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Location: Hampden Cir and Hampden Ave
Call: Single vehicle MVA Fatality
At approximately 1700 on 08/30/19 a vehicle driving east bound on Hampden Ave
had just crossed Hampden Cir when it made an abrupt left turn from the #1 into
a tree located on the median. A total of four occupants were in the vehicle
including a two month infant, a juvenile female, and adult male and an adult
female driver. The driver who was unrestrained was pronounced on scene.
Three other occupants transported with minor injuries. Traffic units
investigated on scene. Arapahoe County Coroner on scene. Next of Kin
notified. No media interest at this time.
Sgt. G Garcia
Aurora Police Dept.
Daytime Traffic Investigations
720-675-8915
On August 29, 2019 at 10:08 P.M. Aurora Police Officers responded to the call of unknown situation in the area of East 7th Avenue and North Moline Street.
When officers arrived they found an adult male inside the house. He was unresponsive and he was immediately treated by trained medical personnel who arrived on scene. The male was pronounced as deceased at the scene.
The Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office will determine the cause of death and identify the deceased after next of kin notification.
This is investigation is being conducted by the Aurora Police Department Major Crimes/Homicide Unit. We ask anyone who may be a witness or have information to please contact Agent N. Huber at 303-739-6090. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward of up to $2000 by calling Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867).
Officer Anthony Camacho
Public Information Officer
Aurora Police Department
UPDATE: The person arrested in this case is Eric K. L. Daniel (DOB 06-30-91). He is being held at the Adams County Jail with no bond. Furthers questions should be directed to the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office.
UPDATE: An adult has been arrested in this case. The person has been charged with 18-3-102 Murder in the First Degree.
The investigation is continuing so the name of the suspect and a booking photo will not be released at this time.
On August 24, 2019 at 9:36 p.m. Aurora Police Officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the 2300 block of N. Emporia St.
Upon arriving officers found an adult male suffering with a stab wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
There is a person of interest in this case and this is believed to be an isolated incident. There is no threat to the public.
Positive identification of the victim will be made by the Adams County Coroner’s Office after next-of-kin notification has been made.
This is being investigated by the Aurora Police Major Crimes/Homicide Unit. We ask anyone who may be a witness or has information about this homicide to please call Aurora Police Agent Miller at 303-739-6117. Tipsters can also remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000 by contacting Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867).
Officer Anthony Camacho
Public Information Officer
720-432-5095
DATE: 08/26/19
CONTACT: Lt. Jad Lanigan; Traffic Sections Commander: 303-739-6326
NATURE: Roadside Sobriety Checkpoint
Aurora, Colorado
The Aurora Police Department will be conducting a Stationary Roadside Sobriety Checkpoint on Friday August 30th, 2019 from 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. This is part of our continuing commitment to the statewide effort to combat drunk drivers and reduce alcohol related traffic accidents and fatalities. This checkpoint is part of the DUI Checkpoint Colorado program, which kicks off Memorial Day weekend, continuing through Labor Day weekend. This checkpoint will be located on E. Mississippi Ave.
Motorists passing through the checkpoint will be contacted briefly by an officer who will be looking for signs of intoxication and/or impairment in the driver. The checkpoint should cause only minor inconvenience to traffic along the targeted roadway, and highly visible signage will be posted leading into the checkpoint screening area. Drivers entering a checkpoint are asked to pay close attention to the officers directing traffic through the area. Motorists should also roll down their drivers’ side window as they approach the screening area. This allows for better communication between the motorist and the officer, quicker screening, and a shorter delay overall.
The checkpoint is funded by an N.H.T.S.A. (National Highway Transportation Safety Administration) grant in partnership with the “Heat is On” campaign and administered by the Colorado Department of Transportation.
NEW OPEN RECORDS REQUEST PROCEDURE
WHAT: New Open Records Request Procedure
WHEN: Effective August 15th, 2019
WHERE: Aurora Police Department
WHO: Chief of Police Nick Metz
CONTACT: Officer Crystal McCoy, Public Information Officer for the Aurora Police Department
(303) 739-6022
Aurora, Colorado-The Aurora Police Department has added a new Open Records Request Coordinator. The coordinator will receive, track and process Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act (CCJRA) requests for the Aurora Police Department. Anyone, to include members of the public, who wish to receive CCJRA records should complete the CCJRA form which can be located online by clicking HERE or downloading the attached form. Then, click the “CCJRA Open Records Request” button and submit the completed form via email to [email protected]. Please call 303.739.6267 for any additional inquiries related to the request to include status updates on the request.
The Open Records Request Coordinator does not receive, process or track Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) requests. CORA requests will continue to be received, tracked, and processed by the Aurora City Clerk’s Office. Anyone, to include members of the public, who wish to submit a CORA request should complete the CORA form which can be located online by clicking HERE or downloading the attached form. Then, click the “General Records Request Form” button and submit the completed form to [email protected].
Our media partners should continue to reach out to the Media Relations Unit (MRU) via email at [email protected] and 720.432.5095 for routine requests and breaking news, but recognize the MRU does not receive, track, or process CORA or CCJRA requests.
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CCJRA Request Form 08082019.pdf
CORA.pdf
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On Sunday August 4th, 2019 at approximately 7:08 am, Aurora Police Officers were dispatched to a local freestanding Emergency Room on the report of a juvenile with serious injuries under suspicious circumstances. The initial investigation determined that the juvenile was either riding on or hanging out of a vehicle driven by an older juvenile. The vehicle came to an abrupt stop and the younger juvenile came off the vehicle. The incident occurred on Marguerite Parkway in the Mission Viejo neighborhood.
The juvenile victim was later transferred to a local hospital for further treatment and evaluation. Unfortunately, the victim died as a result of his injuries the following day, August 5th. The identities of the juveniles involved are not being released at this time.
The incident is still being investigated by the Aurora Police Department Traffic Section. This marks the 15th traffic related fatality for Aurora in 2019.
Sergeant Mike Douglass
Aurora Police Traffic Section
303-739-6293
UPDATE: An adult female was cited for the violation of Aurora City Ordinance Section 94-79 Criminal Tampering. Further information will be released through a CCJRA request.
Please click on this link for the ordinance: https://bit.ly/2Y3uKH6
We continue to look for the other individuals previously released.
On July 12th, 2019, there was a protest at the ICE/GEO Facility regarding the Lights For Liberty.
During this protest, a group of individuals removed three flags being flown in front of the facility, including the U.S. Flag. The three flags were replaced with the Mexican national flag, a desecrated upside down with some red spray paint written on it thin blue line flag, and a flag that read “F##k the Cops”. This same group attempted to burn the U.S. flag that had been removed from the flag pole.
We have obtained photographs of these individuals and are asking for the public's assistance in identifying these persons of interest.
Anyone with information is asked to either email [email protected] or you can remain anonymous and call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867). By calling Crime Stoppers, you may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000. The Aurora Reward Fund is also matching this $2,000 reward, for a total reward of up to $4,000 with information about these individuals.
If you would like to read the statement issued by Police Chief Nick Metz regarding this incident, follow this link to Facebook:
http://bit.ly/2kiKMdJ
Officer Matthew Longshore
Public Information Officer
Aurora Police Department
720-432-5095
On July 22, 2019, at 02:32 A.M., Aurora Police Officers responded to the 1700 block of North Clinton Street on reports of an injured person.
Upon officers arrival they located an adult female suffering from a serious injury. The victim was transported to an area hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries.
Positive identification of the victim, notification of the next-of-kin, and determination of the cause of death will be done by the Adams County Coroner’s Office.
There currently is no danger to the public.
This is now being investigated by the Aurora Police Major Crimes/Homicide Unit. We ask anyone who may be a witness, or has information about this homicide, to please call Aurora Police Agent Krieger at 303-739-6113. Tipsters can also remain anonymous, and be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000 by contacting Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at (720) 913-STOP (7867).
Officer Matthew Longshore
Public Information Officer
Aurora Police Department
720-432-5095
On July 4th, 2019 at 10:29 p.m. Aurora Police Officers responded to the Greensview Apartment Complex located at 16498 East Alameda Place on reports of shots fired which resulted in the death of one adult male.
The next day Scott Alan Mathews 10/1/92, was arrested and charged in this homicide investigation. We have attached a booking photo of Scott Mathews with this release.
This case is being prosecuted by the 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office and all further media inquiries should be directed to their office.
Officer Crystal McCoy
Public Information Officer
Aurora Police Department
720-432-5095
Information previously released on July 4th, 2019:
On July 4th, 2019, at 10:29 P.M., Aurora Police Officers responded to the Greensview Apartment Complex located at 16498 East Alameda Place on reports of shots fired.
Upon officers arrival they located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers rendered aid and the victim was transported to an area hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Positive identification of the victim, notification of the next-of-kin and determination of the cause of death will be done by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office.
Detectives interviewed a person of interest that was involved in this shooting. That person is a Corrections Officer with the Colorado Department of Corrections (DOC) who was acting as a private citizen during this incident. Scott Mathews Jr (DOB 10-01-1992) was booked into the City of Aurora Detention Center for at least Colorado Revised Statute 18-3-103 Murder in the Second Degree.
Numerous witnesses were interviewed and to maintain the integrity of the investigation no photo is being released at this time since more witnesses need to be contacted.
There currently is no danger to the public and no outstanding suspects.
This is now being investigated by the Aurora Police Major Crimes/Homicide Unit in conjunction with the Denver Police Department and the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office due to the suspect being an employee of DOC. We ask anyone who may be a witness, or has information about this homicide, to please call Aurora Police Agent Prince at 303-739-6127. Tipsters can also remain anonymous, and be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000 by contacting Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at (720) 913- STOP (7867).
Officer Anthony Camacho
Public Information Officer
Aurora Police Department
720-432-5095
On the late evening of July 14th, 2019 the Aurora Police Department Major Crimes/Homicide Unit arrested Darius Banks DOB 1/14/00, and charged him with the following Colorado Revised Statutes in relation to this homicide:
18-3-104 Manslaughter, a class four felony
18-8-206 Attempt To Influence A Public Servant, a class four felony
Please see the attached booking photo of Banks. Any further media inquiries regarding this case needs to be directed to the 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office where this case will be prosecuted.
Officer Crystal McCoy
Public Information Officer
720-432-5095
previously posted on July 14, 2019
On Sunday July 14, 2019 at approximately 7:09 p.m. Aurora Police officers responded to East 13th Avenue, and Newark Street on a reported shooting and traffic crash.
Upon officers arrival they discovered an adult male passenger suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. That male was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his wounds.
At this time, no one is in custody. However, this incident is believed to be isolated, and there is no immediate threat to the community.
Positive identification of the victim, and notification of the next-of-kin will be done by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office.
This is now being investigated by the Aurora Police Major Crimes/Homicide Unit. We ask anyone who may be a witness, or has information about this homicide, to please call Aurora Police Agent Hansen at 303-739-6710. Tipsters can also remain anonymous, and be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000 by contacting Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at (720) 913- STOP (7867).
Officer Crystal McCoy
Public Information Officer
720-432-5095
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