A West Metro firefighter was hospitalized in critical condition after falling during a technical rescue training exercise Wednesday morning.

El Paso County deputies used drone surveillance to arrest a wanted sex offender in Stratmoor Valley. He faces failure-to-register warrants and an added drug possession count.

Loveland police arrested a 27-year-old on multiple felony counts alleging sexual abuse of a minor; bond set at $10,000 and GPS monitoring ordered.

A pedestrian died Monday on the 1600 block of Powhaton near E. Jewell in Aurora. Police and fire crews are on scene and drivers should expect delays.

Denver Police posted that a stabbing occurred at about 10:12 a.m.; the department's alert offered only a time and referral numbers while investigators work the scene.

A lightning strike on Mount Blue Sky’s summit Sunday killed one and injured four, officials said. Rescuers airlifted victims and authorities are investigating.

An Arvada police drone located a pit bull that fled after an early‑morning bite; officers say the animal was captured and taken to a local shelter.

A high-speed rollover east of Ault killed three people and injured two. Four of those involved were recent Eaton High School graduates.

Adams County firefighters discovered a body in a tunnel beneath an I‑25 bridge near 70th Avenue while responding to an illegal burn; detectives and the coroner are investigating.

A 25-year-old cyclist died early Saturday after his bike went off Gold Run Road near Gold Hill. Boulder County deputies and the coroner are investigating.

A brush fire near Desert Wine Lane in Parker threatened homes Saturday before crews contained the blaze. A Douglas County helicopter and mutual‑aid crews knocked down hot spots; no injuries were reported.

A juvenile was shot Friday in the 9200 block of Hoffman Way in Thornton; police say the wound to his arm was not life‑threatening. Detectives are asking anyone with information to call the tip line.

Denver police say officers are investigating an outdoor death near East Hampden and South Galena. The medical examiner will determine cause and investigators are asking for tips.