Tag: Art Acevedo
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Man shot by Aurora Police during domestic violence call
One man was shot and injured by Aurora Police after acting uncooperatively during a domestic violence call. He was taken to an area hospital Saturday night after police responded to the 1200 block of north Chambers Road. When police arrived, they found multiple people at a home. Police determined there was probable cause to arrest…
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Arvada Police Chief Link Strate retires
Arvada Police Chief Link Strate announced his retirement effective Dec. 31, according to a news release. Strate is retiring after 35 years with the Arvada Police Department. He started with the Department in 1987, when he joined as a patrol officer. Strate worked his way through the ranks, becoming a motorcycle officer and getting promotions…
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Aurora police arrest second juvenile in Nov. 30 ‘gun battle’ with officers
Aurora Police arrested a second teenage suspect allegedly involved in a Nov. 30 shootout with police in a King Soopers parking lot. The 15-year-old, who’s name is not being released, was arrested around 7:15 p.m. Tuesday night near 11th Avenue and Syracuse Street in Denver. Police said the suspect faces seven charges of attempted first-degree…
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Aurora swears in second interim police chief as search continues
Aurora has sworn in its second interim chief of police as a search for the permanent chief remains underway. Wearing the Aurora Police Department uniform, Art Acevedo officially took the helm of APD at a Monday evening swearing in ceremony. He succeeds the previous interim chief, Dan Oates, who played a hand in recruiting Acevedo…
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Aurora leaders point to mental health resources following Club Q mass shooting
Leadership within the City of Aurora reacted with heartbreak following this weekend’s mass shooting at a LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs and pointed community members to mental health resources as they process the tragedy. Five people died and 18 more were injured after a gunman entered Club Q in Colorado Springs shortly before midnight on…