Arvada Crime Update - January 20 - 26, 2025

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Significant Incidents

CRIT Narcotics Search Warrant Leads to Arrest

On January 21, 2025, the CRIT executed a search warrant at 5889 Pierce St as part of a narcotics investigation. Through collaboration with other units, CRIT established probable cause and executed the warrant, leading to the seizure of fentanyl pills and the arrest of a suspect. Additionally, the property owner is pursuing eviction proceedings against the involved residents. This operation was a critical step in curbing drug distribution near Olde Town.

Arson Investigation Leads to Arrest

On January 15, 2025, at 6:24 am, officers responded to a structure fire on the 8700 block of W 54th Pl. A shed on a covered porch next to a multi-residence structure was engulfed in flames, spreading to the porch ceiling. Arvada Fire quickly extinguished the fire. Investigators identified a male suspect and on January 24, the Community Response Impact Team (CRIT), with assistance from Denver PD, located suspect in a Denver apartment. He was arrested and transported the suspect to Jefferson County Jail without incident.

Juvenile Arrested in Auto Theft Investigation

Arvada officers have responded to multiple incidents at a Lake Arbor residence involving a 14-year-old male suspected of auto thefts and burglaries. Following a reported Kia theft on January 8, 2025, a suspect matching the juvenile’s description was seen driving a similar vehicle. Westminster PD recovered the stolen Kia on January 12. Arvada PD later recovered a stolen Hyundai near the juvenile’s home, and on January 23, a stolen Kia was detected by a Flock camera. Later that day, Colorado Metropolitan Auto Theft Taskforce detectives arrested the juvenile while he was driving the stolen Kia in Westminster. The investigation is ongoing.

Illegal Puppy Sales Stopped in Arvada

Animal Management Officers (AMOs) responded to reports of illegal puppy sales at a residence on the 5300 block of Carr St. Five 8-week-old German Shepherd/Lab mix puppies were being sold on Craigslist for $750 each. AMOs met with the resident, educated them on Arvada’s laws prohibiting the sale of animals without a kennel license, and ensured all puppies were surrendered to Foothills Animal Shelter for adoption. The puppies will soon be available for new homes.

Officer-Involved Shooting

On January 26, 2025, at approximately 3:40 am, Arvada officers encountered a stolen vehicle in an alley near Kipling Parkway. The suspect entered the vehicle, refused to exit, and fired multiple rounds at officers. Officers returned fire, striking the suspect. The suspect was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and later identified as Phou Thone Onemanivoung (DOB 02-20-1982), who had felony warrants and a lengthy criminal history. Onemanivoung died from his injuries at 3:53 pm. The Jefferson County Critical Incident Response Team continues its investigation. Three officers involved in the incident are on administrative leave per APD policy. More information will be released as the investigation progresses.

Traffic Data and Calls for Service

Traffic

20 Reported Crashes

1 Injury Crashes
0 Fatality Crashes

205 Traffic Stops

116 Drivers Cited

Top Violations Cited

29 Expired plates 60+ days
27 Speeding 10-19 mph over limit
25 No proof of insurance
10 Red light violation
9 Operating unregistered vehicle

Calls for Service

1,938 Total Calls for Service*

Top call types received and dispatched

37 Welfare Check
28 Citizen Assist
23 Domestic
23 Suspicious Incident
17 Theft
14 Unwanted Party
13 Disturbance
13 Traffic Complaint
11 Harassment
11 Hazard

*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.

Arrest and Crime Data

Arrests

47 Total Arrests*

27 Taken into custody
17 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.

Crime Data

163 Total Crime Reports*

Crimes most reported

23 Theft (other than vehicle and shoplift)
15 Harassment
13 Assault
13 Fraud
9 Shoplifting
7 Criminal Mischief
7 Motor Vehicle Theft
7 Protection Order Violation
5 Trespass
4 Burglary

*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.

Special Unit Activity

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.

42 Total CORE Team Contacts

Resources Offered

3 Mental health
0 Substance Abuse
10 Housing
0 Other
2 Navigator assistance
0 Employment

0 Resources Accepted

Enforcement Actions*

9 Trespass
21 Verbal Warning
10 Citation
2 Arrest
2 Jailed

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

Animal Management Officers (AMO)

AMOs respond to all concerns involving animals and enforce City ordinances related to animals.

70 Total AMO Calls for Service*

Top call types received

11 Leash Law Violation
9 Other Animal Concerns
8 Wildlife
6 Animal Cruelty
5 Barking Dog

*AMO calls for service are included in, and are not in addition to, the Calls for Service figures above.

Police Service Technicians (PST)

PSTs assist residents online, by phone, or in person at our community stations. They provide non-emergency police services to include taking certain crime reports.

18 Total PST Crime Reports*

23 Crime Reports Submitted Online

Crimes most reported