Weekly Safety Report: Concerns Surrounding Police Chief and Staffing Issues in Estes Park, Colorado
The Estes Park Police Department in Colorado has experienced two significant incidents this week. The first incident involves the retirement announcement of Police Chief David Hayes, citing concerns about staff morale and relationships within the department. The second incident involves three members of the department being placed on administrative leave, raising questions about Chief Hayes' leadership. The timeline for these incidents is currently unknown.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Arson Suspect Hospitalized and Apartment Fire in Adams County, Colorado
This week in Adams County, Colorado, there were two notable incidents. The first incident involved an arson suspect who became combative during an arrest attempt by deputies. The suspect had been reported for an arson in progress and when deputies arrived, they encountered resistance from the suspect. The second incident was a 2nd alarm apartment fire in Thornton. Multiple callers reported the building on fire, and firefighters arrived to find flames on the 2nd floor of a two-story garden level multi-family building.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Homicide and Retail Theft Ring Hit Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Wheat Ridge, Colorado experienced two incidents this week that raised concerns for public safety. The first incident involved a homicide on Wednesday morning, where a deceased man was found in the 7200 block of W. 38th Avenue. The police are investigating the death as a possible robbery. The second incident occurred on Monday, with an organized retail theft ring targeting three Ulta Beauty stores within a short period of time. Police are seeking at least four suspects involved in these thefts.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Drug Dealing Operation Targeting Students and Hostage Signs Torn Down in Boulder County, Colorado
Two men have been arrested in Boulder County, Colorado for their involvement in a drug dealing operation targeting middle and high school students. The operation was discovered through a multi-jurisdiction investigation, and the youngest victim identified so far is 11 years old. The suspects allegedly provided drugs and vapes to the victims, who attend schools in Boulder County and throughout the Front Range. Authorities believe there may be additional victims.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Murder Conviction Reversed and Bomb Threats Lead to School Evacuations in Fremont County, Colorado
Two incidents occurred in Fremont County, Colorado this week. In the first incident, a murder conviction was reversed due to a faulty jury instruction, leading to a new trial for the defendant. The second incident involved bomb threats at two Fremont County schools, resulting in evacuations. After thorough searches, it was determined that the threats were non-credible.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Homicide, Vacant Home Fire, and Lawsuit Shake Pueblo
Pueblo, Colorado experienced several incidents this week that raised concerns for public safety. These incidents include a homicide investigation following shots fired, a vacant home catching fire possibly related to unhoused individuals seeking warmth, and a federal lawsuit filed against a former police officer and the police chief regarding the improper use of a taser.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Two-Car Crash and Avalanche Highlight Winter Hazards in Aspen, Colorado
This week in Aspen, Colorado, two incidents occurred that highlight the importance of safety in winter conditions. In the first incident, five people were injured in a two-car crash on Highway 82 due to snowy road conditions. The accident occurred when an SUV lost control and collided with another vehicle waiting in a turn lane. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported. In the second incident, a group of backcountry travelers narrowly escaped a potentially disastrous situation when an avalanche was triggered while they were descending from Raspberry Ridge on Marble Peak. One skier was partially buried but thankfully survived.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Fort Collins, Colorado Faces Police Crash and False DUI Arrest Lawsuits
This week in Fort Collins, Colorado, there were two notable incidents. Firstly, a Fort Collins police officer was involved in a crash while responding to a separate crash. Secondly, several Northern Colorado residents filed lawsuits after being falsely arrested for DUI.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Concerns over Police Leadership and False DUI Arrests in Larimer County, Colorado
This week in Larimer County, Colorado, several incidents occurred that are of concern for public safety. These incidents include the retirement announcement of Estes Park Police Chief David Hayes, a Fort Collins police officer involved in a crash while responding to another crash, questions arising about Estes Park Police staffing, and lawsuits filed by Northern Colorado residents after false DUI arrests.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Homicide and Retail Theft Incidents in Wheat Ridge and Denver Metro Area
Two incidents occurred in Wheat Ridge and the Denver metro area this week. In Wheat Ridge, police are searching for a suspect involved in a homicide that took place on Wednesday morning. The deceased man was found in the 7200 block of W. 38th Avenue, and the police are investigating the death as a possible robbery. In the Denver metro area, at least four thieves believed to be part of an organized retail theft ring targeted three Ulta Beauty stores within a short period of time on Monday afternoon. The incidents occurred in Brighton and Arvada, and the police are seeking the suspects.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Drug Distribution, Theft, and Abandoned Truck in Greeley, Colorado
This week in Greeley, Colorado, there were three notable incidents. A man was arrested for distributing narcotics after leading police through a neighborhood. A waitress was accused of stealing over $8,000 from a restaurant by voiding customer's tabs. And a pick-up truck was found flipped over and abandoned in an icy river canyon.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Accidental Shooting, Paramedic Trial, and Deadly Stabbing Impact Aurora
This week in Aurora, Colorado, there were three incidents that impacted the safety of the community. These incidents include the accidental shooting of a 17-year-old girl at a family party, the trial of two paramedics charged in connection with the death of Elijah McClain, and the deadly stabbing of a 40-year-old man by a 13-year-old boy during a family dispute.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Vacancy, Burglaries, Assault, Drug Arrest, Theft, and River Incident in Weld County, Colorado
This week in Weld County, Colorado, several incidents occurred that require attention. These incidents include a vacancy on the Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement Board, a search for a woman connected to home break-ins, a woman charged with resisting arrest after a run-in with police, a man arrested on drug counts, a waitress accused of stealing from a restaurant, and a pick-up truck found flipped over in an icy canyon river.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Woman Convicted of Dragging Death Arrested, Fatal Shooting, Gas Station Robbery, Most Wanted Individuals in Colorado Springs
This week in Colorado Springs, a woman convicted of dragging a tow truck driver to death in 2011 was arrested for third-degree assault after jabbing her boyfriend in the stomach. Additionally, a fatal shooting occurred near downtown Colorado Springs, resulting in the death of a male victim. A convenience store clerk was attacked with a tool and pepper spray during a robbery at a gas station in southwest Colorado Springs. Lastly, an attempted murder suspect and a man accused of animal cruelty were among the "Most Wanted" individuals in the area.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Barn Fire, Murder-Suicide, and Fatal Shooting Impact Douglas County, Colorado
This week in Douglas County, Colorado, several incidents occurred that impacted the safety of the community. These incidents include a devastating barn fire that resulted in the death of at least 11 horses, a murder-suicide outside a hotel, and the arrest of a wanted man in Wyoming for allegedly fatally shooting a 73-year-old man in Colorado.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Arrest, Missing Person, Drowning, Shooting, Standoff, and Motorcycle Crash hit El Paso County
This week in El Paso County, Colorado, several incidents occurred that require attention. These incidents include a woman convicted of a previous crime being arrested for assault, a missing woman who has since been found, a possible drowning involving a woman from Colorado, a fatal shooting near downtown Colorado Springs, a standoff with a car theft suspect, and a 21-year-old critically injured in a motorcycle crash.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Judges Recuse Themselves, Shootout, Serial Killer Debate, and Homicide Suspect Captured in Colorado
This week in Colorado, a series of incidents occurred that raised concerns about safety in the state. All judges in a Colorado district recused themselves from a murder case due to the poor behavior of District Attorney Linda Stanley. A police officer and a suspect were killed in a shootout following a traffic stop in southwest Colorado. The question of whether a Colorado cowboy was a hired gun or an actual serial killer was raised. Lastly, a homicide suspect, James Neal, was captured in Wyoming after being suspected of killing Michael Lohmeir.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Homicide, Carjacking, Murder-Suicide, and More in Denver, Colorado
This week in Denver, Colorado, several incidents occurred that raised concerns for public safety. These incidents include a homicide in the Ballpark District, a carjacking involving a FedEx truck and a shooting of the driver, a murder-suicide with a child injured, an accessory charge in the killing of a 17-year-old girl, a police shooting of a man who made a threatening movement towards a handgun, and the arrest of a Denver police officer for DUI and domestic violence charges.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Climbing Accident and Rolex Theft in Boulder, Colorado
This week in Boulder, Colorado, two incidents occurred that require attention in the weekly safety report. The first incident involved a climber who suffered a head injury after falling approximately 30 feet while lead climbing in the area known as "The Dome" in Boulder Canyon. The second incident involved the theft of two Rolex watches worth over $40,000. The Boulder Police are seeking help from the public in identifying two female suspects captured on surveillance footage.
Read full storyWeekly Safety Report: Gas Explosion and Police Officer Promotions in Garfield County, Colorado
Two incidents occurred in Garfield County, Colorado this week. The first incident involved a gas explosion at the Daily Bread, resulting in one injury. The Glenwood Springs Fire Department responded swiftly, evacuating nearby buildings and extinguishing the fire. The second incident involved the promotion of two officers, Kyle Green and Mike Pruitt, from the Rifle Police Department. They were honored at a badge-pinning ceremony during the Rifle City Council meeting.
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