Aurora Police involved in officer-involved shooting on South Vaughn Street

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The Aurora Police Department reports that it was involved in an officer-involved shooting on Sunday morning. APD says there is a heavy police presence in the area of the 1900 block of South Vaughn Street. Authorities say officers initially responded to reports of an armed man. APD confirms that shots were fired at officers who … Read more

Aurora Police arrest Tren de Aragua gang member wanted for assault and kidnapping

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The Aurora Police Department has announced the arrest of a documented Tren de Aragua gang member, 23-year-old Roiberth Daniel Mora-Marquez. The suspect was arrested on Wednesday night by APD’s Gang Intervention Unit. APD reports that Mora-Marquez was wanted on two active warrants out of Adams and Arapahoe district courts. In Adams District Court, Mora-Marquez is … Read more

Aurora Police investigating liquor store shooting that killed one man

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The Aurora Police Department is currently investigating a fatal shooting at a local liquor store. APD reports that its Major Crime Homicide unit is investigating the shooting that occurred on Friday night. Around 8:45 p.m. on September 20, APD officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 15500 block of East Colfax Avenue. … Read more

Aurora Police confirm arrests of Tren de Aragua gang members in July shooting

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The Aurora Police Department has confirmed multiple arrests of gang members in connection to a shooting. APD reports that it has confirmed the suspects arrested for the shooting in July on Nome Street have gang ties. On July 29, 2024, APD arrested 24-year-old Jhonnarty Dejesus Pacheco-Chirinos for attempted murder and other charges. APD now confirms … Read more

Aurora Police are investigating a shooting on East Colorado Drive

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The Aurora Police Department is currently on the scene of a shooting in the 14100 block of East Colorado Drive. APD reported on social media that its officers responded to a report of a shooting at the aforementioned location. One victim was transported to an area hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. It is reported … Read more

Shots fired at Aurora Police officers before pursuit of stolen vehicle

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Suspects fired shots at officers with the Aurora Police Department before a pursuit. The Aurora Police Department reports that officers responded to a report of a burglary in the 24200 block of East Mexico Avenue just after 8 p.m. The caller informed authorities that their vehicle was stolen from their garage. Around 9 p.m., officers … Read more

Aurora Police find eight-year-old taken during home invasion

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The Aurora Police Department is investigating a home invasion involving two men. APD reports that two men are in custody and an eight-year-old taken during the home invasion has been recovered in Sullivan County, Indiana. Around 10:14 p.m. on Monday, APD officers and Firefighters responded to the 2000 block of Cheshire Drive for a report … Read more

Casey Childers convicted of kidnapping and murdering Rachel Holeman in 2021

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A Douglas County jury has convicted 41-year-old Casey Childers of kidnapping and murdering 29-year-old Rachel Holeman in 2021. The District Attorney’s Office reports that the Aurora Police Department led the investigation and found Holeman’s body more than a month after her disappearance along an embankment off CO-83. The coroner determined that the victim died from … Read more

60-year-old Aurora man arrested for sexual exploitation of a child

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Fort Collins Police have announced the arrest of a 60-year-old man from Aurora, Colorado for sexual exploitation of a child. The Fort Collins Police Services reports that its Cyber Crimes Unit investigated for a month and a half before the arrest of Roger Leon Estergaard. Detectives say they identified Estergaard as a potential threat following … Read more