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Arvada Crime Report (July 28-Aug 10): DUI driver crashes into 5 vehicles on W. 84th Way, business burglary near Wadsworth Blvd, gun discharged on Everett Street, viral Dairy Queen incident. 392 crime reports, 160 arrests, traffic data & CORE homeless outreach. Stay informed about public safety priorities in your Arvada community.

Arvada Crime Update July 14-27: 399 total crime reports including burglaries, vehicle crashes, and arrests. Latest police statistics on theft, assault, traffic stops, and homeless outreach programs in Arvada, Colorado.

Arvada PD crime report (June 9-July 13): 392 arrests, 1,021 crime reports. Top crimes: theft (166), criminal mischief (96), harassment (83). Notable incidents include carjacking, armed burglaries, shootings. Homelessness calls highest volume (283) but city stopped reporting CORE team outcomes. Questions raised about program effectiveness and resource allocation priorities given crime patterns.

Arvada Police Report June 2-8, 2025: Credit Card Fraud, Liquor Store Robbery & Smash-and-Grab Arvada Colorado police seek credit card fraud suspect with small dog ($1,000+ stolen). Majestic Liquor smash-and-grab causes $20,000 damage, stolen vehicles used. Liquor store robbery: 1 arrested, 1 suspect outstanding. 48 arrests, 164 crimes reported. Theft, fraud top offenses.

Arvada police (May 19-25): Vehicle crashed into smoke shop, high-speed DUI crash injured 3, convenience store robbery, teen seriously injured in vehicular assault near park, officer's car sideswiped by fleeing driver. 92 arrests, 194 crime reports led by theft (35). 33 crashes, 3 injuries. 2,148 service calls.

Arvada Police Report through June 1 2025: Fatal Hit-and-Run, Robbery & Crime Stats Arvada Colorado police arrest 51, investigate 157 crimes including fatal Wadsworth Boulevard hit-and-run (suspect caught), $1,000+ Walgreens cigarette robbery. DMV scam alert issued. Top crimes: theft, assault, harassment. 326 traffic stops, 2,103 service calls. Citizens Police Academy applications open.

Arvada police (May 12-18): Detective honored for $10M auto theft ring investigation. Armed unconscious driver safely detained on Carr St. Stolen vehicle suspect tased at Goodwill after resisting arrest. 85 arrests, 220 crime reports led by theft (33). 29 crashes, no fatalities. CORE: 22 contacts, 4 resources accepted. 2,221 service calls.

Arvada police (May 5-11): Major incidents include arrest of attempted murder suspect in multi-agency operation & gunfire at short-term rental party (no injuries, property damage). 84 arrests, 182 crime reports led by theft (25). 35 crashes including 1 fatality. CORE team: 16 contacts, 3 resources accepted. 1,887 total service calls.

Arvada police report (Apr 28-May 4): No major incidents. CORE team made 21 homeless contacts, all enforcement actions, 0 resources accepted. 71 arrests (34 custody, 37 summons). 180 crime reports led by theft (32), assault (21), harassment (19). 31 traffic crashes (2 injury, 0 fatal), 240 stops, 168 citations. 2,082 total service calls, top: homeless-related (51), welfare checks (45).

Significant Incidents Bicyclist Injured in Collision With Vehicle On April 21 at 3:36 p.m., officers responded to a vehicle-vs-bicycle crash at West 64th Avenue and Quail Street. The bicyclist failed to yield to oncoming traffic while crossing the intersection and was struck by an eastbound vehicle. He sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical treatment. He was cited for failure to yield from a stop.(AR25006666) Road Rage Incident Ends in Arrest On April 21 a

Significant Incidents Auto Theft and Menacing Leads to Arrest On April 15, 2025, at 4:11 a.m., a food delivery driver reported that his vehicle had been stolen while delivering food to an apartment near 5300 Carr Street. After witnessing suspicious behavior from a man at the apartment, the victim confronted him and was threatened with a handgun. Later that morning at 9:22 a.m., officers located the stolen vehicle occupied and parked at the same location. One female suspect wa

Significant Incidents Man with Warrants Flees on Foot, Escapes  On April 7 at 12:52 a.m., officers responded to a report of a protection order violation near 16400 W 85th Ave.  The male suspect, identified as Malik Adams-Brown (27) was found to have two outstanding arrest warrants, including a no-bond domestic violence warrant. Malik fled the area before officers arrived but was later located in a rideshare vehicle. He fled again on foot and evaded arrest. A perimeter was est

Background On December 16, the Arvada City Council approved Resolution # R24-135, authorizing an agreement with the owners of Suburban Studios Hotel at 6455 North Sheridan Boulevard. This agreement allows the hotel to be used for "emergency sheltering" of homeless individuals and families with funding of $1,134,000 until December 2026 through a Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) grant. Arvada Voices, by analyzing publicly available crime data from the Arvada Police

Significant Incidents Attempted Robbery and Assault in Olde Town On Sunday, March 31 at 1:33 p.m., officers responded to an attempted robbery in the 5700 block of Olde Wadsworth Blvd. A man sitting outside a coffee shop when a suspect attempted to steal his unlocked bicycle.  The victim confronted the suspect and was punched multiple times in the face. The suspect, described as a 50-year-old male wearing black jeans, a black shirt, and a black backpack, fled on foot. Despite

Significant Incidents No significant incidents were recorded by Arvada PD this reporting period. In lieu of these updates, Arvada Voices will break down some trends in the crime data from this reporting period. In this reporting period, there were 171 crime reports, with 37 reports filed through the non-emergency phone and online submittal service. Of these reports, theft, fraud, and drug paraphernalia made up the majority of reports (81 combined reports). Theft was up 48% ,

Significant Incidents Suspect Caught Hiding in Dumpster After Fleeing Traffic Stop On March 17, 2025, at 12:47 am, an Arvada officer conducted a traffic stop near 51st Ave and Kipling St. During the stop, a passenger fled on foot and was later found hiding in a dumpster by K9 officers. The passenger had a felony warrant for parole violation related to motor vehicle theft and eluding. A search of the vehicle uncovered 94 fentanyl pills and methamphetamine. Both the passenger a

Significant Incidents Woman Sets Fires Near Homes, Escapes by Bus On March 10, 2025, at 1:49 pm, multiple 911 calls reported a woman starting fires on a park bench near 60th Ave and Kipling Pkwy. The flames spread rapidly, causing significant damage to landscaping and a parked box truck before Arvada Fire extinguished them. The suspect fled before officers arrived, and a K-9 track led to a bus stop where she likely boarded a bus to leave the area. Investigators identified her

Significant Incidents Motor Vehicle Theft Suspect Arrested After Search On March 5, 2025, officers responded to a motor vehicle theft suspect seen near the 8500 block of Ames Street. With support from K-9 units and specialized teams, officers set a perimeter to contain the area. The suspect fled to a backyard shed and ignored commands to surrender. A flash-sound device was used to gain compliance, and a female exited the shed and officers believed the suspect remained inside.

Significant Incidents Suspect Arrested for Arson at School House Kitchen On February 28, at 5:27 am, a School House Kitchen manager reported fire damage on the upstairs patio. Security footage revealed two homeless individuals trespassing and igniting cardboard. Officers identified one suspect on March 1 and located him at 7-Eleven. He was arrested after confessing, and the second suspect remains unidentified. The investigation is ongoing. (Case AR25003463) Teen Driver Crashe

Significant Incidents Man Arrested After Threats on RTD Bus On February 18, 2025, at 4:38 pm, officers responded to a report of a man threatening an RTD bus driver and making inappropriate demands toward passengers in the 10100 block of W 53rd Place. Upon arrival, officers encountered an uncooperative male suspect who refused to leave the bus. When officers attempted to remove him, he resisted and kicked one of them. The suspect was found to have recently left a hospital agai