Denver Crime Report newsletter
The latest news from the crime and courts beat for Monday, June 15
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Monday, June 15, 2026

Man dies while in custody at Denver’s Downtown Detention Center

A man died while in custody at the Downtown Detention Center on Sunday, announced the Denver Sheriff Department.

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E-bike cyclist died while trying to elude officers, Denver police say

An e-bike cyclist who died last week after a crash in the Elyria Swansea neighborhood was allegedly fleeing police, Denver police said.

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Man rescued from 15-foot-trench in Wheat Ridge after possibly being stuck for nearly 24 hours

A man was rescued from a 15-foot trench in Wheat Ridge on Saturday night after potentially being stuck in the hole for nearly 24 hours, according to the West Metro Fire department.

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Colorado Springs fire engine, Bustang crash sends 9 to hospital

A crash between a Colorado Springs Fire Department engine and Bustang bus sent nine people to the hospital on Saturday morning, fire officials said.

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E-bike cyclist dies after crash in Denver’s Elyria Swansea neighborhood

An e-bike cyclist died after a crash with a vehicle in the Elyria Swansea neighborhood, Denver police said.

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Denver jury convicts half-brother of musician Billy Strings in 2020 killing of Denver guitarist

Apostol is the half-brother of Grammy-award-winning bluegrass performer Billy Strings and had reportedly tried to use his connection to Strings as part of his defense.

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Broncos’ Jonathon Cooper arrested again on domestic violence charges

A forensic nurse who evaluated Cooper’s girlfriend reported that she had experienced “strangulation with hypoxia and traumatic brain injury,” an arrest affidavit reads.