Homeless encampment returns in Lakewood, neighbors concerned

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) — Nearly a year after a homeless encampment near 6th Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard in Lakewood was cleared, tents and trash have returned and neighbors say it’s worse than ever.

Joyce Wells, a nearby resident, described the hazards she’s seen firsthand.

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“Trash around. I’ve seen needles, I’ve seen defecation on the side,” Wells said.

She said the encampment poses safety risks for her and her neighbors…

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