Commerce City

A Canadian tourist reported a negative experience with Routes Car Rental in Commerce City, citing unexpected fees, limited mileage restrictions, and a problematic rental vehicle. Denver7 Investigates secured a full refund for the tourist, Paul Kirchner, following complaints about surprise charges and vehicle issues. The Better Business Bureau has given Routes an F rating due to recurring complaints about customer service, billing, and refunds.

A large plume of black smoke and flames were visible at the Suncor Energy refinery in Commerce City due to a flare during unit startup activities. Suncor described the flare as a safety measure, but community members expressed concerns over prior lack of notification and ongoing environmental impact, citing a 2024 lawsuit and an EPA report showing high pollution levels. The CDPHE Air Pollution Control Division plans public meetings in August and September 2026 to address emission reduction proposals.

Human remains found in a Commerce City dumpster last week may take years to identify and determine the cause of death, according to police.

Possible human remains were found in a Commerce City dumpster on Wednesday, prompting an investigation by the Commerce City Police Department. The remains were discovered along the 7000 block of 88th Avenue, but no additional details were released. The story is developing, with Denver7 seeking further information.

A motorcyclist driving the wrong way on a Commerce City street died after colliding with another vehicle. Police confirmed the incident.

Commerce City police pursued two suspects who crashed into an RTD bus in downtown Denver. One suspect is wanted for allegedly being an accessory to an attempted murder at a Commerce City 7-Eleven. The bus driver and suspect were hospitalized, but no bus passengers were injured.

A police pursuit in Commerce City involving a suspect connected to a shooting ended with a crash into a Regional Transportation District bus in downtown Denver. The suspect fled officers before the crash occurred.

A body was found burned in the backyard of a home off Ouray Court in Commerce City. Police are awaiting a warrant to gather more information and the case is under investigation. The location is near High Plains Parkway.

A burnt body was found in a remote area of Commerce City, and police are investigating the incident.

A daylight shooting occurred outside a 7-Eleven in Commerce City, resulting in one person being critically injured. The incident took place on Sunday.

Officials issued a warning after an e-bike battery caused a fire in an apartment building in Commerce City. Restoration efforts are ongoing at the building near 62nd Place and Siegal Court.

An E-bike battery caused a fire at Greyhound Apartments on East 62nd Avenue in Commerce City. South Adams County Fire Rescue investigators confirmed the battery as the source of the early morning fire.

Law enforcement agencies in the Denver metro area are using drones during the Fourth of July weekend to address illegal fireworks complaints. Wheat Ridge and Northglenn Police Departments deploy drones for surveillance and location identification, while Commerce City allows legal fireworks sales until 11 p.m. on July 3 and 4. A local fireworks vendor emphasizes safety education for customers.

A man was fatally shot while attempting to rescue his brother during a robbery. Commerce City Police are investigating the case, which has remained unsolved for nearly four years.

Two Denver metro families in Commerce City and Lakewood experienced vehicle crashes that damaged their homes over the weekend. A suspected drunk driver crashed into a Commerce City home, injuring one family member, while another driver in Lakewood smashed through a garage, prompting calls for traffic safety measures like speed humps and stop signs.

AI-powered robots at Denver's Republic Services recycling facility are improving efficiency by sorting materials faster than humans, reducing waste by 25 tons daily, and allowing workers to transition to more technical roles. The facility, serving Denver and surrounding areas, uses Glacier's AI robots that handle 60-70 pick-ups per minute. A new AI-only recycling facility is being built in Commerce City.

A driver was arrested on DUI charges after allegedly striking three cars on Interstate 270, veering off the roadway, and crashing into a Commerce City home.

A driver struck three cars on Interstate 270 before crashing into a home in Commerce City late Friday night, causing minor injuries to one person in the home and the driver. The incident occurred around 11:40 p.m. near 54th Avenue and Leyden Street and remains under investigation.

Two Commerce City police officers successfully wrangled a rattlesnake. The incident added 'rattlesnake wrangler' to their resumes.