Denver crime news articles published in 2025
- What we saw during 8 hours with Denver police on 16th Street mall
- Published June 15
- and filed under drug and alcohol crime
- in CBD, Denver 16th street mall report
- 2 Denver students say their middle school teacher gave them pot brownies. She’s now on trial.
- Published June 12
- and filed under drug and alcohol crime
- Denver 13-year-old missing since early June
- Published June 12
- in West Colfax
- Tips sought in Denver woman's death nearly 40 years after her body was found in Weld County
- Published June 12
- and filed under homicide
- Former Denver teacher found guilty of giving pot brownies to middle school students
- Published June 12
- and filed under drug and alcohol crime
- Denver protesters march against ICE; police arrest 18, fire pepper balls to disperse crowds
- Published June 11
- and filed under assault
- in Capitol Hill
- Former funeral home owner who stashed remains at Denver home sentenced to 18 months in prison
- Published June 10
- Denver hairstylist missing since mid-April found dead in Lakewood
- Published June 8
- in University Hills
- Denver takes aim at copper wire thefts with new rules. Will it see the same success it did with catalytic converters?
- Published June 4
- Denver cop disciplined for missing hidden gun that handcuffed suspect used to shoot her partner
- Published June 4
- Colorado increases number of young people who can be held in pre-trial detention in emergencies
- Published June 3
- Motorcyclist wanted in Denver hit-and-run that injured scooter rider
- Published May 30
- in Five Points
- Colorado man who blamed exposure to far-right content gets 3 years for threatening election officials
- Published May 29
- Steve Bachar’s family sues Colorado prison nurses they blame for his death
- Published May 29
- One killed in early Memorial Day shooting in Denver
- Published May 26
- and filed under homicide
- in Central Park
- How the Denver Police Department’s crime lab pioneered a crime-solving fingerprint system
- Published May 26
- Hundreds of Colorado students are setting their computers on fire for viral challenge
- Published May 25
- Colorado pedestrian, bicyclist deaths jumped 78% in the last 10 years
- Published May 25
- Man kidnapped, sexually assaulted four women at gunpoint in Denver and Aurora, police say
- Published May 24
- Driver crashes into RTD train in Denver’s Five Points neighborhood
- Published May 22
- in Five Points
- Denver sex assault suspect may have more victims, police say
- Published May 21
- and filed under sexual assault
- Three injured, one killed in hit-and-run incidents, Denver police say
- Published May 17
- and filed under hit and run
- in Lincoln Park
- Man found guilty of murder in 2021 shooting outside Coors Field
- Published May 17
- and filed under homicide, serious assault
- in Union Station
- Disability advocate honored among fallen Denver police officers at memorial ceremony
- Published May 16
- Gig app agrees to return more than $27K to workers after Denver auditor investigation
- Published May 16
- Crash involving RTD bus in Denver causes serious injuries
- Published May 16
- Denver police officer accused of assault, harassment in Douglas County
- Published May 15
- and filed under domestic violence
- 4 injured in stabbings across Denver this week
- Published May 13
- and filed under serious assault
- in City Park West, Washington Virginia Vale
- Man arrested in Denver shooting that injured 4 near Coors Field
- Published May 13
- and filed under serious assault
- in Union Station
- Denver woman threatened to kidnap baby, police say
- Published May 13
- in Five Points
- New Denver text scam includes fake jury duty, court dates
- Published May 12
- 16-year-old charged as adult in fatal Lowry Field shooting
- Published May 10
- and filed under homicide
- in Lowry Field
- Missing Denver girl, 16, last seen in Sunnyside
- Published May 9
- in Sunnyside
- Baby kidnapping discovered while police respond to Denver shooting, 2 arrested
- Published May 8
- in Five Points
- 2 state legislators’ cars vandalized in Colorado Capitol parking lot
- Published May 8
- in Capitol Hill
- Elderly Denver couple killed in early morning house fire
- Published May 7
- in Washington Virginia Vale
- Woman shot in bus terminal under Denver’s Union Station dies
- Published May 7
- and filed under homicide
- in Union Station
- Driver arrested in fatal Capitol Hill scooter crash
- Published May 5
- and filed under homicide
- in Capitol Hill, North Capitol Hill
- Denver won’t extend contract for license-plate readers. But cameras at 70 intersections aren’t coming down soon.
- Published May 5
- Denver deputy stalked, threatened 18-year-old woman, police say
- Published May 5
- Colorado police shot someone every 6 days in 2024, data shows
- Published May 4
- 8 shooters, 71 shots: Man sentenced to 15 years in prison in deadly Five Points shootout
- Published May 3
- in Five Points
- Sex assaults make up almost half of discredited CBI scientist Missy Woods’ mishandled cases
- Published May 2
- and filed under sexual assault
- Denver pedestrian seriously injured in Harvey Park hit-and-run crash
- Published May 2
- in Harvey Park
- Woman shot in bus terminal at Denver’s Union Station not expected to survive
- Published April 30
- and filed under serious assault
- in Union Station
- Fatal shooting of Denver man still unsolved 8 years later
- Published April 28
- and filed under homicide
- in East Colfax
- Denver deputy arrested on suspicion of menacing, stalking
- Published April 25
- and filed under domestic violence
- Denver police sergeant gets probation for felony road-rage incident
- Published April 25
- Colorado traffic deaths drop as enforcement of new hands-free phone law ramps up
- Published April 25
- Missing Denver hair stylist last seen in University Hills
- Published April 25
- in University Hills
- Police offering $32,600 for information in unsolved double homicide at Denver restaurant
- Published April 24
- and filed under homicide
- in Highland
- Denver police plan sweeping change to officer discipline amid opposition from oversight groups
- Published April 23
- Denver man pleads guilty to murder in 14-year-old’s death after gun sale
- Published April 23
- and filed under homicide
- in Marston
- More people died in police chases in this Denver suburb than in the state’s biggest cities
- Published April 20
- 2 pedestrians killed in Denver crash near Empower Field
- Published April 20
- Denver man killed while helping friend pick up kids from school, police say
- Published April 18
- and filed under homicide
- in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
- 2 arrested in fatal Green Valley Ranch shooting that caused rollover crash
- Published April 17
- and filed under homicide
- in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
- Shooting in Denver’s Green Valley Ranch kills 1, causes vehicle crash
- Published April 16
- and filed under homicide
- in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
- Man charged in Denver teen’s murder sentenced to 30 years in prison
- Published April 15
- and filed under homicide
- Denver restaurateur who complained about downtown says Mayor Mike Johnston ‘really heard’
- Published April 14
- in CBD, Union Station
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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