Man unresponsive at Pinon Project prompts welfare check, Cortez CO


A man at the Pinon Project near East Main Street was unresponsive for a long time and did not move even when sirens were used. The caller was concerned about his welfare and requested a welfare check. The man said he was resting and wanted to go to jail, thinking he was trespassing, but was informed he was not trespassing and had no reason to be arrested.
Audio|Source: Montezuma County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Can he respond to the Pinnion Project near East Main have a caller stating that (name withheld) at that location.
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He's been there since 2143 and hasn't moved.
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And they hit their sirens and he didn't budge also.
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That's important.
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And they're stating if he's okay, they want him to move along.
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Okay.
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Sorry, and caller's room, Pynion Project.
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214.
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2205.
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Cort is level 14.
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Level 14.
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Are you aware if the homeless shelter is open yet?
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That's negative.
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Okay,
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far, thank you.
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104205.
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Sorry, 2205
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Cortez, Corner 2
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Corner 2 Yes,
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ma'am, the truck is back at the SO, I'm clear and available
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I copy, 2206
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Court is open item 23.
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242026. 242026.
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Number 14. 14. Number 14.
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Number 14.
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I spoke with (name withheld).
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He stated that he was just resting and wanted to go to jail was hoping he was trespassing.
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I told him he was not trespassing and had no reason to go to jail and he asked me to leave him alone. So I'll be good name.
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Location mentioned:
Near E Main St, Cortez, CO 81321
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