A lot of us are curious about dangerous things, but we stop short of trying them out in order not to do harm to ourselves. But Adam Hirtle is apparently an exception to that rule. According to the Colorado Springs Police Department, Hirtle fired a bullet into his own foot…
The assertions made against Lynn Young in an arrest affidavit shared here are disturbing enough. They detail injuries suffered by Aaron Young, her seven-week-old baby, including a skull fracture and a broken femur, that prosecutors believe constitute child abuse. But the allegations against Young are even more troubling in light…
Just a week after a SWAT team standoff in Greenwood Village that resulted in the destruction of a home where a suspect had taken refuge, more officers in military gear were deployed to deal with a man who refused to cooperate with authorities. And for part of the crisis, he…
Denver’s Manual High School has endured more than its share of shakeups and losses over the past few years, including a 2006 shutdown of the place, over the protests of angry students and parents, followed by a much-heralded but tumultuous reboot. Now comes a public appeal from the school’s longtime…
The image above depicts the 2600 block of Monaghan Road in Watkins. As you can see, the area is wide open and desolate. It’s also where the body of Antonio Alvarado Ruiz was discovered. He was murdered. At around 6:22 p.m. on June 3, according to the Aurora Police Department, officers…
Last December, we told you about the arrests of Alysia Lombard and Mario Hollerway after their three-year-old daughter was hospitalized, vomited and then tested positive for THC. Now, the couple has been sentenced, with probation being the main, but not the only, punishment. Continue for additional photos, video and a look…
At this writing, more than seventeen hours have passed since police engaged a man wanted for shoplifting at a Greenwood Village-area Walmart store. In and of itself, stealing merchandise from a box store doesn’t sound like the crime of the century. But the incident has escalated into a standoff that…
It was among the most shocking incidents of 2013, involving murder in broad daylight, shotgunned feet and an alleged attempt to cause an explosion. The terror only ended after the suspect, Daniel Abeyta, was shot by cops who’d responded to the scene — and whose actions were deemed justified. Nearly…
Back in January, seventeen-year-old Jessie Hernandez was killed by police while she was behind the wheel of a stolen car. The incident spawned protests against alleged excessive force, a petition calling for a federal investigation and scrutiny from Denver’s Independent Monitor, who raised questions about Denver police policy in regard to shooting…
Last week, we told you about the late Wednesday, June 3 murder of Bill Connole, 65, near a Loveland street corner. We also noted that investigators were looking at the possibility that it was linked to the death of Windsor’s John Jacoby and the highway shooting of Cori Romero, both…
A prominent Denver painter and video artist is suing the Colorado Department of Corrections, claiming that inadequate post-surgical treatment has left him with little use of his right hand. The complaint filed in federal court on behalf of Dan Ellier Chapman alleges that the conduct of prison medical staff displayed…
If it had been a good day for the Denver Broncos, the lead story about the team yesterday would have been Von Miller’s revelation that he’s often been fined for farting at meetings. It wasn’t a good day for the Denver Broncos. That’s because TMZ featured a report about John Bowlen…
A police chase in Weld County yesterday ended with the death of Barbara Ann Blanton-Marez. She reportedly took her own life as police moved in following a crash at the end of a lengthy chase. The 39-year-old was wanted for walking away from community corrections in Mesa County — and…
Shootings in Aurora have made headlines of late, no doubt displeasing city representatives, who continue to fight against the reputation that the community has a violent-crime problem. And an episode that took place late Friday night, May 29, will only make the need for an image makeover that much more…
Juggalos — fans of the band Insane Clown Posse — frequently complain about getting a bad rap. As we’ve previously noted, they see themselves as peaceful, music-loving members of the extended ICP family, even though plenty of cops and the like think they’re part of a potentially dangerous quasi-gang. But…
The stories told by the most memorable mug shots from May are often worth a lot more than 1,000 words. The majority of the tales are sad and disturbing — none more so than the one involving Ben Edwards and Shyanne Sexton, a fugitive and his teenage niece, who are…
The gallery that accompanies substitute teacher Matthew Lonie’s Facebook page, which remains online at this writing, includes a handful of photos in which he’s the only person in the frame. However, the majority of shots, including his current profile photo, feature children — sometimes alone, often posing with him. These…
May 27, 2014 My favorite picture from the weekend. Such a gorgeous man when he smiles! Christopher Winters…
Of late, we’ve reported about numerous suicide-by-cop scenarios, many of which have ended in the suspect either killing himself or being fatally shot by officers. That didn’t happen in the case of Richard Martinez, who called 911 on late Saturday, May 30, and told the operation, “I’m going to kill…
In our report earlier today about a deadly police shooting at a Northglenn house with three children inside, we cited the case of Kyle Moore, 21, a suspected Greeley-area identity thief who crashed at the conclusion of a police chase that followed an officer firing a shot at him near…
What counties in Colorado have the most violent crime? The folks at FindTheBest.com explored that question using FBI data from 2013, the most recent year available. As you can see, many of the places that made the list aren’t heavily populated. But several others are among the most populous counties in…
Police actions that may endanger members of the public have been much in the news lately. Take the recent apprehension of Kyle Moore, a suspected identity thief at whom a Greeley police officer fired a shot near a public park — an action that was followed by Moore striking a vehicle with…
