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Emergency Incidents
Fire alarm investigation at Sleeping Ute Apartments
Fire
S Madison St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel responded to an apartment complex on South Madison Street in Cortez for a reported sounding detector. A unit arrived at the multifamily residence and began investigating the issue.
Reckless driving complaint on Empire Street
Traffic
W Empire St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a gray Tahoe driving recklessly on Empire Street in Cortez, possibly near a park and a gas station. The caller reported the incident was happening at that time.
Carbon monoxide alarm at North Beech Street home
Fire
N Beech St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a home near North Beech Street for a reported carbon monoxide alarm. The radio traffic indicates no one was reported sick at the scene.
Argument between mother and daughter at home
Domestic Dispute
Chamblee St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a 911 call about a possible family argument at a home on Chamblee Street in Cortez. Radio traffic later indicated the dispute was between a mother and daughter over whether a man should remain at the residence, and the daughter reportedly locked the mother out of the house.
Officers search for 1980s Ford pickup on Highway 160
Suspicious Activity
US-160, Cortez, CO
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible suspicious older Ford pickup truck with chrome rims traveling northbound on Highway 160 near a market in Cortez. The vehicle may be connected to an earlier incident in Towaoc. Units were sent to check the area and make contact with the vehicle.
73-year-old man having a seizure in Cortez home
Medical Emergency
N Henry St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a home near North Henry Street for a 73-year-old man who was breathing but not responding and was reportedly having a seizure for about 30 minutes. Ambulance and fire units arrived, and law enforcement was requested after a woman at the residence was reportedly screaming and upset about the response time.
Property reported stolen from Beech Street home
Theft Report
N Beech St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller near North Beech Street in Cortez reported a possible stolen item, possibly taken on Tuesday, while the caller had been in a hospital in Denver. Dispatch discussed holding the report for a night car.
42-year-old male fall victim conscious and breathing
Medical Emergency
S Valley Rd, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported fall involving a 42-year-old man near South Valley Road in Cortez. The man was described as conscious and breathing.
Person making threats at City Market parking lot
Assault Report
E Main St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible threat and trespass complaint at a store on East Main Street. A man reportedly had something in his right hand and made threats before leaving the store and walking into the parking lot, where officers later made contact with him.
Phone found at park restroom turned in to police
Other Non-Crime
N Park St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to the police department after a couple reported finding a phone in a porta potty at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument.
Driver seen drinking alcohol in Sonic drive-through
Substance Use
S Broadway & Canyon Dr, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible intoxicated driver in a dark gray Jeep Patriot, last seen traveling southbound on South Broadway near Canyon in Cortez. The reporting party said they saw the driver drinking from a bottle of alcohol in a drive-through.
Reckless driver reported on Highway 160 near Cortez
Traffic
Hwy 160/491, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible reckless driver traveling northbound on Highway 160 near a business in Cortez. The caller reported a newer SUV-type vehicle passing on the right where there was no passing lane and repeatedly entering oncoming traffic. A Colorado license plate and vehicle registration information were provided over the radio.
91-year-old woman with altered mental status after fall
Medical Emergency
Hospital Dr, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a medical facility on Hospital Drive for a reported elderly woman who fell the previous day and is now experiencing altered mental status. Responders were directed to the nurse’s station in Henry Hall.
91-year-old female with altered mental status after fall
Medical Emergency
Hospital Dr, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call on Hospital Drive in Cortez for a 91-year-old woman who is conscious and breathing but has altered mental status after a reported fall the previous day.
Open alcohol containers in parked car at Walmart
Substance Use
E Main St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a possible alcohol violation in a Walmart parking lot in Cortez. A caller reported two women drinking in a parked vehicle and then walking into the store. Officers later found the vehicle still parked and unoccupied with open containers inside.
Parking lot crash with minor injuries on Broadway
Traffic
S Broadway, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported parking lot crash involving a maroon pickup and a silver Toyota on the north side of a building near South Broadway in Cortez. One driver had apparent minor injuries, airbags deployed, and southbound traffic was completely blocked from George Street.
Minor hit-and-run crash near City Market in Cortez
Traffic
E Main St, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible minor hit and run near City Market in Cortez, where a caller said one vehicle struck another about five minutes earlier and the suspect vehicle left the scene.
Injured deer on private property after dog attack
Animal Incident
US-491, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers discuss a possible injured doe on private property near Highway 491, reportedly attacked by a dog. Responders plan to check the animal and coordinate with wildlife authorities, with access through a locked gate.
Concern for animals in idling box truck at Loves
Animal Welfare Check
Hwy 160/491, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were sent to a business parking lot in Cortez for a possible animal welfare issue involving an idling box truck reportedly containing dogs and cats, with concern that exhaust could expose the animals to carbon monoxide.
Bullets reported flying near church parking lot
Weapons
Rd L, Cortez, CO 81321
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of unsafe target practice near the Lighthouse Baptist Church parking lot on Road L in Cortez. The caller reported that someone was shooting from the southeast toward the church, with shots heard and bullets flying over people’s heads.
