Denver Crime Report newsletter
The latest news from the crime and courts beat for Tuesday, September 1
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Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run north of Denver

Two Denver men were on the motorcycle when it was hit by a white Ford F-150, according to the Colorado State Patrol.

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Man arrested in fatal shooting accused of firing at car, killing 1 inside

Lino Sandoval, 23, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder in the fatal shooting, according to Denver inmate records.

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Rajon Belt-Stubblefield’s family sues Aurora, police officer who fatally shot him

The family of a 37-year-old Black man who was shot and killed by an Aurora police officer after a traffic stop-turned-crash escalated into a physical confrontation is suing the city and officer for wrongful death, excessive force and federal civil rights violations.

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Colorado teen arrested after posting viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ meme

The teen’s post implied someone dressed up as the “Cat in the Hat” would appear at a local middle school and random homes, according to the Grand Junction Police Department.

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Denver Broncos’ Jonathon Cooper pleads not guilty to assault in domestic violence case

Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper pleaded not guilty to a felony assault charge for allegedly strangling his ex-girlfriend in Douglas County District Court on Monday.

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Witnesses in bankruptcy trial say Shilo Sanders was aggressor

The depositions were heard in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Denver on Monday morning in the first day of a trial that could determine whether Sanders will be required to pay Darjean more than $11 million after filing for bankruptcy.

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1 dead in Glendale shooting under investigation as homicide

Several people were detained in connection with the early morning shooting, which left one person dead in Glendale on Monday, according to the police department.

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Northbound I-25 reopens after fatal crash

Northbound Interstate 25 reopened Sunday morning after a fatal crash closed it for two hours.

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1 killed, 5 hurt as driver crashes onto sidewalk during Fort Collins’ Tour de Fat

Detectives are still investigating the crash, including if impairment was a factor, Fort Collins police said.

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Former Colorado doctor charged with attempted murder after shootout with marshals in Florida

A former Colorado neurosurgeon was formally indicted on attempted murder charges Thursday after a shootout with deputy U.S. Marshals in March.

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