Tag: Wheat Ridge
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Man rescued in Wheat Ridge trench after nearly 24 hours trapped
A man was rescued Saturday after being trapped for nearly 24 hours at the bottom of a 15-foot trench in a construction zone, authorities said. A passerby discovered the man near North Crossing Drive and Clear Creek Drive in Wheat Ridge on Saturday night and contacted emergency services. West Metro Fire Rescue crews responded at…
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Road rage drivers stop in traffic on I-70 in Wheat Ridge to fight, video shows
Two drivers this week were caught on video stopping their cars in the middle of Interstate 70 in Wheat Ridge to fight one another. The video, posted Friday by Wheat Ridge police, shows an incident that took place Wednesday near the W 32nd Avenue intersection on I-70. The dash cam footage from an 18-wheeler first…
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Wheat Ridge police rescue ducklings from storm drain
Talk about some lucky ducks. The Wheat Ridge Police Department said it acted fast to save nearly a dozen ducklings that had fallen down into a storm drain on Wednesday. Officers were alerted to the situation by neighbors who had been able to rescue a couple of the ducklings, but then reached out for help…
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Man gets 14 years for fatal DUI crash in Wheat Ridge
A man who pleaded guilty last month to causing a fatal crash in Wheat Ridge was sentenced to 14 years in prison. Cesar Hernandez-Sanchez, 33, was driving faster than 70 mph at around 7 p.m. on Oct. 17 when he crossed over the median on Highway 58 and drove into oncoming traffic, according to a…
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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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Demolition begins on infamous Wheat Ridge motel off I-70
One wall remains of the American Motel. Demolition of the Wheat Ridge motel — known for its colossal American flag and outdated sign promoting rooms for just under $33 — began last week after the troublesome business closed in July. Ironically, American Demolition began crushing the American Motel off of westbound Interstate 70 near the…
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Man sentenced for fatal Wheat Ridge DUI crash that killed mother
A 35-year-old man will spend more than a decade in prison for hitting and killing a woman while driving drunk in Wheat Ridge last year. Jefferson County District Judge Phillip McNulty sentenced Jian Bin Chen to 12 years in prison on April 3 for the DUI crash that killed Jody Chavez in Wheat Ridge on…
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Another warning after another dog gets killed by coyotes in Denver metro
The Wheat Ridge Police Department has again cautioned the public about coyote activity in the area, this time after the death of a small dog last week. According to a report from the police department, locals should be vigilant as high levels of coyote activity in the area persist. Pets and small children may be…
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Wheat Ridge adopts muffler requirements to combat noise
Wheat Ridge is working to muffle automotive noise. The City Council unanimously approved a new ordinance on Feb. 9 that amends the city’s code regarding mufflers, ultimately allowing for the police department to enforce rules surrounding vehicular exhaust noise. The city code — as it stood before the amendment — did not directly address noise…
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Edgewater police shoot suspect in Wheat Ridge
A man is in critical condition following an officer-involved shooting in Wheat Ridge on Saturday morning. An Edgewater Police Department officer was patrolling in the area of West 24th Avenue and Pierce Street around 10:30 a.m. when they saw a GMC Yukon, according to a news release from the department. The officer attempted to contact…