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The latest news from the crime and courts beat for Tuesday, June 23
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Former Jeffco schools security guard arrested in Boulder County on child sexual abuse charges

The district fired 67-year-old Brian Richie after they learned of the investigation, according to a spokesperson. The allegations are not connected to any Jeffco students, the district said.

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11 people indicted in ‘widespread motor vehicle theft ring’ in Colorado

A grand jury has indicted 11 people on 52 counts related to motor vehicle thefts that occurred at airports across the Front Range.

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1 injured in semitrailer crash that shut down southbound I-25 south of Colorado Springs

Southbound Interstate 25 was closed Monday afternoon for a two-vehicle crash in El Paso County, according to the Colorado State Patrol.

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Denver will require additional approval for citywide safety alerts after errant notifications

Denver will now require employees to receive additional approval before they can send wireless emergency alerts to residents.

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Man charged with murder in fatal Aurora alley shooting

Aurora police used surveillance video, witness statements and facial recognition software to track and arrest a man suspected of murder, according to Carlos Zarco’s arrest affidavit.

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From sunscreen to concealed carry, the Greeley Stampede has many safety considerations

From helping little kids reunite with their parents after they wandered too far, helping people avoid a bad sunburn or having to evacuate people out of the event for inclement weather or other threats, the Stampede partners with many local agencies to prepare for everything.

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Colorado state trooper facing sexual assault and strangulation charges, arrested in Loveland

Jeremiah Patterson, 34, was arrested by the Loveland Police Department Friday night with the assistance of Flock Safety cameras