‘Police Beat’ Archives
Berthoud Police Blotter: February 2017
Updated March 6, 2017 Provided by James Anderson Patrol Sergeant: Berthoud Squad Wednesday, February 1 Juvenile Problem: 200 block of Bunyan Avenue, a crime involving a 14-year-old boy is being investigated. Vehicle Crash: Mile Marker 328 Highway 287, 2 vehicles were traveling southbound on Highway 287 side by side in their respective lanes. At the intersection with County Road 17, another vehicle was merging onto 287 and cut in front of the vehicle in the right lane ... Full Story
Berthoud Police Blotter, January 2017
Updated February 7, 2017 Provided by James Anderson Patrol Sergeant: Berthoud Squad Sunday, January 1, 2017 Happy New Year! Trespass: BNSF Railroad, a trespasser was reported by the railroad tracks. A 16-year-old male was contacted on the property and cited. Monday January 2 Warrant Arrest: 500 block of Mayo Court, a 29-year-old Berthoud man was involved in a disturbance with his parents due to his spiraling behavior. Arrested for a Warrant for Possession of ... Full Story
Berthoud Police Blotter, December 2016
Updated January 2, 2017 Provided by James Anderson Patrol Sergeant: Berthoud Squad Thursday, December 1 Vehicular Eluding / Aggravated Robbery / Burglary / Driving Under the Influence of Drugs / Trespass: LARIMER-WELD-BOULDER COUNTIES: a 19-year-old Lakewood man stole a vehicle out of Lakewood. This vehicle was later called in as a REDDI report by Ft Collins. A deputy located and attempted to stop the vehicle near Owl Canyon and I-25. The ... Full Story
Berthoud Police Blotter, November 2016
Updated Thursday, December 1, 2016 Provided by James Anderson Patrol Sergeant: Berthoud Squad Tuesday, November 1 Recovered Narcotics: 500 block of S. 9th Street, while at a disturbance at this address a small baggie of suspected methamphetamine was located Suicidal Threats: 900 block of Mountain Ave, a 32-year-old woman was called in by her father as being suicidal. Vehicle Crash: Mountain Avenue and 8th Street, - Unknown driver struck a light pole and abandoned their red ... Full Story
UPDATE – Unattended Death at Berthoud High School
On November 4, 2016, the Larimer County Coroner’s Office released a statement identifying the deceased male as 15-year-old Joshua J Francis of Berthoud. The coroner’s office determined cause of death was a gunshot wound of the head and the manner of death was suicide. LCSO investigators continue to conduct interviews and collect historical data involving this case in hopes of possibly identifying a motive for this tragic event. Investigators have not found any evidence to ... Full Story
Unattended Death at Berthoud High School
Early this morning, Larimer County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of a missing person in Berthoud. Deputies learned a teenage male had left his home and his parents were concerned for his safety. They reported he may have gone to Berthoud High School. Deputies responded to Berthoud High School and found an open door. The body of a deceased teenage male was found inside the school. The Larimer County Coroner's Office is responding and will release ... Full Story
Berthoud Police Blotter: October 2016
Updated November 1, 2016 Saturday, October 1 Dog Bite: Fickel Park, large turnout at the park for Oktoberfest with several people bringing their dogs. Two leashed dogs get into a fight one is a pit bull and the other is an Australian Shepard miniature poodle. Two people get bit and a third sustains minor scratches trying to break up the dogs. The Australian shepherd mix has multiple puncture wounds and will be spending a few days at the ... Full Story
Berthoud Police Blotter – September-October 2016
Update: October 5, 2016 Provided by James Anderson Patrol Sergeant: Berthoud Squad Thursday, September 1 Distribution of Marijuana / Possession of Marijuana / Marijuana Growing Operation: 12000 block of CR18E and 3100 block of Megan Way, deputies along with, SWAT, Street Crimes Unit, and DEA executed two search warrants on a several month long investigation. A large marijuana growing operation was taken down at both ... Full Story
Berthoud Police Blotter, August 2016
Updated September 6 2016 Provided by James Anderson Patrol Sergeant: Berthoud Squad Monday, August 1 Vehicle Trespass / Criminal Trespass / Theft: 700 block of 2nd Street, a resident called to report that on Thursday an unknown suspect entered her vehicle and stole medications, two necklaces, a sweatshirt and money while she was at work. Tuesday, August 2 1st annual “National Night Out” event held at Fickel Park. Your Berthoud Squad wants to thank everyone ... Full Story
Berthoud Police Blotter: July 2016
Updated Aug 3, 2016 Provided by James Anderson Patrol Sergeant: Berthoud Squad Friday, July 1 Several fireworks complaints Criminal Trespass: 600 block of 5th Street, suspect(s) entered a vehicle and pulled a number of wires out of the dash, Saturday, July 2 Several more fireworks complaints. Assault: Franklin Avenue, two residents were involved in an altercation over one of them calling the other a thief. ... Full Story
