‘Area News’ Archives
Berthoud Fire Calls: September 2021
September 1-5 Wednesday, September 1 Berthoud Fire responded to the Berthoud Living Center for a medical. Squad 61 dispatched to the 18000 block of Weld Cty Road 3 for a 77-year-old woman with breathing problems. The crew assisted with loading of the patient into the ambulance for transport to a local hospital. Engine 61 and TVEMS were dispatched to I-25 Mead exit ramp for a single vehicle accident. The crew located a jeep on the ramp that had gone off the road and was stuck in between 2 ... Full Story
Berthoud Police Blotter: August 2021
- August 1 - 8 Sunday, August 1 Nothing noteworthy Monday, August 2 Scam / Computer Crime: Bimson Ave. - A man reported that his juvenile daughter's Snapchat account was hacked. The suspect used selfies of the victim to try to ask her friends for sexual videos. Tuesday, August 3 Harassment / Road Rage: S. CR. 23 / Getaway Dr. - Driver reported a road rage incident and followed up today with additional video. A possible suspect was unable to be contacted. Scam: Laborn ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire Calls: August 2021
August 1-8 Sunday, August 1 Squad 61 dispatched to the 1600 block of Mount Meeker Avenue for an 80-year-old man who had fallen. TVEMS assumed patient care. The patient stated he was not injured and requested a lift assist. The patient was assisted off of the ground and to a couch. Citizen assist to the 700 block of Grand Market Avenue to check smoke detector alarms. Two detectors indicated alarm. They were blown out with compressed air, batteries replaced and tested for ... Full Story
Berthoud Police Blotter: July 2021
July 1 -11 Thursday, July 1 Mental Health Hold: Burbank St. - Male made comments about hurting or killing himself. He was voluntarily transported by EMS to the hospital for a mental health hold. Found Property: Torreys Peak Ln. - Two backpacks found by a citizen in a grassy area. Hit and Run: Turner Ave. - Semi-Truck hit the reporting party’s parked vehicle and left the scene. Waiting for surveillance video for more information. Warrant Arrest: Mountain Ave. - Male was ... Full Story
Join us at Hilltop Guild’s Annual Bazaar Aug. 7
Since 1948, members of the Hilltop Guild in Allenspark have been opening the Kelley House and their hearts to the public in the form of their annual bazaar, always taking place on the first Saturday in August. This year the bazaar falls on Aug. 7 and will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 18720 Highway 7 just about halfway between Estes Park and Lyons. Guild members have been working throughout the winter on knitted, woven, crocheted, quilted and embroidered items to sell at the bazaar in order to ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire Calls: July 2021
July 1 - 11 Thursday, July 1 Squad 61 was called for a sick person that needed to be transported in the 1000 block of 4th Street. Engine 61 was dispatched to I-25 NB mm 248 for a 2-motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival found a tire that had fallen off a semi and hit two cars. Minor damage to both cars and all parties were out of the vehicles. There were no hazards except a large amount of glass in the roadway from one of the vehicles carrying glass panels. TVEMS packaged one ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire Calls: June 2021
Tuesday, June 1 Squad 61 dispatched to the 900 block of 4th Street for chest pains. TVEMS assumed patient care. The patient was loaded into the ambulance for transport to local hospital. Engine 62 responded to the 400 block of Bothun Road for back pain. The patient was evaluated, walked to the cot, and loaded into the ambulance for transport. Squad 61 responded to 400 block of Meadowlark Drive for a law enforcement medical assist. The crew assisted TVEMS with patient assessment. The patient ... Full Story
Berthoud Police Blotter: June 2021
June 1 - 6 Tuesday, June 1 Felony Warrant Arrest / Resisting Arrest / Impersonation: W CR 8 / Hwy 287- Male was contacted on a welfare check and provided a false name and his identity was confirmed later after he walked away. Located at Meadowlark Dr hours later and attempted to flee. Deputies apprehended the suspect and took him into custody. Booked on the warrant and summons issued for other charges. Wednesday, June 2 Disturbance: S.8th Street, during a child exchange a woman and her ... Full Story
Berthoud Squad Shot at and Terrorized A Local Man
Search for: We have heard nothing of this, but it shows that even Berthoud is not safe from those who claim to protect and serve. We are learning what people of color have known for years, don't call the police on your neighbor unless you want him killed. Also notable is that the deputies fired 5 shots at an unarmed man, framed in a doorway, and missed him every time. That does not give me much confidence it their training and ability, though for Mr. Hanson's sake I am glad ... Full Story
Berthoud Fire Calls: May 2021
Incident Report May 1-2 Sunday, May 2 Squad 61 responded to the Love’s Travel Stop for a sick person. The crew began patient assessment and transferred care to TVEMS. Squad 61 responded to the 1400 block of Biffle Court for a lift assist. Engine 61 dispatched to the 1000-1200 block of 42nd Street SE for a motor vehicle accident. A two-vehicle accident with moderate damage. The crew began assessing vehicle occupants for injuries. Two patients were evaluated by TVEMS and refused medical ... Full Story
