Author: Noah Festenstein
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2 Colorado children found safe in Texas, mother arrested after Saturday abduction
Authorities in Texas on Sunday safely found two Colorado children abducted by their noncustodial mother, who allegedly attempted to take them on Saturday to Mexico, according to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. In a Sunday afternoon news release, Adams County sheriff’s officials said Magali Mejia Sanchez, 31, is restrained from contacting her biological children: an…
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Motorcyclist dies in Nederland crash, Boulder county authorities say
A crash between a car and motorcycle left one person dead in Nederland on Saturday afternoon, according to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office. In a news release, Boulder county authorities said the crash occurred around 3:47 p.m. near E. Highway 119 and East Street in Nederland. The crash, between a four-door sedan and a motorcycle,…
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1 dead in downtown Denver hit-and-run crash, police say
Denver police arrested a suspect after a hit-and-run crash killed a pedestrian downtown early Sunday morning. The Denver Police Department reported the crash at 2:27 a.m. on social media platform X. Police said the crash occurred at Market and 16th streets. The crash involved a motorist and a pedestrian, according to police. Police said the…
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Jury finds Colorado man not guilty of felony animal cruelty in Adams County cockfighting case
A 17th Judicial District jury found a Colorado man not guilty on one of two counts of animal cruelty after he was previously accused of operating an illegal cockfighting ring. Adams County Sheriff’s Department deputies seized 39 birds in July 2024, 32 of them roosters. At the time, authorities said the birds were found to…
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Developer acquires vacant land for future Lone Tree neighborhood
A Colorado-based developer acquired 19 acres of land in northern Lone Tree, a move towards building hundreds more homes in a city already on pace for rapid growth. Lokal Homes, a Colorado home developer, acquired 19 acres of vacant land south of C-470 between Acres Green Drive and South Yosemite Street. The plan is a…
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Denver hosts world’s largest police conference as DPD responded to weekend protest
Denver law enforcement this week seized an opportunity to share its policing strategies with global agencies, as the city played host this year to the world’s largest police conference and as massive protests filled downtown streets. From Saturday to Tuesday, more than 16,000 law enforcement representatives from across the world were expected to visit the…
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Driver struck Idaho Springs police officer during series of hit-and-runs, sheriff’s office says
Authorities in Clear Creek County arrested a driver who allegedly fled after a parking lot vehicle hit-and-run, then struck an Idaho Springs police officer and a sheriff’s office cruiser with a Toyota Tacoma during a Saturday afternoon pursuit. The incident led to authorities issuing a shelter-in-place during the search for the suspect in near the…
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Denver to LA United flight makes emergency landing after cockpit windshield cracks
A United Airlines flight from Denver to Los Angeles diverted to Salt Lake City on Thursday after the plane’s cockpit sustained a cracked windshield, according to the airline and the National Transportation Safety Board. United Airlines flight 1093, from Denver International Airport to LAX, took off around 5:50 a.m. While flying near Moab, UT, the…
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Denver police arrest 12 during ‘No Kings’ follow-up demonstrations
Denver police on Sunday morning confirmed authorities arrested 12 people during follow-up demonstrations Saturday, after tens of thousands flooded downtown streets for the “No Kings” afternoon protests. Some charges include assault to a peace officer and aggravated assault, according to a Denver Police Department spokesperson, who confirmed arrests with The Denver Gazette on Sunday morning.…
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Eyes in the sky: Castle Rock police tap into first responder drone program
Castle Rock police are exploring a first responder alternative that enforces the law from the skies. Castle Rock Police Department Chief Jack Cauley on Thursday introduced the town’s newest form of enforcement and protection: drones as first responders. Drones, Cauley said, are a form of enforcement that “help us keep our community safe.” “People, innovation…