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Emergency Incidents
Caller reports disturbance at Navajo Street home
Suspicious Activity
Navajo St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible disturbance near Navajo Street. A female caller reported the issue and then disconnected, and callback attempts did not get an answer.
Father upset over intoxicated son at trailer park
Domestic Dispute
E 7th St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a trailer park in Cortez for a reported family disturbance involving a father and son, where the father was upset about the son’s intoxication and requested to speak with an officer.
Officer assists shelter guest, transports man to jail
Weapons
N Park St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers at a shelter in Cortez discussed a man who appeared to be welcome there but may be moved off the property. The man reportedly has weapons provisions and was later taken to jail.
Intoxicated guest damages electronics at Cortez home
Property Damage
E Carpenter St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a home near East Carpenter Street for a report of an intoxicated man who allegedly destroyed a computer, virtual reality headset, televisions, and monitors. The woman, her son, and her mother were outside while the man remained inside the house. No protection order was reported to be in place.
Trespass and shoplifting report at City Market
Theft Report
E Main St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a store in Cortez for a possible trespass and shoplifting complaint involving a person reportedly wearing a black hoodie and carrying an American flag backpack. The caller believed the person was already trespassed from the property, and store video was to be reviewed.
Verbal dispute resolved at 7th and Oak in Cortez
Disturbance
S Oak St & W 7th St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance near 7th Street and Oak Street in Cortez. After speaking with both parties, they found no criminal conduct and advised both people to stay away from each other for the night.
Pedestrian blocking highway traffic near mile marker 22
Disturbance
US-160, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible pedestrian problem on Highway 160 near mile marker 22, where a woman was walking in the roadway and a man was trying to get her into a vehicle. A deputy was requested to respond to the area.
Property manager threatened at Elegant Hills park
Assault Report
K 2, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report from a property manager at a park in Elegant Hills about a woman’s daughter who allegedly threatened him and requested that she be trespassed. The woman was reportedly still in the park near a blue double-wide trailer, and the situation appeared related to an earlier verbal disturbance.
Panic alarm activated at Cortez hospital
Suspicious Activity
Hospital Dr, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible panic alarm activation at a hospital in Cortez, with units acknowledging and one responding to the scene.
Pickup reported swerving near Cortez highway
Traffic
US-160 & CO-145, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a traffic complaint about a pickup truck reportedly swerving and nearly hitting oncoming traffic near the US 160 and CO 145 interchange in the Cortez area. The vehicle was described as a pickup with a reported Colorado license plate, and a later check reportedly showed no record.
Reckless drivers nearly hit elderly woman in lot
Traffic
N Edith St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of two Chevy vehicles, one gray and one green, possibly racing and nearly hitting an elderly woman in a parking lot near La Schwab in Cortez. The vehicles had left before officers were notified, and their direction of travel was unknown.
Found property reported on South Linden Street
Other Non-Crime Event
S Linden St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a found property call near South Linden Street in Cortez. The reporting party was described as a tall person wearing prescription glasses and a baseball cap and carrying a cell phone.
Domestic disturbance involving dementia at residence
Domestic Dispute
Aldridge Rd, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible domestic disturbance near Aldridge Road in Cortez after a man reported his wife, who has dementia, was acting out. No weapons or physical contact were reported, and units later advised the situation appeared to be okay.
Loose dog reported on South Market Street
Other Non-Crime Event
S Market St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a loose dark-colored pit mix dog near South Market Street in Cortez. The dog may have a collar, and the owner is believed to live in the area.
Follow-up on video of reported incident at home
Suspicious Activity
S Ash St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a follow-up near South Ash Street in Cortez regarding a reported incident captured on video. The reporting party did not want criminal or trespass action, but officers planned to review the video and attempt to identify and speak with the person involved.
Abandoned vehicle with keys inside towed from street
Suspicious Activity
W Montezuma Ave, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported abandoned vehicle near West Montezuma Avenue in Cortez. The vehicle was found unlocked with keys possibly inside and was being moved to a nearby parking lot for towing and inventory.
Reckless white SUV reported on wrong side of road
Traffic
S Broadway, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible reckless driver near an auto business on South Broadway in Cortez. A newer, smaller white SUV was reportedly traveling southbound on the northbound shoulder. The caller later reported being on Main Street.
Person detained on active trespass warrant
Trespass
Hawkins St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in Cortez conducted a records check on a person near Hawkins Street and found a possible active trespass warrant. The person was detained while the warrant was confirmed, and it was also noted that he was trespassed from a nearby Baymont property.
Neighbor reports child possibly harmed in apartment
Domestic Dispute
W 5th St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible domestic disturbance at Hillside Apartments on North Fifth Street in Cortez. A reporting party in an upstairs apartment reported hearing screaming and yelling, possibly involving children, and later said it sounded like a child was thrown to the ground.
Reckless driving report on Main Street in Cortez
Traffic
E Main St & Cactus St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a red Kia Soul driving recklessly, including swerving, brake checking, and using the wrong turn signals, last seen westbound on Main Street near Cactus Street and a nearby auto business. An officer checked the area and nearby roads but did not locate the vehicle.
