Denver Crime Report newsletter
The latest news from the crime and courts beat for Wednesday, April 15
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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Northbound I-25 closed in northern Colorado for crash with 2 semitrailers

Northbound Interstate 25 was closed Wednesday morning near Fort Collins in northern Colorado for a crash, according to state transportation officials.

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State faces new flare-up of safety concerns over transitional living facility in north Denver suburb

“We recognize and support the critical need for expanded mental health services,” Northglenn Mayor Meredith Leighty said. “But good intentions on their own are not enough.”

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Eastbound I-70 reopens at Eisenhower Tunnel after 70-vehicle pileup

Eastbound Interstate 70 reopened at the Eisenhower Tunnel late Tuesday night after a 70-vehicle pileup sent eight people to the hospital and closed the highway for over five hours.

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Colorado anti-violence advocate left peace rally and killed man to avenge son’s death, prosecution alleges

Lumumba Sayers Sr., 47, is charged with first-degree murder, menacing and two counts of tampering with evidence in Malcolm Watson’s killing.

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Boulder bar owner loses liquor license amid police investigation into reports of underage women being drugged there

Instead of going through with a full hearing, Scrooge Sul’s owner voluntarily surrendered his liquor license. Now, he can’t get another one in Colorado for 10 years.

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Possible arson in fire that burned Nederland porta-potties under investigation

Nederland fire asks that anyone who has information about what led up to the blaze should contact Nederland Fire Marshal Andrew Joslin.

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Pedestrian killed in Brighton crash that shut down U.S. 85

Northbound U.S. 85 was closed Tuesday morning at East Bromley Lane while Brighton police investigated a crash