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Officer fired for beating Pueblo man gets his job back Play Video
March 1, 2013 7:45 PM
A Pueblo County Sheriff's deputy and his family are calling for more to be done to keep dangerous police officers off the streets. The beating of Anthony DeHerrera's son, Michael, was captured on video tape back in 2009. Anthony DeHerrera is employed with the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office.... more » -
Denver police arrest suspect in beating death
February 23, 2013 5:29 PM
DENVER (AP) - Police have arrested a 47-year-old man suspected of beating another man to death near downtown Denver earlier this week. Police spokeswoman Raquel Lopez says Martin Trusty was arrested early Saturday morning for the Monday death of 44-year-old Darwin Brown. Trusty is being held for investigation of first-degree... more » -
2 children and 1 woman killed in Denver shooting
February 6, 2013 6:12 PM
DENVER (AP) - Police say two young children and a woman were killed and a third child was wounded in a shooting at a northeast Denver house. The wounded child was in critical condition Wednesday at Denver Health Medical Center. Police Major Crimes Cmdr. Ron Saunier said shooting appeared to... more » -
Dentist who allegedly reused syringes also investigated on prescription claims
July 14, 2012 3:01 PM
DENVER (AP) - Denver police say they are investigating prescription fraud allegations against a Colorado dentist who is also accused of possibly exposing patients to HIV and other infections by reusing syringes and needles. The Denver Post reported Friday that police began their investigation of Stephen Stein after the state... more » -
Denver officer hit by car
February 27, 2012 8:19 AM
DENVER (AP) - A Denver police officer is in serious condition after he was struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop. Police say the accident occurred after the officer stopped a vehicle early Monday. He was transported to the hospital with serious injuries, the driver of the... more » -
Denver issues rare apology over officer texts
December 7, 2011 8:19 PM
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Police: Slain suspect had fired on bystander
October 19, 2011 11:28 PM
DENVER (AP) - Denver police say a robbery suspect who was shot and killed by officers had fired on one bystander, tried to kidnap another and shot at officers who were pursuing him. The medical examiner said Wednesday that 24-year-old Mark Sepulveda was killed by a gunshot wound in... more » -
Denver Police need your help to locate a child abductor.
June 3, 2011 5:56 PM
Shortly before 1:30 pm Thursday afternoon an eight year old was walking in the 400 block alley of S. Raleigh St and S. Stuart Street in Denver, when a white male of unknown age with short brown hair grabbed her and put her in a white cargo van, then sped... more » -
Charges filed in alleged attack on Denver police
May 12, 2011 6:42 PM
DENVER (AP) - A 20-year-old woman accused of throwing an incendiary device at a police cruiser faces charges that carry penalties of up to 90 years in prison. Amelia Nicol faces charges including two felony counts of attempted murder. She's accused of throwing the incendiary device at a police... more » -
Man to get $795,000 settlement from Denver
May 3, 2011 1:46 PM
DENVER (AP) - A man who says he was beaten by Denver police is getting $795,000 under a settlement with the city. The city council unanimously approved the agreement Monday night. The Denver Post reported that it's one of city's largest settlements in a police brutality case. Alexander Landau... more » -
Body found in brief case
April 1, 2011 6:43 PM
Our partners at 9News report that a body was found inside a brief case or container this afternoon. Two teenagers found the body at Ruby Hill Park around 1:15. According to Police spokesman Sonny Jackson the remains were found on top of a hill near South Raritan Street and... more » -
Two Denver police officers fired over beating of Pueblo man
March 25, 2011 6:52 PM
DENVER (AP) - City officials have fired two Denver police officers whose aggressive arrest of a suspect caught on video prompted investigations and the resignation of the city's safety manager. The new safety manager announced Friday that officers Devin Sparks and Randy Murr have been fired for their actions... more » -
Jury: No wrongdoing by 'Gladiators' cop
January 28, 2011 7:14 AM
DENVER (AP)-A Denver police officer who appeared as a contestant on "American Gladiators" has been cleared in a civil lawsuit alleging excessive force and wrongful arrest. A jury Thursday found no merit to allegations that Officer Vicki Ferrari roughed up the manager of a Grease Monkey and placed handcuffs... more » -
Denver Good Samaritan stabbed, suspect arrested
October 20, 2010 8:18 AM
A suspect faces an attempted first-degree murder charge after Denver police say he stabbed another man who helped a woman after she was allegedly pushed out of a car. The Denver District Attorney's office on Tuesday announced the charge against 27-year-old Brent Ward and say he also faces charges... more » -
Denver Officer arrested on suspicion of sexual assault
October 19, 2010 3:10 PM
A Denver police officer has been arrested on suspicion of coercing a woman under arrest into performing a sex act to avoid going to jail. Police arrested Hector Paez, 31, Monday. Denver District Attorney Mitch Morrissey's office and police say Paez will be charged later this week with... more » -
Denver officer-initiated investigations fall
September 20, 2010 6:48 AM
Figures from the Denver Police Department show the number of investigations initiated by officers in August was down nearly 25 percent from the same month a year ago - a drop of about 4,500 incidents. The number of patrol hours in August fell by 2 percent from a year... more » -
Minority groups call for firing of two Denver Police Officers
August 19, 2010 5:01 PM
DENVER (AP) - Latino and African-American leaders in Denver are urging the city's safety manager to fire two of the police officers caught on video roughing up residents. They told Safety Manager Ron Perea on Thursday that he should fire the officers caught on video arresting 24-year-old Michael DeHerrera... more » -
FBI probing Denver police case
August 17, 2010 3:54 PM
The FBI is getting involved in a case of alleged police misconduct in Denver. FBI spokesman Dave Joly said Tuesday that the agency has agreed to look into the case at the request of Mayor John Hickenlooper. However, the FBI won't say whether or not that will lead to... more » -
Son of Pueblo Sheriff's veteran speaks out over cop beating
August 14, 2010 11:34 PM
Michael DeHerrera is your average 24 year old from Southern Colorado. Being the son of a Pueblo Sheriff's Deputy he's stayed out of trouble. But that all changed when he went out in downtown Denver in April 2009. "He (Michael) was saying, they're beating up Shawn, they're beating up... more » -
4 Denver police injured in chase
July 15, 2010 1:29 PM
Four Denver police officers were treated for minor injuries after a drive-by shooting suspect's car was rammed by police cruisers. Police say a man suspected of firing shots into a group of people and hitting a man in the leg fled from police late Wednesday. During the chase, police... more » -
Denver child found safe inside stolen car
March 12, 2010 11:44 AM
Denver police say a 6-year-old girl has been found safe after someone stole her parents' idling car where she'd been left by herself. Authorities say the car was stolen before dawn Friday and was located just six minutes later about a block away. A witness reported seeing a... more » -
Man fatally shot at 16th Street restaurant
October 22, 2009 7:47 PM
DENVER (AP) - Denver police say one man was killed in an afternoon shooting at a downtown restaurant, not far from the popular 16th Street Mall. Police said the man was in "grave" condition when he was taken to a hospital. Police were still looking for the shooter Thursday... more » -
Jane Norton joins GOP Senate race
September 15, 2009 12:54 PM
The crowded contest to challenge Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet is getting a new player. Former Lt. Gov. Jane Norton will introduce herself to voters in a three-city campaign announcement Tuesday. The Republican joins at least five others from the GOP who will seek to challenge Bennet next year. Norton was... more »
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