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Aurora Police Case #18-21600
06/01/18 @ 052 hours
S. Parker Rd and I-225
On 06/01/18 at 5:22 AM, Aurora Police and Fire responded to a crash at the Northbound I-225 off ramp to S. Parker Rd. There they found a Mercedes Benz sedan and a Toyota SUV were involved. Both vehicles were only occupied by the drivers. Both drivers were transported to a local hospital where one of the drivers died as a result of injuries from the crash.
Aurora Police Traffic Investigations responded. It appears that the Mercedes Benz was on the Northbound I-225 exit ramp crossing S. Parker Rd. and ran through a red light into Southbound traffic where it was struck by the Toyota. Speed, alcohol and drugs are not thought to be factors in the crash at this time. All of Southbound S. Parker Rd. was closed at S. Peoria St. for this investigation.
Sergeant Christopher Carleton
Traffic Operations
Aurora Police Department
303-739-6243
The Aurora Police Department is announcing that the reward has been increased in a shooting incident that left one man dead and three other persons wounded on the early morning of May 27, 2018. On that morning at approximately 2:10 A.M., Aurora Police Officers responded on the report a shooting at 15405 East 6th Ave. That shooting claimed the life of Dejon Williams (DOB 11/10/1980), who was identified by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office earlier this week. Previously, the reward for this case was listed at $2,000 and the reward is now up to $4,000.
The investigation of the shooting still remains very active. Aurora Major Crimes/Homicide Detectives are working hard to follow-up on every lead and speak to witnesses to determine what lead up to the shooting and to identify a suspect. At this time, no persons are in custody for this incident. That being said, the Aurora Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with solving this murder. Detectives believe that there are other witnesses who have information about this incident or who may be able to identify the suspect. No piece of information, no matter how slight, is considered to be insignificant. If anybody has information about this incident, they are asked to contact Major Crimes/Homicide Detective Alton Reed at (303) 739-6068. Tipsters can also remain anonymous by contacting crime stoppers at (720) 913-7867.
Officer Bill Hummel
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
(720) 432-5095
Information previously released on May 27, 2018
On May 27, 2018 at approximately 02:10 A.M., a shooting was reported in the area of E 6th Ave and N Helena St. Officers arrived on scene and located four adults suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. All four victims were transported to local hospitals. Later at the hospital a male victim was pronounced deceased.
This case is in its early stages and the Aurora Police Major Crimes Unit (MCU) is actively investigating the incident. As a part of the investigation, Detectives will determine what circumstances lead up to the shooting. As to protect the integrity of the active investigation, no further information is being released at this time. No persons are currently in custody in connection with this incident.
If any member of the public has any information about this incident, they are asked to contact MCU Detective Alton Reed at (303) 739-6068. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000 by contacting Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at (720) 913-7867.
Sergeant Chris Neiman
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
(720) 432-5095
On May 27th, a 32 year old male from Parker, Co. succumbed to serious injuries after a traffic collision that occurred on May 26th, 2018, at approximately 3:16 pm.
Aurora police officers responded to the area of South Aurora Parkway and South Alexander Drive on the report of a rollover traffic collision involving two vehicles. A 32 year old male from Parker, Co. was transported by ambulance to Parker Adventist Hospital with serious life threatening injuries. The other involved driver was not injured and remained at the scene. The name of the involved parties are not being released at this time. Alcohol and speed do not appear to be factors in this collision. This traffic collision is still under investigation.
Officer Kevin Deichsel
Aurora Police Traffic Section
303-739-6373
On Saturday May 26th, 2018 at 1:23 pm, Aurora Officers and Rescue personnel responded to South Havana Street and East Virginia Avenue on the report of an accident involving a motorcyclist and a vehicle. The motorcyclist was declared deceased on scene. The involved driver is cooperating with the investigation. The identity of the deceased is not being released at this time.
Speed and alcohol are being investigated, but their involvement at this time is unknown.
If you have any information regarding this accident, please contact:
Sergeant Mike Douglass
Aurora Police Traffic Section
303-739-6293
The Aurora Police Department will be conducting a Stationary Roadside Sobriety Checkpoint on Friday May 25th, 2018 from 10:00 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. 6th 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.
Sergeant Mark Elliot
Traffic Section
303-739-6202
On May 19th at 4:00 PM, Officers were dispatched to East Arapahoe Road and East Briarwood Place on a report of a single vehicle roll over accident. Officers determined that a Blue 2001 Nissan Maxima was Westbound on East Arapahoe Road at a high rate of speed. The Maxima swerved from the right lane to the center lane for an unknown reason. It went back into the right lane, struck the curb and lost control. The Maxima then went across the road, struck the center median and went air born where it flipped and landed on its roof.
The 27 year old male driver sustained serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital. His 27 year old male passenger was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. The names of both occupants are not being released at this time.
This investigation is being handled by the Aurora Police Departments Traffic Section. It appears that speed and alcohol are both factors in this crash. Westbound East Arapahoe Road was closed at South Gartrell Road during the investigation.
Sergeant William Revelle
303 739 6374
On May 12th, a pedestrian succumbed to serious injuries after a traffic collision that occurred on May 10th, 2018, at approximately 3:38 pm.
Aurora police officers responded to the area of East 6th avenue and Peoria street on the report of a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. The pedestrian was transported by ambulance to University Hospital with serious injuries. The name of the pedestrian is not being released at this time.
Alcohol and speed do not appear to be factors in this collision. The driver remained at the scene. Several witnesses indicted that the pedestrian was in a crosswalk but crossing against a red signal light and possibly using a cell phone however; this collision is still under investigation.
Officer Kevin Deichsel
Aurora Police Traffic Section
303-739-6373
Aurora Police Department’s K9 Magnum has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest was sponsored by an Anonymous Sponsor and embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Mark Smith”.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c(3) charity located in East Taunton, MA whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The non-profit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four-legged K9 officers. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided over 2,900 protective vests in 50 states, through private and corporate donations, at a value of $5.7 million dollars.
The program is open to dogs actively employed in the U.S. with law enforcement or related agencies who are certified and at least 20 months of age. New K9 graduates, as well as K9s with expired vests, are eligible to participate.
The donation to provide one protective vest for a law enforcement K9 is $950.00. Each vest has a value between $1,744 – $2,283, and a five-year warranty and an average weight of 4-5 lbs. There is an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts tax-deductible donations of any denomination at www.vik9s.org or mailed to P.O. Box 9 East Taunton, MA 02718.
DATE: May 2, 2018
CONTACT: Sergeant Diana Cooley
(303) 432-5095
NATURE: 2018 Fallen Police Officer Memorial
The Chief of Police would like to announce the Aurora Police Department’s 2018 Fallen Police Officer Memorial. We will be honoring the lives of the following Aurora Police Officers who died in the line of duty:
Patrolwoman Debra Sue Corr EOW 6/27/81
Patrolman Thomas Dietzman Jr. EOW 8/16/85
Agent Edward Hockom EOW 9/21/87
Agent Michael Del Thomas EOW 9/30/06
Police Officer Doug Byrne EOW 3/26/07
Additionally, we will be honoring the lives of all of the Colorado Fallen Officers that have died in the line of duty since May of 2017 which include:
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Zackari Spurlock Parrish, III EOW 12/31/17
Adams County Sheriff’s Office Heath McDonald Gumm EOW 01/24/18
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Micah Lee Flick EOW 02/05/18
The public, law enforcement agencies and families of the fallen, as well as media are invited to attend this ceremony. The ceremony will include the Aurora Police Honor Guard, Smoky Hill High school Choir singing the National Anthem, and a Blue Rose Presentation by Brotherhood for the Fallen.
The ceremony will take place on Wednesday May 2, 2018 at 11:45 a.m. until approximately 12:30 p.m. in the Memorial Courtyard of the Aurora Municipal Center (AMC) Campus.
The media is asked to contact Sergeant Diana Cooley at [email protected] if they are planning on attending. Interviews will be provided at the end of the ceremony.
On April 27th, 2018 at 9:42 pm Aurora Police Department officers responded to South Chambers Road and South Evantson Way on the report of an accident involving a vehicle and a motorcycle. The driver of the motorcycle was transported to a local hospital and was declared deceased.
The involvement of alcohol and speed are under investigation. The driver of the vehicle is cooperating with the investigation.
The identity of the motorcyclist is not being released at this time pending the notification of next of kin. If you have any information regarding this accident please contact:
Sgt. Mike Douglass
Aurora Police Traffic Section
303-739-6293
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