Denver Crime Report newsletter
The latest news from the crime and courts beat for Monday, July 13
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Monday, July 13, 2026

Douglas County deputies respond to ‘downed aircraft’ near Larkspur

Douglas County deputies were responding to reports of a “downed aircraft” near Larkspur on Monday morning, according to the sheriff’s office.

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Colorado wildfires: Aspen Acres fire containment grows as Beulah residents set to return home

Containment continued to increase on several major wildfires burning across Colorado on Sunday, fire officials said.

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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after deadly Denver assault, police say

Edgardo Jimenez-Alvarad, 30, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder after an unidentified man died Saturday in an assault at 1300 Larimer Street in Denver, police said.

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Colorado Court of Appeals reverses sanction against Denver DA for pattern of discovery violations

District Court Judge Eric Johnson had dismissed all charges against the defendant to punish prosecutors for what he said was a larger pattern and practice of discovery violations by the DA’s office.

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Water World to reopen Sunday after evacuation; police find ‘no credible threat’

Police found “no credible threat” against Water World after evacuating the water park in north metro Denver on Saturday because of safety concerns.

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Westbound U.S. 36 reopens in Westminster after fuel spill

Westbound U.S. 36 is reopened in Westminster after a fuel spill on the highway, fire officials said Saturday.

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Denver police fire officer allegedly involved in 16th Street mall assault

Two Denver police officers were cited following separate incidents in downtown over the past two months, the Denver Police Department announced Thursday.