‘Area News’ Archives
The Pandemic Increases Prescription Drug Use, but Can
By: Nickolaus Hayes During the pandemic, more people are taking drugs for anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Coronavirus health concerns, job loss, social isolation, returning to work, or looking for a job, force many Americans to turn to medication. Prescriptions for anti-anxiety drugs, anti-depressants, and sleep medication have risen during the pandemic. The health research firm IQVIA released data saying the number of anti-anxiety drug prescriptions rose 10.2%, and anti-depressant ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire Calls: August 2020
Incident Report August 1-2 Saturday, August 1 Squad 61 dispatched to the TPC Golf Course Clubhouse for a medical assist. TVEMS assumed patient care and cleared Squad 61 from the scene. Engine 61 dispatched to the area of Weld County Road 7 and Weld County Road 46 for a patient with breathing problems. The patient was removed from the vehicle and loaded into the ambulance for transport. The vehicle was secured. Sunday, August 2 Engine 61 dispatched to the 4100 block of S Garfield Avenue ... Full Story
Berthoud Police Blotter: August 2020
August 1 - 2 Saturday, August 1 Rally / Counter-Protest: Several people planned a Black Lives Matter rally at Fickel Park. Several counter-protesters gathered across the street. For the most part it was peaceful except for the volley of insults going back and forth. A teenager on the BLM side with a bullhorn made sure people were following the rules and cleaning up after themselves. Great Job! Vehicle Crash / Private Property: Mountain Avenue, a driver backed into another vehicle at ... Full Story
Berthoud Police Blotter: July 2020
July 1-5 Wednesday, July 1 Vehicle Crash / Minor Injury: WCR46 and Frontage Road, a driver was westbound on Weld CR46 approaching the stop sign at the intersection of the Frontage Road. As he approached the intersection, he stated he applied the brakes, but the vehicle did not stop in time. He slid into the intersection and t-boned a garbage truck. Summons issued. Vehicle Crash / Minor Injury: 1st Street by Pioneer Sand and Gravel, a pro-golfer from Texas missed his turn to get to ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire Calls: July 2020
Incident Report July 1 - 5 Wednesday, July 1 Engine 62 dispatched to the 3000 block of Meining Road for a junk vehicle on fire. The fire was out. The homeowner stated that it was just a pile of rubbish that was on fire. Engine 61 dispatched to 1st Street for a 2-vehicle accident. Both drivers said that they were not injured and refused treatment by TVEMS. Once both vehicles were removed from the roadway all units cleared. Squad 61 responded to the 1000 block of Waterman Street for a ... Full Story
Berthoud Police Blotter: June 2020
Monday, June 1 Violation of a Protection Order / Violation of Bond Conditions / Prohibited Use of a Weapon: Woodcock Street, a man was contacted after a neighbor reported he was threatening to harm himself with a weapon. The man was highly intoxicated and violating both bail bond conditions and a protection order from a previous domestic violence incident. He was taken into custody and booked. Family Problem: Burbank Street, a resident reported 16-year-old is breaking things and is very ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire Calls: June 2020
Incident Reports June 1 - 7 Monday, June 1 Squad 61 responded to the 200 block of 10th Street for a 76-year-old man who had fallen. The crew lifted the patient back into bed. TVEMS checked all vital signs. The patient refused transport. Engine 62 dispatched to the 9000 block of Cottontail Road for a residential fire alarm. There were no signs of fire or smoke. The crew spoke to the homeowner who stated that it was a faulty alarm activation, and no assistance was needed. BFPD dispatched to ... Full Story
Berthoud Police Blotter, May 2020
May 1 - 3 Friday, May 1 Suspicious Circumstances / Welfare Check: Mountain Avenue / 7-11, it was reported an older lady was in the bathroom for over an hour. She arrived by herself and walked into the bathroom and has been there since. Turns out the nice lady was charging her phone using the outlets in the bathroom. Not the one of the locations I would have picked, but to each his/her own. Saturday, May 2 Assist to Boulder / Armed Car Jacking Suspect: CSP and Boulder County had a ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire Calls: May 2020
May 1-3 Friday, May 1 Squad 61 dispatched to the 4700 block of Karen Court for breathing problems. TVEMS assumed patient care. The crew assisted TVEMS with loading the patient into the ambulance for transport to a local hospital. BFPD dispatched to I-25 mm253 NB for a two-vehicle accident. The crew found a semi-truck in the median. The crew blocked one lane of northbound traffic and began patient assessment. Both the semi-truck driver and other driver reported no injuries and refused ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire Calls – April 2020
Incident Report April 1 - 5 Wednesday, April 1 Squad 61 dispatched to the 900 block of 2nd Street for a law enforcement medical assist. Squad 61 staged in the area until cleared by LCSO. Thursday, April 2 Squad 61 responded to the 4900 block of S. Iowa for a medical. Squad 61 staged in the area until cleared by LCSO and TVEMS. Friday, April 3 Engine 62 dispatched to the 3100 block of Harmony Court for a residential fire alarm. This was an accidental alarm activation. Squad 61 dispatched ... Full Story
