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Denver-specific crime news

Recent crime news about Denver crimes and Colorado crime news that affects Denver.

Read 2023’s Denver crime news headlines.

A calendar chart of Denver crime news in 2024

Every Denver crime news article published in 2024

October 2024

The worst Denver neighborhoods for residential burglaries so far in 2024
Published October 14
and filed under burglary, burglary of a residence
in DIA, Civic Center, West Colfax, Jefferson Park, Lincoln Park, Washington Park West, City Park West, Five Points, Central Park, East Colfax, Montbello

November 2024

Jury finds Denver police officer guilty of harassment for striking handcuffed teenager
Published November 15
Denver couple sentenced to prison, $20 million in fines for wire fraud
Published November 14
and filed under white-collar crime
A federal law mandated outside oversight of crime labs. CBI didn’t use it, watchdogs allege.
Published November 13
Denver mail carrier robbed in Central Park neighborhood
Published November 13
and filed under robbery
in Central Park
Stripped of qualified immunity, Colorado police officers turn to common law to seek protection from lawsuits
Published November 12
Denver police sergeant arrested for domestic violence assault
Published November 12
and filed under domestic violence
Denver judge lets road-rage murder prosecution continue despite paralegal’s comments
Published November 11
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Colorado on track to see deadliest year for police shootings since 2020, data shows
Published November 11
and filed under homicide
Black youths in Fort Collins, Denver among those targeted by racist post-election texts
Published November 9
Suspect wanted in man's murder in Denver is still at large, police say
Published November 8
in Globeville
Two injured in house fire in Denver's Berkeley neighborhood
Published November 8
in Berkeley
Marczyk Fine Foods owner: "It doesn't seem like there's much reason for people to not shoplift"
Published November 7
in North Capitol Hill, Virginia Village
Denver Public Schools social worker arrested on suspicion of sexual assault of a child
Published November 7
and filed under sexual assault
in Mar Lee
1 dead in overnight shooting in Denver’s Hampden neighborhood
Published November 5
and filed under homicide
in Hampden
Man dead, 3 injured in 4 separate shootings across Denver on Sunday
Published November 3
and filed under homicide, serious assault
in Lincoln Park, Ruby Hill, Five Points, Sun Valley
Man arrested on suspicion of murder in Denver Civic Center apartment homicide
Published November 1
and filed under homicide
in Civic Center
Denver teen found guilty of killing woman with AR-15 after fender-bender on Colfax
Published November 1
and filed under homicide
in Lincoln Park, Auraria

October 2024

2 men charged with attempted murder, assault in Broncos player Josh Reynolds’ shooting
Published October 30
and filed under serious assault, weapon firing
Denver Lyft driver convicted of 30 crimes, including kidnapping, sexual assault
Published October 25
and filed under sexual assault
Denver man convicted of trying to entice 13-year-old for sex
Published October 25
and filed under sexual assault
Denver cardiologist Stephen Matthews sentenced to 158 years in prison for serial sexual assaults
Published October 25
and filed under sexual assault
2 arrested for attempted murder in shooting that caused hours-long I-25 closure
Published October 24
and filed under serious assault, weapon firing
Broncos player Josh Reynolds injured in shooting in Denver last week after leaving strip club
Published October 24
and filed under serious assault, weapon firing
Man arrested on suspicion of murder in fatal Denver shooting near City Park
Published October 24
and filed under homicide
in Congress Park
Homicide under investigation in Denver’s Civic Center neighborhood
Published October 24
and filed under motor vehicle theft
Denver man gets 10 years of prison time for road rage assault
Published October 24
and filed under assault
Artist Ed Dwight repairs vandalized MLK Jr. memorial in service to “all of Denver”
Published October 23
in City Park
Homicide under investigation in Denver’s Civic Center neighborhood
Published October 23
and filed under homicide
in Civic Center
Two Denver men arrested after kidnapping, cutting off roommate’s finger, police say
Published October 23
and filed under assault
in Westwood
Domestic violence deaths plummet in Colorado after pandemic-era surge
Published October 22
and filed under domestic violence, homicide
Teenager killed in shooting at Denver park, police searching for suspects
Published October 22
and filed under homicide
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Domestic violence in Denver is rising again. It’s the highest in these neighborhoods.
Published October 21
and filed under domestic violence, serious assault
in DIA, Civic Center, Auraria, Sun Valley, City Park West, CBD, North Capitol Hill, Five Points, Hampden, Westwood, Montbello, Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
29-year-old arrested for attempted murder after shooting police officer on Denver’s Auraria Campus, police say
Published October 21
and filed under serious assault
in Auraria
Denver DA says road-rage murder prosecution is valid despite paralegal’s comments
Published October 19
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Man sentenced to life in prison without parole for Christmas Day murder in Montbello
Published October 18
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Denver police sergeant charged after allegedly aiming gun in road-rage incident
Published October 18
Motorcyclist killed in crash in Denver’s Green Valley Ranch neighborhood
Published October 18
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Family mourns Denver’s Seorin Kim as her infant daughter’s death remains unexplained
Published October 12
and filed under homicide
in Central Park
Teen who shot Denver officer sentenced
Published October 11
and filed under serious assault
Denver Fire Department assistant chief fired for bringing AR-15 to public park during mental health crisis
Published October 10
and filed under homicide
A Denver paralegal’s weekend small talk could derail a road-rage murder trial
Published October 9
Person reported dead in fire at commercial building in Denver’s RiNo district
Published October 8
and filed under homicide, arson
in Five Points
The worst Denver neighborhoods for violent crime so far in 2024
Published October 7
and filed under violent crime
in Civic Center, DIA, Sun Valley, CBD, Five Points, Union Station, Montbello, Gateway / Green Valley Ranch, Capitol Hill, Central Park, East Colfax
Denver’s City Park vandalized with political graffiti on anniversary of Israel-Hamas war
Published October 7
in City Park
Should Colorado spend $350 million on police and require more prison time for some criminals? Voters will decide.
Published October 6
Denver police cite more than 300 motorists with expired, phony license plates in weeklong crackdown
Published October 4
Colorado Supreme Court building to reopen after break-in, fire caused $35 million in damage
Published October 4
and filed under arson, burglary
in Capitol Hill
Denver man accused of murder allegedly shot, killed wife with son in the next room
Published October 4
and filed under homicide
in Windsor
Denver street racer arrested on I-25 for competitive speeding
Published October 4
Colorado man charged with murder in fatal Denver gang shooting arrested in Nebraska
Published October 3
and filed under homicide
in Whittier
1 killed in fatal Denver shooting Wednesday, police investigating as homicide
Published October 2
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Father of teen charged with murder of Denver bar bouncer helped his son hide after killing, police allege
Published October 2
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Colorado pedestrian fatalities increased by 161% over the last 10 years
Published October 1
Family of student fatally shot outside East High sues Denver Public Schools over removal of armed police
Published October 1
and filed under homicide
in City Park

September 2024

One dead following stabbing in Denver on Sunday
Published September 29
and filed under homicide
in College View / South Platte
Denver police arrest man on suspicion of murder in Friday death
Published September 29
and filed under homicide
Keanna Rosenburgh pleads guilty to attempted murder in 2023 Denver bar shooting that injured five
Published September 27
and filed under serious assault, weapon firing
in Union Station
How Colorado’s municipal courts became the state’s most punitive forum for minor crimes
Published September 22
Two hospitalized in late-night Denver stabbings
Published September 21
and filed under serious assault
in Union Station, North Capitol Hill
Denver teen sentenced for killing 16-year-old girl, injuring teen boy
Published September 20
and filed under homicide, serious assault
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Member of three car theft, burglary crime rings takes plea deal
Published September 19
in DIA
Man dies in custody at Denver’s downtown jail
Published September 19
in Civic Center
One arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder in Five Points death
Published September 18
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Driver arrested in fatal crash near Denver's City Park
Published September 18
and filed under homicide, hit and run
in City Park
Suspicious package containing white powder sent to Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold’s office
Published September 17
One killed in crash in Denver’s Hampden neighborhood
Published September 15
in Hampden
Street artist Sabo cited for anti-migrant signs posted around Denver in March
Published September 10
in Civic Center, Capitol Hill
Denver grocery stores are locking up or cordoning off more products. But it depends on the neighborhood.
Published September 6
and filed under larceny
in Five Points, Central Park, Union Station, Montclair, Baker, Hampden
Denver police restrict late-night weekend food truck operations in LoDo — again
Published September 5
in Five Points, Union Station
Man, 21, arrested in alleged road rage homicide in Denver's Baker neighborhood
Published September 5
and filed under homicide, weapon crime, weapon firing
in Baker

August 2024

Fatal shooting believed to be related to road rage, Denver Police say
Published August 29
and filed under homicide, weapon crime, weapon firing
in Baker
Racist signs targeting migrants, Kamala Harris posted at Denver, Aurora bus stops
Published August 29
in Montclair, South Park Hill, Congress Park, City Park, East Colfax
1 dead, 1 injured in fatal Denver crash near Windsor Lake
Published August 29
in Windsor
One dead after fatal Denver crash early Tuesday morning
Published August 27
in Lincoln Park
Crash on I-25 near Alameda in Denver sends car careening into South Platte River
Published August 27
Instawork committed more than 20,000 violations of employees' wage and hour rights, Denver auditor finds
Published August 26
and filed under white-collar crime
Two killed in shooting in Denver's Hampden South neighborhood
Published August 25
and filed under homicide, weapon crime, weapon firing
in Hampden South
Man shot to death in Denver’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, police investigating as homicide
Published August 24
and filed under homicide, weapon crime, weapon firing
in Lincoln Park
Suspect in fleeing truck injures Golden officer, escapes into Denver
Published August 23
and filed under motor vehicle theft
Teen charged with 3 counts of attempted murder in connection with shooting near 16th Street Mall
Published August 23
and filed under serious assault, weapon crime, weapon firing
in Union Station,
4 men charged in violent armed robbery of Denver jewelry store
Published August 22
and filed under robbery
in West Highland
Gray Dodge Avenger wanted in connection with fatal Denver hit-and-run
Published August 22
and filed under homicide, hit and run
in Barnum
Nikola Jokic’s brother appears in Denver court on assault charge after gameday fight
Published August 21
and filed under assault
in Auraria
Man, 28, found dead from a gunshot wound in alley in Denver's East Colfax neighborhood
Published August 18
and filed under homicide, weapon crime, weapon firing
in East Colfax
1 dead in fatal motorcycle crash in north Denver
Published August 18
in Montbello
Denver police investigate death of woman in City Park West as homicide
Published August 16
and filed under homicide
in City Park West
Juvenile arrested after 3 hospitalized in shooting near Denver’s 16th Street Mall
Published August 14
and filed under serious assault, weapon crime, weapon firing
in Union Station,
Denver cardiologist found guilty of drugging, assaulting nearly a dozen women
Published August 13
and filed under sexual assault, rape
3 injured in shooting near Denver’s 16th Street Mall
Published August 13
and filed under serious assault, weapon crime, weapon firing
in Union Station,
Denver teen arrested in fatal shooting at Highland Hollows Park in Aurora
Published August 13
and filed under homicide, weapon crime, weapon firing
Man pleads guilty in shooting of Denver officer
Published August 9
and filed under serious assault, weapon crime, weapon firing
in Jefferson Park
Denver police officers fired after joking about using migrant shelters for "target practice"
Published August 8
Man who leaped to death inside Denver courthouse was on trial for attempted murder
Published August 8
and filed under homicide
in Civic Center
Suspected Tren de Aragua gang member linked to Denver jewelry heist, extradited to Colorado
Published August 7
and filed under robbery
in West Highland
Denver police shoot armed man near Coors Field
Published August 3
in Union Station
Regis University professor charged with murder in wife’s death; no charges filed in baby’s death
Published August 2
and filed under homicide
in Central Park
Man arrested in 2023 fatal shooting in Denver’s Lowry area
Published August 2
and filed under homicide, weapon crime, weapon firing
in Lowry Field
14-year-old charged with Denver murder was repeatedly released from custody in prior case, wanted for arrest at time of shooting
Published August 1
and filed under serious assault, weapon firing, homicide, weapon crime
in Five Points
Man on trial jumps to his death from Denver courthouse’s upper floors and injures 2 others, officials say
Published August 1
and filed under homicide
in Civic Center
Woman’s death near LoHi park, South Platte River investigated as homicide
Published August 1
and filed under homicide
in Highland

July 2024

Denver police recruit who lost both legs in 'barbaric hazing ritual' sues city, paramedics and officers
Published July 30
Regis professor arrested on suspicion of murder in wife's death; daughter also found dead
Published July 30
and filed under homicide
in Central Park
Police investigating double homicide of woman, girl in northeast Denver neighborhood
Published July 29
and filed under homicide
in Central Park
RTD faces lawsuit after commuter train crashes into, kills bicyclist
Published July 27
in Central Park
Fewer pedestrians killed on Colorado roads in 2024; still "a long way to go," officials say
Published July 26
Nikola Jokic’s brother arrested on suspicion of assault in viral Ball Arena brawl
Published July 24
and filed under assault
in Auraria
Home intruder shot, killed in Denver's University neighborhood
Published July 21
and filed under weapon crime, weapon firing
in University
Suspect in historic bar break-in linked to series of burglaries
Published July 19
and filed under burglary
in Regis
13-year-old boy charged in Denver RTD bus shooting sentenced to Division of Youth Services
Published July 18
and filed under homicide, weapon crime, weapon firing
in Athmar Park
14-year-old arrested in fatal shooting outside RiNo bar in Denver
Published July 17
and filed under serious assault, weapon firing, homicide, weapon crime
in Five Points
Stabbing victim found dead on Cherry Creek Trail in Denver
Published July 17
and filed under homicide, weapon crime
in Speer
Denver sees fewer shootings, victims as gun violence trends down
Published July 13
and filed under homicide, serious assault, weapon firing, weapon crime
Historic north Denver bar shattered by break-in
Published July 12
and filed under burglary
in Regis
Youth facing municipal charges in Denver were never granted an attorney. A new law changes that.
Published July 12
1 hospitalized in Denver shooting near Federales bar in RiNo
Published July 11
and filed under serious assault, weapon firing, homicide, weapon crime
in Five Points
Denver will pay $130,000 to settle police retaliation lawsuits
Published July 10
1 hospitalized in Denver crash involving RTD bus, motorist
Published July 10
Two men plead guilty in East Colfax community leader’s killing
Published July 9
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
5 injured in single-vehicle crash near Lincoln Park in Denver
Published July 8
in Lincoln Park
Denver family displaced after Elyria-Swansea garage fire
Published July 8
in Elyria-Swansea
Two Denver families displaced after house fires in Marston neighborhood
Published July 6
in Marston
Driver arrested in fatal hit-and-run at Colfax and Speer, police say
Published July 4
and filed under homicide, hit and run
in Civic Center, Lincoln Park, Auraria, CBD
Police find truck that struck car, bike in hit-and-run crash; driver still at large
Published July 3
and filed under hit and run
in Bear Valley
Police search for driver in fatal hit-and-run at East Colfax and Ogden
Published July 2
and filed under homicide, hit and run
in Capitol Hill, North Capitol Hill
Denver Uber driver groped passenger, police say
Published July 1
and filed under sexual assault
One dead, one arrested following shooting in north Denver
Published July 1
and filed under homicide, weapon crime, weapon firing
in Northeast Park Hill

June 2024

Woman dies after Saturday shooting in east Denver
Published June 30
and filed under homicide, weapon crime, weapon firing
in Washington Virginia Vale
Two dead in suspected murder-suicide in Denver’s Hampden neighborhood
Published June 29
and filed under homicide
in Hampden
Q&A: Denver’s next district attorney on violent crime, drug prosecutions and racial disparities in the justice system
Published June 28
Man pleads guilty to murder in death of teen girl found behind Denver dumpster
Published June 27
and filed under homicide
Beloved Denver dive bar damaged by fire: “We really don’t have the capital for this”
Published June 25
and filed under arson
in Five Points
Denver police release video of fatal shooting by officers in Five Points; still seeking next-of-kin
Published June 25
in Five Points
Denver Mint officer tracked nurse with security cameras, then restrained and raped her, lawsuit alleges
Published June 24
and filed under rape
in Civic Center
Two men sentenced to combined 76 years for 2022 shooting death of Denver teenager
Published June 22
and filed under homicide, weapon crime, weapon firing
in University
Denver truck driver sentenced to 11 years in prison for I-25 crash that killed Wyoming family
Published June 21
and filed under homicide
Denver man charged with first-degree murder in 2-month-old baby's scalding death
Published June 20
and filed under homicide
13-year-old boy pleads guilty to second-degree murder in Denver RTD bus shooting
Published June 18
and filed under homicide, weapon crime, weapon firing
in Athmar Park
Embattled DA Linda Stanley defends herself against misconduct allegations in Barry Morphew case
Published June 18
Denver man sentenced to life in prison in fatal car wash shooting
Published June 18
and filed under homicide, weapon crime, weapon firing
in Baker, Lincoln Park
Motorcyclist dies after Monday crash in Congress Park in Denver
Published June 17
in Congress Park
Police fatally shoot woman with knife in downtown Denver, officials say
Published June 16
in Five Points
Child seriously injured in car crash after pursuit by Denver police
Published June 16
Denver and other jails are ditching programs allowing inmates to go to work -- once a mainstay. Here's why.
Published June 13
Mother of woman killed after high-speed Denver police chase sues officers
Published June 11
Denver police officer fires at person in Elyria Swansea
Published June 10
in Elyria-Swansea
State lawyer calls Barry Morphew prosecution a "debacle" as disciplinary hearing starts for district attorney
Published June 10
Man pleads guilty in fatal shooting of 16-year-old girl in Montbello
Published June 10
and filed under homicide, weapon crime, weapon firing
in Montbello
Denver Police investigating homicide near Sloan's Lake
Published June 7
and filed under homicide
in Sloan Lake
Denver family deals with multiple tragedies in a month
Published June 6
and filed under homicide, hit and run
in Lincoln Park
Man sentenced to 448 years in prison for sexual trafficking involving minors
Published June 6
and filed under prostitution
CBI let "golden child" scientist mishandle DNA testing for years despite repeated signs of trouble, report says
Published June 5

May 2024

Man incarcerated in Denver jail dies after being found non-responsive in cell, sheriff’s department says
Published May 31
in Civic Center
Denver mom sues 5280 Colorado Jr. Buffs football team over teen son’s drowning during Arizona trip
Published May 30
Denver teen arrested in $20K theft of LEGOs, minifigures from Jefferson County shop
Published May 28
and filed under larceny
Police drones responding to 911 calls in Colorado? "This really is the future of law enforcement."
Published May 26
Denver man convicted of killing former girlfriend
Published May 24
and filed under homicide
in Cole
Aurora police shoot, wound man wanted in Denver attempted homicide
Published May 23
DU building vandalized after false emergency call claimed someone had been shot
Published May 21
in University
Denver Nuggets fan assaulted in Ball Arena bathroom during 2023 playoffs sues alleging inadequate security
Published May 20
and filed under assault
in Auraria
Denver pedestrian dies after being struck by driver in hit-and-run
Published May 20
and filed under homicide, hit and run
in Barnum
Colorado is about to wipe 100,000 criminal convictions from the public record
Published May 19
Early morning shooting leaves one injured in Denver
Published May 18
and filed under serious assault, weapon crime, weapon firing
in Civic Center
Inmate dies in custody at Denver detention center after medical emergency
Published May 17
in Civic Center
3rd suspect pleads guilty in Green Valley Ranch arson that killed 5, agrees to 60 years in prison
Published May 17
and filed under arson, homicide
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
More protesters cited for trespassing after refusing to leave Auraria Campus building
Published May 14
in Auraria
Man dies in morning shooting on East Colfax Avenue in Denver
Published May 12
and filed under homicide, weapon crime, weapon firing
in East Colfax
Pedestrian killed in late-night Denver crash on Colfax
Published May 9
in Congress Park, Hale, South Park Hill, City Park
Teens charged with murder in Downtown Aquarium drive-by
Published May 8
and filed under homicide
in Jefferson Park
Pro-Palestine protesters arrested inside MSU Denver building
Published May 7
in Auraria
Man killed in shooting on East Hale Parkway in Denver
Published May 5
and filed under homicide
in Hale
Woman arrested on suspicion of murder following fatal Denver shooting
Published May 3
and filed under homicide
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Denver police refused Auraria’s request to clear encampment a 2nd time; chief says “no legal way” to do so
Published May 3
in Auraria
Woman drugged, assaulted by Jay Bianchi at Denver’s So Many Roads Brewery in April, affidavit says
Published May 3
and filed under sexual assault
in Baker, North Capitol Hill
One man killed, one arrested in overnight Denver shooting
Published May 2
and filed under homicide
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Denver cop pleads guilty to assault for body-slamming man after Nuggets’ NBA championship win
Published May 1
and filed under assault
in Union Station

April 2024

Pro-Palestine student encampment grows at Denver’s Auraria campus
Published April 29
in Auraria
Denver police arrest 40 pro-Palestine protesters on Auraria Campus, dismantle encampment
Published April 26
in Auraria
Missing 11-year-old Denver boy found safe
Published April 24
in College View / South Platte
Social media video appears to show Nikola Jokic’s brother punching another fan at Monday’s game
Published April 23
in Auraria
21-year-old Denver man arrested for child sex assault, human trafficking
Published April 23
and filed under sexual assault
RTD train hits, kills pedestrian in late night Denver crash
Published April 20
in Central Park
Jay Bianchi’s critics say earlier arrest on sex-assault suspicions could have saved “years” of new victims
Published April 19
and filed under sexual assault
in Baker, North Capitol Hill
Reward increased in 19-year-old’s fatal drive-by shooting outside Downtown Denver Aquarium
Published April 18
and filed under homicide
in Jefferson Park
Teen arrested on suspicion of attempted first degree murder after shooting in Capitol Hill
Published April 17
and filed under homicide
in Capitol Hill
Man suspected in fatal Ruby Hill shooting arrested in Arizona
Published April 17
and filed under homicide
in Ruby Hill
Jay Bianchi, fixture in Denver jam band scene, arrested on sexual assault charges
Published April 17
and filed under sexual assault
in Baker, North Capitol Hill
Coloradans scammed out of $187.6M in 2023, new FBI report says
Published April 16
Steve Bachar, disbarred Denver attorney convicted of fraud, died in prison of natural causes, coroner rules
Published April 16
Denver police say sexual assault suspect may have more victims
Published April 15
and filed under sexual assault
Car crashes into Starbucks on Broadway and 17th Avenue in Denver
Published April 14
in CBD
Two injured in two overnight Denver shootings
Published April 14
and filed under serious assault
in Central Park, Capitol Hill
17-year-old killed in late night Denver shooting, suspect arrested for manslaughter
Published April 13
and filed under homicide
in Cole
Pedestrian dies after being runover by tractor-trailer in Denver’s Five Points neighborhood
Published April 10
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Free anti-theft event for Hyundai owners starts Friday at Empower Field
Published April 10
and filed under motor vehicle theft
Man killed in shooting on High Street in Denver
Published April 7
and filed under homicide
in University
Denver ambulances aren’t meeting response-time goals. Can training firefighters to be paramedics help?
Published April 5
Denver cop who kept job after pursuing relationship with sex assault victim resigns as new misconduct emerges
Published April 5
Denver police officer hit by fire truck during Nuggets parade rejoins SWAT team, throws first pitch at Rockies opener
Published April 5
Denver cop harassed, intimidated ex-girlfriend, Aurora affidavit shows
Published April 3
Man killed in shooting in Denver's Five Points neighborhood
Published April 2
in Five Points
Man killed in shooting near Colfax Avenue Sunday evening
Published April 1
and filed under homicide
in Capitol Hill, North Capitol Hill, Cheesman Park

March 2024

Can Denver's mayor keep drug users out of jail? Here's his new plan to fix a decades-old problem
Published March 31
and filed under drug and alcohol crime
One man killed in Saturday shooting in northeast Denver
Published March 31
and filed under homicide
in Whittier
Man killed in shooting in Denver Friday morning
Published March 29
and filed under homicide
in Ruby Hill
Third person shot at Denver homeless shelter in 2 weeks; 2 arrested
Published March 28
and filed under homicide, serious assault
in Central Park
Former sergeant sues Denver Police Department alleging First Amendment violations, discrimination and retaliation
Published March 22
Auto theft up 56% in Colorado between 2019 and 2024; almost 33,000 vehicles stolen last year
Published March 22
and filed under motor vehicle theft
Suspect in December double homicide still on the run; Denver police ask public for help
Published March 21
and filed under homicide
in West Colfax
$2,000 reward offered for tips that help police locate missing Denver teen
Published March 21
Teen who shot and killed man driving on I-70 in road rage killing sentenced to prison
Published March 20
and filed under homicide
in South Park Hill
Second suspect arrested in theft from Denver’s Martin Luther King Jr. memorial
Published March 20
and filed under larceny
in City Park
Denver police search for missing indigenous teen
Published March 19
Charges against Royal Trux’s Neil Hagerty dropped in Denver police assault case after mental health treatment
Published March 18
in Speer
Man, woman killed at northeast Denver hotel city leased for homeless shelter
Published March 17
and filed under homicide
in Central Park
One person killed in crash involving motorcycle in northeast Denver
Published March 17
in Central Park
Denver officers fired 36 bullets at armed man threatening 7-Eleven employees, police say
Published March 16
and filed under homicide, weapon crime
in Valverde
Denver teen sentenced to 40 years in prison for killing 5 in Green Valley Ranch arson
Published March 15
and filed under arson, homicide
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Denver first responders to get psychedelic crisis training
Published March 13
and filed under drug and alcohol crime
Man arrested after dragging, killing another man with his car in Denver, police say
Published March 12
and filed under homicide
in Indian Creek
Who’s on trial in a sex assault case? Colorado bill aims to protect victims from questions about clothing.
Published March 11
and filed under sexual assault
31-year-old arrested in fatal domestic violence shooting in southwest Denver
Published March 11
and filed under homicide, domestic violence, weapon crime
in College View / South Platte
One killed, three injured in three overnight Denver shootings
Published March 10
and filed under serious assault, weapon crime, homicide
in Goldsmith, Ruby Hill
Woman hit, killed by driver in LoDo
Published March 10
and filed under homicide
in Union Station
CBI scientist altered, deleted data in DNA tests in at least 650 cases, internal investigation finds
Published March 8
More cremated remains found at funeral home owner's Denver house, prosecutors say
Published March 8
Man sentenced to life in prison in fatal Denver shooting
Published March 7
and filed under homicide
No charges filed in fatal Denver construction site shooting, DA office says
Published March 6
in Marston
Jury awards $3.76 million to Denver woman over SWAT raid of her Montbello home
Published March 4
in Montbello
Man arrested in theft, vandalism of Denver’s Martin Luther King Jr. memorial
Published March 4
and filed under larceny
in City Park
Woman killed in Saturday night southwest Denver shooting
Published March 3
and filed under homicide, domestic violence, weapon crime
in College View / South Platte
Two dead overnight in Denver stabbing, shooting homicides, police say
Published March 2
and filed under homicide, weapon crime
in Hampden
Juvenile suspected in fatal shooting death of teen at Denver cemetery
Published March 1
and filed under homicide, weapon crime
in Windsor
Armed man fatally shot by Denver police at 7-Eleven identified
Published March 1
and filed under homicide, weapon crime
in Valverde

February 2024

Pregnancy care was always lacking in jails. It could get worse
Published February 28
Artwork stolen from Denver’s Martin Luther King Jr. memorial recovered after being sold as scrap metal
Published February 27
and filed under larceny
in City Park
Man dies in custody at Denver jail
Published February 27
in Civic Center
Construction site manager shoots, kills 2 possible burglars in southwest Denver, police say
Published February 26
in Marston
Funeral director who left body, cremated remains at rental home arrested after fleeing
Published February 23
Search underway for missing Denver teen last seen Dec. 1
Published February 23
Denver woman found not guilty in 9-month-old daughter's death
Published February 23
Wellington, Wilma Webb condemn vandalism of Denver’s Martin Luther King Jr. memorial
Published February 22
and filed under larceny
in City Park
Colorado parole violations plunge 50% in 6 years as penalties lessen for drug, alcohol use
Published February 21
Martin Luther King Jr. memorial vandalized in Denver’s City Park
Published February 21
and filed under larceny
in City Park
Colorado voters may decide whether first-degree murder defendants can be held without bail
Published February 21
and filed under homicide
YouTuber who drove from Colorado Springs to Denver in 20 minutes extradited, will appear in court Thursday
Published February 21
Body of woman, dozens of human cremains found at former funeral home owner’s Denver house, police say
Published February 16
in Harvey Park
Man fatally shot after approaching 13-year-old boy on Denver RTD bus, police say
Published February 15
and filed under homicide
in Athmar Park
Man dies following drive-by shooting outside Denver's Downtown Aquarium
Published February 14
and filed under homicide
in Jefferson Park
13-year-old boy charged with murder in Denver RTD bus shooting
Published February 14
and filed under homicide
in Athmar Park
Denver juvenile court’s presiding judge retires amid investigation into his conduct
Published February 12
Some Colorado communities scramble to help migrants, others "do not want to be Denver" as crisis spreads
Published February 11
Man who prompted LoDo police shooting that wounded 6 bystanders sentenced to prison
Published February 9
and filed under weapon crime, assault
in Union Station
George Washington High School dean injured by student after off-campus fight in Denver
Published February 8
and filed under assault
in , Washington Virginia Vale
Denver 19-year-old sentenced for murder of refugee
Published February 6
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Colorado decriminalized 5 psychedelics, but what exactly does that mean?
Published February 5
and filed under drug and alcohol crime
Denver sheriff’s deputy pepper-sprayed inmate locked in cell, investigation finds
Published February 5
Denver police officer unintentionally fired his AR-15 during a standoff, investigation finds
Published February 5
and filed under weapon crime
Juvenile, man killed in overnight Denver shooting that injured four other people
Published February 4
and filed under homicide, serious assault
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
13-year-old boy fatally shot man on bus because his leg was blocking the aisle, Denver police say
Published February 2
and filed under homicide
in Athmar Park

January 2024

Colorado legislators introduce amendment to revive unconstitutional child sex abuse law
Published January 31
and filed under sexual assault
Denver police officer charged with harassment for allegedly hitting juvenile
Published January 31
Should Colorado prisoners get $3,000 in cash when released? Lawmakers consider ways to reduce recidivism
Published January 30
One killed, three injured in overnight crash on 6th Avenue in Denver
Published January 29
and filed under dui, homicide
in Sun Valley
One killed, one injured after Saturday night shooting on RTD bus
Published January 28
and filed under homicide
in Athmar Park
Denver deputy fell asleep at the wheel, falsely reported crashed car stolen, affidavit says
Published January 26
More license plate readers, patrol capacity coming to Denver to curb auto theft
Published January 25
and filed under motor vehicle theft
in DIA,
Denver deputy sheriff arrested after alleged hit-and-run crash
Published January 24
Denver police officer pleads guilty in LoDo shooting that wounded six bystanders
Published January 23
and filed under assault
in Union Station
Coban Porter overserved before alleged DUI crash, lawsuits claim
Published January 22
and filed under dui, homicide
in University
19-year-old pleads guilty to murder in Green Valley Ranch fire that killed 5 family members
Published January 19
and filed under homicide, arson
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Car thefts at Denver airport decline at end of 2023, though total thefts jumped 74% since 2022
Published January 19
and filed under motor vehicle theft
in DIA,
Denver judge wrongly excluded hearing-impaired juror — but court can't be held liable, judge finds
Published January 18
Man killed in early Saturday shooting in Denver's Central Park neighborhood
Published January 13
and filed under homicide
in Central Park
Man pleads guilty in LoDo police shooting that wounded six bystanders
Published January 12
and filed under serious assault
in Union Station
Break-in at Colorado Supreme Court building caused $35 million in damage, left 3 floors unusable
Published January 12
and filed under arson, burglary
in Capitol Hill
Denver to pay $2.3 million to man police shot in the eye with a pepper ball during 2020 protests
Published January 12
in Civic Center
Woman arrested in man's stabbing death at Capitol Hill home
Published January 8
and filed under homicide
in Capitol Hill
Denver man indicted on federal fraud charges in $8.5 million vacation rental scam on Airbnb, Vrbo
Published January 5
and filed under white-collar crime
Denver sheriff's firearms instructor unintentionally shoots rifle into neighbor's house
Published January 4
and filed under weapon firing
Suspect in Colorado Supreme Court break-in suffered mental health crisis, ex-wife says
Published January 2
and filed under arson, burglary
in Capitol Hill
Man accused of fatal RTD bus stabbing was released on parole despite public safety concerns, records show
Published January 2
and filed under homicide
in Highland, Chaffee Park
Man arrested in fatal New Year's house party shooting in south Denver
Published January 2
and filed under homicide, serious assault
in Harvey Park
Man found dead in Capitol Hill home, homicide under investigation
Published January 2
and filed under homicide
in Capitol Hill
Multiple overnight shootings ring in Denver metro area's New Year
Published January 1
and filed under homicide, serious assault
in Elyria-Swansea, Montclair, Harvey Park

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