Tag: Burglary
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Denver police found justified in shooting of rod-wielding alleged burglar
Two Denver police officers were found justified in the fatal November shooting of a man suspected of burglarizing a home who approached them with a knife sharpening rod. Officers Michael Vasquez and Whaylen Phares were deemed to have acted in a proper manner in defending themselves against what they perceived to be the immediate threat…
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DA charges 3 suspects in fatal Thornton burglary attempt
The Adams County District Attorney’s Office filed charges against three suspects in connection to a burglary attempt that ended with a fourth suspect being shot to death. The 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office filed burglary and crime of violence charges against 28-year-old Richard Hernandez and 36-year-old Leo Bonavich on Monday. The attorney’s office also charged 43-year-old Vincent…
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Denver grand jury indicts 7 on 131 counts related to identity theft operation
A Denver grand jury returned a 131-count indictment against seven people in connection with a wide-scale identity theft operation, the Denver District Attorney’s Office announced Friday. The seven alleged racketeers — Jordan Ashley, Keiichi Hiramatsu, Ryan Jennings, Douglas Jump, Shawn McClintock, Kaisha Valentin and Brandon Clements — face charges including burglary, forgery, theft and attempting…
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Lakewood burglary, murder suspect arrested
The Lakewood Police Department arrested a man in connection to the burglary-turned-homicide of an elderly woman last week. Arthur Joseph Maestas IV, 41, appeared in front of Jefferson County Judge Jennifer Melton Friday morning, rubbing his temples and looking downward at the podium. Maestas continued to shake his head as his public defender, Zulfi Wafai,…
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Lakewood police still investigating burglary turned homicide
The Lakewood Police Department is investigating an alleged burglary that ended in a homicide Saturday evening. Police responded to 300 S. Kendall St. — in a cul-de-sac next to West Alameda Avenue — Saturday evening after someone reported that a woman was found dead in her home, according to the department. Officials said they believe…
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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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Boulder County DA indicts six in connection with crime ring responsible for nearly $1 million in stolen and damaged property
After a lengthy investigation involving over 20 law enforcement agencies, 20th Judicial District Attorney Michael Dougherty indicted six adults Wednesday in connection with a crime ring responsible for nearly $1 million in stolen and damaged property. The ring affected over 55 victims over the past 18 months while committing 26 burglaries and 15 motor vehicle…
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Suspect arrested in Atlanta auto break-in and theft of Beyoncé’s unreleased music, police say
Police have arrested a suspect in a July auto break-in that two people touring with Beyoncé′ said resulted in the theft of the singer’s unreleased music
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Suspect in Seattle home invasions of Macklemore and celebrity athletes pleads not guilty
A man accused of breaking into the homes of Seattle-area celebrities and pepper-spraying people he encountered inside has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges
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Charlotte leaders criticized over killing of Ukrainian woman as Trump, MAGA target another Dem city
Officials in Charlotte, North Carolina, are facing sharp criticism over the fatal stabbing of a young Ukrainian refugee on a commuter train last month