public safety
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Violent and property crimes decreased in Colorado in 2025, according to new data
Violent and property crime rates in Colorado decreased significantly in 2025, according to data from the state’s public safety agency. The violent crime rate decreased by 10.7% from 2024 to 2025, resulting in over 3,300 fewer crimes reported statewide, while the property crime rate decreased by 17.3%, resulting in over 28,000 fewer reports, the Colorado…
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3,000 evacuees remain displaced from Aspen Acres fire as incident command changes hands
By Savannah Eller and Nick Smith The wait has no end in sight for evacuated residents of Rye, near where the Aspen Acres fire continues to burn in rough, tinder-dry terrain to the west. While about 6,400 people have been able to return to communities like Colorado City, Wetmore and Beulah, Pueblo County Sheriff David…
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Former state Senate candidate arrested in Colorado Springs murder
Editor’s note: This story has been updated regarding endorsements for Timothy Arvidson going back to his state Senate campaign in 2024. Colorado Springs police arrested a former state Senate candidate for allegedly shooting and killing a man in the 1900 block of Calle Da Seville on Sunday, according to a news release by the department.…
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Residents want more police presence after deadly north Denver shootings
The residents of the Five Points and Cole neighborhoods are calling for increased police patrols after three fatal shootings in less than a week. Community members gathered Thursday at a north Denver neighborhood meeting organized by Cole Neighborhood Association President Reed Raskin to voice safety concerns and discuss the Denver Police Department’s actions and response…
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Douglas County approves AI system for sheriff’s investigations
Douglas County commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of an artificial intelligence system to assist the Sheriff’s Office with investigative analysis. The system is designed to help investigators process large volumes of data more efficiently and turn it into usable investigative leads, officials said. “This system dramatically improves how we process large and complex databases, turning…
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Colorado marijuana regulators pledge crackdown on intoxicating hemp
Citing potential tax avoidance, ‘serious risk to public safety,’ Marijuana Enforcement Division warns companies about swapping illegal chemically converted hemp for marijuana This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with The Denver Gazette. Colorado regulators announced on Monday that they plan to crack down on companies that illegally substitute cheaper and…
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Crews swiftly contain 600-acre wildfire in Huerfano County
Crews quickly dealt with a 600-acre wildfire that broke out near Turkey Ridge Ranch in Huerfano County on Wednesday. Dubbed by officials as the “Turkey fire,” the Huerfano County Sheriff’s Office was alerted about the blaze at 2:22 p.m., according to a statement from the office. Crews were deployed to the area of Country Road…
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3 arrested after money laundering, motor vehicle theft investigation in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs police arrested three people during the execution of an arrest warrant related to accusations of money laundering, motor vehicle theft, identity theft and burglary on Tuesday, according to a blotter entry by police. Carl Goodwin and two others were taken into custody near Dublin Boulevard and Rangewood Drive and police allegedly recovered a…
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Penrose residents criticize communication on 24 fire as crews reach some containment
PENROSE — Macy May has anxiously slept half awake at night in her rural Penrose home as she awaited a pre-evacuation warning to possibly be upgraded to an evacuation order for the 24 fire that began on Wednesday. She and her four children, ages 7 to 15, live with their three dogs and 40 birds,…
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Denver delays Axon ALPR camera contract
The City and County of Denver still hasn’t officially broken up with automated license plate reading camera vendor Flock Group, as members of the City Council agreed Monday to delay approving a new contract with Arizona-based ALPR maker Axon. Denver Councilman Kevin Flynn asked the council to postpone the contact for one week. Several on…