Aurora police
Coverage of Aurora police in the Nexus archive.
- Family and friends gather to remember Arthur Williams, 26-year-old cyclist killed in Aurora hit-and-run crash
Family and friends held a vigil in Aurora, Colo., to remember 26-year-old cyclist Arthur Williams, who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on South Powhaton Road. Authorities are continuing to search for the driver, having identified a vehicle of interest. The Williams family is working with the Aurora City Council to push for bike lanes and started a GoFundMe campaign to seek justice.
- Bicyclist found dead a day after Aurora hit-and-run; police seek driver
A bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Aurora, Colorado, involving a 2015-2019 Subaru Outback. The driver fled the scene, and the victim's body was discovered the next day by a good Samaritan. Police are seeking the driver and provided details about the vehicle's potential damage and last known location.
- Suspicious death under investigation after man's body found face down in field
Aurora police are investigating a suspicious death after a man's body was discovered face down in a field. The incident is currently under active investigation.
- Car used fake temp tags, drugs found during traffic stop
Aurora police pulled over a driver using fake temporary tags and discovered drugs and a stolen weapon in the vehicle during the traffic stop.
- Aurora officer indicted on murder, manslaughter charges in deadly shooting
Aurora Police Officer Matthew Nealy has been indicted on murder and manslaughter charges following the shooting death of 37-year-old Rajon Belt-Stubblefield on August 30, 2025. The incident occurred during a police encounter that resulted in the victim's death.
- Aurora officer indicted on murder, manslaughter charges in deadly shooting
Aurora Police Officer Matthew Nealy was indicted on murder and manslaughter charges following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Rajon Belt-Stubblefield on August 30, 2025.
- Teen girl killed in Aurora shooting; juvenile suspect arrested
A teenage girl was shot and killed in Aurora, Colorado, at an apartment complex on Saturday night. A juvenile suspect was arrested, and police are investigating the incident.
- New Colorado law aims to curb e-motorbike crashes among minors as vehicles rise in popularity
A new Colorado law effective August 12 requires parental consent for minors to obtain motorcycle endorsements for e-motorcycles, aiming to reduce crashes among youth. The law mandates helmets, licenses, and insurance for riders under 18 on e-motorcycles exceeding 28 mph, with penalties for violations.
- New Colorado law aims to curb e-motorbike crashes among minors as vehicles rise in popularity
A new Colorado law (HB26-1079) effective August 12 requires parental consent for minors to obtain motorcycle endorsements, targeting e-motorcycles that have caused rising crash rates among youth. The law mandates helmets, licenses, and insurance for riders under 18 on high-speed e-motos, with penalties for violations affecting both teens and parents.
- Driver arrested following pursuit in reportedly stolen car
A suspected DUI driver was arrested after a police chase in a reportedly stolen vehicle in Aurora, according to Aurora police. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday morning.
- Aurora police release video in search for driver of SUV involved in hit-and-run
Aurora police have released a video as part of their investigation into a hit-and-run incident involving an SUV last month. Authorities are seeking information about the driver of the SUV.
- Aurora police seeking to ID car involved in hit-and-run crash that seriously hurt pedestrian | Video
Aurora police are seeking to identify an SUV believed to be involved in a hit-and-run crash that occurred last month. The incident resulted in a pedestrian being seriously injured.
- Off-duty employee arrested in shooting near ICE detention center in Colorado that injured a woman
An off-duty employee at a Colorado ICE detention center was arrested after allegedly shooting a woman in the foot during a confrontation with protesters. The incident occurred as employees waited for a protest to disperse, and the man faces charges including attempted second-degree murder and first-degree assault. The employee works for Geo Group, a private-prison operator contracted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- Woman shot, injured near Aurora immigration detention center shortly after protest
A woman was shot and injured near an immigration detention center in Aurora after a weekly protest. Police detained a suspect for questioning, and the injuries were not life-threatening. The incident occurred on Nome Street, according to Aurora police and a nonprofit director near the facility.
- Aurora police seek witnesses to house party shooting
Aurora police are seeking witnesses for a shooting that occurred at a house party on the Fourth of July. The incident is under investigation, and authorities are asking for public assistance to identify potential witnesses.
- 23-year-old woman dead, man arrested after suspected DUI crash in Aurora
A 23-year-old woman died in a suspected DUI-related two-vehicle crash in Aurora, Illinois, on Saturday night. A man was arrested, and both drivers sustained serious injuries.
- Aurora Police enforcement leads to major decrease in crashes
Aurora Police report a significant reduction in crashes at a major intersection following a traffic enforcement operation. The initiative targeted one of the city’s worst intersections, resulting in improved safety outcomes.
- Aurora police seize more than 300 fireworks during Fourth of July weekend
Aurora police seized over 300 fireworks during the Fourth of July weekend. The enforcement action aimed at preventing illegal fireworks use.
- Third person arrested amid investigation into death of Aurora 4-year-old who police say was beaten to death
A third person, Chyann Moon, was arrested in connection with the death of a 4-year-old Aurora boy who police say was beaten to death. Alexander Martinez-Armstrong and the boy's mother, Destini Rose Lipsky, were previously arrested. The boy was found unconscious with severe injuries at Moon's apartment and later died.
- Aurora Police searching for suspect after vehicle pursuit
Aurora Police are searching for a suspect following a vehicle pursuit that resulted in a foot chase after a vehicle failed to stop.
- Aurora police using podcast for tip generation in cold case
Aurora police are using a podcast to generate tips in a cold case involving a woman who was stabbed to death in a parking lot ten years ago. The case remains unsolved as authorities seek new leads through this innovative method.
- Aurora man faces 8 felony charges after guns, drugs seized in police search
An Aurora man faces eight felony charges after police seized a stolen Glock, a rifle, and suspected drugs during a search warrant execution. The individual was arrested following the discovery of the items.
- Body found in retention pond near Chicago Premium Outlet Mall identified as missing woman
A body found in a retention pond near the Chicago Premium Outlet Mall has been identified as missing woman Shafia Murad. Aurora police discovered the body during a search for her near North Farnsworth Avenue and Corporate Boulevard.
- Body found in pond amid search for woman who went missing near Aurora outlet mall
A body was discovered in a retention pond in Aurora during the search for 32-year-old Shafia Murad, who went missing near the Chicago Premium Outlets. The individual has not been positively identified, and an autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause of death. Aurora police confirmed the investigation remains ongoing.