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6 days ago
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Officers go on ‘wild Moose chase' in Arvada: Police
DENVER (KDVR) — A moose that several residents spotted wandering around Arvada last week has been relocated to the mountains. The moose was spotted on Thursday, May 29, around West 75th Avenue and Simms Street. The Arvada Police Department said it contacted CPW for help, and the agency determined that the moose was too far east and needed to be tranquilized to be relocated. Did you know? Dogs can be an official witness at weddings in Colorado Crews spent most of the day looking for the 3-year-old female moose, police said. Several people called reporting seeing the moose, and she was safely captured and transported back to the mountains. The Arvada Police Department said in the post on Facebook: 'Our Animal Management Officers stated, 'She really did lead us on a wild Moose chase'! (They made us write that.)' The police department thanked the community for giving the moose space and not approaching her, and reminded residents to keep dogs safe on leashes. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
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Arvada police warn of missing officer scam as online post gains momentum
DENVER (KDVR) — The Arvada Police Department is warning residents not to fall for an online post that it is calling a scam. The post was made in an Arvada neighbors Facebook group and shows images of a smiling female officer and a black Dodge vehicle with multiple gunshot holes through the windshield. The post names the officer as Carolyn Lynch, 27, and says she has gone missing. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox The post includes other disturbing details, involving a purported daughter who was found inside an allegedly abandoned vehicle, and says that a 'Silver Alert' has been issued. Silver Alerts are issued for missing persons, especially older adult citizens with Alzheimer's disease, dementia or other mental disabilities. Colorado does not use the term Silver Alert and will instead issue a Missing Senior Citizen Alert, a Missing Persons with Developmental Disabilities Alert, Medina Alert, Blue Alert, Endangered/missing/media Alert or AMBER Alert. The Arvada Police Department took to social media to combat the misinformation. 'Needless to say, this is a scam,' the department stated. 'If you see this, please report the post and ask the page administrators to remove immediately.' A reverse image search of the officer's photo shows dozens of posts saying the officer is associated with departments in Texas, Georgia, Alabama and other states. A reverse image search of the vehicle connects it to November 2018 media reports in Florida. It's unclear what the person behind the post is hoping to gain. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
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‘Sometimes getting into high-speed chases with y'all is fun:' Teen's eluding investigated weeks after similar incident
ARVADA, Colo. (KDVR) — A high-speed crash in Arvada on Tuesday has investigators wanting to crack down on drivers trying to elude law enforcement. Wadsworth Boulevard is a major thoroughfare for the metro, and Arvada police say it's also a hot spot for overnight speeders. Memorial Day travel expected to break 20-year record 'The amount of vehicles that go through there on a daily basis is in the tens of thousands,' said David Snelling with the Arvada Police Department. The crash in question happened around 3:40 a.m. on Tuesday. The 18-year-old driver was seen speeding down Wadsworth before a patrolling officer saw him and turned on his emergency lights. The driver then allegedly increased his speed, which led to the crash at 68th and Wadsworth. The driver crashed into an air station and a light pole at the gas station there. 'There was nobody at the gas station, there were not many cars on the road. So, very luckily for the driver and for anybody that may have been there, he didn't crash into anybody,' Snelling said. The driver told police he was driving anywhere from 60 to 80 mph in the 45 mph zone. Investigating officers were able to determine he had eluded police in Jefferson County less than a month about and was out on a Personal Recognizance bond. There were three other people in the vehicle who weren't charged and did not sustain any major injuries. The arrest affidavit from this recent incident shows the suspect told the officer on scene unprompted, 'Sometimes getting into high-speed chases with y'all is fun. It's a bad habit and I need to grow the f**** up.' The driver admitted to consuming weed and alcohol before getting behind the wheel. He was charged with eluding, DUI and reckless driving. Missing Aurora man's truck found in Broomfield with dog inside 'It's deeply concerning when an individual has displayed that they haven't learned and then that they are out on a bond,' Snelling said. 'Every case is very independent and it's not an easy decision and I know that there's a lot in the system when it comes to caseloads and things like that, but when we are talking about people's lives on a daily basis, people not taking it seriously that drinking and driving and speeding could cause somebody's death, think something may need to be adjusted.' Incidents like this are why Arvada police say they're working on increased traffic and DUI enforcement, though manpower is a hiccup in that plan, as they are still working on their 18% down officers' number. APD says it will have more officers out over the Memorial Day weekend, specifically along Wadsworth here, looking for intoxicated drivers and those driving recklessly. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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22-04-2025
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List: These Colorado agencies have Blue Envelope Programs
DENVER (KDVR) — Several Colorado agencies have adopted Blue Envelope Programs, which are meant to help interactions between law enforcement officers and drivers with communication challenges. The Blue Envelope Program gives a visual cue to law enforcement, usually via a blue envelope, that someone may have trouble communicating and needs extra support. This could be because of any number of factors, including autism, intellectual or developmental disabilities, dementia, language processing difficulties or other communication barriers. Jefferson County introducing Blue Envelope Program: Here's how it works The Blue Envelope Program originally started in Connecticut in 2020 for people who may need accommodations when interacting with law enforcement. Since then, agencies nationwide have been adopting the program, including several sheriff's offices and police departments in Colorado. Here's a running list of areas in Colorado that have Blue Envelope Programs: Arvada Police Department Boulder County Sheriff's Office Boulder Police Department Commerce City Police Department Edgewater Police Department Erie Police Department Evergreen Fire/Rescue Golden Police Department Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Lakewood Police Department Longmont Public Safety Louisville Police Department West Metro Fire/Rescue Wheat Ridge Police Department The envelope is a way to reduce stress and help with communication by including a copy of the driver's license, vehicle registration, proof of insurance and optional information about the driver's communication style. Commerce City fourth agency to join Blue Envelope Program If you're interested in the Blue Envelope Program, each agency listed offers places to pick up blue envelopes free of charge. Some agencies also have seat belt covers, key chains and other items that help the individual identify as part of the Blue Envelope Program. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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20-03-2025
- Automotive
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Arvada police to give away GPS trackers for auto theft recovery
DENVER (KDVR) — Arvada residents can get a free location tracking device for their car from police in April. With funding from the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority, the Arvada Police Department will give out GPS trackers as part of the agency's Auto Theft Reduction and Recovery Program. Study ranks Colorado among worst states for driving, auto theft The Denver Police Department held a similar event earlier this week and said in the case of a stolen vehicle, investigators cannot directly access GPS or tracking system data. However, auto theft victims can provide the location of their vehicle to officers to assist in the investigation. To aid in recovery efforts, police are giving out a limited number of tracking devices at an installation event on April 12 at 7800 W. 62nd Ave. Arvada PD staff will place the trackers in a discrete location in the vehicle, and the participant is responsible for replacing the battery as needed. The police department said it will not have access to tracker's location information and if the vehicle is stolen, the participant must contact law enforcement and provide the location. Apple AirTags and Tile trackers will be offered to people who: Live or work in Arvada Are recent auto theft victims Own one of the vehicles on CATPA's top 10 most stolen vehicles list These were the most stolen cars in Colorado in 2024 Only one tracker will be given per household. Participants will also receive a warning decal to deter theft. Participants must register for the event in advance and schedule an appointment. The registration form can be filled out online. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
