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CRIME & SAFETY
Fairview High students upset about police presence to discourage annual tradition
Fairview High Principal Scarlet Chopin warned seniors this spring that the annual tradition of running through the school on their last day wouldn’t be allowed. The “senior stampede” was potentially dangerous and disruptive, according to an email sent to the school community. Seniors also were warned at an assembly that participating could result in a “criminal citation.” Instead of a stampede, seniors were encouraged to attend a new senior fiesta.
Broomfield police blotter for May 6 to 12
Midnight: Theft reported at an industrial site on the 7000 block of 116th Avenue. 9:42 a.m.: Theft reported in a commercial office building. 6 p.m.: Motor vehicle theft reported on a highway/road/alley on the 200 block of Greenway Circle. May 7. 12:30 a.m.: Criminal trespass to vehicle reported at a...
Longmont police report: May 16, 2024
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Eldora Mountain Resort staff member killed by falling tree
A staff member at Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado was killed when a tree fell on him. The 52-year-old man was doing trail maintenance at the ski resort in Boulder County on Thursday when the tree fell on him, causing life-threatening injuries. According to the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, ski patrol immediately performed medical care while the Flight for Life Colorado helicopter was en route. Unfortunately, the man died while aid was being rendered. The man's identity has not been released. Eldora Mountain Resort is about 50 miles northwest of Denver.
Four Colorado officers honored at 28th annual Peace Officers Memorial
In memory of those who laid down their lives in 2023, close to a hundred people gathered for the Peace Officers Memorial at the Longmont Civic Center Mall on Wednesday to pay tribute to officers who lost their lives in 2023. The 28th annual ceremony in Longmont began with the...
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