“Denver’s District 9, which includes the Central Business District, Union Station and Five Points, holds by far the worst crime rate in the city, according to a report from the Common Sense Institute. The district’s 15,987 crime incidents last year are 91% higher than the second worst district and also more than double the … [Read more…]
“A police officer with the Denver Police Department (DPD) has filed an ethics complaint against a Denver city councilwoman following an incident last month. The complaint details an incident that occurred on Aug. 19 involving City Councilwoman Candi CdeBaca. According to the complaint, filed on Sept. 4, Officer Mallory Lutkin was in the area … [Read more…]
“Through an open records request, Denver7 has received copies of police body camera video showing more of what took place during a confrontation between police and a group of people protesting a homeless cleanup on Aug. 19. Denver police were overseeing the cleanup near 29th and Glenarm when protesters began gathering. One of those … [Read more…]
“Through an open records request, Denver7 has received copies of police body camera video showing more of what took place during a confrontation between police and a group of people protesting a homeless cleanup on Aug. 19. Denver police were overseeing the cleanup near 29th and Glenarm when protesters began gathering. One of those … [Read more…]
“Denver Police Department (DPD) said that two officers were hit and suffered minor injures during an incident in the Five Points neighborhood in Denver on Thursday. DPD said officers have contacted individuals experiencing homelessness in the area of 29th and Glenarm Streets over the last several days to enforce the unauthorized camping ordinance and … [Read more…]
“Two officers were assaulted Wednesday afternoon at a protest in Five Points, police said. The incident occurred about 2:30 p.m. near Glenarm and 29th streets. A homeless camp was in the area but the Denver Police Department had been working for several days to connect campers with medical and housing services, according to Sonny … [Read more…]
“The below Suspension rider alert previously posted is no longer in effect. L Line service suspended due to protest. Passengers are advised to board the route 43 at 30th/Downing Station for service downtown. Last Updated: 08/19/2020 12:03 pm” source: email RTD 19 August 2020 at 1:08 PM.
“L Line service suspended due to protest. Last Updated: 08/19/2020 10:28 am” source: email RTD 19 August 2020 at 10:30 AM
“Since the sweeps began along Park Avenue West on March 8, homeless individuals have described being chased around the city by police officers, who cite Denver’s urban-camping-ban ordinance when prohibiting them from sleeping under cover anywhere in public spaces — including places like the South Platte River. Now open-records data obtained by Westword through … [Read more…]
“A person was injured when a car smashed into a B-cycle station in the Five Points neighborhood early Saturday morning, authorities say. The name of the driver, who was hospitalized with unknown injuries, was not released. The cycle station will be out of action indefinitely. The accident happened near the corner of Welton and … [Read more…]