APD News News Summary

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.

Aurora Police, Youth Violence Prevention Selected to Present SAVE Program at Austin Conference

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Aurora Police Department and city partners with the Youth Violence Prevention Program have been selected to present the Aurora SAVE program during the 34th Annual International Problem-Oriented Policing Conference in November in Austin.

Aurora Police Arrest Suspect in Weekend Stolen Vehicle, Shots Fired Call

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

An Aurora teen is facing attempted first-degree murder charges following a motor vehicle theft call with shots fired in west Aurora.

Aurora Police Honor Survivors During Lantern Ceremony for National Victims’ Rights Week

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Aurora Police Department and members of the Victim Services Unit hosted a lantern ceremony Wednesday night to honor victims, survivors and families impacted by crime for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

Update on Injured Aurora Police Officer, April 9 Critical Incident

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Aurora Police Department was involved in a fatal officer-involved shooting, and an officer was injured while responding to a mental health call in south Aurora.

Aurora Major Crime Unit Seeking Community’s Help with ‘25 Homicide

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Aurora Police Department Major Crime Homicide Unit is seeking the community’s help with information about a homicide that occurred last year in west Aurora.

Aurora Gun Violence Team Makes Arrest in East Colfax Nonfatal Shooting

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Aurora Police Department Gun Violence Suppression Team has made an arrest in its investigation into a nonfatal shooting that occurred earlier this month in northwest Aurora.

Aurora Major Crime Unit Seek Community’s Help with February Homicide

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Aurora Police Department Major Crime Homicide Unit is seeking the community’s help with information about a homicide that occurred last month in west Aurora.

Aurora Police Major Crime Unit Seeks Information about December Homicide

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Aurora Police Department Major Crime Homicide Unit is seeking the public’s help with information about a homicide that occurred in December 2025 in central Aurora.

Aurora Human Trafficking Unit Recognized for Survivor-Focused Investigations

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Last month, the Aurora Police Department’s Human Trafficking Unit was recognized for its tireless efforts and unwavering commitment to supporting survivors of human trafficking.

Aurora Internet Crimes Unit Makes Arrest in Child Sex Assault, Child Exploitation Case

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Aurora Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children Unit announced it has arrested an Aurora man on charges of child sexual assault and sexual exploitation.

Aurora Police Announce Launch of Chief’s Community Response Team

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Aurora Police Department and Chief Todd Chamberlain announced Thursday the formation of the Chief’s Community Response Team, a body of community members from diverse backgrounds, histories and experiences that together will help usher in a better unified communication pipeline between the police department and the public it serves.

Aurora Gun Violence Team Solves First Residential Shooting Investigation

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The Aurora Police Department Gun Violence Suppression Team announced Tuesday it has made an arrest in its investigation into a nonfatal shooting into an occupied residence that occurred in January in north Aurora.