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Cherry Creek Trail near Washington Street and Speer Boulevard

Body of 42-Year-Old Stabbing Victim Pulled From Cherry Creek in Denver

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 19, 2024

Ethan Martinez’s body was discovered on Tuesday, but police didn’t rule the death a homicide until three days later.

A screenshot of a woman talking in a TikTok video.

Denver Abduction Story on TikTok Being Probed by Cops, as Details Don’t Add Up

By Chris PerezJuly 12, 2024

Denver police are investigating what happened and “what could have been perceived.”

A woman talks while a man holds a sign.

Denver Police Create Rideshare Pick-Up Zone to Reduce Violence Downtown

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 11, 2024

Starting July 12, certain blocks in the Ballpark District and LoDo will be off-limits on Friday and Saturday nights.

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Mayor Mike Johnston talks to Denver residents.

Denver Residents Shared Their Biggest Safety Concerns With Mayor Johnston

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 11, 2024

The mayor and city officials will soon hold a similar town hall series on affordability in Denver.

Screenshots of a video show a woman running after, pushing and pulling young skateboarders.

Video: Denver Woman Attacks Young Skateboarders, Throws 11-Year-Old’s Board Into River

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 5, 2024

“It’s kind of traumatizing. I’m going to remember that for the rest of my life.”

Fireworks explode in the air.

Why Doesn’t Denver Enforce Its Fireworks Ban?

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 3, 2024

Denver police received 550 calls about fireworks in May and June, but issued no citations.

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A family talks to the police chief.

Denver Police Chief Surprised Drugs and Gun Violence Aren’t Top Public Safety Concerns

By Chris PerezJuly 1, 2024

Are people in Denver shaking their fists at the wrong things?

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Boom and Bust: Fireworks Sales, Use Restrictions in Colorado

By Hannah MetzgerJuly 1, 2024

Most fireworks are illegal statewide, but each city has its own regulations.

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Uber Driver Accused of Sexually Assaulting Passenger as Police Search for More Victims

By Hannah MetzgerJune 24, 2024

This is the latest of several recent sexual assaults in Colorado that police fear were committed by serial perpetrators.

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Cars smashed up on a road after an accident.

Charges to Be Filed Against Driver Who Injured Eleven in Aurora Crash

By Chris PerezJune 21, 2024

Police say the driver will likely be charged with careless driving or vehicular assault, but they’re waiting on more information.

Kilyn Lewis seen on body cam video with his arms raised and a cell phone in his hand before being shot by an Aurora SWAT officer.

“It Looked Like a Hit”: Body Cam Footage Shows Unarmed Black Man Shot by Aurora Police

By Chris PerezJune 21, 2024

The family of Kilyn Lewis wants justice for what they say was a “cold-blooded murder.”

The aftermath of an officer-involved shooting outside of Thornton's Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center on May 14, 2024.

Thornton Employees Suffer Thousands in Damages in Police Shootout, but City Won’t Pay

By Hannah MetzgerJune 14, 2024

“It would cost him 25 hours of work to pay for damage that occurred because he was working for the city in the first place.”

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Former CBI analyst Yvonne "Missy" Woods speaking during an interview.

Colorado Legal System Prepares to Untie Knot Created by Disgraced CBI Analyst

By Chris PerezJune 10, 2024

“This has become about more than just one longstanding analyst tampering with evidence and deleting data.”

High school students fight outside

Charges Filed Against Students in Eaglecrest-Smoky Hill Fight Video, Parents Outraged

By Chris PerezMay 21, 2024

Four students from Eaglecrest High School have been expelled and criminally charged for a January fight, but parents call the punishments unfair.

man in uniform at mike.

Denver Resumes In-Person Jail Visitations After Nearly Two Decades

By Bennito L. KeltyMay 17, 2024

“Being face-to-face with a loved one or friend is something we all long for, and that connection is truly a part of the human experience.”

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Denver Police Arrest Man for Illegally Selling Hot Dogs Outside of Nuggets Game

Denver Police Arrest Man for Illegally Selling Hot Dogs Outside of Nuggets Game

By Catie CheshireMay 1, 2024

This was no undercover hot dog sting operation, according to the Denver Police Department.

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Ketamine: An Alternative to Police Force or a Silent Killer?

By Caralin Nunes, Wyatt Myskow, Grace Copperthite at Howard Center for Investigative JournalismApril 28, 2024

On Friday, a paramedic was found guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the death of Elijah McClain.

Rendon Dietzmann mug shot

YouTuber Gets Two Weeks in Jail, Fines for Speeding From Colorado Springs to Denver

By Hannah MetzgerApril 23, 2024

Based on his new social media followers and mug shot merch, the driver may have gained more than he’s losing.

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collage of coban porter, crimosn and gold tavern and street sign

Coban Porter Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Deadly DUI Crash

By Catie CheshireApril 19, 2024

The criminal case over the deadly crash is now settled, but Coban Porter and the bar he allegedly drank at face civil lawsuits.

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Denver Deadhead Entrepreneur Jay Bianchi Arrested on Sexual-Assault Charges

By Catie CheshireApril 17, 2024

Bianchi is being held in a Denver detention center on investigative charges of sexual misconduct.

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Westword Apologizes for “Armed and Dangerous” Cover

By Patricia CalhounApril 17, 2024

Youth violence is an important story. Our illustration failed this story and our community. We apologize, and have a plan to ensure it never happens again.

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Shots from Westword's April 12 walk-along with the Denver Police Department.

Westword Walk-Along With DPD Quickly Leads to Arrest for Felony Menacing, Drug Distribution

By Chris PerezApril 16, 2024

What was supposed to be a day of community outreach and holistic anti-crime work turned into an episode of Cops.

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