Thornton Crime & Community

Sunday night shootout in a Thornton neighborhood left one officer wounded after suspect Luis Arebalo opened fire during a police contact. Residents...

Thornton has appointed Bill Zielinski as its new CIO, bringing over three decades of public-sector tech leadership.

• Dallas tenure highlights: Led...

• Officer hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot near Ulster Street and East 128th Avenue around 9:30 p.m. Sunday.
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A manhunt continues Monday for Luis Arebalo after he allegedly shot a Thornton officer Sunday night.

• Officers responded to an unwanted person call...

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office Forensic Biology Unit launched in August 2023 to cut DNA casework turnaround times for county investigations. Now...

Adams County kids got an early sugar rush at the farmers market this weekend, launching a family-friendly preview of the Halloween season with strong local community participation.

Adams County's historically Democratic stronghold faces limited 2026 competition, with incumbents Jessica Campbell and Leslie Summey defending seats...

Thornton Police hosted Cops & Cones at the Dairy Queen on E 120th Avenue, giving residents a relaxed chance to chat with officers while enjoying $1...

Thornton is hosting a hybrid neighborhood meeting for Parterre Planning Area 2C, giving nearby residents a direct chance to shape future development...

Two recent cases highlight internal accountability processes in Colorado law enforcement.

• Lakeside sergeant case: Internal review led to firing in...

Thornton Police offers Citizens Police Academies that give community members an inside look at law enforcement and the criminal justice system.

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Key contacts and info from the Thornton Police Department page:

• Emergency: Text or call 911 for immediate threats
• Non-emergency: Call...

Thornton Police are seeking a suspect in a Chase Bank robbery as reported in today's 6 a.m. newscast.

Walmart's Wing drones will soon deliver packages up to 5 pounds in 30 minutes across the Denver metro starting 2027.

• Federal control dominates: The...

Northglenn flag football secured a gritty 21-6 win over rival Riverdale Ridge despite constant penalties that slowed their rush and erased an early...

A new memorial at the exact spot near Gaylord Street and Colfax Avenue marks the 55th anniversary of Denver Police Officer Merle Nading’s death while...

Two people suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds in a car at Robinwood Condos in east-central Aurora early Saturday, with officers recovering a firearm and spent casings at the scene but no suspect details available.

A fatal crash occurred just after 7:15 p.m. at I-76 and Bromley Lane in Brighton when a person near the road was struck by two vehicles. Both drivers...

Thornton residents are sharing useful free items through local exchanges this week.

• Concrete garden pavers: 24" x 24" pads in Northbrook for paths...

Thornton residents can directly influence protected bike facilities on Colorado Boulevard by sharing input on design alternatives.

• Take the online...