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Emergency Incidents
Dog in no-dog area at Centennial Park
Disturbance
Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported animal complaint near G Street and Centennial Park in Salida, where a man was reportedly walking a leashed dog in a park area with no-dog signs and concern about the dog reaching picnic tables and the playground.
Trespassed caller asks to reenter Salida convenience store
Suspicious Activity
US-50, Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported that he is currently trespassed from a convenience store near US-50 in Salida and asked if he could be allowed to enter to buy cigarettes for his girlfriend. Dispatch advised that he remains trespassed and cannot go into the store.
Loose rocks blocking lane on Highway 50
Traffic
US-50, Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a report of rocks in the roadway on US Highway 50 near mile marker 201 and planned to clear the hazard.
Complaint about large campfire near Highway 50
Fire
US-50, Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a neighbor’s unusually large campfire, allegedly six to eight feet tall, near a location on Highway 50 in Salida.
Traffic stop of silver pickup at Shell station
Traffic
W, 11344 US-50, Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop at a gas station on Highway 50 involving a silver Chevy pickup. The driver was checked and reportedly came back clear but with an expired status.
Police arrange wallet pickup at station
Other Incidents
Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in Salida, Colorado, arranged to meet a man outside a police department so he could retrieve his wallet. The man was reportedly told to come to the location for the pickup.
Minor crash between car and motorcycle near school
Traffic
Oak St & Illinois Ave, Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported vehicle versus motorcycle crash near the intersection of Illinois and Oak by a school district. The motorcyclist said he was okay and declined medical assistance. The other vehicle was described as a Rivian SUV, and the parties requested a report for insurance purposes. A tow for the motorcycle was discussed, but units held off to see if the motorcyclist could arrange his own tow.
Caller reports people carrying rifles on F Street
Other Incidents
W 1st St & F St, Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, police received a call asking whether people seen with rifles near F Street and West First Street were allowed to do so. An officer advised the caller about the law and the call was cleared.
Homeowner follows up on parking complaint note
Other Incidents
I St, Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers handled a parking problem near I Street in Salida. A homeowner requested to speak with an officer, and the involved party was later contacted, allowing the unit to clear.
Pickup hits elk on Highway 50, no injuries
Traffic
West Highway 50, Salida, Colorado 81201, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a reported pickup truck collision with an elk on westbound Highway 50 near mile marker 212. The driver initially could not open the vehicle door and fluids were leaking. Deputies, fire crews, and EMS responded, and the vehicle was moved out of the traffic lane. A later size-up indicated one vehicle versus an elk with no injuries, but fluids and debris required cleanup before the roadway was reopened.
Tire slashed in Safeway parking lot vandalism
Property Damage
G St, Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of possible vandalism in a Safeway parking lot, where a white pickup truck’s tire was reportedly slashed while parked near a nearby business. The caller suspected a man driving a red Jeep may be involved.
Deer struck by vehicle creates hazard on Highway 50
Traffic
East Highway 50, Salida, Colorado 81201, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a Ford Transit van collided with a deer near mile marker 220 on eastbound Highway 50. The deer appears to still be in the roadway, creating a hazard as other vehicles reportedly hit it, and a deputy is en route to the scene.
Elderly man struggles to breathe alone at home
Medical Emergency
Co Rd 156, Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS were dispatched to a location on County Road 156 for a reported medical emergency involving an elderly man who was having severe difficulty breathing and was alone at the scene.
Extra patrol requested for speeding vehicles
Traffic
W 2nd St, Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller requested extra police presence in the 600 block of West Second Street due to reports of multiple vehicles speeding in the area.
Reckless pickup reported near Salida
Traffic
Co Rd 160, Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a red Ford F-150 with a silver topper secured by rope driving recklessly near Highway 160 by a hospital and golf course, last seen heading toward Salida. The caller reported the truck nearly hit them and was willing to sign a statement, but was no longer following the vehicle.
Man shaken up after dog's death at apartment
Medical Emergency
Cleora Rd, Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to an apartment complex on Cleora Road for a man reportedly having mental health issues after his dog died the previous day. The caller requested an officer to help calm him down and did not want fire or ambulance services.
70-year-old female with neck pain and lightheadedness
Medical Emergency
Co Rd 200, Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS and fire ambulance were dispatched to a location on County Road 200 for a 70-year-old woman who was conscious and breathing normally but reported neck pain and feeling lightheaded.
61-year-old male collapses near D Street in Salida
Medical Emergency
D St, Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call near D Street in Salida for a 61-year-old man who had collapsed. He was reported to be conscious and breathing normally.
Van hits Conex box near Ace Hardware in Salida
Traffic
E Rainbow Blvd, Salida, CO 81201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers investigated a possible property-damage crash involving a van that reportedly struck a Conex box near Ace Hardware. Radio traffic also referenced a separate incident at a high school where a person was reported conscious and stable with injuries to the head and hip.
Man reportedly said he would return with an AK-47
Weapons
US-50, Salida, CO
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a man near US-50 and County Road 302 in Salida who allegedly said he was leaving and would return with an AK-47. Officers investigated the possible weapons threat; units coordinated with a local bank/security about a potential lockdown and checked a vehicle matching a reported description.
