CRIME & SAFETY
Police release photos of man who may have 'crucial' information about Glendale homicide
GLENDALE, Colo. — Glendale Police on Thursday released photos of a man they said is a "person of interest" in connection with a homicide last month at the Urban Phenix Apartments. Police said they believe Blake Warren, 20, has "crucial information" about the killing of 20-year-old Gianni Fernandez, who...
I-70 closure following semi-truck crash
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — Interstate 70 closed Tuesday morning after an eastbound semi-truck crossed the median and crashed into another vehicle. Colorado State Patrol (CSP) officials received a call about the crash at 3:20 a.m. A semi-truck driven by a Denver-area resident crossed the median into the westbound lanes and collided with a semi-truck trailer.
Residents react to Lakewood's "Lookout Alert" after reports of man walking with rifle
Imagine getting an alert, saying to get in your basement, and cover your windows, a dangerous person is in the area. That is what hundreds of people in Lakewood saw when they received a lookout alert, from Lakewood Police on Monday night.
Disabled veteran pulled over while riding motorized wheelchair in Littleton
LITTLETON, Colo. — While riding his motorized wheelchair on the road, a disabled veteran was pulled over and issued a ticket by a Jefferson County Sheriff's Office deputy. The veteran asserted that he was not in violation of any laws and said ticketing him seemed to infringe upon his rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Denver officers will not face charges following fatal 7-Eleven shooting
Four Denver police officers who shot and killed a man robbing a convenient store will not face criminal charges. Denver District Attorney Beth McCann announced in a decision letter Wednesday that the four officers involved with the shooting of 43-year-old Christopher Cauch on March 1 will not face charges. The officers were "justified based on Colorado law regarding use of force," McCann said in the decision letter to the Denver Police Department.
Parents shown shown video of attempted kidnapping at school
Parents of students at Black Forest Hills Elementary School met with district leaders Monday to discuss the school's response to an attempted kidnapping. Families were also shown surveillance video of the incident for the first time. "We hope that children embellish a little bit, but the footage there showed exactly what was stated," said Dante White, a school parent. "It was hard. It was really hard." Surveillance footage shows a person police say was Solomon Galligan walking onto school property, approaching students and lunging at a child before falling down. Children are later seen running from the area toward...
SWAT, Homeland Security search Aurora home for fentanyl pill-making operation
A shelter-in-place was lifted for an Aurora neighborhood after the Denver Police Department and Aurora SWAT team reportedly served a narcotics-related search warrant in conjunction with Homeland Security.
Man body slammed by Denver officer plans lawsuit
DENVER — A day after a police officer pleaded guilty to assault for body slamming a man, the victim said he plans to file a lawsuit because of lasting physical injuries and mental health issues. “I didn't want to do anything. I wanted to be in a room, a...
Denver police set rules for cruising on Federal Boulevard
Cruising on Federal Boulevard is an annual tradition for Cinco de Mayo weekend, but each year comes with restrictions from police. FOX31's Greg Nieto talks to a Denver native who's chosen to forego the ride this year.
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