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Colorado’s Harsher Fentanyl Laws Aren’t Working, Report Says

By Brendan Joel KelleyAugust 18, 2025

Despite 2022 legislation that made possession of small amounts a felony, opioid overdose deaths are still rising

Amid Missy Woods Scandal and Rape Kit Backlog, CBI Honored With “Gold Standard” in Public Safety

Amid Missy Woods Scandal and Rape Kit Backlog, CBI Honored With “Gold Standard” in Public Safety

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 15, 2025

The ongoing issues plaguing the agency’s forensic unit didn’t stop the Colorado Bureau of Investigation from receiving a prestigious accreditation.

Youth Violence Arrests in This Denver Neighborhood Dropped 75 Percent

Youth Violence Arrests in This Denver Neighborhood Dropped 75 Percent

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 15, 2025

Research attributes the decrease to Denver’s Youth Violence Prevention Center – but federal cuts may soon close the center for good.

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Perv Alert: La Plata County Jail Officer Sued for Watching Strip Search Videos

By Brendan Joel KelleyAugust 14, 2025

The former La Plata County jail commander was charged with 117 counts of invasion of privacy for sexual gratification in July.

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Denver Expo Cancels Booth on JonBenét Ramsey Doc After Booking Her Father to Speak

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 14, 2025

An organizer said the cancellation is “out of respect” for the Ramseys, but the filmmaker argues CrimeCon is controlling the narrative around the case.

A recruiting video for the Frederick Police Department advertises its use of Axon's Draft One AI police report software

RoboCop on Patrol: Metro Law Enforcement Adopting AI Police Report Technology

By Brendan Joel KelleyAugust 11, 2025

“The AI generates something that it thinks it wants you to have. In a police report, that may be more likely to be inculpating than exculpating.”

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Killer Dentist James Craig Added to Disturbing List of Murderous Colorado Husbands

Killer Dentist James Craig Added to Disturbing List of Murderous Colorado Husbands

By Hannah MetzgerAugust 1, 2025

Colorado has captured national attention numerous times for cases in which local men killed their wives.

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DPD Watchdog Calls Out Proposed Police Discipline Changes

By Catie CheshireJuly 29, 2025

An idea to swap some consequences for low-level offenses by police officers with education was sharply criticized by the Independent Monitor.

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Aurora Man With Long Criminal Record Found, Arrested in Mexico

By Alexander Hernandez GonzalezJuly 24, 2025

After being charged for kidnapping and sexually assaulting women while posing as a rideshare driver, he never appeared for a 2023 court date.

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Denver Pastor and Wife Indicted for Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Scam

Denver Pastor and Wife Indicted for Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Scam

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 22, 2025

The couple says God told them to create the worthless cryptocurrency…and to spend investor money on home renovations. God wasn’t with them in court this morning when they asked for a public defender.

Crime lab scientist

Anonymous Donor Gives $52,500 to Help Clear Colorado’s Rape Kit Backlog

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 18, 2025

The donation quintupled the total money raised to address the state’s 570-day turnaround time for processing rape kits.

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Mesa County Woman Won’t Serve Time for Ballot Fraud Scheme

By Brendan Joel KelleyJuly 16, 2025

Sally Maxedon will not serve any time for helping her friend, a former mail carrier, submit fraudulent mail-in ballots.

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Even Lauren Boebert Wants Epstein Files Released

By Brendan Joel KelleyJuly 15, 2025

The Colorado congresswoman called for a special counsel to reveal the Epstein client list, and you’ll never guess her suggestion. Actually, you probably can.

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Bluesnarfing in Denver: Phone Hackers Are Closer Than You Think

By Kristin PazulskiJuly 10, 2025

Bluesnarfing is when a hacker accesses your phone through Bluetooth and steals login information, such as passwords – and they’re usually nearby.

Denver Police to Launch Program to Improve Encounters with People with Invisible Disabilities

Denver Police to Launch Program to Improve Encounters with People with Invisible Disabilities

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 9, 2025

The Denver Police Department will be the nineteenth Colorado agency to adopt a Blue Envelope program.

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Man Found Hanging in Aurora Park Identified

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 1, 2025

Known as “Tommy” by friends, Mom Krouch had been homeless for a few years before he was spotted at Del Mar Park in Aurora.

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Victim Dies of Injuries Weeks After Boulder Firebombing Attack

By Hannah MetzgerJune 30, 2025

Suspect Mohamed Sabry Soliman is now facing first-degree murder charges for the death of 82-year-old Karen Diamond.

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Hearing Reveals New Details of New Year’s Shooting That Could Cost Nightclub Its Licenses

By Catie CheshireJune 27, 2025

A shot was fired from inside the Orchid Denver nightclub, but no one called the police except the shooting victim.

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Barry Morphew Case Explained: Husband Charged in Wife Suzanne’s Murder for Second Time

Barry Morphew Case Explained: Husband Charged in Wife Suzanne’s Murder for Second Time

By Hannah MetzgerJune 25, 2025

Five years after Suzanne disappeared, her husband is once again behind bars. Here’s what happened last time…

Denver Family Continues Search for Answers in 1995 Murder of Andre Price Jr.

Denver Family Continues Search for Answers in 1995 Murder of Andre Price Jr.

By Hannah MetzgerJune 23, 2025

His mother is raising money to hire a private investigator, as authorities offer a $30,000 reward for information.

Residents listen.

Father’s Day Killing Highlights Growing Concern Among Ballpark Businesses, Residents

By Bennito L. KeltyJune 20, 2025

Businesses and residents in Denver’s Ballpark District around Coors Field worry that crime is worsening in their neighborhood.

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Michael Dillon Duran. DOB 9-7-93

Highlands Ranch Massage Therapist Accused of Inappropriately Touching Clients

By Hannah MetzgerJune 16, 2025

Michael Duran was also an assistant wrestling coach at Valor Christian High School. He resigned after his arrest.

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