The Summit County Sheriff’s Office last week helped catch a runaway dog that briefly shut down Interstate 70, revived a man who appeared to be suffering from an opioid overdose and responded to several disputes.

The following incidents occurred between Monday, March 25, and Sunday, March 31, according to a weekly summary of notable calls for service published by the Summit County Sheriff’s Office.

On Monday, March 25, Summit County Animal Control helped catch a dog that was ejected from a vehicle during a rollover crash on Interstate 70. While scared and running around, the dog was hit by a vehicle but was still alive and kept running on the west side of the interstate.

Animal control worked with the Colorado Department of Transportation to close the roadway temporarily and return the dog to safety. After the dog was caught, it was brought immediately to the hospital where it was determined that the dog suffered from a broken rib, internal bleeding and several abrasions. It is expected to live. The owner took back custody of the dog later that day.

On Tuesday, March 26, an upset driver called to speak with a sergeant regarding a flat tire he got while driving on Loveland Pass. Officials explained to the driver that the pass on Colorado Highway 9 is maintained by the state transportation department, not by Summit County. The driver insisted he would sue the county if he wasn’t compensated for the damage and the sergeant suggested he file a complaint with the Colorado State Patrol. The man reportedly hung up and did not answer or return messages when the sergeant called back.

Also Tuesday, March 26, a man called to report that he was being harassed by Copper Mountain Resort security for parking in various lots even though he has a parking pass. It was explained to the man that the parking lots are private property and that he needs to follow the ski resort’s rules, which include no camping in any of the lots. Several days later, the same man reported that his RV had been damaged and that he was still being harassed by security. Deputies obtained video footage of the interaction and observed no harassment or damage to the RV. The man was ultimately trespassed from Copper Mountain.

On Wednesday, March 27, a woman staying at a condo in Keystone heard someone walk into her room while she was in the shower. She locked the door to the bathroom, called for help and waited there until deputies arrived. Deputies then cleared her unit and found no one inside and no signs of criminal activity.

Also Wednesday, March 27, a man received a voicemail from someone claiming to be a sheriff’s deputy from another state. When he called back, the man was told that he had a warrant out for his arrest for missing court. The man was told he could either pay a fine or turn himself in and spend time in jail. While driving to the supermarket, the man reportedly stayed on the phone with the scammer and transferred him several thousands dollars using a Bitcoin ATM. He later realized that the call was a scam. An investigation is ongoing.

On Thursday, March 28, a deputy on a routine patrol on Swan Mountain Road came across a vehicle pulled over on the side of the road with its hazard lights. There was a dog barking nonstop in the back and a man in the driver’s seat who was unresponsive and appeared to have a head injury. 

At first, the deputy attempted to rouse the driver by knocking, yelling and flashing a light in his eyes before forcing entry into the vehicle and confirming that the man was not breathing. The deputy administered naloxone, an opioid overdose antidote, to the driver because his state was consistent with an opioid overdose. After a few minutes, the man started to regain consciousness, EMS arrived on scene and transported him to the hospital. The man was issued a summons for driving under the influence, and his dog was taken to the Summit County Animal Shelter.

Also Thursday, March 28, a caller reported a man attempting to break into a maintenance room at his condo building. When deputies arrived, the man was at the maintenance room door and said he was trying to get in so that he could restore hot water in his unit.

Deputies warned him about his break-in attempt but returned a day later for another report of the man attempting to break into the maintenance room. The man was again warned not to attempt to enter the maintenance closet and to contact his property manager with utility concerns.

On Friday, March 29, a neighbor called for help when he was woken up in the middle of the night due to screaming and breaking glass in a nearby unit. When deputies arrived on scene, they found a man and woman in their unit and observed signs that an altercation had taken place. The two were interviewed separately but were initially vague about what happened. Both agreed there was a verbal argument, things were thrown, items in the house were destroyed and a door frame was cracked. It was reportedly discovered that during the fight the woman hit the man several times causing visible red marks on his face. After an investigation, the woman was taken into custody and charged with assault and domestic violence.