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Man reportedly stabbed 'in broad daylight' on bike path in Colorado
A male was walking down a bike path near Boulder's Scott Carpenter Park on July 15 when someone rode up on a bike and stabbed him in broad daylight at about 11 a.m. After the report of the act of violence was received, law enforcement swarmed the area, but was unable to locate a suspect. A July 17 update from the City of Boulder reports that a person of interest in the case was arrested later that night on unrelated charges, matching the description of...
Woman found dead near Boulder campus, wrapped in layers on "unusual" bike trailer
The Boulder Police Department has launched an investigation after a woman's body was found wrapped in multiple layers on an "unusual" bike trailer on the evening of July 14. The bike trailer was located on the 1800 block of Goss Street, which is located just north of the University of Colorado Boulder campus and Folsom Field – about half a mile north of the stadium. Authorities noted that the bike...
Authorities arrest man after he allegedly sparked devastating forest fire with illegal fireworks: 'Be mindful of the heightened fire danger'
As Bruce Springsteen once sang, "you can't start a fire without a spark." In Boulder, Colorado, one man discovered that the hard way — though fortunately without causing any injuries or major damage — after lighting fireworks at Gregory Canyon. What happened?. As The Denver Gazette reported, a...
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,...
Bodycam video shows officers rescuing dog and kitten from inside hot camper
Although the heat wave has ceased in the Denver metro area, the Wheat Ridge Police Department is telling Coloradans to bring pets inside while it is still hot outside. The police department says on July 11 around 3 p.m., officers had received calls about a dog inside a camper that was barking while it was hot outside. Officers found the dog along with a kitten inside as the temperature in the camper ranged from 91 to 103 degrees, according to Wheat Ridge PD. The dog and kitten were removed from the camper, while the owner received a summons in court for animal cruelty.
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.
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...
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...
Victim of Denver homicide was Casper native
CASPER, Wyo. — The victim of a July 10 homicide during an altercation outside a bar in Denver was a Casper native who maintained roots in the community, according to his sister. Todd Kidd, 49, died in the hospital two days after a shooting, according to Denver police. According...
Colorado domestic violence shelter to become pet-friendly
BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. — Boulder and Broomfield counties are reporting higher rates of domestic violence than the rest of Colorado and the United States, according to SPAN (Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence). The guilt of leaving a pet behind with their abuser or having to surrender their animal can...
No charges for Denver police officers who shot and killed man who charged with large knife
No criminal charges will be filed against three Denver police officers who last month shot and killed a man as he advanced toward them with a large knife. Denver District Attorney Beth McCann said Miguel Tapia charged quickly at two of the officers with a knife and, thus, all three officers were legally justified in using deadly physical force to stop him.
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