Aurora Police Department

An Aurora police officer, Matthew Neely, was indicted by a grand jury for second-degree murder and manslaughter in the August 2025 fatal shooting of Rajon Belt-Stubblefield during a traffic stop. The incident sparked community outrage, with the officer now on unpaid leave and facing a $200,000 bond after surrendering.

An Aurora police officer is expected to be indicted by a grand jury for shooting and killing 37-year-old Black man Rajon Belt-Stubblefield during an attempted traffic stop. The incident, captured on body-worn camera and surveillance footage, involved multiple vehicles and a confrontation where Belt-Stubblefield's son pleaded for calm before the officer fired three fatal shots.

A juvenile was arrested after a teenage girl was shot and killed in west Aurora late Saturday evening, as reported by the Aurora Police Department.

The Aurora Police Department is seeking community assistance to identify a man accused of vandalizing multiple businesses along East Colfax Avenue overnight on Wednesday.

Aurora's police chief attributes a 25% drop in crime since 2024 to data-driven strategies, technology, and targeted patrols, with violent crime down 14% and property crime down 27%. Homicides fell 39%, motor vehicle theft dropped 55%, and burglaries declined 37%, though challenges like petty theft and larceny remain.

The Aurora police chief attributes falling crime rates to data-driven policies and technology, citing significant decreases in burglary and homicide between the first six months of 2026 and 2025.

A cyclist was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Aurora, as reported by the Aurora Police Department. The incident occurred on Sunday morning.

The Aurora Police Department is seeking a suspect accused of assaulting a victim in a road rage incident. The agency announced the incident in a social media post on Friday morning.

Aurora police are seeking a suspect in an alleged road rage assault that occurred at E. Hampden Avenue and E. Hampden Circle. The suspect, described as a woman with purple hair wearing a black helmet with a camera and riding a scooter with a rear basket, allegedly assaulted another person before fleeing. Witnesses reported the incident, and authorities are offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the suspect's identification.

The Aurora Police Department is hosting free steering wheel lock giveaways, as announced in a social media post. The initiative aims to provide security tools to the community.

A man employed by the GEO Group was arrested and accused of shooting a woman protesting near the ICE Processing Center in Aurora on Thursday night, according to a press release from the Aurora Police Department.

Emma Landis was shot in the foot by Brandon Booth, a GEO Group employee, during a protest outside Aurora's ICE facility. Booth faces felony charges including attempted murder, while Landis intends to continue protesting despite her injury.

A man employed by the GEO Group is accused of shooting a woman protesting near the ICE Processing Center in Aurora. The incident occurred on Thursday night, according to a Friday afternoon press release from the Aurora Police Department.

An off-duty employee at a Colorado ICE facility was arrested for shooting a protester, leaving the woman with non-life threatening injuries. The incident occurred after the woman participated in a protest outside the facility, and the suspect fled the scene before police arrived.

An off-duty employee at a Colorado ICE facility, Brandon Booth, was arrested for shooting a woman during a protest. The woman sustained non-life threatening injuries and was found with a gunshot wound by police. The incident occurred after the protest in front of the ICE facility.

A man employed by the GEO Group allegedly shot a woman protesting near the ICE Processing Center in Aurora on Thursday night, as reported by the Aurora Police Department in a Friday press release.

Brandon Booth, an employee of the Aurora ICE detention center and GEO Group, was arrested after shooting a protester outside the facility. The incident occurred when two women blocked his vehicle, leading Booth to fire a single shot that injured one woman, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

A man employed by the GEO Group allegedly shot a woman protesting near the ICE Processing Center in Aurora on Thursday night, as reported by the Aurora Police Department in a Friday press release.

A 55-year-old man died after his SUV crashed into a tree in Aurora, Colorado. The incident occurred near the intersection of S. Dunkirk Street and E. Louisiana Avenue. Authorities confirmed the man was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Aurora Police Department officers stationed motorcycles at the intersection of I-225 and Mississippi to ticket drivers, citing crashes as a recurring issue. Drivers passing through the area Tuesday morning encountered the increased police presence.

Aurora police are expanding targeted traffic enforcement citywide after an 86% reduction in crashes at the I-225 and South Parker Road interchange. The strategy includes motorcycle patrols, electronic signage, and data-driven identification of high-risk areas, with a new focus on the I-225 and Mississippi Avenue interchange.

A Colorado cold case involving the 2016 murder of 21-year-old Chelsea Yasser is being revisited through a new podcast by the Aurora Police Department, which hopes to generate new leads after a decade of no progress despite surveillance footage capturing the crime.

Aurora City Council approved three $264 million bond measure questions for the Build Up Aurora initiative, to be decided by voters in November. The measures include a 0.325% sales tax increase and funding for 65 projects in public safety, transportation, and community facilities. The public safety portion faced opposition during the council meeting.

Safety concerns over e-bikes and e-motorcycles are rising in Denver metro areas as summer begins, with teenagers engaging in reckless behavior like wheelies and wrong-way riding. Local authorities, including Aurora Police Department, report increased incidents and are shifting focus to education over fines, while cities like Douglas County and Thornton explore new ordinances to address the issue.

A 56-year-old driver, Cesario Serrato, was arrested after hitting three pedestrians in downtown Denver, dragging one under his car. Police report he was intoxicated with a revoked license and prior DUI convictions.

Speeding violations in Aurora have increased by 13.24% in 2026 compared to 2025, with 3,352 violations recorded year-to-date. Residents report dangerous driving on Iliff Avenue and Sable Boulevard, citing frequent crashes and excessive speeds, while Aurora police emphasize data-driven enforcement efforts.

Aurora police are searching for 32-year-old Shafia Murad, who disappeared near Chicago Premium Outlets. She was last seen wearing a light green jacket, blue jeans, and brown shoes with disheveled black hair. Authorities are requesting public assistance to locate her.

Aurora police arrested Larry Barnes, a career criminal with an extensive rap sheet, after a high-speed chase where a blind passenger begged to escape. The suspect was charged with kidnapping and other offenses. A search of the stolen vehicle uncovered methamphetamine and crack cocaine.