In the Aspen incident, the animal "bear bit the man on the head, waking him" early Wednesday, officials said. "The man managed to escape his sleeping bag and get away." He was treated at hospital and released. Wildlife officers located and euthanized the bear.
Across Colorado, wildlife officers have been responding to a record number of bear reports this year.
"Low mountain snowpack, wildfires and drought have reduced the availability of natural foods such as berries, fruits, nuts, plants and grasses in parts of Colorado," officials said. "Consequently, bears are traveling farther into residential neighborhoods in search of easy calorie sources such as unsecured trash, birdseed, pet food, and barbecue grills."
In a previously reported encounter this week, a bear attacked a man outside an apartment building near Eagle-Vail on Monday.
[Photo: Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, July 2026]
A motorcyclist died in a shooting involving four Logan County deputies, the sheriff's office said.
A weapon was found near the motorcyclist's body during Tuesday's incident.
The deputies had responded to a "driving complaint," the sheriff's office said. They were placed on administrative leave, per protocol.
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is investigating the shooting incident. Logan County is located in northeast Colorado.
Smokey Bear, of course, is the mascot of the U.S. Forest Service, and promotes fire safety.
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The Flock system is controversial. Critics nationwide fear intelligence gathered by the widely used traffic cameras could be abused by police, leading to a mass surveillance state.
Aurora Police Chief Todd Chamberlain said: "The utilization of Flock in this investigation not only gave the victim a voice, but it also allowed us to identify a vehicle and a driver."
[Photo: Aurora Police Department]
The Loveland Police Department issued a statement on an immigration raid at a business in the city Wednesday, saying its officers did not participate in the federal operation.
The statement reads:
"This morning, around 8 a.m., the Loveland Police Department learned of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity within the City of Loveland after a local business contacted us and requested our assistance. LPD responded to the business and investigated the circumstances as we are lawfully permitted to do.
"Based on preliminary information, ICE agents arrived and conducted a lawful federal arrest. While there may be differing opinions regarding the mission and activities of ICE, LPD does not interfere with lawful federal investigations or enforcement actions. Additionally, we would ask that those in Loveland not interfere as well.
"Our commitment is simple: We will continue serving the people of the Sweetheart City with the integrity, respect, and excellence you deserve.
"In this case, a local business requested our presence, and our officers responded. We investigated the circumstances within the scope of our legal authority and provided the service afforded to all in Loveland.
"Anyone with additional questions or concerns regarding the apprehension or actions of ICE agents should contact the ICE Denver Field Office, which handles federal immigration enforcement matters locally."
[Photo: Denver Fire]
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The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo named its Amur leopard cub "Sila," which means strength in Russian. Amur leopards are native to Russia's Far East. "Sila has started exploring outdoor yards with her mom, Anya," the zoo reports. [Photo: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo]
A mother black bear attacked a man outside an apartment building near Eagle-Vail, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said.
The sow, who was accompanied by cubs, "swiped at the man, scratching his arm," officials said. "The victim tripped and injured his foot while trying to escape."
Rangers were unable to locate the trio following Monday's attack and a trap was placed in the neighborhood. An adult male bear may have been nearby.
"If a bear sees you, back away slowly," officials said. "Never run; running may trigger a chase response."
Julien Weeks, 18, of Denver, was arrested on charges of first-degree assault, robbery and violating a court order after a shooting on Ironton Street in Aurora, police said Tuesday. "Patrol officers responded to a report of a 21-year-old man who self-transported to a local hospital with a gunshot wound," police said. "About the same time, officers were also responding to a shots fired call in the 2200-block of Ironton Street." They determined Sunday night's calls were one in the same. "Detectives and patrol officers conducted an extensive canvass of the area for evidence, which led to the identification of Weeks as a possible suspect," police said. He was arrested about 90 minutes later. Weeks was held without bond in the Adams County Jail.
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Ty Anderson, 20, was arrested as a suspect in a weekend shooting at the Volt Club in Denver, police said.
Police also arrested a suspected getaway driver, Izrial Martin, 22, who led officers on a chase after Anderson and two others bailed out of the vehicle.Davidson Semeco-Acurero, 18, was arrested as the suspected triggerman in a murder on West Custer Place in Denver. A 17-year-old boy and 13-year-old girl were also apprehended. The victim, Maikel Garresquero Mavo, 19, was seated in a car that collided with a parked vehicle, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the crime. The driver's seat as empty. "It appears the victim was lured to that location - possibly related to a prior dispute with the suspect(s)," police said. "When the victim and the driver of the vehicle in which he was riding arrived at the location, three suspects quickly approached the vehicle and shots were fired striking the victim. "The vehicle traveled a short distance before colliding with a parked vehicle, and the driver fled on foot." police said. "Detectives are still working to identify and locate that individual, who may also have been injured. The motivation of the homicide remains under investigation." The incident occurred Aug. 6 in the 4100-block of West Custer at about 11 p.m. and the three suspects are being held for investigation of first-degree murder.
She was headed east and crossed into the westbound lanes near Loma in Mesa County on July 20. Her car burst into flames, according to the patrol.
If you or someone you know is suffering a serious mental health issue, call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.
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Oscar Granados, 20, was sentenced to 28 years in state prison in a road rage shooting that led to a fiery crash on I-25 in Adams County.
The victim suffered a gunshot wound to his left arm and a grazing wound to his left ribs during the incident, which occurred early on Oct. 26, 2024.
In a statement issued Monday, prosecutors said:
"A witness traveling on I‑25 provided dash‑camera footage showing the victim’s truck alongside a blue Dodge Durango moments before the gunfire. The truck swerved into the barrier after shots were fired, while the Durango fled the scene.
Investigators determined the shooting resulted from a road‑rage encounter between the two vehicles. Detectives learned that the Durango’s driver, Oscar Granados, accelerated to catch up to the victim’s truck and fired multiple rounds into the driver’s side as both vehicles traveled northbound."
On April 10, an Adams County jury convicted Granados of Attempted First-Degree Murder, First-Degree Assault and Providing a Handgun to a Juvenile. He was sentenced Aug. 10. He will be eligible for parole in June 2038.
[Photo: DA Adams & Broomfield]
UPDATE
A suspect in a weekend murder in Aurora was arrested Monday at a motel in Colorado Springs.
Aurora police identified the suspect as Armanni Baraka Woods, 31, of Colorado Springs. He faces charges of first-degree murder after deliberation.
The victim's body was discovered Sunday morning on a sidewalk at South Galena Street and East Warren Avenue. He was shot nearby several hours earlier in the 2200-block of South Havana Street.
"Woods was arrested without incident at a Colorado Springs motel by the Aurora Police Department fugitive unit, with assistance from the Colorado Springs Police Department’s Tactical Unit, K9 Unit and Real Time Crime Center," police said.
The dead man was 49.
[Photo: Pueblo County Sheriff's Office]
Police provided no other details. [Photo: Lakewood Police]
