Thornton Crime & Community

Colorado public school enrollment fell more than 10,000 students this year, driven by lower birthrates and fewer people moving into the state.
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Survivors in Commerce City currently face 200-mile trips for help, but the upcoming Family Justice Center will deliver legal aid, housing, mental...

A proposed rule change would move high school on-deck circles closer to dugouts to improve safety after Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman was...

Colorado's updated law now defines school safety zones as all roadways within at least 1,000 feet of school property, doubling fines for speeding and...

A 13-month probe by the Regional Anti-Violence Enforcement Network (RAVEN) led to 18 arrests spanning 13 jurisdictions.

• Task force reach: Partners...

150th Street Closure: 150th Street between Sycamore Avenue and Uban Avenue is closed for maintenance.

• Duration: The closure will last about three...

Thornton Police records like incident reports, arrests, and body cam video fall under CCJRA.

• DIY option: Submit via the department's official...

Thornton police lifted a shelter-in-place order for the 13400 block of Uinta Street at 12:20 p.m. Monday after detaining an armed person in a residence. The order had been issued just 32 minutes earlier.

Thornton police responded to a reported disturbance near the 10200 block of Ura Lane just before 5:30 p.m. A stabbing was reported en route, and...

• Byron Roth, 33, fled a transport vehicle near I-76 mile marker 79 Friday morning after claiming illness; he was en route to Weld County on felony...

Attempted murder charges filed against Luis Arebalo, 37, in the October 11 Thornton police shooting on Ulster Street.

• Three counts of criminal...

Families planning the seasonal event can prepare with these practical details:

• Admission costs $5 per person or $15 for a family of four, accepted...

• Several suspects attacked an unhoused man at Fairfax Park in a random, unprovoked assault that left him severely injured.
• Investigators are asking...

The Colorado Office of School Safety equips schools and communities with tools to build safer, more positive environments. Local districts can access this statewide support for safety planning.

Brighton defeated Thornton 3-0 on Oct. 15, highlighting the teams' stark contrast: the Bulldogs at 4-15 overall and 4-6 in league versus Thornton's 0-18-1 record and 0-10 league mark.

Lindsay Salas faced felony charges for a $99,000 tuition scheme at her prior nonprofit role, yet the state Behavioral Health Administration hired her...

Thornton Public Library's Oct. 19 Kids Storytime offers interactive early-learning fun for little ones.

• Literacy focus: Age-appropriate stories,...

Thornton-area residents and young people can directly influence Denver-metro youth violence prevention by taking a brief three-question survey on...

Thornton residents and businesses can register security cameras to help police investigations by allowing officers to request footage after crimes...

Thornton residents can file eligible crimes online for faster handling.

• Submit the report and an officer reviews it, reaching out if more details...