Denver police are turning to the public for help tracking down 38-year-old Cody Nethers, who investigators say is wanted on felony charges connected to a shooting. The department rolled out his photo and details in this week’s “Mug Shot Monday” social media push.
What police posted
According to the Denver Police Department, Nethers is wanted in Denver on warrants for attempted first-degree assault and illegal discharge of a firearm. The post lists his birthdate as March 31, 1988, and describes him as about 6 feet 1 inch tall and 180 pounds, with blonde hair and green eyes. Police are asking anyone with information about Nethers to contact investigators through Crime Stoppers.
Charges and what they mean
Illegal discharge of a firearm, one of the warrants noted in the post, is a class 5 felony under Colorado law that covers knowingly or recklessly firing a gun into an occupied structure or vehicle, according to the Colorado Revised Statutes. Attempted first-degree assault involves an intent to cause serious bodily injury with a deadly weapon and is treated as a serious violent offense under state law, based on summaries of the state assault statute. These remain allegations, and anyone named is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
How to report tips
Investigators are asking anyone who may know where Nethers is to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720‑913‑STOP (7867) or to submit an anonymous tip online through Metro Denver Crime Stoppers. The organization notes that tips are encrypted and that tipsters may be eligible for a reward. Authorities stress that members of the public should not approach anyone they believe is connected to these warrants and should call 911 if they think a suspect is nearby.
Why DPD posts Mug Shot Monday
Denver’s Mug Shot Monday series is part of a broader push to turn social media followers into extra sets of eyes for detectives, a strategy that has been tracked in recent local reporting. Mug Shot Monday manhunt Hoodline coverage has detailed how the department relies on Facebook and other platforms to blast out suspect photos and case information. Police emphasize that if you think you recognize someone from these posts, the move is to contact Crime Stoppers or call law enforcement, not to intervene yourself.
Anyone who recognizes Nethers or has information about his whereabouts is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720‑913‑STOP or call 911 in an emergency. Police say tipsters should share photos or video only if they can do so safely.
