Arvada Crime Update - March 31-April 6, 2025

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 a search, officers were unable to locate him. The bicycle was recovered at the scene. The case remains under investigation. (AR25005332)

Officer Assaulted During Arrest of Burglary Suspect

On Monday, April 1 at 11:04 a.m., officers were dispatched to multiple locations following reports of a man attempting to break into cars using a screwdriver. He was first spotted near 7373 W 84th Way and later confronted by a citizen near Lamar and Chase.

An officer located the suspect near 5895 W 86th Ave, at which point the suspect tried to flee. During the foot chase, the suspect tripped and became entangled with the officer, grabbing his leg in an attempt to gain control. The officer struggled to break free from the suspect and two unidentified citizens, witnessing the altercation, stepped in to assist. The suspect was detained and found in possession of burglary tools, narcotics, and other illegal items. 

The suspect was booked into Jefferson County Jail on multiple charges. The officer suffered minor cuts. We’d like to extend our thanks to the citizens who helped, even though we didn’t catch their names! (AR25005379)

Officer Assaulted During Mental Health Crisis Call

On Monday, April 1 at 3:36 p.m., officers responded to a welfare check at a residence. A parent had called requesting help for their son, who was experiencing a mental health crisis. 

When an officer arrived and began speaking with the father, the son suddenly growled and punched the officer in the shoulder. The officer backed away and gave verbal commands, but the man continued to attack, swinging punches toward the officer’s head. The officer deployed a Taser, successfully subduing the man. 

He was transported to the hospital for a medical evaluation and subsequently booked into Jefferson County Jail. He faces charges of assault on a peace officer. (AR25005400)

Armed Home Invasion in Arvada Leads to Multi-Agency Pursuit and Arrest

On Tuesday, April 2 just before 2:40 p.m., two male suspects entered a home near 7600 Reed Street in Arvada and held the resident at gunpoint, demanding money and the keys to his Honda Civic. After rummaging through a purse on scene and confirming the victim had no cash, the suspects fled the area in the stolen vehicle.

Arvada officers quickly located the vehicle near W 80th Ave and Wadsworth Blvd and initiated a pursuit, which was discontinued for safety reasons near Simms St. Detectives and crime scene investigators responded to the scene to assist, and  FLOCK camera technology later spotted the vehicle near Monaco and Leetsdale in Denver.

At approximately 7:30 p.m., a Colorado State Patrol aircraft returning from another call spotted the stolen Honda heading northbound on I-25 near Larkspur. The aircraft unit coordinated with ground units from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Lone Tree Police, Colorado State Patrol, and other local agencies to intercept the vehicle.

Around 8:15 p.m., deputies deployed stop sticks near Havana Street and I-25. The vehicle continued briefly before officers executed a Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI) near Rosemont Avenue, bringing the pursuit to an end. Both suspects fled on foot but were taken into custody within minutes. A stolen handgun was found in the vehicle.

The suspects had active warrants for auto theft, robbery, burglary, and parole violations. They were medically cleared before being booked into Douglas County Jail.

The Colorado State Patrol is handling the investigation into the vehicle pursuit and apprehension, while Arvada PD is handling the original home invasion and auto theft case. Additional charges are pending. (AR25005466)

Thank you to all the agencies that contributed to a positive outcome in this case! Footage of Douglas County Sheriff's Office deputies apprehending the suspects can be viewed on Facebook. 

Suspicious Vehicle Call Uncovers Stolen Car, Drugs, and Forged VIN

On Thursday, April 4 at 3:29 p.m., officers responded to a welfare check involving a vehicle that had been parked near 11135 Ralston Rd for over two hours. Upon approach, an officer observed drug paraphernalia in plain view and noted signs of vehicle tampering, including a punched ignition. 

Officers developed a tactical plan to safely remove the occupant and he was taken into custody without incident. A search of the suspect and the vehicle uncovered multiple types of controlled substances and additional drug paraphernalia. Officers discovered that the vehicle's visible VIN plate had been replaced with a forged one, and additional identifiers had been removed. A VIN plate inside the engine bay confirmed the vehicle had been reported stolen out of Denver. 

The suspect was transported to jail and booked on several charges, including possession of stolen property and narcotics. (AR25005649)

Community Outreach Resources Enforcement (CORE)

The CORE team focuses on issues in the community related to homelessness. They respond to calls involving homeless people, proactively offer resources, and conduct enforcement when other support methods are not effective.

18 Total CORE Team Contacts

Resources Offered

• 2 Mental health

• 2 Substance abuse

• 1 Housing

• 0 One Small Step info

• 0 Navigator assistance

• 1 Employment

• 0 Vital document recovery

2 Resources Accepted

Enforcement Actions*

• 4 Trespass

• 2 Verbal Warning

• 5 Citation

• 0 Arrest

• 0 Jailed

*More than one enforcement action may be used per person.

Arrests

54 Total Arrests*

• 29 Taken into custody

• 25 Released on summons

*Arrested persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Classification of charges may change any time after arrest. Arrest data may not be finalized at time of publication.

Crime Data

176 Total Crime Reports*

Crimes most reported

• 29 Theft (other than vehicle and shoplift)

• 18 Assault

• 17 Fraud

• 17 Harassment

• 13 Criminal Mischief

• 13 Drug Paraphernalia

• 8 Shoplift

• 7 Violation of Protection Order

• 6 Burglary

• 6 Driving Under the Influence

*Incidents under investigation may be re-classified as criminal or noncriminal after publication. Crime reports may contain more than one criminal charge. All figures are preliminary and are not meant to be final crime statistics.

Traffic

31 Reported Crashes

• 0 Injury Crashes 

• 0 Fatality Crashes

239 Traffic Stops

• 175 Drivers Cited

Top Violations Cited

• 43 Speeding 10-19 mph over limit

• 31 Plates expired 60+ days

• 25 No proof of insurance

• 15 Speeding 20-24 mph over limit

• 14 Stop sign violation

Calls for Service

2,010 Total Calls for Service*

Top call types received and dispatched are not available this reporting period.

• - Welfare Check

• - Suspicious Incident

• - Traffic Complaint

• - Unwanted Party

• - Citizen Assist

• - Disturbance

• - Theft

• - Suspicious Person

• - Domestic

• - Harassment

*Total calls for service includes all dispatched and self-initiated activity by Department personnel. Calls for service include criminal and non-criminal activity and may not result in a written report.