APD News News Summary

Aurora Human Trafficking Unit Nets 28 Arrests, 29 Recoveries in Year 1

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

It’s been one year since the Aurora Police Department’s Human Trafficking Unit was established and already it has proved itself to be a force multiplier in the agency’s mission to reduce victimization and stop exploitative behavior.

Aurora Police Department Announces Business Shield Initiative

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Aurora Police Department began this month a new program designed to strengthen relationships with the local business community to proactively prevent crime before it happens.

Aurora Police Internet Luring Operation Nets 13 Arrests for Child Sex Crimes

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Aurora Police Department Special Victims Section recently led a multi-agency internet luring and human trafficking operation targeting child sexual offenders, which ended with 13 arrests.

Aurora Resident Arrested on Child Sexual Exploitation Charges

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

A 2024 Aurora Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children investigation recently concluded with the arrest of an Aurora resident on charges of sexual exploitation of a child.

UPDATE: 9th Arrest Made - RAVEN Violent Crime Investigation Nets 8 Arrests, 2 Suspects Outstanding

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Eight suspects responsible for hundreds of violent criminal incidents in the Denver metro area were arrested recently as part of multi-agency operation led by the Regional Anti-Violence Enforcement Network.

Aurora Police Warns Businesses, Seeks Public Help about Prolific Shoplifters

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Aurora Police Department is warning local businesses and asking for the community’s help with information about five prolific shoplifters involved in 139 known criminal incidents amounting to over $60,000 in stolen merchandise from Aurora businesses.

Aurora Traffic Investigation Unit Announces Arrest in July Powhaton Fatal Hit-and-Run

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

An Aurora man has been arrested in connection with leaving the scene of a collision that killed a 26-year-old cyclist.

Aurora Robbery Unit Makes Arrest in Robbery, Nonfatal Shooting Incident

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Aurora Police Department Robbery Investigative Unit made an arrest Sunday night after responding to a report of a robbery involving a nonfatal shooting in northwest Aurora.

Aurora Major Crime Unit Announces Arrest in Weekend Homicide

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Aurora Police Department Major Crime Homicide Unit announced Monday it has made an arrest in its investigation into a homicide that occurred early Sunday morning in southwest Aurora.

Aurora Gun Violence Team Arrests Commerce City Man in Random Shooting

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Aurora Police Department Gun Violence Suppression Team announced Friday it has made an arrest in its investigation into a random, nonfatal shooting that occurred earlier this month in central Aurora.

Downward Crime Trend in Aurora Continues during First 6 Months of ‘26

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Crime in the city of Aurora has been on the decline since 2024 and the downward trend continued through the first six months of 2026.

Former Aurora Resident Arrested on Child Sexual Exploitation Charges

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

A 2023 Aurora Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children investigation recently concluded with the arrest of a former Aurora resident on charges of purchasing child sexual abuse material.

Aurora Police Study, Enforcement Campaign Produces 86% Crash Reduction at Problem Location

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Aurora Police Department Special Operations Bureau recently conducted a traffic study and developed an enforcement plan that yielded an 86 percent reduction in crashes at one of the city’s worst locations for vehicle accidents.

Crime Continues to Drop in Aurora, Gang Unit Seizes 21 Guns Since March 1

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Crime has dropped in the city of Aurora in each of the last three years and continues to decline through the first five months of 2026.

UPDATE: 2nd Arrest Made - Aurora Major Crime Unit Arrests Man in Beating Death of 4-Year-Old

Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Aurora Police Department Major Crime Homicide Unit arrested Saturday an Aurora man while investigating the death of a 4-year-old boy.

Aurora Police Arrest Male Involved in Tire Slashing Incident at School

Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Multiple Aurora Police Department units were involved in an operation Wednesday afternoon that resulted in the arrest of a juvenile male suspect wanted in connection with a tire slashing incident earlier this week at a southeast Aurora school.