Denver Police Department

Denver City Councilor Paul Kashmann seeks to codify the Denver Police Department's policy of limiting traffic stops for minor violations into a permanent city ordinance. The proposal aims to prioritize serious traffic violations and align the policy with city values, while critics like the Denver Police Protective Association express concerns about potential safety risks.

Denver police arrested a suspect in a shooting that resulted in one death and one injury on July 19. The Denver Police Department announced the arrest in a press release on Friday.

Denver police chief described a violent weekend with 15 shooting victims as 'unusual.' The incident occurred less than two weeks after the Denver Police Department reported midyear crime statistics showing decreases in most categories.

Nine people were injured in a shooting at a southeast Denver nightclub near East Hampden Avenue and South Dayton Street early Monday. Eight victims were transported to hospitals, and police are investigating to identify suspects.

A shooting occurred in the Green Valley Ranch neighborhood, resulting in one person being hospitalized. The incident was reported by the Denver Police Department.

The Denver District Attorney seeks adult charges for two children, aged 12 and 14, in a murder case linked to a car theft. They are accused of killing Christopher Nabors after he confronted them, and are also connected to another shooting and a potential homicide under investigation.

A Denver man filed a lawsuit against the Denver Police Department after a 2025 traffic stop, which a federal judge ruled was unlawful. Judge Nina Wang dismissed the case, citing no valid stop signs or brake light defects. The plaintiff's attorney claims the stop was racially motivated and seeks accountability for constitutional violations.

Two juveniles, aged 14 and 12, were arrested in Denver for their involvement in a deadly June 30 shooting in the Sunnyside neighborhood. They are accused of killing a vehicle driver during an attempted car theft and are also linked to a prior June 24 homicide in the Montbello neighborhood. Police connected the suspects to multiple incidents, including another shooting on June 30 involving a juvenile victim.

Plans for a new Denver Police District 6 Headquarters were rejected by a zoning board, which denied most of the city's requested variances for exemptions to neighborhood design standards. The Denver Police Department cited the need for updated space due to an outdated, over-capacity facility, while community advocates argued the city-owned lot could better serve as housing to address vacant land concerns.

Denver Police stated an officer shot Wilson Guerra Bravo, 26, after he ignored warnings and returned to a residence with a 12-inch knife. Police Chief Ron Thomas said the officer responded appropriately to an imminent threat. Guerra Bravo was charged with attempted murder of a peace officer, and the incident remains under investigation.

Denver police arrested Herman Antonio Sisneros, 41, on suspicion of first-degree murder after he called 911 to his home where officers found his wife's body. A civilian mental health team was initially dispatched for a welfare check before police were called following the discovery.

Denver police officer Gabriel Lucero was arrested and fired after allegedly assaulting a person at a 16th Street nightclub in May. He faces charges of third-degree assault, official misconduct, and false reporting. Surveillance and sworn records identified Lucero, who was on probation and worked for District 2.

Two officers face multiple charges related to separate incidents in the past two months. One officer has been fired, and the other is no longer with the Denver Police Department.

Denver homicide rates increased by 36.8% through July 1, 2026, compared to the same period last year, despite declines in most other violent crime categories. Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas expressed concern over the rise but did not specify causes, while the department credited crime-reduction strategies like the Drones as First Responders program and seizing 920 illegal guns for lower overall crime rates. The department achieved an 88% clearance rate for homicides in 2026.

Crime in Denver is down in nearly all categories as of 2026, according to Denver Police Department statistics, with the exception of homicides. The data shows a significant decrease overall but highlights a concerning rise in homicide cases.

Denver police report two fatal shootings linked to vehicle-theft confrontations, urging residents to avoid engaging suspects and instead call 911. The incidents occurred in east Denver and the northside on June 24 and July 9, 2026, contributing to a rise in city homicides. Police emphasize the dangers of confronting suspected thieves, noting both victims died after confrontations.

A fatal industrial yard accident occurred in northeast Denver when a male pedestrian was struck and killed by a jockey truck. The driver was cited for careless driving resulting in death, and the incident took place at a warehouse facility on E. 50th Avenue.

Denver police have issued a fraud caution following a sextortion scam. A victim was nearly defrauded of $1,500 when a suspect threatened to release images, prompting police warnings.

Denver Police Department has introduced an 'Education-Based Development' policy to replace formal discipline with training for low-level officer misconduct, covering 60-65% of cases. Police Chief Ron Thomas supports the program for faster accountability, while Independent Monitor Liz Pérez Castle criticizes it as undermining city law and community expectations.

An 18-year-old, Dazirius Wilford, was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting at Russell Square Park on April 5, which killed two people, Pharrow Ware and Sharon Ware. The Denver Police Department stated the incident involved gunfire exchanged between a family gathering and a stolen passing vehicle. The suspect vehicle was later abandoned.

Denver's Independent Monitor Lisabeth Prez Castle accuses law enforcement agencies of excluding her office from key policy decisions, citing changes to discipline and Taser policies without consultation. Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas denies the claims, stating his department values accountability and collaboration with the monitor, while some city council members support the monitor's concerns.

A Colorado man was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for a carjacking spree targeting Mercedes sellers via Facebook Marketplace, during which he shot one victim and stole two luxury cars. Prosecutors and law enforcement warned of the dangers of online marketplaces, urging buyers and sellers to take precautions during in-person meetings.

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.

An e-bike rider was critically injured in a crash on eastbound I-70 in Denver after attempting to elude police during a traffic stop. The rider, whose identity was not released, was pronounced dead the following day. Denver Police Department confirmed an internal review is underway.

A Denver man, Carl Avery, was convicted of six child sex crime-related charges but failed to appear for his verdict hearing and is now on the run. The charges include patronizing a child prostitute and distributing methamphetamines to a minor, following incidents in January 2023 where he met a 17-year-old girl and engaged in criminal activities. Denver police are seeking the public's help to locate him.