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Man Steals Fire Engine Minutes After Release From Jail, Boulder Police Say

By Hannah MetzgerApril 29, 2026

The suspect used the massive vehicle to lead officers on a seventeen-mile chase.

man in storage unit

The Art of the Steal: Who Did Denverse Dirty?

By Patricia CalhounApril 29, 2026

Who would steal thousands of copies of an arts magazine? And why?

Stolen plaque scene at alameda avenue and sheridan boulevard

“Irreplaceable” Depression-Era Plaque Honoring Road to Red Rocks Stolen

By Thomas MitchellApril 23, 2026

The plaque honored 5,000 WPA workers who helped extend Alameda Parkway to Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

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Uber car with lit up sign

Arvada Uber Driver Accused of Sexual Assault After Driving Off With Passenger

By Hannah MetzgerApril 23, 2026

Police fear Javier Delgado-Cordoba may have victimized additional passengers.

Is Denver’s 16th Street Too Dangerous for Children?

By Hannah MetzgerApril 20, 2026

Crime, construction and COVID hurt 16th Street’s reputation. But things have changed.

Outside the Circle K in Denver's golden triangle neighborhood

Golden Triangle Seeing Mixed Results With Crime, Homeless Efforts

By Bennito L. KeltyApril 10, 2026

Drones, undercover cops and patrols have reduced crime in the central Denver neighborhood, but residents still worry about sidewalks and homelessness.

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After Falling for Romance Scam, Colorado Woman Helped Steal Millions From Other Victims

By Hannah MetzgerApril 7, 2026

“Sadly, Ms. Kimball was herself a victim of this malicious scheme, but she then joined those who targeted her.”

Teen Drunk Driver Sentenced for Thornton Crash That Killed Father of Eight

Teen Drunk Driver Sentenced for Thornton Crash That Killed Father of Eight

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 27, 2026

David Mendez-Reyes, then eighteen, was speeding over 100 miles per hour when he ran a red light and struck Christian “Melo” Santamaria.

A photo of John Cizek, who disappeared in 2016.

Decade-Old Body Found Near Colorado Campground Identified

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 27, 2026

It’s the latest in a string of Denver-area cold cases that have been solved, many due to advancements in genealogy and DNA technology.

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City Park Jazz Bandstand Scorched by Fire

By Thomas MitchellMarch 26, 2026

A fire broke out at about 2:30 a.m., according to the Fire Department.

Serial Killer Convicted in 1996 Cold Case Murder of Denver Woman

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 17, 2026

Ricky Dawson is linked to murders in Colorado, California, Florida and Washington.

a Jax Gratton memorial on Colorado State Capitol steps

Judge Removes Man Indicted Over Jax Gratton’s Death After Courtroom Outbursts

By Brendan Joel KelleyMarch 13, 2026

Brandon Mumma insisted he “didn’t do what everyone thinks” before a deputy escorted him out of the courtroom.

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A mugshot of David Ajiri next to his alleged Instagram profile

Colorado Police Seek Victims of National Scheme Involving Intimate Images

By Hannah MetzgerMarch 12, 2026

A man arrested in Jefferson County allegedly deceived women into sending sexual images and then threatened to leak them online.

Aurora Police Chief Todd Chamberlain meets with residents at community center.

Aurora Ethiopian Community Shares Fears of ICE, Surveillance With Police Chief

By Bennito L. KeltyMarch 10, 2026

Ethiopians are the second-largest minority group in Aurora, and over 80 percent of them were born outside of the U.S.

Michael Dillon Duran. DOB 9-7-93

Highlands Ranch Massage Therapist Jailed for Groping Client

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 20, 2026

Michael Duran was found guilty of unlawful sexual contact after two clients accused him of misconduct.

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mecca sports bar

City Threatens to Revoke El Mecca Sports Bar’s License Over Prostitution Charges

By Bennito L. KeltyFebruary 13, 2026

Undercover officers say they were offered sex at and near the location during a sting last fall.

Megan Trussell Case Explained: Colorado Teen’s Mysterious Death Spurs State Review

By Hannah MetzgerFebruary 13, 2026

Boulder investigators ruled the CU freshman’s death a suicide, but her family suspects foul play. Now, the CBI is stepping in.

Teen Drunk Driver Pleads Guilty in Thornton Crash That Killed Father of Eight

Teen Drunk Driver Pleads Guilty in Thornton Crash That Killed Father of Eight

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 31, 2026

Nineteen-year-old David Mendez-Reyes faces four to twelve years in prison.

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Suspect Arrested in Vandalism of Denver Church, Blocks Away From Another Damaged Church

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 30, 2026

Police believe the man is connected to at least five vandalism cases, and they’re investigating dozens more.

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Nurses, Veterans, Families Tearfully Mourn Alex Pretti at Aurora Vigil

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 29, 2026

A little over a hundred people gathered outside of a VA medical center to honor Pretti, an ICU nurse who was fatally shot by immigration officers in Minnesota.

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Dozens of Windshields, Windows Smashed in Downtown Denver

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 22, 2026

A possible serial vandal has caused thousands of dollars in damage to vehicles and buildings within a mile-long stretch of Broadway.

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Aurora Man Arrested in Connection to Major Fire at Denver Construction Site

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 14, 2026

The planned apartment complex is “a complete loss.”

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