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Residents of Aurora are invited to celebrate National Night Out (NNO) with the Aurora Police Department and the rest of the country on Tuesday, August the 1st. NNO is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. The goal of the campaign is to make Aurora a safer place.
The Police Area Representative Team for District 3, which serves the Southeast area of Aurora has announced the District's plans for the evening. A caravan of police officers and department vehicles will be traveling to and visiting NNO events throughout the District. Below is a list of their scheduled stops.
4:00p.m. Target Store at 16190 East Quincy Ave.
5:40p.m. Eastern Hills Community Church, 25511 E. Smoky Hill Rd.
Sagebrush Park, 4744 S. Evanston Way.
6:15p.m. Summit Park Townhomes, 4245 S. Fraser St.
Frontier Elementary School, 3200 S. Jericho Way.
6;55p.m. Mission Viejo Park, 3999 S. Mission Pkwy.
Lake Shore, S. Zeno St. & E. Wesley Pl.
7:25p.m. Tierra Park, 14793 E. Asbury Ave.
Peace with Christ Church, 3290 S. Tower Rd.
Officers will spend about 30 minutes at each event. Times are subject to change.
For more information call 303.627.3172
Download an event flyer.
Sergeant Chris Amsler
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
720.432.5095
DATE: 07-18-2017
CONTACT: Traffic Officer Kevin Deichsel, 303-739-6373
NATURE: Roadside Sobriety Checkpoint- Friday July 21st, 2017
Aurora, Colorado- The Aurora Police Department will be conducting a Stationary Roadside Sobriety Checkpoint on Friday July 21st, 2017 from 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. This is part of our continuing commitment to the statewide effort to combat impaired drivers and reduce alcohol and drug related traffic collisions and fatalities. This checkpoint is part of the DUI Checkpoint Colorado program, which kicks off Memorial Day weekend continuing through Labor Day weekend. The checkpoint will be in the area of E. Hampden Ave. and S. Tower Rd.
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.
Please contact Traffic Officer Kevin Deichsel with any questions.
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On July 5, 2017 at approximately 9:10 a.m., Aurora Police Officers responded to a mobile home park in the 1600 Block of N. Pagosa Way on the report of a disturbance involving a gun. Upon arrival, responding Officers heard what was believed to be a gunshot come from inside a mobile home. An adult male suspect barricaded himself inside of the residence and did not comply with numerous orders to exit the residence.
In the interest of public safety, a reverse 911 call was made to a six-block radius alerting homeowners to stay indoors. Additionally, an Urgent Alert was published on Nextdoor.com warning neighborhood residents of the situation. Officers requested additional resources and eventually Aurora Police's Strategic Response Team (SRT) responded to the scene. Members of the Denver Police Department, Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, and Greenwood Village Police Department responded to assist by providing additional resources at the scene.
At approximately 4:30 p.m., gunfire was exchanged by an Aurora Police Officer and the suspect. Neither the Officer nor suspect were injured by gunfire in this incident.
The suspect was eventually placed in custody after he surrendered. The suspect showed no obvious signs of trauma but was transported to an area hospital for a medical evaluation. The suspect is not being identified at this time due to the nature of the active and on-going investigation.
The investigation is being handled by the Aurora Police Major Crimes/Homicide Unit in conjunction with the Denver Police Department. This is due to the passage of Senate Bill 219 which requires law enforcement agencies to team up with neighboring agencies to investigate officer involved shootings. As is standard with the occurrence of an Officer-involved shooting, the Officer has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
This is still an open investigation and therefore there is no further information to provide at this time.
Officer Bill Hummel
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
720-432-5095
On 07/03/2017 at approximately 7:45 a.m., Aurora Police Officers responded to The Colorado Freedom Memorial located at 756 N. Telluride St. to investigate damage to the memorial. Officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident. The investigation into this incident is still active and on-going. No further information is available at this time. The Aurora Police Department is asking anybody with information regarding this incident to contact Detective Eric White at (303)739-6011.
Tipsters can remain anonymous and report information to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers by calling 720-913-7867. Tipsters can be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
The Aurora Police Department is also offering a Reward of up to $2,000 from the Aurora Police Reward Fund for information that leads to an arrest and conviction, in the event that this is determined to be a criminal incident.
Officer Bill Hummel
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
720-432-5095
This morning at 8:05a.m Aurora Police responded to a report of a stabbing in the 13000 Block of East 13th Avenue. When officers arrived at that location they located an adult male who had been stabbed multiple times. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.
Patrol Officers were able to obtain a description of the suspect and a metro wide "be on the lookout" or bolo was issued for the suspect and his vehicle. During APD's dragnet an observant Aurora Patrol Officer located the suspect on an RTD bus at East Mississippi Avenue and South Chambers Road. The suspect was taken into custody at 12:20p.m. without incident.
The name of the suspect and charges that he was arrested for will be released after he has booked into the Aurora Detention Center. The Arapahoe County Coroner's Office will release the name of the victim once he has been positively identified and next of kin have been notified.
The Major Crimes/Homicide unit is investigating this case.
Sergeant Chris Amsler
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
720.432.5095
On the early morning hours of April 29, 2017, Eriq Burrell, a 34 year old male, arrived at a local area hospital suffering from a stab wound. Burrell succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. It is believed that the stabbing occurred in the area of E. Iliff Ave. and S. Xanadu Way in Aurora, Colorado. This case remains unsolved and for this reason, the Aurora Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in solving this case.
This is still an active and on-going investigation and there are no further details to provide at this time. The Major Crimes/Homicide Unit is handling the investigation into this matter. At this time there is no suspect information available for release.
The Aurora Police Department is asking anyone with information about this case to contact Agent Jamie Krieger with the Major Crimes/Homicide Unit at 303-739-6113. Tipsters can also provide information to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers by calling 720-913-7867. By using Crime Stoppers tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
Officer Bill Hummel
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
720-432-5095
UPDATE: Aurora Police are releasing the identity of the suspect arrested in connection with this homicide. Phillip K. Wilson (Date of birth 10/20/82) was arrested for:
- 1st Degree Murder
- Misdemeanor Assault
- Misdemeanor Battery
Sergeant Chris Amsler
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
720.432.5095
Information previously released on June 19, 2017:
Early this evening at around 5:30p.m. the Aurora Police Public Safety Communications Center received a report of a party shot at 1948 South Ouray Street in South Central Aurora.
Upon arrival at that location Officers located an adult male in the driveway suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Officers at the scene were able to get a good description of the shooter and located him a short distance from the scene on an RTD bus. He was taken into custody without incident. Investigators are not looking for any other suspects at this time.
The name of the victim will be released by the Arapahoe County Coroner's Office once he has been positively identified and the next of kin have been notified. The name of the suspect is not being released at this time.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Agent Warren Miller with the Major Crimes/Homicide Unit at 303.739.6117.
Sergeant Chris Amsler
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
720.432-5095
UPDATE: The suspect in Sunday's officer involved shooting incident at the Robinwood Condominium complex has been released from the hospital and arrested by Aurora Police.
Keith A. Roberts Jr. was arrested and booked into the Aurora Detention Center on the following charges:
- Possession of a Weapon By A Previous Offender
- Felony Menacing with a Deadly Weapon
- Felony Vehicular Eluding
- Warrant for Felony Drugs out of Denver County
Additional charges may be presented to the 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office as the investigation progresses.
Sergeant Chris Amsler
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
720.432.5095
Information previously released on June 18th, 2017:
On June 18th at approximately 12p.m. officers from the Denver Police Department, District 5 responded to a report of a felony menacing involving a gun in the area of Elemendorf Place and Tulsa Way. A short time later Denver Officers located a vehicle matching the description of the suspect vehicle in area of East 45th Avenue and North Peoria Street. When the Denver Officers attempted to make a traffic stop the suspect fled and Denver Police initiated a pursuit which entered the city of Aurora. At one point during the pursuit the suspect pointed a gun at pursuing officers.
The pursuit ended at the entrance of the Robinwood Condominium complex at East Alameda Parkway and East Ohio Avenue after the suspect lost control of his vehicle and crashed. During that time shots were fired by officers from the Denver Police Department. The suspect was struck and transported to a local hospital. He is expected to survive his injuries. A gun was recovered from the suspect's vehicle.
The identity of the suspect, who is an adult male is not being released at this time.
Since this officer involved shooting occurred in the city if Aurora the Aurora Police Department Major Crimes/Homicide Unit will be the lead investigating agency. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call Agent Steve Conner at 303.739.6190.
Sergeant Chris Amsler
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
720.432.5095
DATE: 06-21-2017
CONTACT: Lieutenant Michael McClelland, Traffic Section Commander, 303-739-6326
NATURE: Roadside Sobriety Checkpoint- Friday June 23rd, 2017
Aurora, Colorado- The Aurora Police Department will be conducting a Stationary Roadside Sobriety Checkpoint on Friday June 23rd, 2017 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 Peoria St.
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.
Please contact Traffic Section Commander, Lt. Michael McClelland with any questions.
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On Monday May 29, 2017 at
approximately 11:36 P.M. officers responded to the 1800 Block of North
Eisenhower Way, Friendly Village Mobile Home Park. Officers were conducting an
investigation involving a juvenile female. At this time, details about the juvenile
female case cannot be released due to her age. During the contact the female
was placed in the back seat of a marked patrol vehicle while the officer
concluded the investigation.
While the officer was parked
near the intersection of Pitkin Street and Eisenhower Way, with the juvenile
female in the back seat, a suspect approached the vehicle with a gun and fired
several shots at the marked patrol vehicle. Fortunately, the
officer and the victim were physically unharmed. The suspect fled the scene. A
perimeter was quickly set up by responding officers and a juvenile male was
contacted and subsequently arrested a short time later.
The juvenile male was
arrested for two counts of attempted first-degree murder (F2) and possession of
handgun by juvenile (M2). The Juvenile male is currently being held without
bond. This case is still under investigation and no further details are being
released at this time. Once the investigation is complete it will be presented
to the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.
The Crime Scene
Investigations Unit and District Detectives responded to the scene and are
handling the investigation into this incident. Anyone with information about
this case is asked to call Detective Brandon Rinnan with the District Two
Investigations Unit at 303-739-6112.
Officer Diana Cooley
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
(720)432-5095
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