Author: Michael Braithwaite
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Possible kidnapping victim found safe by Aurora police
The Aurora Police Department located the victim of a potential kidnapping Friday evening after asking the public to help find her. Authorities were looking for a maroon Toyota 4Runner with a roof rack that was driven by a man who appeared on video to have forced a woman into the car in the 1400 block…
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Denver police kill man after he allegedly threatened them with a stake
Denver police shot and killed a man while responding to a burglary call early Friday morning after he allegedly threatened them by brandishing a stake in his hand. The incident took place around 2 a.m. in the 3200 block of South Parker Road. Police mistook the stake for some sort of large knife and opened…
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Denver Police Department celebrates 3 officers for acts of kindness
Three Denver police officers were recognized on Wednesday for extraordinary acts of compassion while on duty. The civilian awards, presented by the nonprofit organization Citizens Appreciate Police, were given to Capt. Daniel Morehead, Ofc. Robert Anderson, and Ofc. Michael Barrios. “Our CAP Board is honored to bring to light just a few of the many…
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Person shot in head after suspected Morrison road rage incident
A person was shot in the head during an apparent road rage incident on Highway 285 in Morrison Tuesday evening. The victim, shot near the intersection with Sourdough Drive, underwent emergency surgery Tuesday night and is currently in stable condition, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release Wednesday. The suspect, driving what…
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Police looking for white Dodge pickup suspected of killing a pedestrian in southwest Denver hit-and-run Tuesday
Police are looking for the driver of a car that killed a pedestrian in southwest Denver Tuesday evening. The car, described as a 2009-2018 Dodge Ram 1500 single cab pickup truck that may have moderate damage on the front driver’s side, killed the pedestrian at the intersection of South Irving Street and West Evans Avenue…
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Boulder Police arrest man on suspicion of aggravated robbery after downtown hardware store heist
Boulder Police arrested a man Friday evening on suspicion of an armed robbery at a hardware store in the city’s downtown the day before. Jesse James, 34 of Boulder, faces charges of aggravated robbery, felony menacing and carrying a concealed weapon for a robbery at a McGuckin Hardware on 2525 Arapahoe Ave. around 6 p.m.…
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Denver area high schoolers, ROTC cadets honor veterans in City Park parade Saturday morning
Military cadences and drum beats echoed through City Park Saturday morning as hundreds of uniformed personnel marched in celebration of Veteran’s Day. Part of Denver’s Veterans Day Festival, the parade included veterans’ organizations, local high school students and ROTC cadets, many of whom were dressed in full uniform. One of those students was Carlos Ramirez…
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Man arrested on suspicion of assault after police find woman dead Friday night
Police arrested a man on suspicion of assault after finding a woman dead Friday night. Craig Wolfgang, 31, faces a first-degree assault charge for what police are calling a homicide that occurred in the 8600 block of East Yale Avenue, according to a social media post from the Denver Police Department. Another agency responded to…
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Denver Parks & Recreation meets goal of 4,500 new trees planted in 2025
Before it gets its seasonal blanket of white, Denver celebrated being a bit more green Thursday. As part of the city’s efforts toward meeting its annual climate goals, Denver celebrated its 4,500th newly-planted tree this year, according to a news release from Denver Parks and Recreation. “Projects like this are essential as we continue to…
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Denver city government, agencies to close for Veterans Day
Denver will take the time to honor the military on Tuesday, closing a slew of government offices and agencies in observance of Veterans Day. The mayor’s office, City Council, the Clerk and Recorder, the auditor and most other city agencies will be closed the whole day for the holiday. Agencies that operate on a 24/7…