Former CO Paramedic Appeals Conviction in Ketamine Death
A former Aurora firefighter-paramedic is asking the Colorado Court of Appeals to overturn his conviction for criminally negligent homicide in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain. Jeremy Cooper, a former Aurora Fire Rescue lieutenant, was convicted for administering a fatal dose of ketamine to McClain, a 23-year-old...
Denver, Aurora target youth tobacco sales, mile-high city ban began Jan. 1
Denver began enforcing this month a ban on flavored tobacco in the city, and Aurora also is considering regulations on tobacco vapes, hookahs and hemp. Aurora will discuss a proposed ordinance during its study session Jan. 12. The legislation is sponsored by Stephanie Hancock and Ruben Medina, who are on opposite...
New Aurora councilmembers to host meetings about creating civilian oversight of APD
Two of Aurora’s new councilmembers planned upcoming listening sessions with community members to talk about establishing an independent civilian oversight committee for Aurora police. Gianina Horton and Amy Wiles, who were both elected to the Aurora City Council in November, are hosting sessions on Tuesday, Jan. 13,...
Good Samaritan describes stopping man who was violently attacking a jogger
Police are searching for a suspect in an attack on a jogger that happened in Denver. While the attack was going on, a good Samaritan says he stepped in and stopped it from being a worse attack.
Denver leaders look to prohibit law enforcement from wearing facial coverings
Two Denver City council members say they're "exploring new territory", looking into the possibility of prohibiting federal law enforcement members from wearing face coverings while in Denver.
Aurora lawmakers to vote on statement of opposition to ICE following shooting of woman...
In the first Aurora City Council meeting of the new year, councilmembers will vote on a proposed resolution that would declare the council’s opposition to “overreach by ICE agents” following the fatal Minneapolis shooting. If passed, the resolution, which was put on Monday night’s agenda by Mayor...
Man in hospital after New Year’s Day assault in Lakewood
Lakewood Police are searching for six to eight juvenile suspects accused of attacking a man outside his home, leaving him with severe head injuries.
Denver police uniforms cost $1.5 million, badges total an extra $870,000
The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee of the Denver City Council approved Jan. 6 spending $1.5 million on uniforms for the police department. The full City Council still must approve the purchase at an upcoming meeting. The contract with Skaggs Companies is for one year with the option to extend it...
Shooting victim upset after competency laws end trial against alleged shooter
A woman who police say was shot several times was in an Arapahoe County courtroom Friday, hoping to see the man accused of shooting her put away for life. However, that did not happen, and the man will now go to a treatment facility after being found incompetent to stand trial.
Denver mayor confirms the city’s bid to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention
Mayor Mike Johnston’s office said on Friday afternoon that the city is shooting to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention. “I can confirm that Denver has submitted a bid to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention,” wrote Johnston’s spokesperson Jon Ewing in a statement. He declined to...
