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Wheat Ridge Police Department

Coverage of Wheat Ridge Police Department in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 17 · 23:42 UTCMost recent: Jul 4 · 02:13 UTC
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  • SECURITYJul 4 · 02:13 UTCKMGH DENVER7
    Police deploy drones across Denver metro to crack down on illegal Fourth of July fireworks

    Law enforcement agencies in the Denver metro area are using drones during the Fourth of July weekend to address illegal fireworks complaints. Wheat Ridge and Northglenn Police Departments deploy drones for surveillance and location identification, while Commerce City allows legal fireworks sales until 11 p.m. on July 3 and 4. A local fireworks vendor emphasizes safety education for customers.

  • CRIMEJun 17 · 23:42 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWS
    Unhoused Colorado man sues Wheat Ridge police officers who killed his dog

    An unhoused Colorado man named David Richardson sued two Wheat Ridge police officers and the city after they shot and killed his rescue dog, Boss, during a warrant execution. Richardson claims the officers violated the Colorado Dog Protection Act by using lethal force unnecessarily and without proper procedure, and he seeks an apology and improved police training.