‘Area News’ Archives
Berthoud Police Blotter: September 2014
Provided By James Anderson Patrol Sergeant, Berthoud Squad Tuesday, September 2 Suicide Attempt: 1600 block of 4th Street, a 35 year old was found unresponsive by her roommate . She was transported to McKee by ambulance. Injured Dog: 200 block of Second Street, Two children reported a blue heeler dog followed them home from school. The dog had a bleeding and injured hind leg. The dog had a collar but no tags and was not micro-chipped. Turned over to Animal Control. Extra ... Full Story
Event for Homeless Veterans
2014 Annual Veterans Stand Down The Annual Veterans Stand Down will be held on Friday, October 17, 2014, at The Mission, 460 Linden Center Drive, Ft Collins. The Stand Down will be held from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM. The Stand Down is for all homeless veterans in the area. The Mission will be serving a hot meal at noon. Services will include flu and pneumonia vaccinations, haircuts, health screening for hepatitis C, oral screenings, mental health counseling from the Veterans Administration. Many ... Full Story
Jefferson County’s Assault On U.S. History
‘A Tale Of Two Countries’ — Jefferson County’s Assault On U.S. History By Leonard Pitts Jr. This is a tale of two countries. The first country was built on a radical new promise of human equality and a guarantee of the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That country made it possible for even those born in the humblest and most meager circumstances to climb to the pinnacle of prosperity and achievement. It helped save the world in a great global conflagration, fed and ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire Calls: September 2014
Berthoud Fire Protection District Incident reports for September 2014 Tuesday, September 2 BFPD responded to a report of a gas leak in the 1500 Block of Alpine Avenue. Xcel Energy was contacted and the fire crew assisted in clamping the line to stop the leak. BFPD responded to a report of a smoke odor in the 1400 Block of Maple Drive. The fire crew used their thermal imaging camera to search for heat within the home without finding any source. BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call in ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire Hydrant Testing
The Berthoud Fire Protection District (District), in cooperation with the Little Thompson Water District and the Town of Berthoud, has contracted the services of the National Fire Services Office to test and flush fire hydrants. Testing and flushing of fire hydrants within the Town of Berthoud and those portions of Larimer, Weld and Boulder Counties that are within the Berthoud Fire Protection District will be flow tested and flushed beginning Monday, September 22nd. It is anticipated ... Full Story
Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies
2014 Season Opener By Wendy Kenner September 15, 2014 Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies hosted the 2014 Season Opener Compulsory Gymnastics Meet. The meet was held at Loveland High School on September 6 and 7. The Level 3, 4 and 5 teams from Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies all competed at this season’s first meet. The Level 3 team won 1st place, the Level 4 team placed 4th and the Level 5 team took 3rd place. There were several top 5 finishes on the Level 3 team. In the Younger ... Full Story
Sheriff’s Berthoud Squad now on Facebook
Sheriff Justin Smith has announced the launch of two new Facebook pages. Berthoud Squad – Larimer County Sheriff's Office http://ow.ly/Bj3hl Wellington Squad – Larimer County Sheriff's Office - http://ow.ly/Bj3sA These Facebook pages will be used by the supervisors of each squad to communicate emergency updates, community information, and provide a point of connection for citizens with their law enforcement agencies. The deputies assigned to Berthoud and Wellington take pride in serving ... Full Story
Berthoud: Police Blotter – August 2014
Provided By James Anderson Patrol Sergeant, Berthoud Squad Friday, August 1 Ordinance Violation: 200 block of Victoria Avenue, a resident’s cat was loose. The cat was captured and was later turned over to the owner who received a ticket. Saturday, August 2 Suspicious Circumstances: 900 block of Third Street, a resident reported an MVA Hit and Run. This person reported that the truck possibly ran over a delineator post. The post was placed upright by the deputy. Tampering: 100 block of E. ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire Calls: August 2014
Berthoud Fire Protection District Incident reports for August 2014 Friday, August 1 BFPD assisted TVEMS with a medical call on Fifth Street. BFPD responded with Johnstown Fire to a grass fire in the area of mile marker 252, northbound lane of Interstate 25. The crew found a 200’X 200’ grass fire. BFPD responded with Johnstown Fire to a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 25 at mile marker 253. There were no reported injuries. Saturday, August 2 BFPD responded with TVEMS to a bicycle ... Full Story