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The Aurora Police News Blog was created in 2016 as a new way to share news and information from the Aurora Police Department with the community we serve. It is maintained by the staff of the Public Information Officer. 

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October 2017 - Posts
On October 28th, 2017, at about 10:09 AM, Aurora Patrol Officers responded to a call of a crash at S. Peoria St. and E. Mexico Ave. When Officers arrived, they found that a 2008 Silver Nissan Maxima was south bound on S. Peoria St. at a high rate of speed. The vehicle went over a small dip in the road at E. Mexico Ave. and lost control. It struck the right curb and then drifted across the double yellow line and struck a 2012 Jeep Wrangler that was north bound in the left lane.

The driver and passenger of the Nissan were transported to a local hospital where the passenger later died of his injuries. The driver has non life threatening injuries. The driver of the Jeep was also transported with non life threatening injuries.

Drugs or alcohol are not factors in this accident. It appears that all drivers were wearing seatbelts. Traffic investigators are handling this accident. It will take some time to determine what charges may be filed against the driver.

Identities of those involved are not being released at this time. S. Peoria St. remains closed between E. Mexico Ave. and E. Jewell Ave. while this crash is being investigated.

Sergeant William Revelle
Traffic Section Sergeant
303.739.6374


Posted by [email protected]  On Oct 28, 2017 at 2:58 PM
  

For the fourth consecutive year the Aurora Police Department is proud to announce that Aurora is the safest large city in Colorado.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently released its annual “Crime in the United States” data for 2016. The data indicates that Aurora continues to be the safest large city in the State of Colorado and the 25th overall safest large city in the United States. Aurora was compared to 82 major cities in the United States with a population of 250,000 or more residents.  In 2015, this list of cities compared Aurora to 79 major cities with a population of 250,000 or more residents.

 

Chief of Police Nicholas Metz stated, “Our ranking as the safest large city in Colorado, and as one of the safest major cities in the country would not be possible without the dedication and hard work of every member of the Aurora Police Department. Our success in keeping Aurora safe would not be possible without the partnerships we have established with the members of the community we serve, and by working closely and collaboratively with the Mayor and Councilmembers of the City of Aurora.  By maintaining a solid working partnership with the members of our community, City leadership, and local, state and federal law enforcement partners we will continue to make Aurora safer every day.”

 

The FBI’s Crime in the United States report relies on data collected and reported to them by participating agencies and adheres to the established Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) standards. The UCR aims to create consistency in reporting for all participating agencies nationwide. These are the only crimes reported nationally to the FBI and the only measures to compare one city’s crime trends to another. For reporting purposes, the seven major crimes are categorized into two groups: Violent Crime (murder, forcible sex assault [rape], aggravated assault, robbery) and Property Crime (burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft).


Officer Bill Hummel
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
303.739.6038

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Posted by [email protected]  On Oct 25, 2017 at 12:58 PM
  
On Thursday October 12, 2017 at 9:26 p.m. officers from the Gang Intervention Unit were investigating a possible stolen vehicle in the 1000 block of South Fairplay Way.

Officers approached the vehicle and upon contact with two juvenile males a shot was fired by one of the officers. Both males were removed from the vehicle and detained. No injuries were sustained by the males or the involved officers.

The officer has been placed on paid administrative leave.

The investigation is being handled by the Major Crimes/Homicide Unit in conjunction with the Denver Police Department.

At this point the investigation has revealed that there is no danger to the public.

Police are asking anyone who might have witnessed this incident to call Agent Jamie Krieger with the Major Crimes/Homicide Unit at 303.739.6113

Officer Kenneth Forrest
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
(720) 432-5095


Posted by [email protected]  On Oct 13, 2017 at 1:10 AM
  
Aurora CO
October 12th, 2017

At 6:11AM, Aurora Communications received calls from citizens that a car vs. bicycle crash had occurred on Smith Rd. east of N. Tower Rd.  Responding police and medical personnel located the crash in the 19100 block of E. Smith Rd.  This location is an industrial area, and there is no lighting on the roadway.  It was dark at that time.  Smith Rd. is a 2 lane roadway.

Initial investigation indicates that an adult male, wearing dark clothing, was riding a bicycle west along E. Smith Rd., approximately 3 feet from the shoulder, or into the westbound lane of travel.  A 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, occupied by an adult male, was traveling westbound, and struck the bicyclist. 

Medical personnel transported the bicyclist to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

Speed or alcohol / drug impairment do not seem to be a factor at this time.

The Aurora Police Traffic Investigations Unit is actively investigating this crash.

Bicyclists are reminded to always wear reflective gear, and when travelling during darkness to utilize a bicycle lighting system if possible.

The Adams County Coroners office will be releasing the name of the bicyclist, once notification of next of kin is done.

No further information will be released at this time.


Contact:
Sergeant Mark Elliot
Aurora Police Traffic Investigations
303-739-6202
Posted by [email protected]  On Oct 12, 2017 at 11:04 AM
  

On Friday October 6, 2017 at approximately 5:00 P.M., Aurora Police Officers responded to a residence located in the 1200 block of S. Fultondale Cir. to check the welfare of a party. 

Upon arrival, the responding Officers heard a single gunshot come from inside the residence that they had been dispatched to.  Out of an abundance of caution and for the safety of Officers on scene, additional resources were requested to the scene to include members of Aurora’s Strategic Response Team (SRT).  From this point, SRT Officers began to systematically check the residence.  Ultimately, two deceased adults were located inside the residence.

The Aurora Police Department Major Crimes/Homicide Unit is investigating this incident to determine exactly what occurred.  At this time, the Aurora Police Department does not believe that any circumstances pose a danger to the public at large.

The identity of the victims will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office pending the positive identification of the victims and the notification of their next of kin.

This investigation remains open and is very active.  The Aurora Police Department is asking anyone with information about this incident to contact Detective Alton Reed with the Major Crimes/Homicide Unit at (303) 739-6068.  Tipsters can also remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000 by contacting Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at (720) 913-7867.

Officer Bill Hummel
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
(720) 432-5095

Posted by [email protected]  On Oct 06, 2017 at 10:04 PM
  

On Saturday, October 28, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Aurora Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 14th opportunity in 7 years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.

Central Aurora: The Medical Center of Aurora, 1501 S. Potomac St
Northeast Aurora: Pickens Technical College, 500 Airport Blvd
Southeast Aurora: Saddle Rock Emergency Room, 22500 E. Dry Creek Rd

(The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. 

Last October, Americans turned in 366 tons (over 730,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at almost 5,200 sites operated by the DEA and more than 4,000 of its state and local law enforcement partners. Overall, in its 12 previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in over 7.1 million pounds—more than 3,500 tons—of pills.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards. 

For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the October Take Back Day event, go to the DEA Diversion website.

Officer Bill Hummel
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
720.432.5095

Posted by [email protected]  On Oct 05, 2017 at 8:14 AM
  

Suspect Vehicle
Suspect Vehicle
Suspect Vehicle

Officers were stationary in a parking lot near E. Colfax Ave. and Ironton St. when they were made aware of a stolen white Ford F-250 bearing Colorado Plate 297-PMQ, which was eastbound on E Colfax Ave at N Chester St.  Officers observed the F-250 approaching, and drove towards the parking lot exit, activating the patrol vehicles overhead lights.  The truck immediately accelerated, indicating to the officer that a traffic stop was not plausible.  The officer, therefore, shut off his lights, never leaving the parking lot.  

Another officer was stationary in a parking-lot at E 30th Ave and N Peoria St, and observed the F-250 travelling northbound into Denver at a high rate of speed.

Aurora Police were then alerted to an auto-pedestrian accident at E Colfax Ave and N Kingston St, in the eastbound lanes.  The adult male victim was deceased and it was determined based on witness statements that the F-250 struck the victim as he was crossing the roadway. 

This investigation is on-going and the pedestrians identity will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroners office, pending notification of next of kin. 

The F-250 has damage to the driver-side front end, to include the headlight being inoperable.

Anyone with information which would assist this investigation is asked to call Detective Steve Chinn at 303.739.6342 or Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.7867.  Tipsters calling Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.

Posted by [email protected]  On Oct 02, 2017 at 10:35 AM
  
 
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