Denver Crime Report newsletter
The latest news from the crime and courts beat for Saturday, April 18
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Saturday, April 18, 2026

Semitrailer crashes on I-70 bridge in west metro Denver

Two lanes of eastbound Interstate 70 are closed in west metro Denver after a semitrailer crashed and partially rolled off of a bridge, officials said Friday.

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Colorado man who lived with lover’s corpse gets 5 years in prison

A Lakewood man accused of living with the corpse of one of his lovers for almost two years in order to spend the man’s social security money was sentenced to five years in prison this week.

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Person killed in shooting in Denver’s Northeast Park Hill neighborhood

One person was pronounced dead Friday morning following a fatal shooting at Forest Street and East Thrill Place in Denver.

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Colorado drug task force arrests 25-year-old man, seizes MDMA, LSD, ketamine, cocaine

A 25-year-old man was arrested after months-long investigation.

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31-year-old pedestrian killed in fatal Arapahoe County crash

Officials say the crash happened around 2 a.m. Friday.

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Hazmat spill causes traffic backups on south metro Denver highway

A hazardous materials spill on a south metro Denver highway is causing traffic backups near Parker, fire officials said Thursday.

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Denver Public Schools considers asking voters to approve $44 million mill levy override

Denver Public Schools is considering whether to ask voters to approve a $44 million mill levy override in November’s election as part of an effort to raise money for the city’s schools.