Denver Crime Report newsletter
The latest news from the crime and courts beat for Wednesday, January 28
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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Colorado trooper injured in crash on I-25 while pursuing wrong-way, suspected DUI driver

A Colorado State Patrol trooper was injured early Wednesday morning while trying to catch a wrong-way, suspected drunken driver on Interstate 25, according to the agency.

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1 in critical condition after falling through ice at Aurora park

One person was taken to the hospital in critical condition after falling through the ice at Sand Creek Park on Tuesday night, Aurora officials said.

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Eastbound I-70 reopens near Eagle after crash

Eastbound Interstate 70 was closed near Eagle after a crash on the highway, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.

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Former Centennial teacher gets 60 years in prison for sex-based assault

Douglas County students and parents told investigators that Christopher Ballard touched students inappropriately, showed them pornography and made them run around naked, according to court records.

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These Colorado counties had the most school, construction zone speeding tickets

The number of Colorado drivers ticketed for speeding in designated “slow zones” near schools and construction sites is increasing, state patrol officials said Tuesday.

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Man gets 30 years prison time for attacks on Denver massage workers

Trevondus Estes, the man accused of attacking employees at Denver and Lakewood massage businesses, was sentenced Thursday to 30 years in prison, according to court records.

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Bald eagle shot near Northglenn, Colorado wildlife officers search for culprit

The person who shot the bald eagle, when caught, will face a $100,000 fine, a year in prison or both under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.