Denver Crime Report newsletter
The latest news from the crime and courts beat for Wednesday, January 14
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Tina Peters to ask Colorado Court of Appeals to overturn her convictions

President Donald Trump has called for Tina Peters’ release and, in December, claimed to pardon her — a power he does not have over state-level criminal charges.

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Man pleads guilty to kidnapping, attempted sexual assault of Denver massage employees

A man accused of robbing and sexually assaulting women working in Denver-area massage businesses took a deal and pleaded guilty Monday to two felonies.

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1 killed, 1 injured in early morning Thornton shooting that sparked police chase

A suspect vehicle connected to the Wednesday morning shooting in the 9600 block of Huron Street fled the scene, leading Thornton officers on a chase, police said.

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Motorcyclist killed, 3 motorists injured in Aurora crash

The fatal crash, which involved a motorcycle and a car, happened at S. Dunkirk Street and E. Colorado Drive, near the Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora police said.

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More bodies identified in Davis Mortuary case, investigators turn to forensic genealogy

Investigators are now using forensic genetic genealogy and working with private labs and public DNA databases to identify the remaining 15 people whose remains were found in a hidden room in Davis Mortuary.

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3 new sexual assault charges filed against former Highlands Ranch teacher

A former Highlands Ranch teacher accused of kissing a student and giving them cigarettes now faces five felony charges, including kidnapping and sexual assault, according to court records.

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Denver judge censured for paying defendant’s $1 bail

Mayor Mike Johnston publicly censured Judge Barry Schwartz on Friday and ordered that the judge serve a one-we