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2024 news

Car crashes into Starbucks on Broadway and 17th Avenue in Denver
Published April 14
in CBD

2023 news

Denver's 'big blue bear' vandalized – and quickly fixed – amid pro-Palestine protests
Published December 4, 2023
in CBD
Man killed by Denver police in Commons Park had AK-47, more than 400 rounds of ammunition
Published November 29, 2023
and filed under serious assault
in CBD
4 people who died outside in Denver over weekend likely overdosed as city sees increase in fentanyl deaths
Published November 28, 2023
and filed under drug and alcohol crime
in Baker, City Park, CBD
Suspect arrested in fatal stabbing at Denver migrant encampment on Thanksgiving Day
Published November 24, 2023
and filed under homicide, serious assault
in CBD
Armed man was chasing people in Denver's Commons Park before police shooting
Published November 20, 2023
and filed under weapon firing
in CBD
Shooting at Denver Pavilions early Sunday morning leaves three injured
Published October 15, 2023
and filed under serious assault
in CBD
Denver police ask for public's help in identifying a sexual assault suspect
Published August 25, 2023
and filed under sexual assault
in CBD
Two men shot in downtown Denver as Nuggets celebration wraps up
Published June 15, 2023
and filed under serious assault, weapon crime
in CBD
Denver police searching for suspects linked to East Colfax shooting last month
Published March 2, 2023
and filed under serious assault
in CBD

2022 news

One of two pedestrians stuck in hit-and-run crash in downtown Denver has died
Published November 12, 2022
and filed under homicide
in CBD
Denver city leaders launch "downtown action team" to address crime, drugs, homelessness
Published November 10, 2022
and filed under drug and alcohol crime
in CBD
Violence declined at three of Denver's five crime "hot spots," but shootings still on the rise citywide
Published October 23, 2022
and filed under violent crime, homicide
in Valverde, CBD, Montbello, North Park Hill
Gun shots fired in Denver hit two vehicles during evening commute; no passersby injured
Published October 11, 2022
and filed under weapon firing
in CBD
Two men hospitalized in separate stabbing incidents in downtown Denver
Published August 9, 2022
and filed under serious assault
in CBD
Suspect arrested in the murder of a woman in downtown Denver
Published April 27, 2022
and filed under homicide
in CBD

2021 news

Man shot dead in Denver on Friday morning, and a suspect is arrested
Published December 17, 2021
and filed under homicide
in CBD
Man arrested as suspect in Denver sexual assault and kidnapping case
Published December 2, 2021
and filed under sexual assault
in North Capitol Hill, CBD
Two dead, six injured in Denver metro area shootings and stabbings on Sunday
Published November 15, 2021
and filed under serious assault, homicide
in Sun Valley, Kennedy, Ruby Hill, Gateway / Green Valley Ranch, CBD
One person in custody after gunfight in downtown Denver near federal courthouse
Published July 28, 2021
in CBD
Shooting at 16th Street Mall leaves one man dead
Published July 20, 2021
and filed under homicide
in CBD
Denver police investigating two overnight shootings including homicide in Lowry
Published May 29, 2021
and filed under homicide
in CBD, Lowry Field
Man charged with attempted murder for alleged spree of hit-and-run crashes in Denver
Published March 10, 2021
and filed under hit and run
in Civic Center, CBD

2020 news

Five people killed in Denver over Labor Day weekend have been identified
Published September 9, 2020
and filed under homicide
in CBD, Hampden, Lincoln Park, Five Points
Police investigating 5 overnight, early-morning shootings in Denver, Aurora and Thornton
Published July 19, 2020
in CBD, Windsor
Denver's George Floyd protests cost at least $5.5 million in damage, overtime
Published June 26, 2020
in Capitol Hill, CBD, Civic Center
Federal judge orders Denver police to limit firing tear gas, projectiles at peaceful protesters
Published June 5, 2020
in Capitol Hill, Civic Center, CBD, North Capitol Hill
Arrests drop on sixth night of Denver George Floyd protests
Published June 3, 2020
in Capitol Hill, Civic Center, CBD, North Capitol Hill
Denver police chief vows to investigate use of tear gas, projectiles on peaceful protesters
Published June 2, 2020
in Capitol Hill, Civic Center, CBD, North Capitol Hill
Denver police cite 54 during Monday's George Floyd protest
Published June 2, 2020
in Capitol Hill, Civic Center, CBD, North Capitol Hill
Denver City Council members call for investigation into police use of force during George Floyd protests
Published June 2, 2020
in Capitol Hill, Civic Center, CBD, North Capitol Hill
Denver police arrested 284 people during 4 nights of George Floyd protests
Published June 1, 2020
in Capitol Hill, Civic Center, CBD, North Capitol Hill
Six of the 284 arrested during George Floyd protests in Denver were from outside Colorado
Published June 1, 2020
in Capitol Hill, Civic Center, CBD, North Capitol Hill
Man sentenced to 60 years in prison for 2018 stabbing death of woman in Denver loft
Published March 17, 2020
and filed under homicide
in CBD

2019 news

Shooting outside Onyx nightclub comes on the heels of Denver terminating its lease agreement
Published October 15, 2019
and filed under assault, serious assault
in CBD
Man accused of sexually assaulting 5 men after offering them rides outside Denver bars
Published June 19, 2019
and filed under sexual assault
in CBD, Union Station
Denver officers disciplined for handcuffing journalist photographing arrest
Published February 5, 2019
in CBD

2018 news

Man in crisis lifts himself in bucket crane at Denver City and County Building, scares commuters
Published November 2, 2018
in CBD
Man wanted in alleged kidnapping attempt on Denver's 16th Street Mall
Published October 31, 2018
in CBD
Same man suspected of robbing two banks on Denver's 16th Street Mall in October
Published October 31, 2018
and filed under robbery, bank robbery
in Union Station, CBD
Woman charged in Denver light rail stabbing
Published July 25, 2018
and filed under assault
in CBD
Woman arrested in connection with stabbing aboard RTD light-rail train in downtown Denver
Published July 20, 2018
and filed under assault
in CBD
Two people stabbed on light-rail train in downtown Denver
Published July 19, 2018
and filed under assault, serious assault
in CBD
Denver DA charges man with two counts of murder in stabbing death of security guard
Published May 31, 2018
and filed under homicide
in CBD
Man accused in Denver fatal stabbing was released from Arapahoe County jail four days before attack despite new charge
Published May 30, 2018
and filed under homicide
in CBD
Man accused in Denver fatal stabbing was released from Arapahoe County jail four days before attack despite new charge
Published May 30, 2018
and filed under homicide
in CBD
Man fatally stabbed in Denver Performing Arts Complex garage was security guard
Published May 29, 2018
and filed under homicide
in CBD
Murder suspect arrested in connection with DCPA parking garage death
Published May 27, 2018
and filed under homicide
in CBD
Denver Performing Arts Complex garage reopens as police continue homicide investigation
Published May 25, 2018
and filed under homicide
in CBD
Former state employee convicted of taking thousands of "upskirt" photos and videos in Denver
Published April 3, 2018
and filed under sexual assault
in CBD
DA clears Denver police officer who shot bank robber on the 16th Street Mall
Published March 21, 2018
and filed under homicide, bank robbery
in CBD
Denver coroner releases name of stabbing victim
Published March 16, 2018
and filed under homicide
in CBD
DA formally charges man in connection with the stabbing of a mother in her downtown Denver loft
Published February 23, 2018
and filed under homicide
in CBD
Police arrest homeless man in connection with the stabbing of a mother in her downtown loft
Published February 17, 2018
and filed under homicide
in CBD
Police suspect homeless man in stabbing death of woman in downtown Denver loft
Published February 16, 2018
and filed under homicide
in CBD
Police investigating homicide after woman found dead in Denver home
Published February 14, 2018
and filed under homicide
in CBD
State education department employee allegedly "upskirted" 26 coworkers, nearly 100 others
Published January 10, 2018
and filed under sexual assault
in CBD

2017 news

Report of suspicious device in downtown Denver interrupts RTD mall shuttle, rail lines
Published December 12, 2017
in CBD
Denver Crime Blotter: Men chase, hold alleged vandal until police arrive
Published November 28, 2017
and filed under motor vehicle theft, drug and alcohol crime
in Westwood, CBD, City Park West, University Hills
Denver Crime Blotter: Man accused of stealing gas to fill 'er up
Published November 15, 2017
in Washington Park West, College View / South Platte, CBD, Highland
Coroner identifies suspected Denver bank robber shot by officer
Published November 13, 2017
and filed under robbery, bank robbery, homicide
in CBD
Denver police officer shoots man accused of robbing a bank on the 16th Street Mall; suspect dies at hospital
Published November 10, 2017
and filed under robbery, bank robbery, homicide
in CBD
It's been a rough two days for a small stretch of Colfax Avenue
Published October 28, 2017
in Civic Center, CBD
Denver Crime Blotter: Police cite man sleeping at parking garage
Published October 27, 2017
in CBD, City Park West, Montbello
Denver Police Blotter: Man refuses to leave The Denver Post's office
Published October 19, 2017
and filed under burglary
in CBD, Union Station, North Park Hill
"Gutter Punk Crew" indictment: 99 counts for nineteen people include car theft and burglary in Denver
Published October 9, 2017
and filed under motor vehicle theft, bicycle theft, drug and alcohol crime, burglary
in CBD, Union Station, Five Points, Highland, North Capitol Hill
Denver police bomb squad rolls out three times for "see something say something" alerts about suspicious packages
Published September 24, 2017
in CBD
16th Street Mall reopens after police investigate suspicious package
Published September 23, 2017
in CBD
Man robs Rite Aid on Denver's 16th Street Mall
Published August 4, 2017
and filed under robbery
in CBD
Man shot in downtown Denver seriously wounded
Published July 23, 2017
and filed under assault
in CBD
Cory Gardner subpoenaed in court cases for five protesters arrested in his office
Published July 21, 2017
in CBD
After long sit-in at Cory Gardner's Denver office, ADAPT protesters plead not guilty to charges
Published July 18, 2017
in CBD
Denver crime blotter: He bites
Published June 22, 2017
and filed under bicycle theft, robbery, assault
in Jefferson Park, Union Station, Five Points, Hampden, CBD
Bomb squad called to investigate suspicious objects found in busy downtown Denver corridor
Published May 12, 2017
in CBD
Judge issues injunction against former Denver Post ad execs who launched competing firm
Published May 8, 2017
in CBD
Former Denver Post ad execs downloaded hundreds of pages of trade secrets before they quit, expert witness says
Published May 4, 2017
in CBD
Denver crime blotter: You want how much?
Published April 18, 2017
in CBD, Union Station, Northeast Park Hill
The Denver Post sues former senior VP of advertising and two others who launched competing advertising firm
Published April 14, 2017
in CBD
Denver police investigating stabbing report near 16th Street Mall
Published March 22, 2017
and filed under assault, serious assault
in CBD
Man accused of having pipe bombs in his downtown Denver hotel room is indicted, appears in federal court
Published March 20, 2017
in CBD
Fugitive arrested in Texas for 1977 Denver murder returned to Colorado
Published March 2, 2017
and filed under homicide
in CBD

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