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Every Denver crime news article published in 2023

September 2023

7 injured in 3 overnight shootings in Denver, including one with 5 victims
Published September 17
and filed under serious assault
in Five Points, Union Station, Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Disbarred Denver attorney Steve Bachar to plead guilty again after judge rejected first deal. He now faces up to 6 years in prison.
Published September 15
and filed under white-collar crime
A student accused of attempted murder deemed still eligible to return to DPS
Published September 14
in
Father remembers son killed on South Platte River bike path
Published September 14
and filed under homicide
in Globeville, Ruby Hill
Motorcyclist killed in crash with pickup truck in Denver
Published September 14
in Berkeley
Police arrest suspect in fatal stabbing on RTD bus
Published September 14
and filed under homicide
in Highland, Chaffee Park
Denver man charged with human trafficking, pimping
Published September 14
Denver Health jail staff ignored dying man's pleas for help, lawsuit alleges
Published September 13
in Civic Center
Aurora man sentenced to 40 years for 2021 fatal shooting near Coors Field
Published September 13
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Denver police investigating separate fatal shootings of two homeless people
Published September 11
and filed under homicide
in Globeville, Ruby Hill
Two Denver deputies suspended for not stopping jail shower assaults
Published September 11
Man killed in overnight shooting near Ruby Hill Park
Published September 9
and filed under homicide
in Overland
Arrests of MS-13 street gang members in metro Denver raise hopes violent gang disrupted
Published September 8
Denver deputy suspended 10 days for punching inmate in the face
Published September 8
in Civic Center
Reward offered for info on woman who abandoned cat next to Capitol Hill dumpster with no food, water
Published September 7
in Capitol Hill
Woman dies after overnight shooting in north Denver
Published September 6
and filed under homicide
in Globeville
E-bike shops in Denver battle repeat thefts: "Insurance doesn't solve trauma"
Published September 5
and filed under larceny, bicycle theft
in Civic Center, Speer, Sun Valley
Denver International Airport flights briefly grounded due to "security issue"
Published September 1
in DIA
Six people arrested after apparent fake hostage situation, police shooting in Denver
Published September 1
and filed under serious assault
in Cole, Elyria-Swansea

August 2023

DIA makes plans to address car, catalytic theft after increase
Published August 31
and filed under motor vehicle theft, theft of parts from a vehicle
in DIA
Why Denver police quietly stopped using no-knock warrants
Published August 30
Suspect arrested in Denver shooting held for investigation of first-degree murder
Published August 30
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Police ask public's help in locating suspect in Denver triple shooting with two dead
Published August 30
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Denver police launch homicide investigation into fatal shooting north of Globeville
Published August 29
and filed under homicide
in Globeville
Pedestrian struck by driver while crossing Denver street has died, police say
Published August 29
in
Slain DPS teacher Shayna Johnson remembered as a "protector"
Published August 29
and filed under homicide
in , Westwood
Denver jury convicts defendant of first-degree murder in 2020 shooting
Published August 29
and filed under homicide
in Villa Park
Three people injured in Sunday night shooting in Denver
Published August 28
and filed under serious assault
in Sunnyside
Man dies after early Sunday shooting in downtown Denver
Published August 27
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Denver officer shoots armed suspect who held woman hostage after crash
Published August 26
and filed under serious assault
in Cole
Denver police ask for public's help in finding suspect connected to fatal shooting
Published August 25
and filed under homicide
in Valverde
Two teens arrested at Denver's Thomas Jefferson HS; one wanted on a warrant
Published August 25
in Southmoor Park
Denver police ask for public's help in identifying a sexual assault suspect
Published August 25
and filed under sexual assault
in CBD
Another Denver homeless encampment is scheduled for a sweep, this one because it was the site of a shooting
Published August 23
and filed under serious assault
in North Capitol Hill
Suspect sought in Saturday double homicide in Denver
Published August 22
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Four killed by gun violence in Denver identified
Published August 22
and filed under homicide, serious assault, assault
in Five Points, Mar Lee
Pedestrian killed in crash with motorist in downtown Denver, police say
Published August 21
and filed under homicide
in Capitol Hill
Bicyclist killed in car crash near I-25 on-ramp, Denver police say
Published August 20
and filed under homicide
Two dead in triple shooting in Denver's Five Points neighborhood
Published August 19
and filed under homicide, serious assault, assault
in Five Points, Union Station
Violent night in the city has Denver police responding to three shootings, one stabbing
Published August 18
and filed under homicide, serious assault, assault
in Five Points, Washington Park West, Mar Lee
One person dead after shooting near downtown, Denver police investigating
Published August 17
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Man shot, killed by Denver police was holding a marker, not a weapon
Published August 14
Man shot in Denver on East 23rd Avenue dies at hospital
Published August 12
and filed under homicide
in Whittier
Man shot dead in Denver was working security at Denver strip club
Published August 10
and filed under homicide
in Valverde
Man dies following Federal Blvd. shooting in Denver
Published August 9
and filed under homicide
in Valverde
Aurora officials investigating homicide after Denver police discover body in dumpster
Published August 8
and filed under homicide
in Montclair
Denver police officer shoots, kills domestic violence suspect
Published August 6
and filed under domestic violence
in Valverde
Suspected bank robber worked as a bank security guard and served 42 years in prison for murder
Published August 4
and filed under robbery, bank robbery
Man killed in City Park West shooting
Published August 3
and filed under homicide
in City Park West

July 2023

One dead in north Denver crash involving vehicle and pedestrian
Published July 31
in Globeville
Bicyclist killed in northeast Denver crash with commuter rail train
Published July 28
in Central Park
Tickets and arrests didn't increase when SROs were reinstated at Denver schools, police data shows
Published July 28
Denver police officer charged with assault in body-slam incident on Nuggets NBA Finals victory night
Published July 27
and filed under serious assault
in Union Station
2 men killed as their vehicle crashed into a tree in Denver
Published July 21
in Montbello
Colorado victims of childhood sex abuse, blocked by state Supreme Court, hold out hope for future chance at justice
Published July 20
and filed under sexual assault
Three suspects arrested in connection to shooting death at Denver apartment complex
Published July 20
and filed under homicide
in Hampden
Suspect arrested for investigation of first-degree murder in Denver stabbing
Published July 19
and filed under homicide
in Jefferson Park
Denver police investigating homicide at Federal Boulevard and 19th Avenue
Published July 18
and filed under homicide
in Jefferson Park
Aurora won't deploy officers to Denver during protests until Denver agrees to protect them from all liability
Published July 17
Man guilty in shooting death of former girlfriend, a homicide witness, in Denver
Published July 14
and filed under homicide
in Hampden South
Smash-and-grab burglars hit five gun stores in the metro area
Published July 13
and filed under burglary
in Goldsmith, Athmar Park
The next time Denver asks for help during street protests, Aurora police might not come
Published July 12
Denver police investigating at least 5 sniper-style shootings at downtown residential towers since May
Published July 12
and filed under weapon crime, weapon firing
in Five Points, North Capitol Hill, Capitol Hill
Argument escalates into deadly shooting in Denver police say
Published July 12
and filed under homicide
in Ruby Hill
Sniper firing at Denver high-rise terrifies residents; police investigating possible connection to Broomfield shooting
Published July 11
and filed under weapon crime, weapon firing
in Five Points, North Capitol Hill, Capitol Hill
Denver police sergeant's leg amputated in wake of injury sustained during Nuggets championship parade
Published July 11
Motorcyclist killed on I-70 was shot in head amid hail of bullets fired from pursuing truck, Denver police say
Published July 10
and filed under homicide
One killed in early morning Denver shooting
Published July 9
and filed under homicide
in West Colfax
Denver police investigating Saturday morning homicide
Published July 8
and filed under homicide, hit and run
in Villa Park
Colorado Republicans call for special session to address court's ruling that murder suspects can't be held without bail
Published July 6
and filed under homicide
After fatal shooting outside a Jewish school, a Denver paramedic finds a spiritual home
Published July 4
and filed under homicide
Man dies in Denver County Jail
Published July 4
in Civic Center
Getaway driver to 14-year-old who shot woman after Denver fender bender sentenced to prison
Published July 3
and filed under homicide
in Lincoln Park, Auraria
3 years after Colorado's landmark police accountability bill, what's changed? And has push for further reform slowed?
Published July 2
Man sentenced to 80 years in prison for fatal Denver stabbings of his estranged wife, her friend
Published July 1
and filed under weapon crime, homicide, domestic violence
in University

June 2023

Why car thefts are increasing at DIA despite decreasing elsewhere in Denver
Published June 30
and filed under motor vehicle theft
in DIA
CBI issues Missing Indigenous Person Alert for missing Navajo woman last seen in Denver
Published June 28
Girlfriend of the dentist who killed his wife on safari sentenced to 17 years
Published June 27
Man dies after being pulled from City Park lake in Denver
Published June 26
in City Park
Coordinated metro area law enforcement crackdown on expired vehicle tags
Published June 24
Hail-injured Red Rocks concertgoers lash out at Denver-owned venue: "They have to have better protocols"
Published June 23
Police arrest third suspect in connection with Nuggets celebration shooting
Published June 23
and filed under serious assault, weapon crime
in Five Points
Denver Police Department lacks clear plan to tackle low morale and high turnover, city audit finds
Published June 22
Colorado and federal agencies warn public of new fentanyl threats
Published June 22
and filed under drug and alcohol crime
Arson fire burns Denver house north of Washington Park, leaves at least one person hospitalized
Published June 21
and filed under arson
in Speer
Denver police release videos of officer being ambushed, shooting of second officer later same day
Published June 21
and filed under serious assault, weapon crime
in Jefferson Park, Northeast Park Hill
Colorado Supreme Court strikes down law that gave victims of decades-old childhood sexual abuse a window to file lawsuits
Published June 20
and filed under sexual assault
One killed in triple shooting in Denver's Park Hill neighborhood
Published June 18
and filed under homicide, serious assault, weapon crime
in Northeast Park Hill
Victim struggles in ICU after downtown Denver shooting that marred celebration of Nuggets' NBA Finals win
Published June 16
and filed under serious assault, weapon crime
in Five Points
Pedestrian hit by vehicle, killed in Denver crash near Colfax Avenue
Published June 15
in Sun Valley, West Colfax
Two men shot in downtown Denver as Nuggets celebration wraps up
Published June 15
and filed under serious assault, weapon crime
in CBD
Denver medical examiner IDs two men fatally shot in I-25 road rage incident
Published June 15
and filed under homicide, serious assault
in Lincoln Park
Shooting that injured 10 after Denver Nuggets' NBA Finals victory may be tied to drug deal, police say
Published June 13
and filed under serious assault, weapon crime
in Five Points
PHOTOS: Scene of the mass shooting following Denver Nuggets' NBA Finals victory
Published June 13
and filed under serious assault, weapon crime
in Five Points
Pedestrian seriously injured in Denver hit-and-run; police seek suspect
Published June 13
and filed under hit and run
in Baker
Denver police investigate double-fatal shooting following road rage incident on I-25 near 8th Avenue
Published June 13
and filed under homicide, serious assault
in Lincoln Park
Denver jury finds Warren Simpson guilty of murder in Park Hill shooting
Published June 12
and filed under homicide
in Northeast Park Hill
Denver to pay $450,000 to family of teen who bled to death after officers failed to render aid
Published June 12
in Hampden
Former teacher in Denver suspected of sexual assault of a student
Published June 8
and filed under sexual assault
Denver police officer shot multiple times in attack, kills suspect who opened fire outside hotel
Published June 7
and filed under serious assault, weapon crime
in Jefferson Park
Cardiologist now faces 34 felony counts for drugging or sexually assaulting 16 women
Published June 7
and filed under sexual assault
Police officer, suspect wounded in exchange of gunfire in northeast Denver
Published June 7
and filed under serious assault, weapon crime
in Northeast Park Hill
Denver woman challenges longstanding Colorado law requiring anti-abortion activists to give patients space at clinics
Published June 5
A new law was supposed to revamp Colorado's towing industry. Lawmakers say Wyatts Towing is flouting it.
Published June 3
Teen arrested following fatal April shooting in Denver
Published June 2
and filed under homicide
in West Colfax

May 2023

Three men sentenced in Denver to prison for crime spree and shooting death
Published May 31
and filed under homicide, serious assault, armed carjacking, burglary, motor vehicle theft
in City Park West, Cheesman Park, South Park Hill, Montclair, Athmar Park, West Colfax
Believing too little is being done to thwart auto-related crimes in Colorado, some towns take action
Published May 29
and filed under theft from auto
Denver police officers mishandled domestic violence call, missed woman's serious injuries, commission finds
Published May 25
and filed under domestic violence
in Baker
Suspect in fatal shooting in NE Denver is arrested in Dallas
Published May 25
and filed under homicide
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Frontier passenger arrested after striking flight attendant Sunday morning with intercom phone
Published May 22
and filed under assault
in DIA
Denver police investigating homicide that left 1 dead, 1 seriously injured
Published May 21
and filed under homicide, serious assault
in Hale
A $12 million ancient Mexican artifact has been seized in Colorado. Now the 'Earth Monster' is headed back home.
Published May 20
and filed under larceny
PHOTOS: Denver Police honor officers who died in the line of duty
Published May 18
Deadly motorcycle crashes reach all-time high in 2022, CDOT urges road safety
Published May 17
and filed under traffic accident
Aurora sent police to Denver during 2020 protests. Which city should pay for officers' alleged misconduct?
Published May 16
Cardiologist now faces 16 felony counts for alleged sexual assaults of ten women
Published May 16
and filed under sexual assault, rape
Man is missing for over a month and Denver police ask for public's help in locating him
Published May 12
$2,000 reward offered for tips leading to conviction in Denver teen's shooting death
Published May 9
and filed under homicide
Man dead after shooting in northeast Denver, homicide investigators appeal to public for help
Published May 8
and filed under homicide
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Man convicted of murder in death of homeless man in Denver
Published May 8
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Children ages 10 to 12 can still be arrested in Colorado after lawmakers gut bill to raise minimum age of prosecution
Published May 8
Denver teen charged with murder as adult sentenced to 58 years in prison after pleading guilty to two killings
Published May 5
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Driver involved in hit-and-run on Federal and I-70 off-ramp from April sought by Denver police
Published May 4
and filed under hit and run
Colorado Supreme Court hears first-of-its-kind challenge to police's use of Google search terms to ID murder suspects
Published May 4
and filed under arson, homicide
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Family-fight standoff, knife attack leads to fatal shooting by Denver police
Published May 2
and filed under domestic violence, serious assault, homicide
in South Park Hill
Colorado mandates audit of halfway houses for first time in 20 years
Published May 1
Drug dealers who sell lethal fentanyl doses rarely prosecuted under new Colorado law
Published May 1
and filed under drug and alcohol crime

April 2023

Denver police seek tips from the public in parking lot homicide investigation
Published April 26
and filed under homicide
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards cited for assault in alleged Denver chair-swinging incident
Published April 26
and filed under assault
in Auraria
Four bystanders shot by Denver police officer in LoDo file civil rights lawsuit over "life-altering injuries"
Published April 25
in Union Station
Police ID victims of double murder at American Elm restaurant in northwest Denver
Published April 25
and filed under homicide
in West Highland
Two dead in Capitol Hill from apparent murder-suicide
Published April 24
and filed under homicide
in Capitol Hill
Two people killed in northwest Denver
Published April 24
and filed under homicide
in West Highland
Musician Neil Hagerty, of Royal Trux, charged with 3 felonies in alleged assault of Denver police officer
Published April 22
and filed under serious assault
in Speer
Final defendants plead guilty to 2021 crime spree that included fatal shooting outside Jewish school
Published April 21
and filed under homicide, serious assault, armed carjacking, burglary, motor vehicle theft
in City Park West, Cheesman Park, South Park Hill, Montclair, Athmar Park, West Colfax
Suspect arrested in Denver homicide in the La Alma-Lincoln Park neighborhood
Published April 20
and filed under homicide
in Lincoln Park
Former Denver Health paramedic sentenced to 3 years in federal prison for tampering with fentanyl
Published April 20
and filed under drug and alcohol crime
Denver police seek information on cardiologist facing sexual assault charges
Published April 19
and filed under sexual assault, rape
Shooting death of 18-year-old in west Denver prompts homicide investigation
Published April 19
and filed under homicide
in West Colfax
Outdoor death in Denver's La Alma-Lincoln Park neighborhood investigated as a homicide
Published April 18
and filed under homicide
in Lincoln Park
Woman killed in southeast Denver shooting
Published April 17
and filed under homicide
in Washington Virginia Vale
Denver man killed inside RV at Park-N-Ride, sheriff's office says
Published April 16
Denver police officer hurt, cut with police badge, in early morning disturbance
Published April 14
and filed under serious assault
in Speer
11-year-old boy who brought knife to Denver school charged with felony menacing, weapons possession
Published April 14
and filed under weapon crime
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Denver police investigating fatal shooting on Vallejo Street
Published April 13
and filed under homicide
in College View / South Platte
Man falls to his death at construction site in Denver's RiNo area
Published April 13
in Five Points
Denver man accused of making threats to U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse
Published April 11
900 kids between age 10 and 12 are arrested in Colorado every year. Is that too young to be criminally prosecuted?
Published April 10
Denver police arrest man in connection with fatal Christmas Day shooting
Published April 10
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Denver police: Man unintentionally shoots, kills woman
Published April 9
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
RTD train hits, kills pedestrian, Denver police say
Published April 9
Denver seeking artists to decorate jail -- including artists who've been incarcerated themselves
Published April 7
in Central Park
Assaults inside Denver's detention center led to two hospitalizations this week, reflecting tough conditions, sheriff says
Published April 7
and filed under serious assault
in Civic Center
FBI Denver warning: Don't use free public phone charging stations
Published April 6
Outdoor death in Denver along South Federal Boulevard is under investigation
Published April 5
in Ruby Hill
The $174,000 question: Who gets the money Steve Bachar brought to court?
Published April 3
and filed under white-collar crime
Woman arrested as suspect in man's stabbing death in Denver
Published April 1
and filed under homicide
in Globeville

March 2023

Denver Police Department to put armed officers in East High, 12 other schools beginning next week
Published March 31
Denver police seek help to solve the murder of a 54-year-old Denver man
Published March 31
and filed under homicide
in Globeville
Colorado schools cancel classes amid fears of violence on Transgender Day of Visibility
Published March 31
Boy charged with attempted murder of Denver police officer
Published March 29
and filed under serious assault
A Denver police officer charged with felony theft is now being sued for excessive force in an unrelated case
Published March 29
Suspect vehicle found abandoned after motorist hit woman in crosswalk in Denver
Published March 28
and filed under homicide, hit and run
in Villa Park
Educator at Denver's Bruce Randolph School arrested after being found with loaded gun on campus
Published March 27
Denver woman accused of stealing more than $3.3 million in COVID-relief money
Published March 27
and filed under white-collar crime
The largest source of stolen guns? Parked cars.
Published March 26
and filed under theft from auto
Pedestrian killed in Denver hit-and-run; suspect vehicle found and driver in custody
Published March 25
and filed under homicide, hit and run
in West Colfax
Denver man sentenced to 20 years in prison for attempted murder, assault and strangulation of girlfriend
Published March 24
and filed under serious assault, domestic violence
in University
Colorado attorney general warns of scams, fraud during busy tax season
Published March 24
and filed under white-collar crime
Denver jails introduce tablet computers to help people call family, study
Published March 23
Student who shot East High School administrators was on probation for weapons charge
Published March 23
in City Park
Father of 12-year-old killed by owner of stolen car calls for Colorado law prohibiting vigilantism
Published March 23
and filed under homicide, motor vehicle theft
in Sun Valley
Juvenile investigated for allegedly firing a shot at a Denver police officer
Published March 23
and filed under serious assault
in Whittier
Denver East students, parents struggle with ongoing violence: "High school shouldn't be like this"
Published March 22
and filed under serious assault
in City Park
2 administrators shot at Denver's East High School; body found near suspect's vehicle in Park County
Published March 22
and filed under serious assault
in City Park
New binge-worthy podcast exposes FBI's role in Denver's racial justice protests
Published March 20
Former Denver police sergeant sentenced to probation for attempted child sex assault
Published March 20
and filed under sexual assault
Denver police arrest man, 32, in connection with homicide at gas station
Published March 20
and filed under homicide
in Baker, Lincoln Park
Former Denver police sergeant accused of child sex crimes pleads guilty in deal for supervised probation
Published March 17
and filed under sexual assault
Avoid prison by paying up? Judge's ire in Steve Bachar case spotlights plea deals contingent on money upfront
Published March 17
and filed under white-collar crime
Former Denver police sergeant accused of child sex crimes pleads guilty in deal for supervised probation
Published March 17
and filed under sexual assault
Man pleads guilty in 2015 Denver cold case murder as victim was visiting family
Published March 16
and filed under homicide
Thefts of Kias, Hyundais in Colorado chase away auto insurance companies
Published March 15
and filed under motor vehicle theft
One man dies in overnight Denver shooting
Published March 14
and filed under homicide
How mass killers slip through Colorado's fragmented safety net: "One of the great challenges of our time"
Published March 12
and filed under homicide
Man shot in Denver's Montbello area dies, a homicide investigation is underway
Published March 11
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Bicyclist in Denver shot in the arm by someone inside a motor vehicle
Published March 10
and filed under serious assault
in Speer
Denver man visited by Englewood police conducting welfare check jailed on child porn charges
Published March 9
Denverites don't like how the city is handling public safety. But they're divided on what to do better.
Published March 8
82-year-old Denver man charged with sale of fake Michael Jordan cards
Published March 8
and filed under larceny
13 gang members indicted for homicides, shootings, car thefts by Denver grand jury
Published March 7
and filed under homicide, serious assault, motor vehicle theft, robbery
Disbarred Denver attorney Steve Bachar skips sentencing for felony theft, is now wanted on warrant
Published March 6
and filed under larceny, white-collar crime
Woman dies in custody at Denver's Downtown Detention Center
Published March 6
in Civic Center
Man killed in southeast Denver identified by medical examiner
Published March 6
and filed under homicide
Vehicle owners can register for car theft deterrent program DenverTrack
Published March 4
and filed under motor vehicle theft
After teen's death, Denver East High students walk out to advocate for gun legislation
Published March 3
and filed under homicide
in City Park
Man shot and killed Thursday morning in southeast Denver
Published March 2
and filed under homicide
in Kennedy
Denver police searching for suspects linked to East Colfax shooting last month
Published March 2
and filed under serious assault
in CBD
Off-duty Denver police officer hits, kills man walking on road
Published March 1
Denver East High student dies more than two weeks after being shot outside school
Published March 1
and filed under homicide
in City Park

February 2023

Will Colorado's car theft bill do enough to curb state's record rate of theft? Measure advances, despite doubts.
Published February 28
and filed under motor vehicle theft
Denver gang member gave 14-year-old permission to open fire on woman with AR-15 after fender-bender, DA alleges
Published February 28
and filed under homicide
in Lincoln Park, Auraria
Police searching for suspect in connection with Denver homicide
Published February 27
and filed under homicide
in Goldsmith
Crime, cops and reform: Here's what Denverites say the next mayor needs to address about public safety
Published February 26
and filed under drug and alcohol crime, homicide
Woman shot dead in Denver, fleeing suspect arrested after high-speed pursuit
Published February 25
and filed under homicide, domestic violence
in Montbello
Search effort for missing Denver woman includes bloodhounds, flyers, supporters
Published February 25
Threats against Denver high schools unfounded; investigation ongoing
Published February 24
in City Park
Arrest made in Denver cold case homicide dating back to 1996
Published February 24
and filed under homicide
in City Park West
Family of boy, 12, shot dead inside a stolen vehicle in Denver call for criminal charges
Published February 23
and filed under homicide, motor vehicle theft
in Sun Valley
Police investigating homicide in southeast Denver
Published February 20
and filed under homicide
in Goldsmith
Denver sheriff deputy arrested in Broomfield in domestic violence investigation
Published February 18
and filed under domestic violence
Denver DA won't charge man who killed 12-year-old found in stolen vehicle
Published February 17
and filed under homicide, motor vehicle theft
in Sun Valley
Hispanic defendants in Colorado more likely to be incarcerated than white defendants, pioneering study finds
Published February 16
Four adults and two juveniles face multiple felony charges in Denver carjacking
Published February 16
and filed under robbery, armed carjacking
in Cherry Creek
Family of student shot near Denver's East High School keeps vigil while struggling with senseless violence
Published February 16
and filed under serious assault
in City Park
Former Cherry Creek HS softball coach sentenced to 10 years probation for child sex crime
Published February 15
and filed under sexual assault
in Cherry Creek
Denver's East High School closed day after student shot near campus
Published February 14
and filed under serious assault
in City Park
Man wanted in connection with Denver Christmas Day slaying
Published February 13
and filed under homicide
East High School student seriously injured in shooting near school
Published February 13
and filed under serious assault
in City Park
Denver shooting victim was driving to work when he was killed: "Who would do this to him?"
Published February 10
and filed under homicide
in Congress Park, Hale
Denver police ask for public's help to find missing woman last seen in Green Valley Ranch
Published February 8
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Man using app to track stolen vehicle in Denver fatally shoots 12-year-old in gunfire exchange
Published February 7
and filed under homicide, motor vehicle theft
in Sun Valley
Coban Porter appears in court in Denver vehicular homicide, DUI case
Published February 6
and filed under dui, homicide
Auraria campus says "no ongoing threat to community" after bomb threat led to evacuations
Published February 6
in Auraria
Man killed, driver arrested in Denver hit-and-run overnight
Published February 3
and filed under homicide, hit and run
in Civic Center
Crashes involving memorials for Denver cyclists highlight danger for bike commuters
Published February 2
Missing Indigenous Alert canceled after Navajo teen last seen in Denver found safe
Published February 2
Denver police launch fentanyl investigations unit; overdose deaths ticked down in 2022
Published February 2
and filed under drug and alcohol crime
Coloradans lose about $25M in cryptocurrency scams, FBI says
Published February 2
Coban Porter, brother of Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr., charged with vehicular homicide in fatal crash
Published February 1
and filed under dui, homicide
Teen to serve 10 years for Green Valley Ranch arson that killed 5 members of Senegalese families
Published February 1
and filed under homicide, arson
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Denver lawyer suspended 30 months for sex with clients, misplaced money
Published February 1
Road rage calls to Colorado State Patrol increased 4.5% in 2022
Published February 1

January 2023

Denver homicides fell slightly in 2022, but non-fatal shootings rose — and more teens are being killed
Published January 29
and filed under homicide
Two killed in crash in east Denver, police say
Published January 29
Teen suspect in Denver girl's shooting death also shot juvenile male at same time, affidavit shows
Published January 25
and filed under homicide
Coban Porter, brother of Nuggets' Michael Porter Jr., suspected of DUI in fatal crash, Denver police allege
Published January 23
and filed under dui, homicide
in University
Woman fatally stabbed in Denver is identified and a suspect is charged with murder
Published January 21
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Colorado Supreme Court to review Denver police's use of "digital dragnet" in deadly Green Valley Ranch arson case
Published January 20
and filed under homicide, arson
in Gateway / Green Valley Ranch
Denver man sues Catholic church, paroled ex-priest over alleged sexual abuse
Published January 19
and filed under sexual assault
Three suspects arrested in shooting death of Denver teenager
Published January 19
and filed under homicide
in South Park Hill
Man killed in overnight Denver shooting
Published January 18
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Man arrested in hit-and-run crash involving four pedestrians on Wazee in Denver
Published January 18
and filed under serious assault, hit and run
in Union Station
Stolen pigs, trailer from National Western Stock Show safely recovered
Published January 17
in DIA
TSA agents intercepted record 156 firearms at Denver airport's security checkpoints last year
Published January 17
in DIA
Any car stolen in Colorado — even cheap ones — should be a felony, lawmakers say
Published January 16
and filed under motor vehicle theft
Pain and prison, then peace: How a Denver shooter and victim reconciled two decades after the shot was fired
Published January 16
and filed under serious assault
in Northeast Park Hill
Denver police seek for information on theft of truck, trailer with 2 show pigs inside
Published January 16
and filed under motor vehicle theft, larceny
in DIA
Any car stolen in Colorado — even cheap ones — should be a felony, lawmakers say
Published January 16
and filed under motor vehicle theft
Denver police arrest suspect in fatal stabbing in park
Published January 15
and filed under homicide
in Mar Lee
Man found dead in southwest Denver
Published January 14
and filed under homicide
in Mar Lee
One killed in downtown Denver shooting Thursday night
Published January 13
and filed under homicide
in Five Points
Girl shot, killed in Denver's Montbello neighborhood
Published January 12
and filed under homicide
in Montbello
Security guard at Denver restaurant arrested on first-degree murder after shooting
Published January 11
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Denver to pay $325,000 to couple shot by police with pepper balls in incident that went viral
Published January 10
in Civic Center, Capitol Hill
Denver firefighter nicknamed "racist rover" fired over derogatory comments to coworkers
Published January 9
Colorado's domestic violence deaths spiked 44% in 2021, new report finds
Published January 6
and filed under domestic violence
Denver police officer arrested in Douglas County on suspicion of misdemeanor assault
Published January 6
One killed in stabbing in East Colfax Wednesday night
Published January 5
and filed under homicide
in East Colfax
Denver officer indicted on assault charges in LoDo police shooting that injured 6 bystanders
Published January 4
in Union Station

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