Denver Crime Report newsletter
The latest news from the crime and courts beat for Wednesday, October 22
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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Man takes deal, pleads guilty in Aurora hit-and-run that killed motorcyclist

Jeremy Austen House pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide in a deal that dropped the charge of first-degree murder from his case, according to Arapahoe County court records.

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Police execute search warrants across metro Denver as part of Boulder County grand jury investigation

Multiple law enforcement agencies executed search warrants across Boulder County and metro Denver this morning. Officials emphasized that ICE was not involved

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Pedestrian killed in Aurora hit-and-run crash on East Colfax

A man was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash on East Colfax Avenue near Chambers Road on Tuesday night, according to the Aurora Police Department.

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Sexual assault, drugging trial begins for former owner of Grateful Dead-themed bars

Jay Bianchi is alleged to have drugged and sexually assaulted multiple people between 2020 and 2024

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Semi-truck driver killed in rollover crash on I-25 in Loveland

A semi-truck driver was pronounced dead on scene around 2 p.m. Tuesday after traveling off Interstate 25 in Loveland, according to a Colorado State Patrol press release.

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Gas station employee killed by Parker police after brandishing gun, agency says

A gas station employee was shot and killed by Parker police on Monday night after brandishing a gun at officers who were responding to calls about shots fired, officials said.

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Northglenn women charged with 109 animal cruelty counts

Two Northglenn women are charged with 109 counts of animal cruelty after police rescued more than 70 dogs and cats from a home in the 1900 Block of 116th Drive in July.