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Conifer couple trying to recover after their home is destroyed in a fire
A Jefferson County man feels lucky to be alive a week after his home burnt down. While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, he and his wife are trying to pick up the pieces after losing everything.
Boy sentenced to 5 years for fatal shooting on RTD bus
DENVER — A judge on Thursday sentenced a 13-year-old boy to five years and six months in the Division of Youth Services in connection with a deadly shooting on an RTD bus in Denver, the Denver District Attorney's Office said. The shooting happened on the bus about 6:40 p.m....
Man who strangled ex-girlfriend given life sentence
DENVER — A Denver man who was convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend will spend the rest of his life in prison. Travis Tuomi, 45, was convicted in May of first-degree murder after deliberation and tampering with a deceased human body. On Friday, he was sentenced to life in prison...
Body of 42-Year-Old Stabbing Victim Pulled From Cherry Creek in Denver
The body of a stabbing victim was discovered in Cherry Creek on Tuesday, July 16. Law enforcement officials are still investigating what happened. The victim was identified as Ethan Martinez, 42, according to the Office of the Medical Examiner. His official cause and manner of death are under investigation as of Friday evening, but the Denver Police Department says the man was stabbed.
Denver Man Charged with Attempted First-Degree Murder in Assault on Elderly Mother
A Denver man has been taken into custody for the alleged assault on his mother, which has since escalated to a charge of attempted first-degree murder. Lynard Edward Hunter, 58, called 911 on Friday night to report that he had attacked his 77-year-old mother at their North Little Egypt Road residence, as confirmed by authorities. According to a statement obtained by WSOC-TV, it was Hunter himself who informed the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office of the incident, leading to his arrest on the scene.
Dog, kitten rescued from hot camper
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (Gray News) - Police in Colorado rescued a dog and kitten that were inside a hot camper. According to the Wheat Ridge Police Department, officers responded to a call for a barking dog inside a camper trailer. The caller said the camper had been parked on the street for about five hours.
Remembering Todd Kidd: A Hero From Casper With a Lasting Legacy
The victim of a deadly shooting in a bar and restaurant in Denver last week was born and raised in Casper. Todd Kidd died trying to take a gun from 14-year-old Steven "Echo" Marquez, who was arrested in Casper this week and is now being held for investigation of first-degree murder. Per standard protocol, the Denver District Attorney’s office will make the final determination of charges.
Police unclear of motive behind shooting Saturday night of 2 men in northwest Aurora
AURORA | Police say they don’t yet know what led to two unidentified men being shot and injured Saturday night in northwest Aurora. Police were called to the 1900 block of Dayton Street at about 8 p.m. after reports of a shooting there. “Officers located an adult male with...
Broomfield police blotter for July 8-14
4:25 a.m.: Criminal trespass to vehicle reported on a highway/road/alley on the 13600 block of Navajo Street. 8 a.m.: Theft reported at a rental/storage facility on the 12000 block of Perry Street. July 9. 4:01 a.m.: Residential burglary reported at a residence/home on the 700 block of Burbank Street. 5...
2 taken to hospital after Broomfield crash
BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Police are investigating a serious crash that caused road closures and sent two people to a hospital Friday, the Broomfield Police Department said on the social media platform X. Police reported on the two-vehicle crash on 144th Avenue just after 3:30 p.m. Due to the crash,...
Wheat Ridge police use drones to scope out scenes, enhance public safety
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. — The Wheat Ridge Police Department is now using drones on various calls as an extra tool to enhance safety. “Every call in every case is an opportunity to say, ‘Does it make sense to get a drone involved?’” said Public Information Officer Alex Rose.
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