Thornton Police Department
Coverage of Thornton Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- Thornton police investigating multiple break-ins that could be tied to similar cases across Denver metro
Thornton police are investigating multiple break-ins linked to similar crimes across the Denver metro area. Officers responded to a report of vehicle trespassing and shots fired, finding evidence of broken-in vehicles and gunfire striking homes and cars. Suspects in dark clothing fled the scene, and no injuries were reported.
- Thornton girl's hot-car escape highlights deadly summer danger for children
A 7-year-old Thornton girl escaped a hot car by breaking a window with a mallet after her grandfather left her alone in a vehicle during 90-degree weather. The incident highlights the risk of pediatric vehicular heatstroke, with 12 U.S. deaths so far this year and seven in Colorado since 1998. The National Safety Commission reports an average of 37 child hot-car deaths annually, often caused by forgetful caregivers.
- Thornton police search for suspect after man killed at house party
A 44-year-old man was shot and killed during a house party in Thornton, Colorado, early Sunday morning. Police are searching for the suspect and have not yet released the victim's identity. Investigators are seeking information to determine the cause of the shooting.
- Man shot, killed after Fourth of July party in Thornton
A man was shot and killed at a Fourth of July party in Thornton. The Thornton Police Department is investigating the homicide.