As Election Night Violence Anxiety Increases, Colorado Law Enforcement Say They’re On It
The threat of Election Day, or post-Election Day, chaos is dominating the energy of the FBI and local law enforcement agencies, as police chiefs and sheriffs plan for protest activity up and down the Front Range.
Denver DA’s Husband Faces Arson Charges For Unattended Fires On Mountain Property
Deputies who responded to reports of fires on the property found a dozen smoldering slash piles. The area is under a burn ban and is located near the devastating East Troublesome fire.
Colorado Attorney General Accuses Fort Morgan Mobile Home Park Owner Of Voter Intimidation
The owner hand-delivered a notice to his tenants warning of the implications of a Biden win — and the benefits they’d receive if President Trump won reelection.
In Case Things Get Chaotic Ahead Of (Or After) Election Day, Officials Are Preparing For Everything From Misinformation To Blizzards
“Our ultimate hope is that it’s a quiet and boring night … but obviously we need to be prepared.”
Colorado’s Catholic Dioceses Pay Out $6.6 Million To Settle Abuse Claims
More than 160 children were victimized in Colorado over the course of 70 years, an investigation by Attorney General Phil Weiser found last year.
Social Media Foments Stories of Voter Intimidation But Local Officials Say So Far They Aren’t True
Authorities have been looking into stories circulating on NextDoor and Facebook about intimidating people hanging around ballot drop boxes, but so far none panned out.
How The Police Reform Movement Is Spilling Over Into Colorado’s District Attorney Races
Many of the usual talking points about being tough on crime have given way to conversations about diversion programs and other reforms.
Black And Latino Officers Bring Their Own Experiences With Racism To The Job
In conversations with CPR, Black and Hispanic officers discussed their own experiences encountering law enforcement out of uniform, and how that has shaped their response to this moment of national reckoning around race and policing.
Families Of Non-Violent, Medically Vulnerable Inmates Say The State Needs To Send Them Home
When the pandemic hit Colorado, Gov. Polis issued an order allowing the early release of low-risk inmates with serious health conditions. But he’s since allowed it to lapse.
The ‘We Build The Wall’ Scheme That Got Steve Bannon Indicted Involves A Colorado Man, Too
Timothy Shea, a Castle Rock resident, is one of four men accused by federal prosecutors of illegally siphoning off money from the GoFundMe fundraising campaign for their own personal benefit.
The Adams County Coroner Met With Aurora Police Before Elijah McClain’s Cause Of Death Was Determined
There are currently five government investigations into the Aurora Police Department and Elijah McClain’s death in August 2019, all sparked by national uproar over police tactics and racial inequality.
Elijah McClain’s Death Has Sparked 5 Investigations In Aurora. Here’s What Could Happen
The death of Elijah McClain inspired fury in Colorado and across the world and led to dozens of protests against the Aurora police.
Colorado Attorney General Confirms ‘Patterns And Practices’ Investigation Into Aurora Police Department
This latest investigation into the Aurora PD comes after several high-profile incidents of police brutality, including the death of Elijah McClain.
Feds Have A High Bar For Charging Aurora Police In Elijah McClain’s Death — But A Case In Westminster Shows It Can Happen
Elijah McClain died in August 2019 after three Aurora police officers stopped and attempted to detain him.
Colorado Launches Investigation Into The Use Of Ketamine In Light Of Elijah McClain Case
McClain was injected with ketamine by paramedics after police attempted to arrest him last August in Aurora.
Younger STEM Shooter Sentenced To Life In Prison With Possibility Of Parole
Alec McKinney’s sentencing following a long and emotional day of testimony from victims. McKinney himself addressed the courtroom as well.
