Denver Crime Report newsletter
The latest news from the crime and courts beat for Friday, June 19
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Friday, June 19, 2026

Weld County sheriff’s deputy arrested on domestic violence charges

A deputy with the Weld County Sheriff’s Office was arrested Thursday on suspicion of stalking, assault, harassment and tampering with evidence as part of a domestic violence investigation.

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Man arrested on suspicion of murder in Aurora shooting that killed 25-year-old

Aurora police on Wednesday arrested a man suspected of fatally shooting a 25-year-old during an argument in an alleyway earlier this month.

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Arizona man rolls SUV down Colorado mountain pass after hitting ice

An Arizona man rolled his SUV down a Colorado mountainside on Thursday after hitting an icy patch on Imogene Pass, San Miguel County sheriff’s officials said.

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DA drops arson charge in Alexander Mountain Fire case

“The additional evidence indicates Mr. Hobby could not have started the Alexander Mountain Fire.”

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Fort Collins settles excessive force lawsuit for $397,000 after police pepper spray man in the eyes

Fort Collins will pay $397,000 to settle an excessive force lawsuit filed by a man who police held down and sprayed in the face with pepper spray during a confrontation in Old Town in 2021, causing permanent vision damage.

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Denver sports bar accused of prostitution settles with city, will not lose license

Mecca Sports Bar was ordered to pay a $5,000 fine, and its employees will have to complete specialized training as part of the settlement with Denver city officials, court records show.

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Denver International Airport flight aborts takeoff after tires blow

A Canada-bound flight aborted takeoff at Denver International Airport on Thursday afternoon after two tires blew out, forcing passengers to deplane onto the runway, according to air traffic recordings.