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Emergency Incidents
Car crash blocking southbound Railroad Avenue
Traffic
E 9th St & Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO 81650
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a car accident at Railroad Avenue and East Ninth Street with no apparent injuries and the southbound lane apparently blocked.
Vehicle hits deer on I-70 near milepost 88
Traffic
I-70, Rifle, CO
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers discussed a property-damage crash on I-70 westbound near milepost 88 where a vehicle apparently struck a deer and airbags deployed. No injuries were reported and the roadway was not blocked. The driver was offered phone or online reporting options, and a tow truck was being sent from a nearby location.
Loud noise complaint on Wamsley Way
Disturbance
Wamsley Way, Rifle, CO 81650
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were requested to check a possible loud noise disturbance near the 900 block of Wamsley Way in Rifle, Colorado, after a neighbor reported ongoing loud music or noise.
Purple car following and loud noise reported
Disturbance
Wamsley Way, Rifle, CO 81650
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported a possible disturbance near Wamsley Way in Rifle, involving a purple car that was reportedly following someone and loud noise from a residence. The caller requested an officer to stop by.
Purple car reportedly following neighbor in Rifle
Suspicious Activity
Wamsley Way, Rifle, CO 81650
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller near Wamsley Way reported a possible suspicious purple car following them and loud noise from a nearby residence, and requested an officer to check the situation.
Fuel stolen from vehicle on Baron Lane
Theft Report
Baron Ln, Rifle, CO 81650
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible property theft at a location on Baron Lane, where the reporting party said fuel had been stolen again from a vehicle or property.
Fuel stolen from vehicle on Baron Lane
Theft Report
Baron Ln, Rifle, CO 81650
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of possible theft of fuel from a vehicle near Baron Lane in Rifle, Colorado. The reporting party stated that fuel had been stolen from the auto again.
Report of child unrestrained in vehicle
Domestic Dispute
Railroad Ave & W 5th St, Rifle, CO 81650
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of possible child abuse or neglect involving a black Volkswagen sedan with multiple occupants and a baby/toddler (about 1–2 years old) unrestrained in the back seat. The vehicle was reported at a gas pump and preparing to leave. Location was given as West Fifth Street and Railroad Avenue.
Unrestrained toddler in car at West Fifth and Railroad
Child Endangerment
Railroad Ave & W 5th St, Rifle, CO 81650
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible child endangerment situation near West Fifth Street and Railroad Avenue in Rifle involving a black Volkswagen sedan with a young child reportedly unrestrained in the back seat while the vehicle was preparing to leave.
Assistance with locked vehicle at thrift shop
Other Non-Crime Event
East Ave, Rifle, CO 81650
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a vehicle lockout at a thrift shop in Rifle involving a silver Toyota Tacoma. The reporting party remained on scene while assistance was provided.
Person suicidal with dog near Palomino Park trails
Medical Emergency
Joyce Park, 595 W 24th St, Rifle, CO 81650
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to reports of a suicidal person with a dog near the trails behind Palomino Park. Multiple callers reported the person was possibly heading toward the red trails and did not want contact with officers.
Vehicle blocking lane on Rifle River Bridge
Traffic
Rifle, CO 81650
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible motorist assist at the Rifle River Bridge, where a vehicle is reportedly partially blocking the roadway.
Motorist assist at Rifle River Bridge
Traffic
Rifle, CO 81650
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible motorist assist at the Rifle River Bridge, where a vehicle is reported to be partially blocking the roadway.
Report of suspicious person at gas station
Suspicious Activity
E 5th St & Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO 81650
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a suspicious person at a gas station near East 5th Street and Railroad Avenue. The caller said an unknown man had washed the rear window of her vehicle and then stood near the front of her vehicle before leaving, and she requested a call from officers.
Possible suicidal person reported at Centennial Park
Medical Emergency
Centennial Park, 300 W 5th St, Rifle, CO 81650
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible suicidal person at Centennial Park (300 W 5th St). The person reportedly texted family saying “I love you” and then stopped sharing their location. They were last seen near City Market walking north, possibly toward Palomino Park. A vehicle description was mentioned in one transmission but was not confirmed in the second transcript.
Possible suicidal man last seen near Centennial Park in Rifle
Medical Emergency
Centennial Park, 300 W 5th St, Rifle, CO 81650
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible suicidal man associated with Centennial Park. Family reported he sent a goodbye-style text and then disabled location sharing. He was last seen near City Market walking north, possibly toward Palomino Park. RP had no clothing description; he is described as a thin-build adult male about 5'4" and may have access to weapons. He may be heading toward a residence on Rail Avenue or possibly the King’s Crown Drive area.
Injured deer found near admin building
Animal Complaint
Home Rd, Rifle, Colorado 81650, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of an injured deer in the road near a maintenance area, later indicating the deer was in a field by an administrative building.
Unconscious man with unknown bleeding at Centennial Suites
Medical Emergency
Access Rd, Rifle, CO 81650
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a hotel on Access Road for a reported 65-year-old man who was unconscious but breathing, with blood from an unknown source. The caller later reported that the man was starting to wake up.
65-year-old male found unconscious with bleeding in Rifle
Medical Emergency
Access Rd, Rifle, CO 81650
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was sent to a suite on Access Road in Rifle for a reported 65-year-old man who was initially unconscious but breathing and later began to wake up, with blood from an unknown source.
Loose dog on south lawn at middle school
Animal Complaint
Railroad Ave, Rifle, CO 81650
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible animal complaint about a dog at large on the south lawn of a middle school on Railroad Avenue.