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Denver crime news articles published in 2025

April 2025

Police recover hundreds of pounds of marijuana stolen from evidence trailer

Published April 12

and filed under drug and alcohol crime, larceny

Killer of Denver cop denied entry to program that can lead to early parole

Published April 10

and filed under homicide

Cyclist killed in crash with vehicle on Colorado Boulevard in central Denver

Published April 10

Pro-Palestine demonstrators sue Auraria Campus police, alleging last year’s arrests violated First Amendment

Published April 9

in Auraria

Reported Colorado car thefts decrease 25% in 2024, according to new data

Published April 9

and filed under motor vehicle theft

There are 111 cameras snapping photos of license plates in Denver. City Council is deciding whether to keep them.

Published April 7

Denver police to review 422 sex assault cases handled by discredited CBI scientist Missy Woods

Published April 7

and filed under sexual assault

Denver police say man raised “replica firearm” at officers before shooting

Published April 4

Woman gets prison time for 2021 shooting of 16-year-old boy in Denver

Published April 4

and filed under homicide

in Central Park

Second man who escaped from Aurora ICE facility arrested in Denver

Published April 1

March 2025

Affidavit: Denver police officer assaulted victim after drunken argument

Published March 26

and filed under domestic violence, assault

Second dean shot at Denver’s East High in 2023 sues DPS, alleging district failed to keep students and staff safe

Published March 25

in Denver school report

Leader of Denver’s “Few But Plenty” gang pleads guilty to murder conspiracy in rash of drive-by shootings

Published March 24

12 outdoor deaths reported in March, Denver police say

Published March 22

in North Park Hill, CBD, North Capitol Hill, Baker, Globeville, Cheesman Park, Five Points, Capitol Hill, College View / South Platte, Auraria

One of the shooters in Denver Nuggets championship celebration sentenced to 35 years in prison

Published March 21

and filed under serious assault, weapon crime

in Five Points

Dean shot at East High School in 2023 sues DPS over "nightmare that could have been prevented"

Published March 21

in Denver school report

Regis University professor’s wife beaten to death in “sustained, vicious attack,” DA says

Published March 21

and filed under homicide

in Central Park

Father of Green Valley Ranch arsonist goes to prison for tax fraud

Published March 20

and filed under white-collar crime

in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch

Denver man sentenced to 21 years in prison for human trafficking

Published March 20

Armed man fatally shot by Denver police in Cole neighborhood

Published March 20

in Cole

1 killed in Denver crash involving a scooter near Regis University, police say

Published March 19

Denver pedestrian dies after being hit by 16th Street Mall RTD bus

Published March 19

in CBD, Denver 16th street mall report

Killer of Denver police officer applies for program that could lead to early parole, drawing outrage

Published March 18

and filed under homicide

Human remains found in Black Canyon of the Gunnison likely belong to missing Denver man

Published March 18

Denver gang leader pleads guilty to murder, DA says

Published March 17

and filed under homicide

Ex-Broncos coach Michael Wilhoite denied diversion deal after allegedly punching cop at DIA

Published March 13

and filed under serious assault

in DIA

Four men indicted on federal kidnapping charges in Denver case

Published March 12

and filed under serious assault

in Westwood

DNA links Colorado man to 3 sexual assault cases in metro Denver, sheriff says

Published March 10

and filed under sexual assault

1 dead, 1 arrested in Saturday night shooting near University of Denver

Published March 9

and filed under homicide

in University

Police arrest two after shooting near Denver's West High School

Published March 8

and filed under serious assault

in Lincoln Park, Denver school report

Denver Lyft driver who kidnapped, sexually assaulted passengers gets 290 years to life

Published March 7

and filed under sexual assault

Man charged with murder after Denver shooting victim dies

Published March 4

and filed under homicide

in North Capitol Hill, Capitol Hill, Cheesman Park, City Park West

Man injured in shooting near Denver's West High School

Published March 4

and filed under serious assault

in Lincoln Park, Denver school report

Englewood man acquitted of murder charges in road-rage shooting near Coors Field

Published March 1

and filed under homicide

in Five Points

February 2025

Denver police seeking more victims of man suspected of sexual assaults

Published February 28

and filed under sexual assault

Motorcyclist seriously injured in hit-and-run in Denver’s Athmar Park neighborhood

Published February 26

and filed under hit and run

in Athmar Park

Man shot by Denver police in Paco Sanchez Park

Published February 25

in West Colfax

37-year-old man sentenced to life in prison for murder of Denver teacher

Published February 25

and filed under homicide

in Denver school report, Westwood

Denver teen sisters missing since Valentine’s Day found safe

Published February 25

Denver police SWAT team raided wrong home then tried to cover up mistake, lawsuit alleges

Published February 25

Broncos coach Michael Wilhoite accused of punching cop at Denver airport drop-off lane, court records show

Published February 24

and filed under serious assault

in DIA

Three stabbed in unrelated attacks overnight, Denver police say

Published February 21

and filed under serious assault

in Barnum, Five Points

Man, juvenile arrested for attempted assault of Denver protesters after TikTok video goes viral

Published February 19

in Capitol Hill

At least 1 dead, 2 injured in Denver crash involving pedestrian

Published February 16

in Five Points

Reports of ICE detainments near Denver courthouse prompt legal concerns among immigrant advocates

Published February 13

Injuries reported in rollover crash at DIA

Published February 13

in DIA

1 killed in Denver house fire early Tuesday morning

Published February 11

in Mar Lee

Year-end review: Denver neighborhood property crime in 2024, compared with 2023

Published February 10

and filed under property crime

in Auraria, Baker, Barnum West, Capitol Hill, CBD, Cherry Creek, Civic Center, Clayton, DIA, Five Points, Fort Logan, Harvey Park, Harvey Park South, Indian Creek, Jefferson Park, Kennedy, Lincoln Park, Mar Lee, Marston, Montclair, North Park Hill, Ruby Hill, South Park Hill, Central Park, Sun Valley, Union Station, University Hills, Wellshire, Westwood

Roundup: Denver neighborhood violent crime in 2024, compared with 2023

Published February 10

and filed under violent crime

in Civic Center, DIA, Sun Valley, Capitol Hill, Union Station, Auraria, Platt Park, Hilltop, Indian Creek, Washington Park, Country Club, Wellshire, Lincoln Park, West Highland, Cole, Skyland, Washington Park West, Southmoor Park, Regis, University Hills

Remains found near Cherry Creek in Denver identified as missing woman

Published February 8

Pedestrian killed Thursday night while crossing street in Denver’s Harvey Park

Published February 7

in Harvey Park

Combative man restrained by passengers after punching window on flight from Denver to Houston

Published February 7

in DIA

Man convicted of murder in Denver shooting death of beloved East Colfax resident Ma Kaing

Published February 6

and filed under homicide

in East Colfax

Feds go door-to-door demanding IDs at Denver apartment complex: “I would never snitch on my neighbors,” resident says

Published February 5

Man arrested after shooting in Denver’s Washington Park that stemmed from argument over bench

Published February 3

1 injured in crash involving Denver police officer

Published February 2

in Westwood

1 dead, 3 injured in Denver crash near DIA

Published February 2

in DIA

1 hospitalized, 1 in custody after shooting at Denverxe2x80x99s Washington Park

Published February 2

and filed under serious assault, weapon firing

in Washington Park

January 2025

Denver man pleads guilty to murder in 2017 fatal shooting

Published January 31

and filed under homicide

in Athmar Park

Denver police search for carjacking, hit-and-run suspect in Wednesday crash

Published January 30

and filed under robbery, armed carjacking, hit and run

in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch

Denver hit-and-run crash sends pedestrian to hospital

Published January 29

and filed under hit and run

in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch

18-year-old arrested on suspicion of murder in Denver shooting

Published January 28

and filed under homicide

in Mar Lee

Man, 19, arrested on suspicion of murder in Denver 7-Eleven shooting

Published January 27

and filed under homicide, serious assault, weapon firing

in Clayton

16th Street Mall stabbing suspect's path marked by mental illness, homelessness, drug use

Published January 26

and filed under homicide, serious assault

in CBD, Denver 16th street mall report

Suspect wanted in 2022 homicide in Denver's Montclair neighborhood

Published January 25

and filed under homicide

in Montclair

Denver, police officer appeal more than $14M in payouts to George Floyd protesters

Published January 25

Man pleads guilty to role in mass shooting that wounded 10 after Denver Nuggets victory

Published January 24

and filed under serious assault

Suspect information wanted in fatal Capitol Hill shooting, Denver police say

Published January 24

and filed under homicide

in Capitol Hill

Woman, 18, who shot into crowd outside Denver bar sentenced to 7 years

Published January 22

and filed under serious assault

in Union Station

Man struck, killed by RTD train in Denver’s Central Park neighborhood

Published January 20

in Central Park

Denver man, 72, found guilty in string of 2023 robberies

Published January 17

and filed under robbery, bank robbery

in North Capitol Hill

Man charged with murder, other crimes in stabbing spree on Denver’s 16th Street Mall

Published January 17

and filed under homicide, serious assault

in CBD, Denver 16th street mall report

Family of 16th Street Mall stabbing victim: "Fight for our city to be safe"

Published January 17

and filed under homicide, serious assault

in CBD, Denver 16th street mall report

Suspected Denver stabber had warrant out for arrest after failing to appear in court

Published January 16

and filed under homicide, serious assault

in CBD, Denver 16th street mall report

Second person killed in Denver’s 16th Street Mall stabbings identified

Published January 15

and filed under homicide, serious assault

in CBD, Denver 16th street mall report

Man arrested on suspicion of murder in November shooting in Denver’s Hampden neighborhood

Published January 14

and filed under homicide

in Hampden

1 killed in overnight shooting in Denver’s Mar Lee neighborhood, police say

Published January 13

and filed under homicide

in Mar Lee

Colorado’s backlog to test rape kits now tops 500 days, rising in fallout of scandal involving DNA scientist

Published January 13

and filed under sexual assault

Denver man gets 30 years in prison for string of marijuana dispensary burglaries

Published January 6

and filed under burglary, robbery

Multiple tree fires at Denver’s Cheesman Park investigated for arson

Published January 2

and filed under arson

in Cheesman Park

Denver’s Fully Liberated Youth works to end the school-to-prison pipeline

Published January 1

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