A reported Denver carjacking ended on a Lakewood roadside with two people in custody, a loaded stolen handgun, and several small packages of suspected powdered fentanyl, according to authorities. The March 23 stop started near West Colfax Avenue and West Teller Street and wrapped up after the vehicle was intercepted on Kipling Street.
In a Facebook reel posted by the Lakewood Police Department, agents are seen first spotting the reported stolen car near West Teller Street and West Colfax Avenue and moving in to intercept it. The video shows specialized grappling equipment tethering the vehicle as the driver revs the engine, apparently trying to escape. The post notes that Colorado State Patrol troopers assisted in the operation.
How the stop unfolded
The reel shows agents using a tether to hold the car in place as it turns south onto Kipling Street. When the driver runs and tries to flee on foot across Kipling, agents move in and detain the person. The passenger is taken into custody at the scene. The post credits what it calls “quick thinking and seamless teamwork” from agents and state partners, according to the Lakewood Police Department.
Evidence and charges
Officers report finding a loaded stolen handgun and multiple small packages of suspected powdered fentanyl on the driver. Video from the encounter also shows a passenger discarding a firearm. According to the department’s post, both individuals face a long list of potential charges, including motor vehicle theft and possession of a weapon by a previous offender. The suspects remain in custody while investigators and prosecutors sort out formal filings.
Legal implications
Under Colorado law, possession of a weapon by a previous offender applies when someone knowingly has a firearm after a prior felony conviction, and it can be charged as a felony. The statute’s text and potential penalties are outlined on Justia…