/tags/crime Crime en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:04:56 GMT /news/2024-12-25/four-people-hospitalized-in-aurora-after-shooting-and-crash-involving-rtd-light-rail-train Aurora police say four people are injured after what started as a shooting and ended as a collision with an RTD train. Police are still investigating. Wed, 25 Dec 2024 19:04:56 GMT /news/2024-12-25/four-people-hospitalized-in-aurora-after-shooting-and-crash-involving-rtd-light-rail-train Alex Murphy /news/2024-11-08/the-colorado-funeral-home-owners-accused-of-letting-190-bodies-decompose-are-set-to-plead-guilty Colorado funeral home owners accused of stashing 190 decaying bodies and giving grieving families fake ashes were expected to plead guilty Friday. Jon and Carie Hallford have been charged with more than 200 counts of corpse abuse. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:23:42 GMT /news/2024-11-08/the-colorado-funeral-home-owners-accused-of-letting-190-bodies-decompose-are-set-to-plead-guilty Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/Report for America /news/2024-10-23/a-man-accused-of-threatening-to-kill-democratic-election-officials-will-likely-plead-guilty A man accused of repeatedly threatening to kill the top elections officials in Colorado and Arizona as well as judges and federal law enforcement agents has pleaded guilty to one count of making interstate threats. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:34:44 GMT /news/2024-10-23/a-man-accused-of-threatening-to-kill-democratic-election-officials-will-likely-plead-guilty Colleen Slevin, Associated Press /podcast/inthenoco/2024-10-10/a-proposed-tax-on-guns-and-ammo-could-fund-millions-in-aid-for-victims-of-violent-crimes-will-voters-back-it A statewide measure on Colorado’s ballot would add a new tax onto the sale of guns and ammunition. If voters approve, it could generate about $39 million dollars to fund services that help crime victims. On In The NoCo, we talk with KUNC state capitol reporter Lucas Brady Woods to learn more about Proposition KK. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-10-10/a-proposed-tax-on-guns-and-ammo-could-fund-millions-in-aid-for-victims-of-violent-crimes-will-voters-back-it In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Lucas Brady Woods /news/2024-07-13/summit-county-town-is-reporting-an-uptick-in-vehicle-break-ins-as-the-summer-season-gets-underway While most Summit County towns have reported at least one vehicle break-in, Silverthorne has reported significantly more vehicle break-ins than elsewhere in the county. Sat, 13 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT /news/2024-07-13/summit-county-town-is-reporting-an-uptick-in-vehicle-break-ins-as-the-summer-season-gets-underway Ryan Spencer, Summit Daily °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ /news/2024-06-05/recent-colorado-bureau-of-investigation-data-reveals-crime-rates-are-mixed-in-boulder Property crime and vehicle thefts are down in Boulder, but violent crime remains on the rise. Boulder Reporting Lab reporter John Herrick sits down with KUNC host Michael Lyle, Jr., to dig into the reasons why. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 20:30:28 GMT /news/2024-06-05/recent-colorado-bureau-of-investigation-data-reveals-crime-rates-are-mixed-in-boulder Michael Lyle /news/2024-05-15/colorado-teen-pleads-guilty-in-death-of-driver-who-was-hit-in-the-head-by-a-rock A second teen has pleaded guilty in the death of a 20-year-old driver who was hit in the head by a rock that crashed through her windshield in suburban Denver last year. Wed, 15 May 2024 21:18:23 GMT /news/2024-05-15/colorado-teen-pleads-guilty-in-death-of-driver-who-was-hit-in-the-head-by-a-rock Colleen Slevin, Associated Press /news/2024-05-13/1-of-3-teens-charged-with-killing-a-colorado-woman-while-throwing-rocks-at-cars-pleads-guilty One of three teens who was charged with killing a 20-year-old woman while throwing large rocks at passing cars in Colorado has pleaded guilty to reduced charges under a plea agreement. Mon, 13 May 2024 15:11:40 GMT /news/2024-05-13/1-of-3-teens-charged-with-killing-a-colorado-woman-while-throwing-rocks-at-cars-pleads-guilty Colleen Slevin, Associated Press /news/2024-03-21/judge-delays-case-against-colorado-funeral-home-owners-accused-of-190-counts-of-corpse-abuse A Colorado judge has granted a defense request to delay the criminal case of two Colorado funeral home operators accused of letting nearly 200 corpses decay in a decrepit building in some cases for years. The delay Thursday angered some families of the deceased who are eager to have the case resolved. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 20:55:27 GMT /news/2024-03-21/judge-delays-case-against-colorado-funeral-home-owners-accused-of-190-counts-of-corpse-abuse Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/Report for America /news/2024-03-08/colorado-finds-dna-scientist-cut-corners-raising-questions-in-hundreds-of-criminal-cases The Colorado Bureau of Investigation says a former DNA scientist cut corners and didn't follow standard testing protocols, raising questions about hundreds of criminal cases in which she processed evidence. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:41:20 GMT /news/2024-03-08/colorado-finds-dna-scientist-cut-corners-raising-questions-in-hundreds-of-criminal-cases Amy Beth Hanson, Associated Press