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Did you know that personal use of all fireworks, sparklers, novelties requiring ignition, and salutes that make a sound, are illegal in the city of Aurora? This includes all fireworks whether they leave the ground or not. Although many are sold right outside the city limits, a city ordinance mandates that you cannot legally use them in Aurora.
• Violations of the ordinance may result in a minimum of $250, and up to a $2,250 dollar fine.
• Besides the fine, you could get hurt, injure someone else, or start a fire.
If you've already purchased fireworks and want to get rid of them safely, drop them off at Aurora Fire Rescue Station at no risk of prosecution or fines.
The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks are prohibited in the city of Aurora. These items include fireworks that leave the ground, need to be
ignited, or have a report. This includes all items sold at a fireworks stand.
Use fireworks and pay the price:
• Up to $1000 fine.
• Liable for property damage.
• Liable for personal injury.
Starting next week Fire Investigators from the Aurora Fire Rescue Department will be patrolling the streets of Aurora along side Aurora Police Officers looking for violators. Leave the fireworks to the professionals, come down to the City of Aurora 4th of July Spectacular.
Note to Media: Requests for additional information or interviews should be directed the Aurora Fire Rescue Department at [email protected] .
Sergeant Chris Amsler
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
720.432.5095
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This morning at approximately 8:15 a.m. Aurora Police were dispatched to a report of a weapons violation that had occurred in the 14400 Block of E. Mississippi Ave.
Upon arrival officers had learned that a male subject had robbed another male at gunpoint and was seen running into a townhouse at that location. As Officers were preparing to make telephone contact inside of the townhouse a female occupant exited and was detained by officers. Orders were given for the other occupants of the townhouse to exit, several individuals complied with the orders and exited including the male suspected of committing the original robbery. As officers at the front of the townhouse were giving commands to exit the residence, an officer posted at the rear of the location observed a male subject attempt to flee out the back door. When he observed the officer he ran back inside.
Since it was not clear whether or not a potentially armed suspect was still inside of the residence the Aurora Police SWAT Team was mobilized. Once Detectives obtained a search warrant the SWAT Team made entry into the townhouse. They did not located any other individuals inside. Two handguns were found inside; however it is not clear at this time as to whether or not they were used during the robbery. The original suspect was taken into custody for Aggravated Robbery.
Eastbound Mississippi Avenue was closed for several hours from S. Blackhawk St. to S. Sable Blvd. during the incident.
Sergeant Chris Amsler
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
720-432-5095
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Aurora, CO.- 19 June, 2016, 9:41p.m.- Taco Mex Resturant parking lot (10909 E. Colfax Ave.)
APD patrol and traffic officers responded to E. Colfax Ave. and Joliet Street on a report of an automobile versus pedestrian crash. Upon arrival investigation revealed the following: A witness who was sitting in the drive-thru lane of the Taco Mex restaurant, 10909 E. Colfax Ave., advised observing a 50 yo Hispanic male walking westbound along E. Colfax Ave. north side sidewalk at Joliet Street who appeared to be very intoxicated. The male reached the northeast corner of E. Colfax Ave. and Joliet and fell down on the grass. The landscaping sprinklers were on so the male got up and stumbled into the Taco Mex parking lot and collapsed again in the southwest corner of the parking lot onto his back. The subject laid there for a minute or so until a maroon in color 2009 Cadillac Escalade, driven by a 29 yo female, was northbound on Joliet Street and made a right turn into the Taco Mex parking lot, driving over the male.
The male pedestrian, who we have not been able to positively identify, was transported to University ER for life threatening injuries and was pronounced dead a short time later. The female driver of the Escalade was very cooperative with our investigation and showed no indications of alcohol or drug impairment but consented to a blood draw.
The APD Traffic Section is investigating this crash under report # 2016-24476. We are not releasing names at this time pending identity of the male pedestrian and notifications of next of kin. No charges have been issued at this time as it appears the proximate cause of the crash was the actions of the pedestrian.
Lieutenant Michael A. McClelland
Aurora Police Department Traffic Section
Traffic Section Commander
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Aurora, CO. - 19 June, 2016, 12:57 a.m.- APD patrol and traffic officers responded to the area of E. Colfax Ave. and Scranton Street on a report of an automobile versus pedestrian crash. Upon arrival investigation revealed a 57 yo male was walking towards the Diamond Shamrock, 12727 E. Colfax Ave., crossing E. Colfax Ave. southbound over the landscaped median portion of the roadway. A black in color Cadillac Escalade, driven by a 35 yo male, was eastbound on E. Colfax Ave. in the center lane of traffic, going the posted speed limit of 35 mph. He did not see the pedestrian in time and struck him.
The pedestrian was taken to University Hospital with life threatening injuries and pronounced dead a short time later. The driver stayed on scene, was cooperative with our investigation, and consent to blood draw. We have no indications the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs. We do believe the pedestrian was possibly homeless and intoxicated at the time of the crash.
The APD Traffic Section is investigating this crash under report # 2016-24379. We are not releasing names at this time pending notification of next of kin by the Arapahoe County Coroner's office. At this time our investigation shows the proximate cause of the crash was the actions of the pedestrian crossing the street in a heavily landscaped and not well lit median area, instead of using a marked or signalized crosswalk. No charges against the driver have been issued at this time.
Lieutenant Michael A. McClelland
Aurora Police Department Traffic Section
Traffic Section Commander
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Aurora, CO.- 06/18/16, 12:44 a.m.- APD Officers responded to the area of E. Mississippi Ave. and I-225 highway northbound off ramp on a report of a two vehicle crash with injuries. Investigation revealed a red in color 2012 Dodge Charger, driven by a 15yo juvenile male, with two juvenile female passengers, 15 and 14 yo, were northbound on I-225 passing S. Parker Rd. at a high rate of speed without headlamps on. An APD officer was conducting speed enforcement at that location, observing and verifying the Dodge's speed at 80mph with Lidar. The officer merged onto the highway and attempted to stop the Dodge but upon the driver seeing the police vehicle he increased speed and eluded, continuing northbound. The officer discontinued trying to stop the vehicle as the Dodge was driving recklessly, weaving around other traffic. The Dodge continued northbound and exited the highway at E. Mississippi Ave. at a high rate of speed. The Dodge could not stop at the signalized intersection, drove over the center median, going slightly airborne, and broadsided a white in color 2007 Jeep Liberty, driven by a 29 yo female, which was traveling westbound on E. Mississippi Ave. The 29yo female had to be extricated from the vehicle by AFD. All parties involved were transported to a local hospital where the occupants of the Dodge were treated for minor injuries. The 29 yo female victim sustained life threatening injuries from the crash and is currently in ICU in critical condition.
The APD Traffic Section is investigating this incident under report # 2016-24250. We are not releasing names at this time. Charges against the at fault driver are pending the outcome of our investigation. All parents/ guardians of the juveniles were notified. We do not believe alcohol or drug impairment were involved with this crash. Contributing factors of this crash were speed and driver inexperience, as the 15yo male juvenile did not have any kind of driver's license or permit to be driving a motor vehicle.
Lt. Michael A. McClelland
Aurora Police Department Traffic Section
Traffic Section Commander
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The Aurora Police Department Recruiting Unit has partnered with the Community College of Aurora and Perfecktly Imperfeckt to host a fitness competition for men and women who are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement.
The event will be held on June 25, 2016 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Community College of Aurora Lowry Campus which is located at 700 E Severn Place in Denver.
The day will begin with Police Recruiters covering the Aurora Police Department Academy fitness standards. The competitors will then compete against each other in a variety of fitness events throughout the day. The goal of the days events is to give the competitors an idea of where their fitness levels lie in relation to academy standards so they can determine whether or not they are fit to be a cop.
The top competitors at the end of the fitness competition will receive prizes from our various sponsors.
To Register for the event click here. You do not have to be a current applicant to participate. For more information about the event call Officer Arturo Zepeda with the Recruiting Unit at 303-739-7897.
Sergeant Chris Amsler
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
303-739-6616
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The Aurora Police Department is investigating a carjacking followed by shots fired by Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Deputies.
On Thursday June 16, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. Aurora Police officers were dispatched to a carjacking which occurred at 13770 East Rice Place. The vehicle description and license plate was relayed to Aurora Police Department officers, and the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office.
An Arapahoe County deputy located the suspect vehicle, and attempted to conduct a traffic stop in his marked patrol vehicle. After the suspect vehicle failed to stop, the Arapahoe County deputy was given authorization to pursue, and initiate the precision immobilization technique (PIT).
An Arapahoe County Deputy initiated the PIT maneuver on the suspect vehicle temporarily disabling the vehicle. Shots were fired by the Arapahoe County deputies as they attempted to effect an arrest of the suspects. The suspect vehicle continued and then collided a second time with the deputies vehicle. The suspect vehicle was disabled in the front yard of a house east of South Winston Street and East El Dorado Place.
One adult male suspect was taken into custody and a second adult male was detained and later released. One of the suspects was transported to the hospital with minor injuries related to the vehicle collision. One Arapahoe County Sheriff’s deputy was treated for minors injuries related to the vehicle collision.
This is an ongoing investigation and interviews are still being conducted. The name of the officers involved is not being released at this time.
Detectives from the Major Crimes/Homicide Unit and Crime Scene Investigations Unit responded to the scene and took over the investigation into this case. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Agent Charles Mehl.
Officer Diana Cooley
Public Information Officer
Media Relations Unit
(720) 432-5095
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Aurora's first responders will be participating in a Functional Simulation Drill at the Aurora Public School's Community Campus, which is located at 55 Salida Way (area of 2nd Ave. and Airport Blvd.) on Thursday, June 16th. The exercise will begin at 8:00 a.m. and last until noon. The majority of the drill will take place at the Edna and John P Mosley P-8 School.
There will be a large contingent of Police, Fire and EMS personnel and vehicles from multiple agencies at the campus and in the immediate area. The area around the drill will be closed to the general public.
Agencies participating in Thursday's exercise include: The Aurora Police Department, Aurora Fire Rescue Department, Aurora Office of Emergency Management, Aurora Public Safety Communications Department, Aurora Public Schools Department of Safety and Security, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Police Department, Buckley Air Force Base 460th Security Forces Squadron, Buckley Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Services, and FALCK Rocky Mountain Ambulance Services.
Sergeant Chris Amsler
Media Relations Unit
720-432-5095
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