July 1 – 7
Monday, July 1
Violation of a Protection Order/Warrant Arrest: Redcloud Avenue – A man was reported to be passed out under a tree. The man was intoxicated and had a warrant for his arrest. The man also had a protection order not to consume any alcohol. He was booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Unattended Death: 1400 4th Street – A man was found deceased by a neighbor. There was nothing suspicious and the man had a significant medical history. Investigations consulted. The Coroner’s Medical Examiner responded.
Tuesday, July 2
Nothing of Significance to Note
Wednesday, July 3
Non-Injury Motor Vehicle Accident/Drove without Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) When Required/Expired License Plates: Berthoud Parkway/Mountain Avenue – A male driver was distracted while driving a box truck and hit a power pole knocking out power to multiple traffic lights. The man did not have a CDL when required and the license plates were expired on the box truck. The man was issued a citation.
Driving Under the Influence: North Berthoud Parkway/Crestridge Drive – A male driver was contacted for traffic infractions and did not complete roadsides consistent with a sober driver. He was booked at the Larimer County Jail,
Driving Under the Influence/Motor Vehicle Accident with Injuries/Careless Driving/Leaving the Scene of an Accident: North Berthoud Parkway/Waterman Street – A man driver rolled his vehicle twice and continued driving south on Berthoud Parkway. The man was transported to the hospital where he admitted to drinking and driving. He was medically cleared and booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Non-Injury Motor Vehicle Accident/Fail to Yield Right of Way: Mountain Avenue/7th Street. A driver hit another vehicle due to failing to yield for the right-of-way. The at-fault driver was issued a citation
Non-Injury Motor Vehicle Accident: 10th Street/Welch Avenue – A female driver side-swiped a parked car due to her footwear getting tangled in the pedals of the vehicle.
Warrant Arrest x4/Violation of Protection Order x2/Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance: Franklin Avenue – A man and woman were contacted together in violation of protection orders with one another. The woman was found in possession of cocaine and fentanyl. Both parties were booked into the Larimer County Jail.
Thursday, July 4
Happy Independence Day!
Driving Under the Influence/Open Container: 2nd Street – A female driver originally was called in as a person down. The woman was contacted in her running vehicle, refused roadsides, and refused a chemical test. A blood draw search warrant was obtained. She was booked at the Larimer County Jail
Stolen License Plate: Grand Market Avenue – A man was stopped with a stolen license plate attached to the vehicle he was operating. Only one plate was recovered. The man was issued a summons.
Driving Under the Influence/Driving Under the Influence Per Se/Resisting Arrest: South Taft Avenue/West County Road 14 – A man was contacted and resisted after he failed standard field sobriety testing. A control hold was used to gain compliance. He was booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Friday, July 5
Lost License Plate: Megan Way – A man reported his front license plate was missing overnight. The plate was later located.
Warrant Arrest: 3800 East Highway 56 – A man was contacted with an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Mental Health: West County Road 14 – A man was called in for texting multiple people after stating he was going to hang himself. The man was contacted at his residence extremely intoxicated and making suicidal statements. He was taken to the hospital and placed on an Emergency Commitment Hold.
Saturday, July 6
Mental Health: East Colorado Avenue – A man continually called the Sheriff’s Office reporting multiple false alarms, and he was adamant that his security system was hacked.
Sunday, July 7
Theft: Redcloud Avenue – A woman reported a man took $250 for car wash gift certificates before Christmas, and never provided the service or refunded the money. Further investigation is currently being conducted.
Non-Injury Motor Vehicle Accident: 4th Street – Berthoud Fire was responding to a medical call and clipped a parked car as the fire engine was parking. The vehicle was unoccupied, contact was made with the business owner.
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July 8 – 14
Monday, July 8
Vehicle Trespass/Theft: Timeless Trail – A man reported that two vehicles parked in the driveway of his residence had the rear passenger windows broken. Items were stolen from both vehicles.
Vehicle Trespass/Theft: Celestial Drive – A man reported that the driver’s side window of his pickup truck was broken out and approximately $20 was stolen.
Tuesday, July 9
Vehicle Trespass/Theft: Tranquility Way – While canvassing the area after the two reported trespasses from the day prior, a woman waived down deputies to report that her unlocked vehicle had been entered, with $0.75 and two garage door controls stolen. The suspect is presumably the same as the other prior trespasses and vehicle thefts from other incidents currently under investigation.
Suspicious Item: Gateway Boulevard/Mountain Avenue – Near the intersection of Gateway Boulevard and Mountain Avenue a suspicious item was found near a walkway, under a tree. The Northern Colorado Bomb Squad responded and determined it was not an explosive. Further investigation found it was a mosquito trap placed in the tree by the health department.
Criminal Mischief: Urban Place – A woman reported that someone broke her sliding door and window with a BB gun.
Wednesday, July 10
Felony Vehicular Eluding/Driving Under the Influence of Drugs & Alcohol/Reckless Driving/Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance/Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: Highway 287/ County Rd 8 – A male driver was speeding North on Highway 287 from Longmont. When deputies attempted to stop the driver, he began to elude at approximately 100 MPH until North Berthoud Parkway, where he came to a stop hitting a fence post. A K9 sniff led to a vehicle search, where cocaine and methamphetamine paraphernalia were located, in addition to several open beer containers throughout the back of the vehicle. The man was booked at the Larimer County Jail
Assist to Fire Department: Heron Lake Parkway – Deputies assisted Berthoud Fire with traffic control after a sauna caught fire at the residence, causing a structure fire.
Thursday, July 11
Mental Health: Jay Place – A woman was placed on a voluntary mental health hold after experiencing a mental health crisis at her residence.
Friday, July 12
Non-Injury Motor Vehicle Accident/Failed to Yield Right of Way: Highway 287/County Road 8 – A male driver turned in front of another vehicle while trying to beat a yellow light and caused a traffic accident. The at-fault driver was cited.
Felony Warrant Arrest: East County Road 8/Pyramid Peak – A man was contacted with an outstanding felony warrant and booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Driving Under Revocation/Warrant Arrest: A man was contacted while driving with a suspended license and was found to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Non-Injury Motor Vehicle Accident/Following Too Closely: Highway 287/County Road 8 – A female driver rear-ended another vehicle. The woman was issued a citation for following too closely.
Mental Health: County Road 10E/1st Street – An adult male was contacted in a ditch on the side of the road after numerous passersby called 911 to report a man walking in traffic in swim trunks, and no shirt with a friendly Pitbull in 100-degree weather. The man showed signs of paranoia and was delusional, but he was not a danger to himself or others. The man was provided with dog food and water. The man did not have any family in the area willing to take him and he was taken to a local park where he asked to be dropped off.
Saturday, July 13
Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine (Misdemeanor)/Unlawful Possession of Fentanyl (Misdemeanor)/Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia/No Proof of Insurance/Expired Registration: North Berthoud Parkway/Highway 287 -A man was contacted at a local gas station parking lot after being observed driving a vehicle bearing an expired and unreadable temporary tag. The man was accompanied by two additional individuals. None of the occupants had a valid driver’s license and the vehicle was uninsured. A K9 sniff led to a Probable Cause search of the vehicle. User amounts of fentanyl pills, 3.86 grams of methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia were found throughout the vehicle. The owner of the vehicle was issued a summons and the other two individuals were released.
Sunday, July 14
Nothing of Significance to Note.
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July 15 – 21
Monday, July 15
Theft: Serenity Ridge Parkway – A game camera worth $300 was stolen from the entrance to the Serenity Ridge neighborhood at some point over the last week. The investigation is ongoing.
Fraud/Skimmer: Mountain Avenue – A skimmer was placed over the payment keypad at the payment register inside a local convenience store. Employees noticed the skimmer in the morning hours and removed it. It is currently unknown when the device was installed, and security camera footage is being reviewed.
Suspicious Circumstances: Mount Meeker Ave, Berthoud – A man reported that his ex-girlfriend stole several personal identification documents. He could not provide proof other than knowing she stole the items and demanded law enforcement search her residence. A search warrant was not issued based on the lack of evidence.
Second-Degree Kidnapping/Harassment/Domestic Violence: 1st Street – A Woman reported that on 07/07/24 her husband and she were arguing, and he forced her to drive him to various businesses throughout Berthoud and restricted her ability to leave by taking her car keys and phone until she agreed to drive him around. The investigation is ongoing.
Tuesday, July 16
Harassment/Domestic Violence/Criminal Mischief/Domestic Violence/Unlawful Possession of Fentanyl/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia/Child Abuse x2: Mount Massive Ave – The man from the previous day’s suspicious circumstances call was reported by the woman at her residence in Loveland after he repeatedly contacted her via phone all day without any reply from her. While the man was at the residence, he damaged a wooden gate and it appeared he stabbed the air conditioning unit on the trailer with a knife. The man was contacted while his two juvenile sons were in the car, one street from the woman’s residence. After the man was taken into custody, a K9 performed a sniff on the vehicle and indicated an alert. A search of the vehicle yielded two firearms, drug paraphernalia, and .92 grams of M30 pills suspected to contain Fentanyl. The man was booked into the Larimer County Jail.
Wednesday, July 17
Felony Warrant Arrest x2: East Highway 56 – A woman was contacted and found to have two Felony warrants for motor vehicle theft. She was booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Non-Injury Motor Vehicle Accident: Mount Meeker Avenue – A two-vehicle accident occurred when a DoorDash delivery driver attempted to find an address and side-swiped a parked vehicle in the neighborhood. There was minor damage to both vehicles and no injuries.
Thursday, July 18
Non-Injury Motor Vehicle Accident: Meadowlark Drive – A two-vehicle accident caused when one vehicle backed into another vehicle, causing minor damage. No injuries.
Trespass: Grand Market Avenue – A man had been reported sleeping in his vehicle in the parking lots at two local businesses. Both businesses requested the man formally trespassed.
Theft: Fickle Farm Trail – $3880 worth of home siding was stolen overnight. This is an ongoing issue with the new developments being built in Berthoud. The company did not have a tracking GPS in the bundle, and no security cameras were available after a neighborhood canvas.
Suspicious Person/Trespass: Holmes Place – A Woman resident reported a man wearing a black backpack, a black mask, and all black clothing was captured on her security camera walking around her house, staring into the car and house windows. The man attempted to enter through the basement windows. Entry was not accessed, and nothing was taken.
Criminal Mischief: Clayton Place – A man reported a Chevy truck was seen peeling out in a business parking lot, causing a rock to strike a window at the shop, breaking the window and causing approximately $500 in damage.
Scam/Theft: East Highway 56 – A Woman reported she was swindled in an online employment scam and is currently out $40,000. The Woman sent two separate wires to the scammer for $10K and $30K.
Theft of a License Plate: Burt Avenue – A Woman reported a trailer plate was stolen on approximately 07/15/24.
Friday, July 19
Trespass/Theft/Suspicious Person: Nielson Place – An unknown suspect went to the porch of this property and stole a Longmont Dairy milk cooler. The man matched the description of the suspect from the suspicious call taken the day previously. The suspect appears to be white, wears all-black clothes, a backpack, Van’s style shoes, and possibly wears glasses. If anyone recognizes the man in the photo below, please contact the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Berthoud Squad at 970-498-5411.
Felony Warrant Arrest: East Highway 56 – A Woman was contacted with an outstanding felony warrant and booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Third-Degree Assault: Blue Mountain Avenue – Deputies responded to a welfare check for a man regarding his erratic behavior and substance abuse issues. Before arrival, deputies contacted the man’s brother, who was parked just north of the address with facial lacerations and abrasions. The brother advised he was checking up on the man, who was huffing inhalants and was not in the right state of mind. The man confronted his brother with a baseball bat and punched him multiple times in the face during a brief struggle over the bat. The brother advised that the man would violently confront deputies if contacted. An arrest warrant was issued for the man.
Driving Under the Influence: County Line Road /Highway 56 – A male driver was stopped by an off-duty Longmont Police Department officer in an unmarked car after he passed the officer at a high rate of speed. Deputies responded and the man did not perform roadsides consistent with a sober person and he was booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Saturday, July 20
Second-Degree Motor Vehicle Theft/Vehicular Eluding/Obstruction: County Road 5 – A stolen vehicle out of Pennsylvania was spotted eastbound on Highway 56 and 1st Street and a traffic stop was attempted near Pickert’s Dairy. The vehicle pulled over and a high-risk stop was performed. The male driver drove off and was able to get away. The driver works at Pickert’s Dairy and was positively identified. The man later turned himself in at Berthoud Town Hall and was booked into jail on the above charges.
Second-Degree Assault (Strangulation)/Third-Degree Assault/Harassment/Domestic Violence/Failure to Leave Premises Upon Request of a Peace Office: Capitol Avenue – A man choked and punched his girlfriend. Contact was attempted with the man at the residence, but he elected to barricade inside the residence. Urgent arrest warrants were obtained, and the man surrendered peacefully soon after the All Hazards Crisis Response Team arrived on scene.
Sunday, July 21
Driving Under the Influence/Trespass: East Highway 56 – A man was verbally trespassed from a business earlier in the evening and told not to drive because of his level of intoxication. The man returned to the property and drove his vehicle. The man was contacted and taken into custody for Driving Under the Influence. He was then booked uncooperative at the Weld County Jail.
Obstruction/Attempted Trespass: Versaw Court – A man was observed attempting to make unlawful entry into a business. The man was contacted while he was seated outside the business and was not cooperative with deputies. He was detained for the duration of the investigation. He was issued a summons for obstruction and released. Security camera footage is being reviewed for further charges.
SCAMBUSTERS!
How to spot a roof storm-chaser scam?
Do not fall victim to a storm chaser’s roofing scam. Storm-chasing roofing contractors practice door-to-door roofing scams on unsuspecting victims. They will go from your house to your neighbors and everyone around you, looking for that one person who will allow them to do their “inspection,” and then offer a deal that is seemingly too good to pass up, and with the past hailstorm, roofing scams are on the high rise.
One of the problems with roofing services following a big storm is that the local contractors who have lived and worked in the community for years are extremely busy. This means your project might not be attended to as quickly as you would hope. This is no time to let your guard down. If you are approached by a contractor who says they can do the work now and for less than any other contractor, be highly suspicious because they could take your money and run.
Scammers usually knock on the door: They know what to say to earn trust. For example, a common scam is that a salesperson will knock on your door and tell you they are in your neighborhood working on other homes and that they just happen to have leftover materials they can use on your roof for a low price. They are not working on other homes and don’t have extra materials. Rather, they want a down payment for their services and they may disappear after you have given it to them.
They usually come from outside the state. There are plenty of local roofers that can work on your roofing project, but a clear sign that you could be getting scammed is if you are communicating with an out-of-state contractor. Identifying signs are area codes that are not local. Look at their license plate and check to see if it is from your state or somewhere else. Many scammers have a P.O. Box as their address, which can be yet another clear sign that they are up to no good.
They falsify the damage during “free inspection”. That “free inspection” roofing scammers offer is not an inspection at all. They will “find” damage that isn’t even there, or they will look at areas that are obviously damaged from the ground and inflate it. For the scammers that do work on the roof, they use this inflation tactic to produce a bigger insurance payment that homeowners can use to pay for the “repairs” or replacement.
Scammers offer limited-time deals. When a storm chaser shows up to your doorstep following a big hailstorm, they will likely offer you a “limited time” deal that you have to take advantage of almost immediately, or it will be unavailable. Rest assured, homeowners in the town before you were offered this limited-time deal before you and the people in the town after you will get the same lie. This is considered a high-pressure tactic. Don’t fall for it.
They offer special, significantly lower pricing. Low-balling is a common tactic of storm-chasing scammers. They know exactly what the competitive pricing for roof replacement is in your area and they will offer a “deal” lower than that. Even if they do the work, it is not a deal because the craftsmanship simply isn’t there and your roof will not last. Also, watch out for something many scammers do, which is to offer a “natural disaster” discount. It is just a ploy to get you to believe their low pricing has merit.
They want you to pay upfront. They either require a sizable down payment or they want you to pay the full cost of the project before they begin. Reputable roofing contractors do not do this.
They want to pay your insurance deductible. Insurance fraud is the name of the game for roofing scammers. For example, they will offer a way for you to get out of paying your deductible, perhaps even offering to pay it for you, which is a form of insurance fraud. This can get you into some hot water because if you let them pay the deductible, you are now legally accountable.
The best roofing contractors know how to work with insurance companies, and they will even handle much of the communication with the adjustor, so you get everything you deserve in your coverage. However, they won’t do anything that will be considered fraudulent.
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July 22 – August 11
Monday, July 22
Harassment: Megan Circle – A female reported that another female has been harassing her online for the past three years via their alter online personas and recently has doxxed her address online and encouraged her online following to cause the female harm.
Unlawful Possession of Fentanyl (Felony)/Obstruction: East Highway 56 – Three individuals were reported by a local business for shoplifting. The parties fled in a vehicle. Deputies caught up to the vehicle and initiated a high-risk stop and all parties were compliant. A probable cause search of the vehicle yielded 11 fentanyl pills and various drug paraphernalia. A detained individual admitted to stealing items, which were then returned.
Tuesday, July 23
Felony Vehicular Eluding/Habitual Traffic Offender/Expired Temporary Tags: East Highway 56 – A red Dodge with an expired temporary tag was seen leaving the gas station. A traffic stop was initiated but the vehicle fled southbound on I-25 and a pursuit was not initiated due to traffic safety. Colorado State Patrol later received reports of the suspect vehicle rolled over on County Road 38, just west of I-25. Upon deputies’ arrival, the suspect had already fled the scene. A witness arrived on the scene and advised deputies she dropped the suspect off at a nearby gas station, thinking he was stranded. Mead Police Department shortly located the suspect in a nearby neighborhood and took him into custody. The male was booked at Weld County Jail.
Wednesday, July 24
Driving Under Revocation: Mountain Avenue – A male was called for being parked at the business address, after being told by staff that he was no longer allowed on the property. The male then left and drove to the parking lot at 3rd Street and Mountain where he was contacted and taken into custody for his revoked driver’s license.
Fraud/Theft: Mount Rainier Street – A female attempted to buy concert tickets through Facebook Marketplace but was never sent the tickets after paying through Zelle.
Mental Health Hold: West County Road 14 – A female was reported by her father as stating she wanted to die and was possibly overdosing. The female was located in a bathtub alert and was voluntarily taken to the hospital for a mental health hold.
Stolen Vehicle: Curlew Drive – A female reported her 1997 Honda Accord was stolen sometime within the last two weeks. The vehicle was entered as stolen into law enforcement databases.
Thursday, July 25
Family Problems: South Highway 287 – A male reported his estranged wife had exited the house to scream and yell at him after he had come to the residence to look at a damaged sign. The male reported the sign had been damaged by the female. The restraining order and criminal mischief violations the male alleged were not found to be criminal.
Trespass/Soliciting Without a Permit: Greenwood Drive – A female reported that a solicitor for pest control had come to her property three separate times the day prior. The second time the male was told to leave when he entered into the threshold of the garage. The solicitor then came back to the property at approximately 2130 hours again and confronted the female’s husband. Deputies contacted the business, Saela Pest Control (formerly Edge Pest Control) in an attempt to identify the solicitor. Salea Pest Control does not have a license to solicit door-to-door in the Town of Berthoud.
Theft: Remuda Road – A male reported the rear license plate on his truck was stolen sometime during the day. The license plate was entered as stolen into law enforcement databases.
Warrant Arrest x2/Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine/Unlawful Possession of Fentanyl/Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: East Highway 56 – A male was contacted slumped behind the wheel of his vehicle at a gas station. Upon contact, the male was cooperative and admitted to having warrants for his arrest. During the arrest, probable cause was established to search his vehicle. Suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl were located along with drug paraphernalia. He was booked into jail.
Warrant Arrest: 6th Street- A male was arrested on an outstanding warrant while deputies were serving an eviction from a residence at this location.
Friday, July 26
Felony Menacing: 5th Street – A male reported a solicitor complaint under a false name. While searching for the solicitor, a witness stated that the male threatened the solicitor with a weapon. The solicitor was located and corroborated the menacing. Further investigation is forthcoming.
Theft: Pyramid Peaks Street – A pallet of siding was stolen overnight. The investigation is ongoing.
Motor Vehicle Accident with Injuries: North Highway 287/Berthoud Parkway – A two-vehicle motor vehicle accident occurred at the stoplight when both vehicles attempted to make it through a yellow light causing major damage to both vehicles. Minor injuries were sustained by both drivers.
Forgery/Theft: 1st Street – A female reported that a check sent to Texas was intercepted, likely in Texas, and washed. The check was cashed for $7482.00.
Counterfeit Money: Mountain Avenue – A local business turned over three counterfeit $50 bills and a photo of a male and female who passed them. This investigation is ongoing.
Saturday, July 27
Theft/Issuance of a Bad Check: South Highway 287 – A local business reported a customer paid for over $2,000 worth of vehicle work with a bad check. The individual then issued the business another bad check to cover the first check that bounced. Upon contact, the male paid the business fully.
Theft: 3rd Street – A male reported the back plate of his vehicle was stolen from his residence. The plate was entered as stolen into the law enforcement database.
Second-Degree Burglary/Theft: Memory Lane – An unknown suspect trespassed into two vehicles, which gave them access to a garage door opener. Once in the garage, the suspect was able to steal sets of car keys, miscellaneous tools, and an exclusive “Lucid” drone valued at approximately $35,000. The homeowner was home at the time but did not wake up to the garage door opening. An area canvass was completed and the on-duty evidence technician processed the scene.
Sunday, July 28
Motor Vehicle Accident with Injuries x2/Careless Driving Causing Bodily Injury: Highway 287/Mountain Avenue- A two-vehicle accident at the intersection which resulted in both drivers being transported to the hospital with serious bodily injuries. The at-fault driver was issued a citation for Careless Driving Causing Bodily Injury.
Warrant Arrest x4: County Road 44 – A male was contacted with four outstanding warrants and was arrested and booked into the Larimer County Jail.
Felony Aggravated Cruelty to Animals/Felony Menacing/Prohibited Use of a Weapon/Reckless Endangerment/Domestic Violence: 5th Street – A male shot and killed a female’s dog during an argument. Moments prior to pulling the trigger, the male caused the female to fear for her life, by looking at her while stating he was not afraid to take a life. The male was arrested and booked at the Larimer County Jail. booked. The Victim Rights Team and NOCO Animal Control responded to the scene.
Monday, July 29
Unattended Death: East Highway 56 – An adult male passed away in his vehicle in a business parking lot. The male has a history of heart attacks. The Investigations Unit and the Coroner’s Office responded to the scene. Nothing suspicious was noted.
Tuesday, July 30
Cold Theft/Recovery: East Highway 56 – The Little Thompson Water District reported a hydrant meter was stolen and located by the Broomfield Police Department in the back of a recovered stolen vehicle. The Broomfield Police Department is handling theft charges.
Suspicious Circumstances: Gabriella Lane – A female reported an unknown object came through the window of her residence. The object was later determined to be a rock, which a vehicle possibly kicked up on the nearby roadway.
Second-Degree Tampering: Berthoud – A male confronted several juveniles who threw sauce packages at his work vehicle. One juvenile attempted to clean up the mess; however, the attempt was poorly executed. The male did not want criminal charges pursued; however, he did want the juveniles’ parents spoken to.
Wednesday, July 31
Motor Vehicle Accident with Injuries/Failed to Yield Right-of-Way: County Road 8 – A male was traveling eastbound on County Road 8 on a motorcycle when a female driver pulled out directly in front of the motorcycle, causing the motorcycle to collide with the vehicle. The motorcycle driver was transported to the hospital for minor injuries.
Second-Degree Burglary/Theft: Water Avenue – The supervisor of a construction site reported a Connex box was broken into and several tools were missing. The scene was processed by Crime Scene Investigators.
Fictitious Plate: North Berthoud Parkway – A blue Chevy Cobalt with a fictitious plate was parked in a handicap spot in front of the skate park. The Vehicle Identification Number on the vehicle had no registered owner information and the plate was seized.
Thursday, August 1
Fraud/Theft: Chaparro Circle – A female was convinced her computer got hacked through a pop-up and got in contact with fake Microsoft and Norton representatives. She was defrauded out of $10,000.
Friday, August 2
Criminal Use of a Financial Device: Landmark Drive – A female reported finding four unauthorized transactions on her card. All of the transactions were to restaurants in Berthoud. The female was still in possession of her credit card and was potentially the victim of a skimmer. Follow-up is being conducted.
Found Property: Welch Avenue/10th Street – Report of a wallet found at the intersection of Welch Avenue and 10th Street, contents of the wallet appeared to belong to a juvenile. The mother of the juvenile was contacted and the wallet was returned.
Displayed Fictitious Registration: 1st Street/East Iowa Avenue – A license plate displayed did not match the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of a reported abandoned vehicle. The license plate was seized and the owner was left a voicemail about the vehicle.
Felony Driving Under the Influence/Violation of Protection Order x5: Grand Market Avenue/TPC Parkway – A male was contacted for driving while his license was revoked for a second per se DUI. The male was under the influence of alcoholic beverages and was on the phone with a female he is restrained from making any communication with on five mandatory protection orders. He was booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Saturday, August 3
Non-Injury Motor Vehicle Accident: Highway 56 – A two-vehicle crash occurred at the stop sign turning east onto Highway 56. No injuries were reported, and minor damage was sustained to both vehicles.
Warrant Arrest: Highway 56 – A male was contacted with nine outstanding warrants. Only one warrant was extraditable. He was booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Attempted Motor Vehicle Theft/First-Degree Trespass: Mountain Avenue – A black Cadillac Escalade with Black wheels drove to a local automotive repair business and the driver attempted to steal a truck from the parking lot. The lock was punched, and the dash was disassembled under the steering wheel. The case is currently under investigation.
Sunday, August 4
Display Fictitious Plate/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: County Road 44/Park-n-Ride – A vehicle in the southwest portion of the parking lot was observed displaying a license plate not registered to the vehicle it was on. Upon an attempt to contact any occupant of the vehicle, drug paraphernalia was observed in plain view. The vehicle was unoccupied, and the plate was seized.
Second-Degree Burglary/Violation of Protection Order/Obstruction of Telephone Service/Domestic Violence: 2nd Street – A 911 hang-up call came into Dispatch and Dispatchers heard a male yelling at a female while she attempted to give information. It was later discovered the female was trying to report her ex-boyfriend had unlawfully entered her home and began to yell at her, he attempted to grab her cell phone from her hand when she was trying to contact law enforcement. There was also an existing protection order protecting the female from the male. An exigent arrest warrant was filed for the male’s arrest.
Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine/Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia/Possession of Burglary Tools/Warrant Arrest: TPC Parkway – A male and female were called in for suspicious activity at the TPC golf course. The parties were contacted and booked on the above charges.
Monday, August 5
Scam/Fraud: Levi Court – An unknown party with an Alabama phone number is running a Facebook Scam involving selling Horse Boarding Equipment using the reporting party’s address. Currently, one victim is out $600.
Warrant Arrest x2/Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: Highway 56 – A vehicle was contacted after it was connected with an individual found to have warrants for her arrest. The male passenger was also found to have outstanding warrants. Drug paraphernalia was found after a K9 sniff. All parties were booked into jail.
Felony Warrant Arrest/Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine/Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: Mountain Ave., BER – KIMBERLEY CAGNINA (081284) was contacted in her vehicle and subsequently arrested on our warrant (24-5345). LPD K9 sniff and search yielded a user amount of methamphetamine and paraphernalia. Booked.
Tuesday, August 6
Identity Theft River Glen Way, Berthoud – A female reported receiving a notification from Social Services about not reporting income and discovered an unknown individual in California was using her Social Security number.
Welfare Check: County Road 6/Highway 287 – A male was kicked off a public bus for being intoxicated and belligerent. The male then began walking down the center of Highway 287 during heavy traffic conditions. The male was given a courtesy ride to Longmont by a deputy.
Motor Vehicle Accident: Greenwood Drive – A driver dozed off while driving home and struck a parked car. Airbags were deployed but no injuries were sustained by the driver.
Wednesday, August 7
Driving Under the Influence (+3 Priors): North Highway 287/Berthoud Parkway – A REDDI (Report Every Drunk Driver Immediately) report was made for a black Ford Focus as it headed southbound on Highway 287. The vehicle was located stuck on a rock in the center median of Urban Place and Prairiestar Drive. A male was contacted and identified as the driver. The male showed signs of impairment and an open alcohol container was located inside the vehicle. The male was booked at the Larimer County Jail
Thursday, August 8
Warrant Arrest: Eagle Crest Drive – A male was contacted with an outstanding warrant and was booked into the Larimer County Jail.
Family Problems: Waterman Street – A physical disturbance was reported between a brother and sister. After talking to all parties, including multiple witnesses, probable cause could not be established for charges.
Friday, August 9
Felony Menacing: Interstate 25 – A female driver was felony menaced by handguns by two suspects in a silver-colored Toyota. The suspects followed the female driver to Fort Collins where she ultimately lost sight of them. Investigations were consulted and a Be On the Lookout (BOLO) was sent to neighboring law enforcement agencies.
Warrant Arrest x4: Hammond Court/Nicholson Street – A female was contacted with four outstanding warrants and booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Drove Vehicle without Valid License/No Proof of Insurance/No Proof of Vehicle Registration/Defective Stop Lights: Highway 287/Mountain Avenue – A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle with associated warrants. A male matching his description was contacted but through a lengthy investigation, it was determined the driver did not have warrants for his arrest. The male did not have any documents for the vehicle and was issued a summons for the above traffic infractions.
Sex Offense: Berthoud – A female victim reported that she was sexually assaulted by a male friend. The Investigation Unit was notified and responded to conduct the investigation.
Domestic Violence Strangulation/Third-Degree Assault/False Imprisonment/Unlawful Sexual Contact: Tabor Street – A male was house-sitting and invited a female to the residence. The female declined the male’s sexual advances, and as a result, the male assaulted the female. The female sought refuge with the neighbors after defending herself. The male was contacted by deputies in the home intoxicated, he was arrested and booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Saturday, August 10
Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine (Felony)/Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia/Driving Under Revocation/Defective Brake Lights: Highway 287/White Water Court – A male and female were contacted on traffic charges. A K9 sniff of the vehicle led to the discovery of 12.14 grams of Methamphetamine. The male was booked at the Larimer County Jail for drugs and paraphernalia. The female was issued a citation for the traffic charges.
Felony Driving Under the Influence (4th Offense)/Resisting Arrest/No Proof of Insurance: Welsh Street/Hubbell Street – A male driver was stopped for a defective headlight and did not complete standardized field sobriety tests consistent with a sober person. He was booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Sunday, August 11
Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: East Highway 56 – A male and female were seen passed out while at a gas pump in a vehicle. Drug paraphernalia was seen in plain view by deputies upon contact. A vehicle search led to additional drug paraphernalia. Both parties were issued a citation.
Provided False Identification Information to Law Enforcement/Driving Under Revocation/Speeding/Warrant Arrest: Highway 287/Berthoud Parkway – A male was contacted for speeding and provided a fictitious name to the deputies. The female passenger was also found to have a warrant. Both parties were booked at the Larimer County Jail.
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August 12 – 18
Monday, August 12
Motor Vehicle Accident/Failure to Yield: East Turner Avenue/1st Street: A female driver failed to yield, causing a motorcycle to collide with her vehicle. The at-fault driver was issued a summons.
Motor Vehicle Accident: Scotts Peak Drive/Mount Monroe Drive – A go-kart tipped on its side and a child sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital by a parent.
Missing Juvenile: Berthoud – A woman reported her grandson was missing and may have been taken by someone named “JOE”. The woman was intoxicated and very difficult to obtain information from. It was discovered the juvenile was picked up by his mother nearly three hours prior to the call and was in Longmont. Due to the call type, deputies responded to Longmont to confirm the juvenile was fine and was with his mother.
Motor Vehicle Accident: Berthoud – During the above investigation, the woman’s black lab got outside and was struck by a vehicle, causing an airbag deployment.
Second-Degree Trespass: TPC Parkway – Two individuals were contacted in a swimming pool after hours. Trespass notices were issued to both parties with a warning.
Tuesday, August 13
Fraud/Theft: Greenwood Drive – The victim received a call that his grandson was involved in an accident, and he needed to pay for the injuries as well as to have the driving record cleared. The victim went to three different banks and three different grocery stores between Berthoud, Loveland, and Longmont to complete the transactions. $15,000 in cash was deposited into Bitcoin kiosks. Scammers often tell you to pay by gift cards, wire transfers, bitcoin transactions or cash apps. Please call the Non-Emergency Dispatch line at 970-416-1985 if you believe you are being scammed.
Wednesday, August 14
Lost Property: 4th Street/Water Avenue – A man reported he lost his car keys. Please contact the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office if you have found property, including keys.
Fraud: Sundown Drive – A local company reported an unknown individual used the business EIN (Employer Identification Number) to fraudulently open a bank account.
Thursday, August 15
Non-Injury Motor Vehicle Accident: Victoria Street – A woman reported her vehicle was hit by a van delivering mail, causing minor damage.
Hit and Run Motor Vehicle Accident: Mountain Avenue – A man reported his unoccupied vehicle was backed into on 08/14/24. This occurred in the dirt parking lot south of the skate park. Security video showed a late model Jeep Grand Cherokee (silver) back into the Chevy and then sped off northbound on 2nd Street. The investigation is currently ongoing.
Theft of a License Plate: Ellie Way – A man reported that the license plate on his utility trailer was stolen the previous day while parked in front of his house.
Friday, August 16
Theft: 4th Street – A construction company reported they had a pallet of 4×8 siding stolen from an address under construction.
False Imprisonment/Third-Degree Assault/Harassment/Violation of Protection Order/Domestic Violence: 1st Street – A woman was assaulted by a man whom she is protected from after she tried to call for help when the man would not leave. The man locked the woman in her storage container and took her phone. He then let her out and began to drive away when he noticed she was calling 911. The man got out of the vehicle and threw her into the container by her hair, then punched her in the face. The assault was caught on surveillance video. The man fled before deputies arrived in a blue Chevy S10 and was not located. An urgent arrest warrant was granted for his arrest.
Speeding 40+ MPH – Highway 287/County Road 4 – A male driver was contacted for speeding 114 miles per hour in a 65-mile-per-hour zone. The man stated he was trying to make it to the car wash before closing. He was booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Criminal Trespass: Berthoud – A large party of juveniles was located on private property, where the owner requested all trespassers be contacted and charged. 50+ trucks entered where the fence was cut and through another unsecured gate. Several summonses were issued.
Juvenile Runaway: Berthoud – A juvenile ran away from home following an argument. The area was searched extensively by deputies and the 15-year-old was entered into as missing. The Investigation Unit was informed.
Saturday, August 17
Returned Juvenile Runaway: Berthoud – The missing juvenile was located at a local convenience store and was returned home. The missing person entry was removed.
Hit and Run Motor Vehicle Accident: North Berthoud Parkway – An unknown driver backed into a man’s vehicle.
Non-Injury Motor Vehicle Accident/Failure to Yield: 1st Street/Water Avenue – A female driver failed to yield right-of-way after proceeding from a stop sign and collided with another vehicle. The at-fault driver was issued a summons.
Driving Under Revocation: South Highway 287/County Road 10E – A man was stopped for traffic infractions and was booked into the Larimer County Jail for driving with a revoked driver’s license after a DUI conviction.
Sunday, August 18
Harassment: North Berthoud Parkway – A man spit into a juvenile’s face because the juvenile was hired to install speakers in a vehicle, and he felt the juvenile did not do an adequate job. A warrant is forthcoming for the man’s arrest.
Violation of a Protection Order x3: Ten Gallon Drive – A woman was arrested for three counts of violating a protection order. She was booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Scambusters
Law Enforcement Impersonators are Hitting Hard! Please pass along that this is a swindle as high losses have been reported. You did not miss jury duty, or failure to appear, and you do not have a warrant and should NEVER PAY over the phone or by bitcoin, wire transfer, Venmo, Zelle, etc. Losses are $2,000 and up.
Alexander Fire Recovery Scams: After any type of incident such as a wildfire, flood, etc., the scammers pop up. If you have any damage, they might offer a reduced rate to fix your property – pay a deposit and they will take care of it. Or help you with insurance claims – for a fee. Or they offer a way for you to donate to the victims – please know that scammers love to con you. There is one link you can go to for information on the resources for the fire, https://www.larimer.gov/alexander-mountain-fire-recovery, and an approved donation site for the victims is https://nocofoundation.org/noco-disaster-recovery-fund/
Please be cautious if you are contacted.
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August 19 – 25
Monday, August 19
Stolen Vehicle Recovery/Civil Issue: East Highway 56 – A male driver was contacted and detained in possession of a freshly reported stolen vehicle out of the Westminster Police Department. Investigation revealed that the man purchased the vehicle from the registered owner last year. The registered owner also reported the vehicle stolen that day, but it was decided the driver could keep the vehicle and that it would be decided through civil court.
Second-Degree Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft: Grand Market Avenue/Berthoud Parkway – A man was contacted driving a stolen 2014 silver Kia Soul. He was booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Tuesday, August 20
Violation of Protection Order/Domestic Violence: 4th Street – A woman reported a man violated several protection orders by sending her messages and video messages through Snapchat. Videos and messages auto-deleted after she saw them. The investigation is ongoing.
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance/Warrant Arrest: Meadowlark Drive – A woman was contacted on a traffic stop and a warrant was found to be issued for her arrest. Upon a search incident to arrest, methamphetamine was hidden in the woman’s bra. She was booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Wednesday, August 21
Third-Degree Assault/Domestic Violence/Obstruction: Diamondback Drive – Through a third party, a woman reported that her soon-to-be ex-husband was in her home and was refusing to leave. When deputies arrived on the scene, the woman initially stated that the man had left and that nothing but an argument had happened. Eventually, she admitted that the man was still inside the home and indicated that she had been assaulted. The man was eventually contacted exiting the crawl space, taken into custody, and booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Non-Injury Motor Vehicle Accident/Careless Driving/Failed to Present Evidence of Insurance Upon Request: County Road 1/County Road 6C – A male driver stated he fell asleep while driving which caused him to run into the back of a woman’s horse trailer. Both vehicles were able to be driven away from the scene.
Thursday, August 22
Criminal Mischief: Goose Hollow Road – A woman reported that someone or something broke a window on the north side of her house.
Third-degree Assault: Auklet Drive – A man grabbed his adult daughter by the arm and face during an argument, causing bruising, and potentially striking her in the eye. The man was issued a summons, has drinking issues.
Suspicious Circumstances/Warrant Arrest: Mountain Avenue – A man was called in for suspicious driving behavior and was found to have a warrant. He was booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Warrant Arrest x2/Mental Health: County Road 21/County Road 8 – A welfare check was reported for a woman walking in the middle of the roadway. The woman was unable to advise where she was or where her residence was and refused to identify herself. She was taken into protective custody after she was observed repeatedly walking in the middle of traffic. She was transported to the hospital and a fingerprint scanner identified the woman, who was found to have two outstanding warrants. After the woman was medically cleared, she was booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Recovered Stolen Vehicle: County Road 2 – A blue Dodge Durango with no plates was reportedly parked on the side of the roadway earlier in the day. The ignition was found to be punched out and the VIN returned a stolen vehicle out of LPD. The vehicle was processed for evidence and the owner was notified.
Welfare Check/Assist to Medical: Kansas Avenue/Canyonlands Street – A man sent his GPS location to his ex-wife. The woman drove up from Frederick to find him because he was not answering his phone. She located him in the field throwing up and having difficulty breathing. The woman thought he may be overdosing on methamphetamine. The man then woke up before stumbling off further into the field when he found out law enforcement was called. Law enforcement attempted to locate the man with a drone but was unable to find him or his associated vehicle. Neither subject had any known ties to Berthoud.
Friday, August 23
Motor Vehicle Accident with Injuries/Careless Driving: 1st Street/Tavner Court – A male driver crossed over a double yellow resulting in a head-on collision with another vehicle. The accident caused five people including two children to be transported to the hospital with injuries.
Non-Injury Motor Vehicle Accident: Highway 56/County Road 7 – Two-vehicle motor-vehicle accident, no injuries. The at-fault driver was cited. Both vehicles were inoperable and towed.
Saturday, August 24
Vehicle Trespass: Mount Meeker Avenue – An unknown suspect attempted to steal a van. The vehicle’s front door was found ajar, and the ignition was removed.
Sunday, August 25
Criminal Mischief: East Highway 56 – A truck driver reported that an unknown suspect cut the brake lines to the trailer he was pulling overnight.
Scambusters
Facebook Rental Scam: A “minister” (sounds legit – right?) posts rental properties she has –asks you to send her a deposit and pet deposit by Venmo. You cannot see the property until you pay but assures you it is refundable. She sets up a meeting for you to see the home but wants you to pay in full before you can meet. Venmo does not work so she asks for Apple cards. Guess who does not show up after you pay! The scammer!
WhatsApp Employment Scam: Scammers offer remote jobs up to $600 a day but you must give them your social security number to prove you are old enough. Please remember – never share your personal information!
Please remember that scammers use payment methods like Bitcoin, money cards, transfers, Venmo, Zelle, etc. because they are untraceable.
https://www.larimer.org/sheriff/services/information/frauds-scams
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August 26 to September 1
Monday, August 26
Warrant Arrest x3: 2nd Street – A man was contacted with three outstanding misdemeanor warrants. He was booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Theft: Mountain Avenue – An unknown suspect stole a 12-year-old’s backpack while the juvenile was shopping in the store. The backpack was left in the front of the store as requested by management. The backpack was recovered abandoned behind the store. Nothing was missing besides snacks.
Family Disturbance: Bronco Court – A man and woman were contacted by deputies and found to be intoxicated. The couple stated they got into a verbal argument, and both claimed self-defense. No injuries or evidence was found to support probable cause for an arrest.
Speeding: County Road 4/Highway 287 – An adult male driver was stopped for speeding, 94 miles per hour (MPH) in a 65 MPH zone. The driver was issued a summons to court.
Tuesday, August 27
Speeding (40 MPH+): South Highway 287 – A male driver was contacted for speeding, 116 mph in a 65-mph zone. The driver was arrested and booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Reckless Driving: Bunyan Avenue – A female driver was contacted for speeding and endangering a juvenile in front of an elementary school. She was issued a summons for Reckless Driving.
Non-Injury Motor Vehicle Accident/Careless Driving – 1st Street/Bunyan Avenue – A man rear-ended another vehicle and then swerved off the road into the ditch, coming to a stop between a tree and a post. Both vehicles had moderate damage and the at-fault driver’s vehicle had to be towed from the scene. The at-fault driver was issued a summons for Careless Driving.
Wednesday, August 28
Animal Cruelty: West County Road 4 – While on patrol, a deputy took notice of an extremely emaciated horse. The owner was contacted and stated he was letting the horse die naturally. Through the course of the investigation, it was discovered that Animal Control contacted the man several times throughout the year regarding the condition of the horse. LCSO took over the investigation and the owner relinquished ownership of the horse. The horse was removed and provided nutritional and veterinary care. The man was issued a summons for Animal Cruelty for failing to provide adequate nutrition and care, and for the gross neglect of the horse.
Thursday, August 29
Driving Under the Influence/Careless Driving: Woodcock Street – A man was arrested for DUI after he drove into an apartment complex and parked over a median. He was booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Third-Degree Assault: 2nd Street – A woman was assaulted by her niece after a verbal altercation. Charges are forthcoming.
Warrant Arrest/Unregistered Vehicle/No Proof of Insurance/Driving Under Revocation: I-25/Berthoud Exit – A male driver was stopped and booked under the above charges and warrants.
Warrant Arrest x4/Unregistered Vehicle/Weaving/Speeding/Driving Under Suspension: I-25/Berthoud Exit – A male driver was stopped for traffic infractions and found to have four warrants for his arrest. He was booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Friday, August 30
Nothing of significance to note.
Saturday, August 31
Fraud/Identity Theft: Longs Peak Avenue – A man reported that an account with Verizon was opened in his name in the Denver area sometime in August. The man is not of out any money and disputed the account with Verizon.
Non-Injury Motor Vehicle Accident/Following Too Closely: West County Road 8/Meadowlark Drive – A vehicle was stopped at a stop sign on Meadowlark Drive when another vehicle rear-ended the stopped vehicle causing minor damage. The at-fault driver was issued a summons for Following Too Closely.
Sunday, September 1
Nothing of significance to note.
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