A woman stopping into a local convenience store to get a beverage is hardly news. But a woman who makes a remark about a fellow patron’s sexual orientation before following and helping to assault him certainly is. The latter scenario helps explain why Denver cops want to talk to the…
We’ve been reporting about local law enforcement agencies’ war on spice, a product popularly known as synthetic pot even though it has little in common with actual cannabis. Now, Colorado Attorney General John Suthers — the newly minted Colorado Springs mayoral candidate featured earlier today in an interview with Kyle…
Last week, we told you about the arrest of Daniel Stetzel for the brutal murder of his mom, Grand Junction resident Kathleen Stetzel. Now, however, information has emerged revealing that Stetzel, a multiple arrestee for violent offenses, had actually escaped from a halfway house weeks before the killing — but…
In May, the Lakewood Police Department shared data showing that at least 75 percent of DUI arrests in the city between 2009 and 2013 involved alcohol, not drugs — and in many years, the disparity was even greater. In the months since then, however, LPD spokesman Steve Davis tells us…
Keith Gardner is very comfortable showing off his physique, as is clear from his Facebook profile pic, seen here and in wider angle, maybe-safe-for-work-but-maybe-not version below. But Colorado Springs cops say he went a little too far yesterday — by stripping down in a police station. And the story doesn’t…
Update: We previously told you about the reports of people with long guns that shut down C-470 Monday evening right before a OneRepublic concert at Red Rocks; see our previous coverage below. Now, law enforcers say the incident was caused by a homeless man, Travis Johnson (accompanied by a woman,…
Update: Earlier today, we told you about a late-night shooting at a residence near the intersection of East Colfax and Verbena during which the victim was critically injured. Now, the Denver Police Department has tweeted that the individual has been pronounced dead. As a result, the case is now being…
Among those offering their condolences at the online obituary page for Grand Junction’s Kathleen Stetzel is a person who notes that the woman everyone knew as Kathy always had a smile on her face, as seen in the photo above. The expression belies the horrific nature of her death, to…
“Uh-oh. This isn’t good. They’re clearing rooms. I think we’re getting SWATted.” Those are the words said by Jordan “Kootra” Mathewson, founder of a Littleton-based gaming group called The Creatures, just before police burst into the studio from which he was live-streaming Counter-Strike. Why? A hoax call about an active…
The April 14 murder of Kris Kirk immediately caused a media furor. For one thing, she had been on the phone with a 911 operator for an extended period of time when her husband, Richard Kirk, allegedly shot her to death. For another, a warrant revealed that Richard has consumed…
As investigators in Denver seek the person or persons who killed in-demand video producer Phil Lucero, their colleagues in Aurora are hard at work on another homicide — one that took place late last night. Here’s what we know thus far. See also: Phil Lucero, In-Demand Video Producer, ID’d as…
Phil Lucero’s production company has worked on plenty of high-profile projects over the years. In April, for instance, he worked with actor Harrison Ford, and other recent efforts featured the likes of Governor John Hickenlooper and former Denver Mayor Federico Pena — all of which makes his death even harder…
Within the hour, the Denver Police Department tweeted about a home invasion on the 7000 block of East Exposition. The home’s owner is said to have confronted the suspects, who allegedly fled the scene in the owner’s vehicle. Continue for the details shared to date. See also: Pot grow house…
The bumper sticker on the car 24-year-old Amanda Suhr is said to have been driving when she allegedly struck a pedestrian and then fled the scene read “SIC…4LIFE.” The sticker, and some attentive witnesses, made it easy for authorities to track down Suhr, who appears to be a Juggalo –…
Earlier today, we told you about the arrest of Mark Beluscak, who’s at least the eighth Denver police officer to get into trouble in 2014 alone. As for Joseph Ellsworth, he’s an ex-Denver Cop — very ex, since he hasn’t been on the force since the 1990s. Since then, he’s…
As we’ve reported, at least seven Denver police officers have gotten into trouble in 2014, with offenses ranging from departmental violations (like keeping 600 nude photos on a work cell phone) to alleged assaults, prostitute-solicitation and more; see our previous coverage below. Now there’s an eighth case: Officer Mark Beluscak…
Around 2 a.m. this morning, Joshua Hoppe, 32, was arrested in east Denver on suspicion of murder. Last week, Hoppe allegedly killed 55-year-old James Barnes, who witnesses say had been threatening him with a machete. Photos, videos and details below. See also: Nancy Jo Arias After Killing Husband: “I’m One…
Over the years, we’ve intermittently highlighted unsolved Colorado homicides listed on the Families of Homicide Victims and Missing Persons website — including the rape and murder of Jacqueline Gallegos, whose alleged killer, Andre Jackson, was just convicted. Unfortunately, however, there’s no shortage of people who have not yet been punished…
Imagine awaking in the middle of the night to find an intruder laying his hands on you very much without your knowledge or permission. That’s what happened to a Denver woman yesterday morning at just about this time. Continue for the where, the when, the full-size suspect sketch and how…
In February, Lisa Marie Lesyshen pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity in the killing of her nine-year-old son Asher — an act that was followed by a suicide bid that left her paralyzed. Now, however, she’s reversed course, admitting to second-degree murder in an arrangement that netted her a…
“You’ve destroyed my family,” Leah Dyer told members of the media at the 8th Judicial District courthouse in Fort Collins yesterday. But prosecutors believe Dyer and her husband, Douglas, did a pretty good job of that all by themselves. The Dyers are accused of neglecting their daughter, who, when she…
“Many tears were shed tonight….” Those are the first words in an account from photographer Riley Ralmuto about an incident that took place near 9th and Sheridan last night: Denver police officers shot the dog of a wanted teen after cops say he ordered it to attack. Continue for the…
