Multiple Thefts, Traffic Incidents Strain Trinidad Police on December 3

The Trinidad Police Department released a day by day dispatch log showing that December 3, 2025 was marked by a high volume of diverse calls for service. The most serious traffic incident recorded was a single vehicle rollover on Interstate 25 between mile markers 17 and 18. That crash and a separate hit and run reported at Freedom Road contributed to traffic delays and vehicle damage in corridors regularly used by commuters and commercial drivers.

The log cataloged several reported thefts, including vehicle thefts and reports of stolen tools. VIN checks and abandoned vehicle checks were logged as follow up work, indicating ongoing investigations and efforts to identify recovered property. Residents who park equipment outdoors or leave tools in vehicles should secure items and report suspicious activity promptly, as these thefts add cost and disruption in a community where resources are spread over a large rural area.

Motorist assist calls were frequent, with multiple reports of vehicles stuck, and semi trucks becoming stuck at the intersection of El Moro and Freedom Road. Those incidents interrupted freight movements and local traffic, prompting additional response from officers and assistance resources. Animal control calls and welfare checks were also recorded, reflecting routine public safety obligations that draw on the same personnel who respond to crimes and traffic incidents.

The department carried out special event walk throughs for a local basketball tournament, and logged public assist calls and fraud reports. The mixture of event related patrols and investigative work illustrates the breadth of responsibilities for Trinidad officers on a single day, from community engagement to responding to criminal reports.

The call log lists call numbers, times, call types, and locations for December 3, providing transparency about the department's responses. Residents should be aware of increased patrol activity near Interstate 25, El Moro and Freedom Road, secure vehicles and tools, and report fraud or suspicious persons to help police target investigations and reduce repeat incidents.