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Emergency Incidents
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.
Child locked in car at Walmart West in Cortez
Medical Emergency
W Main St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible child locked inside a white Kia Forte at a Walmart on West Main Street in Cortez. The child reportedly had the keys and the vehicle doors were locked.
Verbal dispute reported at South Broadway address
Domestic Dispute
S Broadway, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported verbal dispute at/near South Broadway in Cortez. A male (name withheld) was reportedly drinking or smoking while supposed to be watching children, and a female was yelling at him in a car.
Aggressive dog reported near East Arbecam Avenue
Animal Complaint
E Arbecam Ave, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a tan medium-sized dog near East Arbecam Avenue and North Madison Street in Cortez. The caller reported the dog has a history of aggression and chasing people and was sitting in front of a nearby residence.
Welfare check requested at Cortez residence
Medical Emergency
C R 23, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies conduct a welfare check at a home near Road 23 in Cortez after a reporting party said they had not been able to reach the resident for years and he was not answering the phone.
Married couple arguing at South Chestnut home
Domestic Dispute
S Chestnut St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported verbal disturbance near South Chestnut Street in Cortez involving a married couple arguing, with a woman reportedly screaming and two pit bulls on the property.
Elderly man with prolonged nosebleed in Cortez
Medical Emergency
N Beech St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near North Beach Street in Cortez for an elderly man with a prolonged nosebleed. The patient was reported to be conscious but dizzy, faint, and weak, with bleeding lasting over 45 minutes and possible blood thinner use.
94-year-old man with nosebleed near N Edith St in Cortez
Medical Emergency
N Edith St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS are dispatched to a location near North East Street in Cordova for a possible medical emergency involving a 94-year-old man with a nosebleed lasting about 45 minutes.
Lift assist provided at Oak Meadows Trailer Park
Medical Emergency
W 7th St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance and fire crews were dispatched to a trailer park on West 7th Street in Cortez for a reported lift assist with no injury reported.
Deputies verify welfare of previously missing person
Missing Person
28.2 Loop, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were sent to a location near Road 28.2 Loop in Cortez to verify a possible missing person who was reportedly located after being reported missing the previous day.
Traffic stop for expired registration on US 491
Traffic
US-491, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on a white Volkswagen near County Road 700 and US 491 in the Cortez area. The vehicle’s registration appears to be expired.
Person sleeping outside business door
Disturbance
E Main St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a chiropractic office on East Main Street in Cortez for a report of an unwanted man sleeping near the front door and being asked to move along.
Woman aged 68 experiences chest pain at home
Medical Emergency
W Driscoll St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a location near West Driscoll Street in Cortez for a possible heart attack after a caller reported a 68-year-old woman having chest pain. Ambulance and fire units responded to the scene.
Person lying on patio outside restaurant on west side of Denny's
Medical Emergency
E Main St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were directed to the west-side back patio area behind Denny's in Cortez for a welfare check on a person reported lying on the ground. The person was described as wearing an (description withheld), (description withheld), and (description withheld).
Man threatens to steal from Cortez convenience store
Theft Report
E Main St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a gas station near East Main and Mildred Main for a report of a man in black clothing who was threatening to steal from the store. The man reportedly had prior trespass history at the location and was later restrained or protected.
Male with breathing difficulty at shelter in Cortez
Medical Emergency
N Park St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a possible medical issue involving a male with breathing difficulty at a bridge shelter near North Park Street in Cortez.
Barking dog complaint on Cottonwood Street
Disturbance
Cottonwood St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported barking dog at a residence near Cottonwood Street in Cortez, south of a nearby landmark.
Hit-and-run investigated on US 491 near Cortez
Traffic
US-491, Cortez, CO
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible hit-and-run near Union and US 491 in Cortez. They stopped a gray Honda and checked a New Mexico license plate in connection with the incident. Radio traffic also mentioned a white Ford and a person named (person_name withheld) who may be involved or able to provide information.
Vehicle hits deer on Highway 491 near Cortez
Traffic
US-491, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible car versus deer collision in the 12000 block of Highway 491 near Cortez. A newer white pickup with apparent front-end damage was reported on the roadside with its lights flashing, but an officer later checked the area and did not locate anyone.
