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Bike stolen outside Walmart returned to 12-year-old boy
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office posted a message on X, announcing that a 12-year-old boy's bike that was stolen by a suspect outside of a Walmart has been returned.Jeffco deputies said the bike was returned to the 12-year-old, named Alex, in perfect condition and thanked the public's help. Investigators said on June 19 around 1:15 p.m., the boy rode his bike to the Walmart located at 13420 Coalmine Ave, to buy fishing tackle when he locked up his bike outside and went inside the store. The suspect went into the store where he stole bolt cutters and used them to steal the bike. Although the bike was returned, deputies are still searching for the suspect. He was described as a white male who was wearing a blue T-shirt with the words COLUMBIA and a logo on the back, blue/black shorts, white tennis shoes with black short socks and a black and white baseball hat with a logo. Anyone with additional information are encouraged by law enforcement to call the tip line at 303-271-5612. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
Semi hauling carrots bursts into flames on I-70
EVERGREEN, Colo. (KKTV) - For anyone craving roasted carrots -- this probably wasn’t what they had in mind!. A semi-truck hauling a load of the orange veggie caught fire while traveling eastbound on I-70 near Evergreen Friday. The vehicle fire, in turn, spread to the shoulder, burning about an acre before crews could knock it out.
83-year-old convicted of killing wife, daughter with ax because he was worried they’d become homeless
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (TCN) -- An elderly man has been found guilty of killing his wife and disabled daughter with an ax and dismembering their bodies with a saw in 2023. The Colorado 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office announced June 28 that a jury convicted 83-year-old Reginald Maclaren of the first-degree murders of his wife, Bethany Maclaren, and their daughter, Ruth Maclaren, as well as two counts of tampering with a deceased body and false reporting. Reginald Maclaren is expected to be sentenced on July 10 and faces a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of parole for the first-degree murder convictions.
Search for bank robbery suspect in Colorado
LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KKTV) - Authorities in Colorado are offering a reward tied to a bank robbery case. According to a crime poster shared by Metro Denver Crime Stoppers on social media, the robbery happened June 25 at about 10:30 in the morning near the 3500 block of S. Wadsworth Boulevard. The bank robbed was a FirstBank.
Spot fire brings up concerns about fireworks in dry areas
Colorado resident Keith Howell got a surprise late Saturday night. "I was headed to bed with the window open cause it was pretty warm," he told CBS Colorado. "Heard the pop and then a bit after smelled the telltale sign of fireworks."Within minutes, West Metro Fire arrived and put out a quick grass fire, which happened near Morrison."Once we saw the fire a little bit at first it was like 'Oh, there's a fire it will get put out soon' but then it starts to get bigger because it's all a bunch of dead grass," Howell continued. "So,...
Parents and accused abuser face-to-face in Arapahoe County courtroom as arraignment postponed
A former Littleton Public Schools bus aide charged with assaulting at least two disabled children during their rides to and from school appeared in court in person for the first time on Monday. 18th Judicial District Judge Laqunya Baker allowed a two-month postponement for Kiarra Jones, who is out on...
Suspects "with high-powered rifles" allegedly stealing ATVs in Colorado
The Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about a string of thefts that's been taking place in recent weeks involving ATVs, UTVs, and other items. According to law enforcement, the suspects appear to be armed with high-powered rifles while committing the alleged crimes. Cities in this area include Idaho Springs and Central City, with local towns being Empire, Georgetown, and Silver Plume. Authorities did not specify exactly where the thefts have occurred. ...
Garage near Denver destroyed in fire, but firefighters save family home
LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KKTV) - A garage was consumed by a fire Sunday afternoon, but crews were able to save the nearby home. West Metro firefighters were called to a residence near Morrison Road and Kipling in Lakewood shortly after noon on reports of a structure fire. Neighbors reported seeing smoke from several blocks out.
In Colorado, when and how police bodycam footage is released depends on the department
The nine shootings involving officers throughout Denver metro stretching from Lakewood to Arapahoe County since April 29 underscored police departments' differences in their levels of responses to media inquiries and in their policies governing the release of body camera footages. With each shooting leading to a multi-agency investigation that sometimes...
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