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Seized Brick of Fentanyl Raises Alarms of Third Wave of Opioid Epidemic

Seized Brick of Fentanyl Raises Alarms of Third Wave of Opioid Epidemic

By Sara FlemingNovember 11, 2019

Officials are worried that fentanyl, a deadly synthetic opioid that substantially increases the risk of overdose, is making its way into Colorado’s drug supply.

Sheriff Takes Partial Responsibility for Jillian White Aspen Jail Death

Sheriff Takes Partial Responsibility for Jillian White Aspen Jail Death

By Michael RobertsNovember 8, 2019

Jillian White was well known at the jail where she died.

Why Loveland Is Paying $50K Over Topless Frisbee Ticket

Why Loveland Is Paying $50K Over Topless Frisbee Ticket

By Michael RobertsNovember 8, 2019

Effie Krokos says, “I just wanted to be equal to a guy.”

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Civilian Team May Respond to 911 Crisis Calls Instead of Denver Police

Civilian Team May Respond to 911 Crisis Calls Instead of Denver Police

By Sara FlemingNovember 8, 2019

Denver is looking at adopting a program in which some 911 calls that police would otherwise handle would instead be diverted to mental health experts whose goal is to stabilize the crisis.

ATF Executing Search Warrants Around Denver, Including Hells Angels Clubhouse

ATF Executing Search Warrants Around Denver, Including Hells Angels Clubhouse

By Ana CampbellNovember 7, 2019

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is executing search warrants around Denver today, November 7, in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies.

Why Rifle Cop Wasn’t Charged After Shooting Allan George in the Back

Why Rifle Cop Wasn’t Charged After Shooting Allan George in the Back

By Michael RobertsNovember 7, 2019

Allan George pointed his gun at himself, not the cops.

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Horror Stories From the Colorado Division of Youth Services Center

Horror Stories From the Colorado Division of Youth Services Center

By Michael RobertsNovember 6, 2019

The inmate was made to clean feces, urine and dried semen.

Why Chayley Tolin Took Plea Deal In Controversial Police Shooting

Why Chayley Tolin Took Plea Deal In Controversial Police Shooting

By Michael RobertsNovember 5, 2019

Chayley Tolin was faced with a possible four decades behind bars.

FBI Arrests Pueblo Man Who Planned to Blow Up Synagogue

FBI Arrests Pueblo Man Who Planned to Blow Up Synagogue

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghNovember 4, 2019

Richard Holzer was arrested over the weekend for allegedly plotting to blow up a Pueblo synagogue.

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Chayley Tolin Takes Deal in Contentious Swedish Hospital Police Shooting

Chayley Tolin Takes Deal in Contentious Swedish Hospital Police Shooting

By Michael RobertsNovember 1, 2019

Chayley Tolin faces between eight and eleven years behind bars.

Law Enforcement Investigating False Bomb Threat at D.A. George Brauchler’s Office

Law Enforcement Investigating False Bomb Threat at D.A. George Brauchler’s Office

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghOctober 31, 2019

The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a false bomb threat at the office of District Attorney George Brauchler.

Mom of Teen Killed by Cops Continues Fight Over Body-Camera Video

Mom of Teen Killed by Cops Continues Fight Over Body-Camera Video

By Michael RobertsOctober 31, 2019

Susan Holmes sued for transparency and lost.

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Ruling: Greenwood Village Owes Zero After SWAT Team Destroyed Home

Ruling: Greenwood Village Owes Zero After SWAT Team Destroyed Home

By Michael RobertsOctober 31, 2019

The Greenwood Village home was subsequently condemned.

Inside Latest Colorado Case to Pit Christianity Against Gay Marriage

Inside Latest Colorado Case to Pit Christianity Against Gay Marriage

By Michael RobertsOctober 29, 2019

The case seeks to expand on the Masterpiece Cakeshop ruling.

Denver Gang Members May Be Moving to Aurora by the Hundreds

Denver Gang Members May Be Moving to Aurora by the Hundreds

By Michael RobertsOctober 29, 2019

Aurora gang membership has gone up 18 percent in a year.

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Did Andrew Huff Know the Shooter Outside His Home Was an Aurora Cop?

Did Andrew Huff Know the Shooter Outside His Home Was an Aurora Cop?

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghOctober 27, 2019

An Aurora police officer shot a man holding a shotgun through his living room window on October 10.

Feds Lower Boom on Alleged Rapist Ex-Cop Given Wrist Slap

Feds Lower Boom on Alleged Rapist Ex-Cop Given Wrist Slap

By Michael RobertsOctober 25, 2019

Curtis Arganbright initially received just three months in jail for the crime.

Police Killing Called Justified Despite Toddlers in Car

Police Killing Called Justified Despite Toddlers in Car

By Michael RobertsOctober 24, 2019

No gun was found in the car after police bullets flew.

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Fatal Police Shooting Came After Video Game-Like Car Chase

Fatal Police Shooting Came After Video Game-Like Car Chase

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghOctober 22, 2019

The man who was killed by Denver police on October 21 first stole a police car and then led officers on a short case.

Denver Paying Nearly $1 Million for Firefighter’s Gender Discrimination Suit

Denver Paying Nearly $1 Million for Firefighter’s Gender Discrimination Suit

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghOctober 22, 2019

The city will pay $975,000 to settle a discrimination lawsuit brought by a former firefighter.

Attorney Rob Corry Jailed Amid Questions About Fatal Truck Crash Case

Attorney Rob Corry Jailed Amid Questions About Fatal Truck Crash Case

By Michael RobertsOctober 21, 2019

This time, Corry is accused of violating a protection order.

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Denver Police Arrest Two Minors for Mushroom Possession

Denver Police Arrest Two Minors for Mushroom Possession

By Conor McCormick-CavanaghOctober 21, 2019

On October 11, the Denver Police Department arrested two minors after suspecting them of possessing psychedelic mushrooms.

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