause not stated).
Officer checks suspicious man in pink jacket
Suspicious Activity
S Madison St & E 2nd St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in Cortez contacted a man wearing a pink jacket walking westbound on 2nd Street near Madison. They checked his identity and records, which reportedly showed probation and trespass history.
Vehicle stop for no visible registration
Traffic
S Madison St & E 2nd St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a white Chevy Tahoe near Madison Street and 2nd Street in Cortez. The vehicle’s registration appeared clear, and the driver received a verbal warning for no visible registration.
