Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Arson | Burglary | Criminal Mischief | Property Crimes | Robbery | Theft Crimes | Trespassing
See if this sounds familiar: “If cops don’t have to worry about arresting people for marijuana, they can pay attention to crimes that actually matter.” Most of us have heard numerous variations of this argument over the years, but until … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Burglary | Theft Crimes
A Colorado Springs man recently arrived home to find his home being burglarized. When he confronted the burglar, the burglar pulled a firearm on the homeowner and pointed it at him as he ran away. That wasn’t the end, though. … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Auto Theft | Theft Crimes
Two car thieves could face increased charges for allegedly injuring a man who tried to stop them in the act. What happened? A man was sitting outside his home in the Colorado Springs area when two individuals allegedly entered his … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Shoplifting | Theft Crimes
In Lafayette, shoplifting at the Wal-Mart Supercenter has become an epidemic, according to the municipal judge. In 2017, the town had 260 cases of shoplifting, as compared with 57 in the previous year. Almost all of the cases were committed … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Burglary | Theft Crimes
Burglary is typically depicted as someone sneaking in to someone’s house late at night through a window and tiptoeing around to commit theft. However, while this certainly is a form of burglary, it is not the only way that you … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Arson | Burglary | Property Crimes | Robbery | Theft Crimes
Property crimes are taken very seriously in Colorado, as they often have devastating consequences for the victim(s) and/or property owner. Fortunately, Denver has recently enjoyed a decrease in property crimes. As of this writing, the city has averaged 1917 property … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Auto Theft | Theft Crimes
Here’s a lesson you hopefully don’t need us to teach you: do not drive a stolen car to court after being accused of car theft. Sounds obvious, right? Unfortunately, that’s exactly what a Connecticut man did earlier this month. Jonathan … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Drug Crimes | Theft Crimes
Denver has recently seen a substantial increase in both auto thefts and methamphetamine possession – a 13% increase in stolen vehicles, and a 30% increase in meth possession arrests. Drug addicts often steal or break into vehicles in order to … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Theft Crimes
Most people see the winter holiday season as a time of celebration. Thankfulness. Togetherness. Joy and cheer. For the Denver police and others in local law enforcement, though, it is also a time that brings a huge uptick in the … Continue reading
Posted By: Jacob Martinez
Category: Looting | Theft Crimes
In our state, you won’t find a looting law on the books. In fact, only a handful of other states have actual, specific looting laws. Here, if you are found looting, other charges like theft, burglary, or robbery will apply. … Continue reading
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