Denver Crime Report newsletter
The latest news from the crime and courts beat for Wednesday, December 3
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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Man shot by Greeley police officer had gun in front seat, officials say

Investigators found a gun in the vehicle a man was in when he was shot by a Greeley police officer following a traffic stop last week.

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Colorado road conditions: Snow causes slick commutes, closes roads

Morning snow across the Denver area on Wednesday slicked up the roads during the morning commute, causing dozens of crashes and shutting down parts of highways.

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How to drive in snow and ice in the mountains: A Colorado winter survival guide

Speeding during winter weather increases Colorado drivers’ risk of being involved in an injury or fatal crash by roughly 150%.

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Ex-Loveland cop found guilty of federal charge relating to sex assault of teen

After around 13 hours of deliberations, jurors found 30-year-old Dylan Miller guilty of violating the civil rights of a teenage girl, which he sexually assaulted while on duty in August of 2023.

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A woman died in her seat on an overnight train to Denver. Nine years later, her boyfriend is on trial for murder.

Prosecutors believe Angelo Mantych silently smothered Marina Placensia to death overnight in a dark train car. Defense attorneys argue she died of natural causes.

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DNA connects Douglas County cold case homicide to one of Colorado’s ‘most prolific serial killers’

Nearly 40 years after a woman was found dead on the side of a road in Douglas County, investigators have identified a suspect: one of Colorado’s “most prolific serial killers.”

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Horse trapped in Weld County ditch saved by slew of first responders

A whole herd of first responders came together over the weekend to rescue a horse