Tag: Lakewood
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Pedestrian killed in crash in Lakewood
Police are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian in Lakewood on Saturday. The Lakewood Police Department said officers responded to the intersection of West Colfax Avenue and Independence Street after receiving reports of an auto versus pedestrian crash. The pedestrian died at the scene, police said. The driver remained at the scene and is…
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Jeffco task force arrests two dozen fugitives in 2 weeks
The U.S. Marshal Service, along with Jefferson County law enforcement agencies, arrested nearly 30 people avoiding violent arrest warrants in the area. District of Colorado U.S. Marshal Kirk Taylor announced Tuesday that the Colorado Violent Offender Task Force’s two-week “Operation Gateway Sweep” led to the arrest of 24 fugitives in 10 days. “We work for…
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Lakewood mayor calls for unity, community in State of the City speech
Lakewood held its first State of the City address since 2018 on Wednesday — timing Mayor Wendi Strom attributed to fate. “We got bumped a few times on dates,” Strom said to a room of nearly 100 residents and officials. “It could not have ended up being at a better time. There are no coincidences.”…
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Officials, residents respond to Lakewood rezoning special election results
Nearly 17,000 residents fought back against Lakewood zoning changes on Tuesday, reversing the ordinances put in place that sought to allow for more housing density. The City of Lakewood’s special election regarding the zoning code changes put in place in October was held Tuesday after nearly a year of debate. About 16,700 residents voted to…
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Lakewood voters reject city’s ‘density’ zoning changes
Lakewood voters rebuffed zoning changes approved by the City Council that seek to allow for more housing “density,” according to the initial and unofficial count Tuesday night. It’s the second time in five months that metro Denver voters have rejected efforts to permit multiplexes and similar types of housing in mostly single-family home neighborhoods. Last…
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Relaunched Lakewood Navigation Center offers shelter, resources
Once a shelter against extreme weather conditions, the Lakewood navigation center has officially opened after nearly a year of renovations, part of the city’s campaign to combat its growing homeless population. The city, in partnership with the Volunteers of America Colorado, opened the VOA Colorado Navigation Center on Friday — though the center has been…
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Jeffco counselor sentenced to probation on sexual assault charge
A former Jeffco Public Schools counselor will spend two decades on probation after admitting to sexually assaulting a student. Jefferson County District Judge Diego Hunt sentenced 29-year-old Chloe Castro to 20 years to life of Sex Offender Intensive Supervision Probation and three years of community corrections Thursday afternoon on one count of sexual assault on…
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Longest tenured city manager retires from Lakewood
After nearly two decades, Lakewood City Manager Kathy Hodgson will end her career — making her the longest tenured city manager in the state. Hodgson announced her retirement Thursday after 18 years in the position and 46 years with the City of Lakewood as a whole, according to a news release from the city. “This…
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Lakewood to provide free mulch to residents in May
The doldrums of winter are over — if they ever existed at all — and the city of Lakewood is preparing. The city will be providing free mulch to residents at the beginning of May after collecting limbs and leaves back in the fall, according to a news release from Lakewood Community Resources. Those preparing…
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Lakewood zoning canvasser accused of stealing opposition material
Allegations of sign stealing and electioneering have emerged in the Lakewood special election over zoning. A resident recently shared security camera footage online of a man appearing to steal an opposition door knocker. Meanwhile, the city also filed a complaint against the Green Mountain Water and Sanitation District, alleging electioneering. Last October, the city approved…