Denver Police Seek Public Help on “Mug Shot Monday” to Capture Suspect Charged with...
The Denver Police Department has taken to social media in their latest effort to apprehend a suspect wanted for first-degree murder. Through their "Mug Shot Monday" initiative on Facebook, the department is seeking public assistance to locate Zacchaeus Thompson. In a post dated August 25th, the Denver Police shared a...
Overdose has killed 351 people in Denver so far in 2025
Overdose deaths have claimed 351 lives so far this year, officials said Monday. The City Council adopted a resolution at their weekly meeting recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day.
Car Toys files for bankruptcy, will close 3 Colorado locations
DENVER — Car audio and electronics store Car Toys announced it is filing for bankruptcy. Car Toys operates 47 locations across four states, including Colorado. In the company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, Car Toys says it plans to sell most stores. The stores will be sold to a combination of tenured employees and...
Colorado woman accused of causing wrong-way crash on I-25 while drunk
A Colorado woman has been arrested and faces charges in connection with a wrong-way crash on Interstate 25 in Greenwood Village that sent two people to the hospital.
Some shoppers uneasy as King Soopers implements receipt checks by security guards
DENVER — Pilar Chapa said she’s seen a dramatic shift in the duties of the security guard at her local King Soopers store recently. She said the guard used to stand near the entrance of the in-store Starbucks, watching customers entering the store. Now, the guard stands with his back to the entrance, asking every...
Faced with weeks-long waits, Front Range residents hit the road for DMV appointments
Coloradans who live in smaller communities are familiar with taking road trips to access basic services, whether that’s health care, back-to-school shopping or better-stocked grocery stores in bigger cities. But a longstanding strain on Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles services has turned the tables, with some...
Denver’s rail replacement project will close Kalamath and Speer for months
RTD wants commuters to be able to plan around the closure as road crews replace 30-year-old rails. Crews will also replace the concrete and tiles, making it more ADA accessible.
Colorado Park Ranger Allegedly Staged His Own Stabbing, Prompting Heavy Law Enforcement Response
A Colorado park ranger is facing charges for allegedly staging his own stabbing on Tuesday, prompting a heavy law enforcement response, park shutdown and the temporary lockdown of nearby schools, officials said. Callum Heskett, a Colorado Parks and Wildlife Seasonal Ranger at Staunton State Park, radioed to report he...
Urgent Search for Endangered 14-Year-Old Aaliyah Heredia Missing in Brighton, Colorado
Authorities in Brighton are currently searching for Aaliyah Heredia, a 14-year-old Hispanic female who has been reported missing and is considered endangered. The Brighton Police Department has made an urgent appeal to the public for help in locating the young teen. She was last seen on Friday evening, around 7:20...
Jury convicts man in fatal stabbing on Auraria campus
DENVER — A jury on Friday convicted a man in connection with a fatal stabbing on the Auraria Campus in 2020. Gregory Stapleton was convicted on three charges, including first-degree murder and aggravated robbery following a four day trial in Denver County. Stapleton was arrested on Jan. 29, 2022,...
