Lake County issued a safety alert after reports a man harassed and assaulted women along Leadville’s Mineral Belt Trail. Deputies are monitoring the area; call 911 with tips.

Six people were taken into custody after a drone-assisted search following reported overnight vehicle break-ins near U.S. 34 in Loveland; detectives are urging victims to report.

A former STEM School Highlands Ranch teacher was sentenced to 14 years after pleading guilty to sexual exploitation of a child. Authorities say detectives and prosecutors worked the case for months.

A Longmont officer shot a woman after police say she fired inside a garage and later emerged with a gun. Outside teams are now investigating the deadly encounter.

An 81-year-old man who helped run a long‑standing Thornton home daycare has been charged with sexual assault on a child. Investigators say alleged incidents happened during 2025 and police are seeking tips.

A federal complaint filed in Denver says Colorado kept hundreds of youth in detention after judges ruled they could be released because the state lacked placements. Plaintiffs call the practice unconstitutional.

A vehicle struck a building near 5th and Bryant in downtown Denver Thursday, igniting a fire at a gas station and shutting nearby streets while police investigate.

Aurora police released a photo of a person of interest in an Oct. 31, 2025 arson that damaged several businesses; Metro Denver Crime Stoppers is accepting anonymous tips.

A juvenile was killed Wednesday at the Clover Basin apartments in Longmont; another juvenile was arrested. Police say the shooting appears isolated and detectives are seeking witnesses.

A Keenesburg man was arrested after motorists reported a driver unclothed and allegedly masturbating on I‑76. The sheriff’s office says multiple calls dated back to November.

One person taken to hospital after a reported stabbing on North Oneida Street; Denver police say detectives are seeking suspect information.

A bronze eagle was stolen from the Operation Red Wings memorial at Berry Park in Littleton; police say the ornamental piece is worth about $1,000 and are seeking tips.

City data show 993 reported uses of force in 2025 and a sharp shift in complaint patterns, raising questions about crowd control, training and discipline.