RTD adds detective bureau to prosecute crimes
As of Wednesday, the Regional Transportation District's Transit Police Department Detective Bureau officially rolled out and became operational.
Outdoor emergency sirens in Lakewood will be deactivated by end of 2025
The city of Lakewood has announced it will transition to a new public safety communication strategy — doing away with its traditional outdoor sirens.
Completing N-Line would cost $1 billion, RTD said
Regional Transportation District officials say that finishing only the North Metro rail line through Adams County and the Northwest Rail Peak Service from Denver to Longmont would cost almost $1 billion, well above the $441 million available for funding. To completely finish the 2004 voter-approved mass transit...
Teen convicted, sentenced in attempted carjacking with 2 children in vehicle
A teenager who was hours away from his 18th birthday when he attempted to carjack a vehicle that had two children inside was convicted as an adult and sentenced to 16 years in prison.
RTD’s Transit Police Department Detective Bureau is now fully operational
As of Wednesday, the RTD's Transit Police Department Detective Bureau is fully operational and ready to begin investigating cases as they arise.
Student arrested for alleged threats against high school
A student was arrested for allegedly making threats against a high school in the Denver metro area following the shooting at Evergreen High School.
Dirt bike crash in Aurora leaves 1 dead, passenger injured
A dirt bike rider was killed and his passenger critically injured Monday night when they slammed into a pickup truck in Aurora.
Dangerous ‘jugging’ crime on the rise in Colorado – what to watch out for
On October 13, the Lakewood Police Department issued a public warning about how a crime called ‘jugging’ is on the rise. Not only does this crime pose a major financial risk to victims, it can pose a serious safety risk, too. Here’s a look at what ‘jugging’ is,...
Denver Latinos voice concerns over police accountability changes
Denver City Council member Serena Gonzales Guttierez along with El Semanario and the Community Language Co-op hosted a forum for Latinos about police accountability Monday at the Westwood Community Center.
Are Denver’s $41.2M per year All-in Mile High homeless shelters sustainable?
The seven “All in Mile High” sites owned or leased by the City and County of Denver to shelter people experiencing homelessness cost about $41.2 million annually to operate, according to city homelessness czar Cole Chandler. Some council member say that might not be sustainable for perpetuity.
