Crime & Safety Report for Hwy 285 South, Poncha Springs, CO 81242

Domestic Dispute

07/16/2026 07:39 PM

US-50, Poncha Springs, CO 81242

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported disturbance at a convenience store in Poncha Springs involving a woman and her ex-partner. The woman, who has a temporary protection order, reported that he came to her vehicle, banged on it, and was verbally aggressive before she left the area. The report appears to have been made about 35 minutes after the incident.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 10:59 AM

US-50 Unit D4, Poncha Springs, CO 81242

As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare check was requested near US Highway 50 lot (number withheld) for an 82-year-old woman with dementia who had not been seen since June 5. A previous check on June 30 reported she was okay. An officer was sent to the scene.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 08:01 AM

US-50, Salida, CO 81201

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a caller reporting suspicious people who had been sitting in a vehicle in a Walmart parking lot near US Highway 50 in Salida for about an hour before going into the store. The caller was worried about possible forest fires but did not report any clear criminal activity or confirm that the people bought fire‑starting items. A deputy planned to check the area later.

Fire

07/16/2026 08:00 AM

US-50, Poncha Springs, CO 81242

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units reported being at a gas station near Highway 50 and a nearby road in Poncha Springs to refuel their vehicle.

Fire

07/16/2026 07:42 AM

Co Rd 110, Salida, CO 81201

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a call about a possible open burn on County Road 110, with flames visible and the caller unsure of the fuel source.