May 1 – 5
Wednesday, May 1
Mental Health/Suicide Attempt: North Berthoud Parkway – A man was found at a local park after an alert went out that he may have ingested antifreeze in a suicide attempt. The man was found after drinking approximately a quart of antifreeze. He was taken by ambulance to the hospital and placed on a mental health hold.
Thursday, May 2
Assault/Domestic Violence: South Third Street – A male and female said they smoked methamphetamine the night before. When they got up at 1:15 p.m., the woman assaulted the man with her fists and a vape pen, causing pain and injury. She was taken to the Larimer County Jail where she was booked.
Felony Driving Under the Influence/Driving without Headlamps: South 5th Street/Colorado Avenue – A man was contacted for failing to display headlamps when required. The driver failed roadsides and was booked at the Larimer County Jail for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. It was found the driver had four previous DUI convictions.
Friday, May 3
Criminal Possession of a Financial Device/Warrant Arrest: 2nd Street- A man was contacted on an outstanding warrant for his arrest and was found to have a credit card not belonging to him in his pocket. He was booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Fraud: 8th Street – A man reported that he was defrauded out of $1,200 when he tried to buy a Schnauzer puppy on Facebook Marketplace. The man sent the money via PayPal and then never heard back from the seller after several attempts. The seller was determined to be a fraudster.
Saturday, May 4
Nothing of significance to note.
Sunday, May 5
Theft: County Road 14 – A man reported that an unknown individual opened his work truck unlocked toolboxes and took seven DeWalt cases containing approximately 650 sprinkler nozzles. The theft occurred sometime between 5 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. on Sunday. The approximate value of the stolen items is $2,000.
Mental Health Hold: Berthoud – A 9-year-old boy attempted to stab his stepmother with a knife at dinner, attacked and assaulted his 13-year-old brother, threatened to kill his family, and one month ago he tried to light the house on fire to kill his family. The juvenile was taken to the hospital and placed on a mental health hold.
Violation of a Protection Order x3/Driving Under Revocation: Curlew Drive – A man drove to his residence with a woman from whom he is restrained under three cases for domestic violence and stalking. The man was arrested and booked at the Larimer County Jail. Victim Advocates were notified for the woman.
Stolen Vehicle/Felony Vehicular Eluding: Highway 287/Mountain Avenue – An ALPR (Automatic License Plate Reader) alert for a stolen vehicle was received in the area of Mountain Avenue and Highway 287 on a stolen vehicle. A traffic stop was attempted and the vehicle in question fled. A pursuit was started but was stopped at Highway 287 and Highway 66 for public safety.
Scambusters
Let’s Talk about Spam Texts and Emails
When scammers send spam messages that seem legit (but are not), they are often trying to trick you into clicking links and giving them personal or financial information. Things like your passwords or bank account and Social Security numbers are valuable to scammers. With that access to your accounts, scammers could try to steal your money or your identity. Or both.
To help you cut down on spam and avoid scams:
- Use filters. Your mobile phone probably has options to filter and block texts from unknown senders. Some wireless providers and call-blocking apps can also help block unwanted messages. Many popular email providers (like Gmail) have strong spam filters turned on by default. But if any spam gets into your inbox, mark it as spam or junk.
- Protect your personal information. Before you enter personal information on a website, email, or text chain, stop. Ask yourself: Why do they need this information? And what is going to happen to it? Remember, too: never share your Social Security number with someone who reaches out to you.
- Unsubscribe from unwanted emails. Getting fewer unwanted emails helps you avoid clicking on links that can lead to a phishing attack.
- Report unwanted messages. Unwanted messages often lead to swindles. Report them. Use your phone’s “report junk” option or forward unwanted texts to 7726 (SPAM) and unwanted emails to your email provider.
Scammers pretend to be someone you can trust and say they have discovered a problem with one of your accounts — or that someone is using your identity. They may know some things about you and sound very convincing. They may even be very sympathetic to your problem: offering to help you set things right … and then asking for your verification code to get into your account.
If you give them the code, they can log into your account and transfer all the money out of your savings or investment accounts.
Never give your verification code to someone else. It is only for you to log into your account. Anyone who asks you for your account verification code is a scammer.
If someone asks you for your verification code, do not engage. Hang up. Block their number. Stop texting them.
RECEIVE EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS ON YOUR CELL PHONE. Please visit https://NOCOAlert.org and register to get emergency notifications on your cell phone. Reverse 911 does not work on cell phones, only on landlines. Berthoud has the lowest registered numbers in Larimer County.
May 6 -12
Monday, May 6
Mental Health Hold: Berthoud – A 9-year-old boy attempted to stab his stepmother with a knife, attacked and assaulted his 13-year-old brother, and threatened to kill his family. The juvenile was taken to the hospital and placed on a mental health hold.
Violation of Protection Order x3/Domestic Violence/Driving Under Revocation: Curlew Drive – A man was contacted while driving on a revoked license and found to be in violation of three protection orders. He was booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Stolen Vehicle Pursuit/Felony Vehicle Eluding: Highway 287/Mountain Avenue – An ALPR (Automatic License Plate Reader) alert for a stolen vehicle was received in the vicinity of Mountain and Highway 287 on a stolen maroon Subaru. A traffic stop was attempted and the vehicle in question subsequently fled. A pursuit was initiated until it was discontinued at Highway 287 and Highway 66 for public safety.
Tuesday, May 7
Mental Health Hold: Shelby Drive – A woman was called in by family members during a mental health episode. She was taken to the hospital for a mental health hold.
Wednesday, May 8
Unattended Death: Highway 56 – An adult male was found deceased in his semi-truck after a welfare check was called in by his employer. Nothing suspicious was found on the scene and the Weld County Coroner responded.
Recovered Firearm: Mountain Avenue – A firearm was found abandoned in the men’s bathroom at a local establishment. The firearm was logged into the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office for safekeeping. The alleged owner of the gun later called and was advised where his firearm was.
Theft: Mountain Avenue – An expired temporary license plate was believed to be thrown away in November of 2023; however, the registered owner of the temporary plate received tollway bills in the mail for the plate. The plate was entered as stolen into law enforcement databases.
Thursday, May 9
Theft/Stolen Firearm: Colorado Avenue – A man reported his handgun was stolen sometime during the past month prior to moving to Berthoud. The firearm was kept in a locked drawer. The firearm was entered as stolen into law enforcement databases.
Warrant Arrest x3: Spartan Avenue – A man was transported by ambulance due to his intoxication level. After he was medically cleared, he was booked on three outstanding warrants.
Friday, May 10
Violation of a Protection Order: Highway 287 – A woman called to demand an in-person report about further civil matters between her and her estranged husband. When Deputies arrived on the scene to take the report, they saw that the woman was parked in front of the gate and her estranged husband was standing behind it. The woman was found to be in violation of a protection order and was booked into the Larimer County Jail.
Identity Theft: Art Drive – A man reported getting a letter in the mail from AT&T regarding a data breach. He said that upon pulling a credit report, he was notified that someone was using his Social Security number in Virginia.
Fraud: Murrlet Street – A woman reported that she had almost been defrauded out of $15,000 after suspects reached out to her claiming to be from Venmo. Money was wired to her account, but her accounts were immediately frozen after the large influx of cash. The woman is not out any money, and a follow-up will be done with her bank for further information.
Saturday, May 11
Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident/Assist to Colorado State Patrol: Highway 287/County Road 4 – A tan Nissan Murano was traveling northbound on Highway 287 when the driver lost control, drove off the roadway, and rolled several times. The driver sustained severe head injuries and was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Alcohol is believed to be involved. The Colorado State Patrol is handling the crash investigation.
Violation of a Protection Order/Warrant Arrest x2: 6th Street – A male was contacted and found to be in violation of a protection order with the female he was with. The woman was found to have two outstanding warrants. Both parties were booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Sunday, May 12
Nothing of Significance to Note.
Scambusters
What to know before you click on a “free” computer security scan
With all the security threats out there, you might be tempted to click on a pop-up or ad for a “free” scan to keep your computer safe. Especially if you see a Windows logo. The problem? They are impersonating well-known companies and scaring you into paying to fix computer problems that do not exist.
Lying about finding security threats on your computer — to sell you a service to repair your computer over the phone — is illegal. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says the companies charged people $27-$58 to “repair” the fake computer threats and warnings, but it did not end there. They often told customers that the problem could not be fixed and then recommended services by a technician that cost $199 to $499 more.
To avoid tech support swindles:
- Know that legitimate tech companies will not contact you by phone, email, or text message to tell you there is a problem with your computer.
- Never click a link or call a number in a pop-up warning. Honest tech companies will not contact you unexpectedly and ask you to do that.
RECEIVE EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS ON YOUR CELL PHONE. Please visit https://NOCOAlert.org and register to get emergency notifications on your cell phone. Reverse 911 does not work on cell phones, only on landlines. Berthoud has the lowest registered numbers in Larimer County.
May 13 – 19
Monday, May 13
Warrant Arrest/Detox Hold: Tavner Court – A woman reported her adult son was drunk and verbally confrontational with the family. The man was contacted in the backyard of the residence and agreed to be transported to a hospital voluntarily for a detox hold. The woman reporting party was found to have an unrelated warrant and was booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Animal Welfare/Neglect: County Road 21 – The owner of two horses was contacted out of concern that her two horses were extremely underweight. A plan was developed for the care of the animals with the owner. A follow-up welfare check on the horses will be conducted in the future.
Burglary: Versaw Court – A man reported that a small safe was taken from his business office. This incident is actively being investigated.
Tuesday, May 14
Felony Vehicular Eluding/Off-Highway Vehicle on Roadway: County Road 10E/1st Street – A dirt bike was seen traveling at high speeds on County Road 10E. The suspect watched as the patrol vehicle turned on the motorcycle and then fled northbound up the west shoulder of 1st Street.
Wednesday, May 15
Warrant Arrest x2: Mountain Avenue/2nd Street – A male and a female were contacted at the bus stop. The male was discovered to have two misdemeanor warrants and was subsequently booked at the Larimer County Jail. The woman initially lied about her name and identified herself with another name. Upon further investigation into her identity, it was discovered that she did not have active warrants and she was released from the scene.
Thursday, May 16
Fraud: Gabriella Lane – A woman reported receiving a job offer via email and was later sent a check and instructed it was for “supplies” for the job. The woman deposited the check, which was later discovered to be fraudulent by the bank. The woman was instructed to make several Bitcoin deposits and Apple gift card purchases, totaling approximately $3,000. The investigation is ongoing.
Motor Vehicle Accident/Road Rage: 1st Street/County Road 10E – The drivers involved in a road rage motor vehicle accident were seen southbound on 1st Street and were stopped by a deputy for investigation. The original incident occurred on Highway 287 and 42nd Street Southeast. Colorado State Patrol responded and took over the investigation.
Motor Vehicle Accident with Injuries/Careless Driving: Mountain Avenue and North Berthoud Parkway: A three-vehicle motor vehicle accident occurred at this intersection. All of the parties involved were high school students. No serious injuries were reported. The at-fault driver was cited for careless driving.
Felony Vehicular Eluding/Kidnapping/Driving Under the Influence of Drugs/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia/Weaving/Warrant Arrest x4: Grand Market Avenue – A vehicle seen at a gas station had several warrants attached to the registered owner, including a Felony Department of Corrections Fugitive Extradition Unit Warrant. The man was listed escape risk, known to flee, and considered armed and dangerous. As deputies began responding to the area, the vehicle left southbound on Berthoud Parkway. A traffic stop was attempted on the vehicle and a pursuit was initiated as the suspect vehicle began to flee from law enforcement. Several Precision Immobilization Techniques (PIT) were performed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle drove into a group of trees after the final PIT. The passenger was begging the driver to stop during the pursuit. The driver was booked at the jail after a medical clearance.
Friday, May 17
Fraud/Identity Theft: Heron Lakes Parkway – A man reported an unknown suspect opened a fraudulent Verizon account under his name.
Burglary: West County Road 4 – 15 guns were reported stolen from a residence sometime in the past two to three weeks. The evidence lab responded to process the residence and the Investigations Unit was consulted.
Saturday, May 18
Stolen Vehicle Recovery/Distribution of Fentanyl/Distribution of Methamphetamine/Possession of Two or More Financial Devices/Criminal Impersonation//Felony Warrant Arrest: Grand Market Avenue – A Flock camera license plate reader alerted deputies to a stolen vehicle that was traveling westbound on Grand Market Avenue from Berthoud Parkway. The vehicle was observed in a drive-through and a high-risk stop was initiated when the vehicle pulled into a parking spot. A male and female were arrested out of the vehicle. Distribution amounts of fentanyl and over 300 grams of methamphetamine were found, along with ledger books. One individual supplied a false identity to conceal a felony warrant for Distribution and Eluding. Both parties were booked into the Larimer County Jail.
Driving Under the Influence/Speeding: Highway 287/County Road 4 – A female driver was stopped for excessive speeds and was found to be under the influence of alcohol. She was booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Sunday, May 12
Found Property: Iowa Avenue/Southeast 2nd Street – A pink iPhone 7 was found in the middle of the road at this intersection. If this phone belongs to you, please contact the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Berthoud squad.
Unlawful Possession of Cocaine/Resisting Arrest: Welch Avenue – A woman refused to leave a local bar when asked by staff. When the woman was contacted by deputies, she attempted to hand off a baggie of cocaine to an unknowing bar patron. The woman then resisted arrest. She was booked into the Larimer County Jail.
Scambusters
How to spot a fake job scam: Research the job first. Search online for the name of the company or person who’s hiring you, plus words like “review,” “complaint,” or “scam.” See what others are saying. Never agree to deposit a check to buy gift cards and send the numbers back as part of any requirement for the job, whether it is to buy supplies, pay another vendor, or anything else. Only scammers will say to do that. It can take weeks for a bank to figure out that a check is fake. By that time, you’re stuck repaying the money to the bank. Don’t believe guarantees that you’ll make lots of money. Only scammers make these guarantees. Sometimes if it is too good to be true, it may need a second look!
RECEIVE EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS ON YOUR CELL PHONE. Please visit https://NOCOAlert.org and register to get emergency notifications on your cell phone. Reverse 911 does not work on cell phones, only on landlines. Berthoud has the lowest registered numbers in Larimer County.
May 20 – 26
Monday, May 20
Disturbance: Mountain Avenue – A short fight between unknown parties at a local business was called in by an on-looker who thought he saw a knife. No injuries were reported, and video surveillance does not show physical contact being made and no weapons can be seen. The footage was collected and logged.
Second-Degree Criminal Trespass/False Reporting of Identifying Information: Water Avenue – A man was found on a property and refused to leave after requests from staff. The man was subsequently contacted by deputies and identified himself with the wrong name, as he believed he had warrants for his arrest.
Tuesday, May 21
Non-Injury Motor Vehicle Accident: Mountain Avenue – A male driver accidentally ran into the fence surrounding the trash bins at a local business, causing property damage.
Vehicle Trespass/Stolen Firearm: Michigan Avenue – A man reported that overnight, an unknown person entered his unlocked vehicle and stole his Rock Island 1911 from inside the glove compartment. No damage to the vehicle and no other items were taken. The firearm was entered as stolen.
Damaging Town Property: Berthoud Parkway – Six juveniles were seen on cameras entering the park restrooms and spending a long time inside. Parks staff found the restrooms vandalized with graffiti. School Resource Officers helped in identifying the involved juveniles and are conducting interviews. Charges are forthcoming.
Domestic Violence/Harassment/Child Abuse/Driving Under the Influence: – A married couple was involved in a disturbance and the man shoved the woman several times. The incident occurred in front of the woman’s juvenile son. The man was reported to have been drinking and left in his car. He was contacted leaving the neighborhood by deputies and probable cause was established for the above charges. He was subsequently booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Vehicle Trespass: Vantage Parkway – A man reported a male subject wearing a black ski mask entered his Dodge Ram which was unlocked and parked in the driveway. No items were taken, and the male subject fled when confronted and left the area in what was described as a silver SUV.
Wednesday, May 22
Motor Vehicle Accident/Unsafe Backing/Leaving the Scene of an Accident: Grand Market Drive – A minor juvenile driver backed out of a parking space struck a vehicle, and then fled the area at a high rate of speed. Flock cameras captured the suspect vehicle, and the driver was contacted at his residence. The minor admitted to driving and fleeing the area after he struck a vehicle. The driver was issued a citation.
Thursday, May 23
Motor Vehicle Accident: Berthoud Parkway/Grand Market Avenue – A male driver was traveling northbound on Berthoud Parkway and struck another vehicle while changing lanes, causing damage to the vehicles.
Mental Health Hold: 1st Street – After a family disturbance, an adult female was taken to the hospital for a mental health hold.
Friday, May 24
Felony Eluding: County Road 15C/County Road 10E – A male driver was identified in a vehicle and is known to have a felony and misdemeanor warrant. A traffic stop was attempted, but the vehicle eluded into Loveland where the pursuit was terminated for public safety. Additional charges are forthcoming.
Motor Vehicle Accident/Hit and Run: Tipton Street – An unknown suspect struck a parked vehicle on the side of the road. The suspect vehicle was a white pickup truck, hauling a three-axle trailer.
Saturday, May 25
Mental Health Hold: 6th Street – A woman self-admitted to a suicide attempt. She was transported to the hospital and placed on a mental health hold.
Sunday, May 26
Unattended Death: Cadman Street – A woman found her husband unresponsive after returning to their residence. The Investigations Unit, Larimer County Coroner, Larimer County Chaplin, and Victim Response Team responded to the residence.
Scambusters
Beware of Fake Debt Collection Agencies: Aside from vampires, werewolves, and zombies, debt collectors are among the scariest creatures ever conjured by the human mind. Just kidding — sort of. We say “sort of” because some scammers are using people to extort money from honest, creditworthy consumers.
Posing as a collection agency representative, the con artist will contact a victim by mail, email, or telephone, claiming the person owes a specific dollar amount to a particular company. To convince victims to wire money to pay the “delinquent accounts,” scammers will threaten to report “overdue bills” to credit bureaus, take some form of legal action or even drain money from victims’ bank accounts without their consent.
RECEIVE EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS ON YOUR CELL PHONE. Please visit https://NOCOAlert.org and register to get emergency notifications on your cell phone. Reverse 911 does not work on cell phones, only on landlines. Berthoud has the lowest registered numbers in Larimer County.
May 27 – June 2
Monday, May 27
Felony Vehicular Eluding: Highway 287/County Road 8 – A traffic stop was attempted on a black BMW for racing. The vehicle eluded at speeds of over 100 MPH southbound into Longmont. The pursuit was terminated at County Road 2E for public safety.
Felony Possession of Identifying Documents/Criminal Impersonation/Possession of Methamphetamine/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia/False Reporting of Identity to Law Enforcement/Driving Uninsured Vehicle/No Plates Attached/Improper U-turn: Highway 287 – A male driver was contacted in a black BMW for traffic violations. The driver provided a fake name to avoid a warrant. A K9 sniff led to the discovery of numerous identification cards, driver’s licenses, stolen social security cards, and drugs. The male driver was booked into the Larimer County Jail.
Hit and Run Motor Vehicle Accident: Sioux Drive – A parked vehicle was struck by another vehicle, which caused extensive damage to the parked car. The at-fault driver left the scene without notifying the owner or supplying the required information.
Tuesday, May 28
Non-Injury Motor Vehicle Accident/Disregard Stop Sign: County Road 7/Highway 56 – A male driver disregarded a flagger’s stop sign in a construction zone. The flagger extended the stop sign to get the driver’s attention, which caused the stop sign to contact the vehicle as the driver continued past it. The driver was issued a citation.
Non-Injury Motor Vehicle Accident: Berthoud Parkway/County Road 10E- A male driver made an unsafe lane change on Berthoud Parkway from the merge lane and collided with another vehicle. The call was initially aired out as a hit and run, but later clarified the driver did not feel safe, went home, and was in the process of contacting law enforcement. The at-fault driver was issued a citation.
Unattended Death/Assist to Colorado State Patrol: East Highway 56 – A female driver was involved in a non-injury motor vehicle accident on I-25 and drove to a local gas station. The woman then became unresponsive when a Colorado State Patrol Trooper was conducting the motor vehicle accident investigation. A deputy assisted the Colorado State Patrol with CPR and medical aid. The woman was pronounced deceased on the scene. Colorado State Patrol is handling the investigation.
Wednesday, May 29
Theft by Fraud: Cottonwood Lane – An elderly man reported he had $55,000 withdrawn from his savings account.
Motor Vehicle Accident with Injuries: 8th Street/Mountain Avenue – A male juvenile rode his bicycle against the red light and crashed into the side of a woman’s vehicle as she was traveling on 8th Street. The juvenile sustained minor scrapes.
Criminal Mischief: 5th Street – A woman reported that the rear windshield of her 2008 Toyota Rav4 was shattered. It is currently unknown how the window was broken.
Thursday, May 30
Criminal Mischief: Highway 287/County Road 10E – Graffiti was found on the underpass. It is currently unknown who the “artist” is. Colorado Department of Transportation was notified for the removal.
Criminal Mischief: Remuda Road – A delivery of construction materials was run over and ruined. It is unknown if it was intentional or unintentional damage, as the materials were stacked near the roadway.
Friday, May 31
Motor Vehicle Accident with Injuries: 1st Street/Mountain Avenue – A man crashed his motorcycle at the roundabout and was transported to the hospital. The Larimer County CRASH (Collision Reconstruction and Scene Handling) Team responded to handle the investigation.
Lost Property/Lost Firearm: 8th Street – A man reported he inadvertently left the tailgate on his truck down and a large camouflage bag fell out. The bag contained a firearm and ammunition. If found, please contact the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office immediately. The firearm was entered into law enforcement databases as lost.
Saturday, June 1
Misdemeanor Warrant Arrest: Maple Drive – A man was contacted with an outstanding warrant and booked at the Larimer County Jail.
Sunday, June 2
Felony Warrant Arrest: Highway 287/West County Road 8 – A woman was contacted as a passenger in a traffic stop and arrested for her outstanding Felony Warrant. She was booked at the Larimer County Jail.
How to Avoid a Scam:
Block unwanted calls and text messages. Take steps to block unwanted calls and to filter unwanted text messages.
Do not give your personal or financial information in response to a request that you did not expect. Honest organizations will not call, email, or text to ask for your personal information, like your Social Security, bank account, or credit card numbers.
If you get an email or text message from a company you do business with and you think it is real, it is still best not to click on any links. Instead, contact them using a website you know is trustworthy. Or look up their phone number. Do not call a number they gave you or the number on your caller ID.
Resist the pressure to act immediately. Honest businesses will give you time to decide. Anyone who pressures you to pay or give them your personal information is a scammer.
Know how scammers tell you to pay. Never pay someone who insists that you can only pay with cryptocurrency, a wire transfer service like Western Union or MoneyGram, a payment app, or a gift card. And never deposit a check and send money back to someone.
Stop and talk to someone you trust. Before you do anything else, tell someone, a friend, a family member, a neighbor, or the Sheriff’s Office. Talking about it could help you realize it is a swindle.
RECEIVE EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS ON YOUR CELL PHONE. Please visit https://NOCOAlert.org and register to get emergency notifications on your cell phone. Reverse 911 does not work on cell phones, only on landlines. Berthoud has the lowest registered numbers in Larimer County.
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