Denver Crime Report newsletter
The latest news from the crime and courts beat for Monday, February 23
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Monday, February 23, 2026

Adams County jury convicts man of murder in Aurora apartment shooting

Kelynn Lewis, 34, was convicted in the February 2024 shooting of second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, witness tampering and child abuse, court records show.

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Tren de Aragua members get 20 years prison for robbing Denver jewelry store

Two members of Tren de Aragua who pleaded guilty to robbing a Denver jewelry store at gunpoint were sentenced to 20 years in federal prison.

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Unsolved murder of Colorado teen Maggie Long still being investigated, officials say

Colorado Bureau of Investigation officials this week said they are still actively investigating the murder of 17-year-old Maggie Long, contrary to “unauthorized flyers being circulated… containing false information” about the case.

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Denver boy, 13, missing from West Colfax neighborhood

A 13-year-old boy is missing after he was last seen in Denver’s West Colfax neighborhood on Friday afternoon, according to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

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Brighton man charged with vehicular homicide in DUI crash on I-76 that killed his daughter

Aaron Aguirre-Garay told police he had been drinking earlier that day but didn’t clarify exactly how many he consumed. He denied a field sobriety test and a blood alcohol test.

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Colorado National Guard helicopter training taking place at Denver Health

People living in central Denver may get a peek at Colorado Army National Guard helicopter training as crews practice landing at Denver Health on Friday afternoon.

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Parker police sergeant resigns while under investigation for sexual harassment, policy violations, DA letter says