CRIME & SAFETY
Suspect sought following serious hit-and-run crash in Colorado
DENVER (KKTV) - The Denver Police Department is asking for help in identifying the driver in a serious hit-and-run crash. On Sunday, at 12:51 a.m. an unknown driver was traveling southbound near the intersection of West 24th Street and North Mariposa Street and stuck a man riding an electric scooter who was attempting to cross North Mariposa Street, according to police. The victim sustained serious injuries from the collision. Police say the suspect vehicle appears to be a maroon colored, early 2000′s Acura TL sedan and will have moderate damage to the front end.
Man wanted for attempted murder in Denver
DENVER — The Denver Police Department is looking for a suspect wanted for attempted murder. Noah Josiah Martinez, 21, is wanted in connection to an incident that happened at about 1:20 a.m. on March 10 in the 1700 block of West Mississippi Avenue, according to police. Martinez is described...
Nikola Jokic's brother reportedly involved in an altercation after the Nuggets beat the Lakers
DENVER (AP) — The NBA and Denver police are looking into an incident in which a man reported to be one of the brothers of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was seen punching a fan after the team’s buzzer-beating 101-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA playoffs. In videos shared by TMZ and other outlets, the man is seen climbing over seats to confront another person at Ball Arena, who he then punches in the face. TMZ said the altercation happened on Monday night just after the Nuggets completed their comeback from a 20-point deficit to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round series. An NBA spokesman said Tuesday that the league is looking into the matter. The Denver police media relations unit said in an email sent to The Associated Press that it is investigating the incident, but said it was not reported to the Denver police at the arena or after the game.
11-year-old boy found safe
DENVER — An 11-year-old boy who went missing Wednesday has been found. Denver Police said Wednesday that the boy had last been seen in the area of West Evans Avenue and South Bryant Street at around 11:45 a.m. A spokesperson said he was walking home from school and never made it home. Police said the boy was a runaway.
Mom of child in Aurora kidnapping attempt speaks out
Transparency and a plan of action are the two things parents are calling after an attempted kidnapping Friday at Black Forest Hills Elementary School. FOX31's Alliyah Sims speaks to the mother of the 11-year-old boy at the center of the case.
Police: Suspect involved in Amber Alert should have known child was in car
After a vehicle theft led to an Amber Alert on Sunday night, police claim that the suspect, Kirk Abercrombie, should have known that there was a child in the car, according to the affidavit obtained by FOX31.
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