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Chris Perez is the former senior staff writer at Westword. He spent three years as a Denver-based freelancer following a six-year stint with the New York Post. His areas of expertise include breaking news, local and national issues, crime/courts, politics, sports, pop culture and entertainment. His work has appeared in the New York Post, Page Six, Newsweek, The Sun, the Daily Telegraph and the Herald Sun, and on Yahoo, HuffPost, Business Insider, Fox News, Daily Beast, Raw Story, UPROXX, MarketWatch, News.com.au, the Independent, Comic Book Resources, Looper.com and Bleacher Report.

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Congresswoman Lauren Boebert and her husband Jayson Boebert in an Instagram photo standing next to a motorcycle.

Lauren Boebert’s Ex-Husband Assaulted Eldest Son Tyler, Shoved Thumb in His Mouth: Cops

By Chris PerezJanuary 10, 2024

Westword has obtained copies of the warrants that led to Jayson Boebert’s arrest, which showed that he reportedly assaulted eighteen-year-old Tyler, a new father.

Jayson and Lauren Boebert posing for a photo.

Lauren Boebert’s Ex-Husband Arrested on Charges of Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Prohibited Use of Firearm and More

By Chris PerezJanuary 10, 2024

Jayson Boebert’s arrest comes just days after he and Lauren were involved in a domestic violence incident at Miner’s Claim Restaurant in Silt.

Congresswoman Lauren Boebert and her husband Jayson Boebert in an Instagram photo standing next to a motorcycle.

Lauren Boebert’s Ex-Husband Gives His Side of Restaurant Fight Story: “I Was Telling Her I Want Her Back”

By Chris PerezJanuary 9, 2024

Jayson Boebert says that he regrets calling the police Saturday following his public spat with Colorado’s most infamous lawmaker.

Surveillance footage showing a suspected thief who targeted a woman at the Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

Thief Robs Woman Mourning Loved One at Wheat Ridge Cemetery, Uses Credit Cards at Walmart

By Chris PerezJanuary 5, 2024

The victim was paying her respects at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery when the thief stole her purse out of her car, which she’d left unlocked.

Denver Nuggets player Aaron Gordon posing with his Rottweiler for a picture.

Aaron Gordon Reflects on Dog Bite Incident, Defends His Pooch: “He’s a Good Boy”

By Chris PerezJanuary 4, 2024

The Denver Nuggets star is blaming himself for the Christmas Day dog incident, telling reporters he was drinking and “roughhousing” with his Rottweiler.

JonBenét, John, Patsy and Burke Ramsey in an early 1990s family photo.

John Ramsey on JonBenét Cold Case Review: “More Optimistic Than I’ve Been Since the Beginning”

By Chris PerezJanuary 3, 2024

JonBenét’s father speaks to Westword about his hopes for 2024 following the completion of a year-long review of his daughter’s unsolved murder case.

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People to Watch 2024: Brian Mason, the People’s DA

By Chris PerezDecember 31, 2023

“I said to my team when I took office, I want to go after the big problems and I want to make transformative changes where we can.”

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson dropping back for a pass against the Detroit Lions.

Russell Wilson Speaks Out on Broncos Benching, Injury Guarantee Dispute: “It’s Been Tough”

By Chris PerezDecember 29, 2023

The Denver Broncos quarterback says he was told after the team’s win over the Chiefs on October 29 that he’d be benched if he didn’t “change” his contract.

Denver Nuggets star Aaron Gordon posing with his dog.

Questions Swirl as Aaron Gordon Steps Away From Nuggets After “Family Dog” Bites Face and Hand

By Chris PerezDecember 28, 2023

The Denver Nuggets star will be out indefinitely following the “traumatic experience,” with Coach Michael Malone saying he needs to “heal inside and out.”

Screenshots of a video captured by Hoston Rockets fan Andre Benson of his "racial profiling" at the December 8 Denver Nuggets game.

Black Fan Questioned and “Humiliated” at Denver Nuggets Game Over Courtside Seats

By Chris PerezDecember 15, 2023

Cell phone footage showing the aftermath of the allegedly racist incident at Ball Arena has been viewed more than two million times on social media.

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Inside the Decision to Put Aurora Cops on Trial for “Excessive Force” During George Floyd Protests

By Chris PerezDecember 8, 2023

The City of Aurora and three Aurora cops must go on trial for their use of “excessive force” during the 2020 George Floyd protests in downtown Denver.

The home of Jefferson County murder-suicide suspect James Aragon in Littleton and a mugshot of James.

Wife of Jeffco Murder-Suicide Suspect Told Cops He Was Suicidal a Month Before Their Deaths

By Chris PerezDecember 1, 2023

Talay Aragon called police in October, a month before her husband murdered her and shot himself inside their home in Littleton, to report him as suicidal.

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Photo collage of bluegrass musician Billy Strings with a mugshot of his brother Patrick Apostol.

Brother of Billy Strings Arrested for Cold-Case Murder of Denver Guitarist

By Chris PerezNovember 24, 2023

Court documents connect bluegrass icon Billy Strings to his brother Patrick Apostol, who is charged with the 2020 murder of Denver musician Zack Smith.

Photos of Rep. Tim Hernandez and other lawmakers in the Colorado Legislature.

Tim Hernández Blasted as “Anti-American” for Palestine Desk Flag, Israel Supporters Get a Pass

By Chris PerezNovember 21, 2023

Conservatives say Representative Tim Hernandez is unpatriotic for swapping a U.S. desk flag with a Palestinian one, despite Republicans doing it for Israel.

A photo showing the catamaran that sank in the Bahamas on Tuesday, November 14, killing a Colorado woman.

Colorado Woman Dies in Viral Bahamas Boat Accident, but Not From Drowning

By Chris PerezNovember 17, 2023

A dream trip to the Bahamas turned into a nightmare for travelers after their boat sank, killing a Broomfield woman.

A ballot box in Denver, Colorado.

An Idiot’s Guide to Election Day 2023 in Colorado

By Chris PerezNovember 7, 2023

Feeling confused as hell about Election Day? Don’t worry, Colorado voters, Westword is here to help.

rollercoaster on the top of a mountain

Man Armed With Guns, IEDs Found Dead at Glenwood Adventure Park, “Devastating” Attack Avoided

By Chris PerezOctober 30, 2023

“This gentleman was either disturbed or tied up in some things he shouldn’t have been,” says Garfield County Sheriff’s Office rep Walt Stowe.

Pro-Palestine supporters on Wednesday, October 25, outside the Golda Meir House Museum at the Auraria Campus in Denver.

Palestine Supporters Targeting Denver’s Golda Meir House With Anti-Israel Protests

By Chris PerezOctober 27, 2023

Demonstrators have been calling for an end to U.S. aid to Israel, urging Denver colleges to support Palestine and bashing the Golda Meir house.

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Rabbi Joseph Black and Imam Muhammad Kolila posing for pictures.

Denver Rabbi and Imam Discuss Community Fears, Safety and Picking Sides in Israel-Hamas War

By Chris PerezOctober 19, 2023

Denver’s Jewish and Muslim communities actually have a lot in common when it comes to local fears related to the Israel-Hamas war.

How Problems at the State Mental Health Hospital Are Destroying Colorado’s Justice System

By Chris PerezOctober 3, 2023

The wait for competency evaluations and restoration services is postponing court cases, delaying help for prisoners and costing taxpayers millions.

A school photo of the late JonBenét Ramsey.

JonBenét Ramsey’s Father and Brother Talk About Renewed Interest in Finding Killer

By Chris PerezSeptember 29, 2023

“We are encouraged by this new leadership in our case and are now finally hopeful for progress,” John Ramsey tells Westword.

Officer Victoria Oliver standing with her Citizens Appreciate Police (CAP) award that she received for buying a plane ticket for a woman to escape domestic violence.

Denver Cop Honored for Buying Woman a Plane Ticket to Escape Domestic Violence

By Chris PerezSeptember 13, 2023

Officer Victoria Oliver spent $255 of her own money on a plane ticket for a domestic violence victim who had been getting abused for weeks.

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