Arvada Crime Update - January 6 - 12, 2025

Significant Incidents

Homeless individual arrested for theft and resisting Arrest at Lowe’s AR25000284

On January 6, 2025, at approximately 10:38 am, officers responded to a theft incident involving an individual at Lowe's on Wadsworth Blvd. The suspect was a homeless individual known to officers from numerous calls for service around Olde Town. When approached by officers, the suspect became non-compliant and resisted arrest. Additional officers arrived to assist, and a taser was deployed to gain control. The suspect was taken into custody, treated for minor injuries, and charged with burglary, resisting arrest, obstruction, and theft. The officers sustained minor cuts and bruises.

Outdoor death investigation AR25000347

On January 7, 2025, at approximately 2:31 pm, a passerby discovered a man lying motionless in the snow near 7820 W 54th Ave and called 911. Emergency personnel arrived and determined the individual was deceased. He had been part of a snow removal crew working in the area and was last seen by coworkers around 2:15 pm. CSI documented the scene, and the coroner will determine the cause of death.

Impaired driver stopped going wrong way on Wadsworth Blvd AR2500415 

On January 8, 2025, at approximately 5:57 pm, officers responded to a REDDI (Report Every Drunk Driver Immediately) call near W 80th Ave and Vance Dr. Reports described a silver SUV driving erratically, crashing into rails, and traveling very slowly. The vehicle was located traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of Wadsworth Blvd. Officers stopped the driver, who appeared disoriented, slurring speech, displaying unsteady movements, and unable to recall basic information such as time or location.

The driver admitted to taking prescription medications with warnings against operating vehicles. Paramedics were called, and the individual was transported to a hospital and issued a summons for driving under the influence and other violations.

Mercury spill in driveway leads to emergency response and citation AR25000558

On January 11, 2025, at approximately 11:48 am, emergency personnel responded to a residence near the 10700 block of W 62nd Ave after a homeowner reported finding a small amount of mercury in their driveway. Upon arrival, they encountered an individual attempting to clean up the mercury. The individual resisted instructions from responders and obstructed cleanup and decontamination efforts. 

Arvada PD officers were called to assist, and the individual continued to ignore lawful orders, resulting in their detention. Officers ensured there was no mercury contamination following physical contact. The individual refused personal decontamination and was cited for obstruction of police and fire personnel.

Stolen Jeep tracked, two suspects apprehended without incident AR25000557 

On January 11, 2025, at approximately 12:23 pm, officers responded to the area of 6310 W 63rd Ave regarding a stolen 2010 white Jeep Grand Cherokee being tracked by its owner. The driver of the stolen vehicle fled eastbound from Allendale Park, and officers disengaged. The Jeep was later located parked in a cul-de-sac near 10472 W 63rd Ave and was associated with a GMC Yukon in the area.

With assistance from a drone unit and a K9 team, officers prepared to contact the Jeep. The Yukon, occupied by individuals connected to the suspects, approached officers nearby, leading to a high-risk stop. Two suspects were detained without incident. One suspect was charged with third-degree motor vehicle theft, while the other was cited for vehicle trespass.

Intoxicated intruder arrested after breaking into home AR25000584 

On January 11, 2025, at approximately 11:58 pm, officers responded to a report of a burglary in progress at a residence on the 5600 block of Carr St. The homeowner reported that an intruder had broken into the home and he was detaining the suspect. The suspect, who appeared intoxicated, had kicked in the front door and sat on the couch despite having no connection to the residents. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Jefferson County Jail on burglary charges. No injuries were reported during the incident.

Traffic Data and Calls for Service

Traffic

20 Reported Crashes

• 2 Injury Crashes 

• 0 Fatality Crashes

100 Traffic Stops

• 68 Drivers Cited

Top Violations Cited

1. No proof of insurance (16)

2. License plates expired more than 60 days (8)

3. Speeding 20 to 24 mph over speed limit (8)

4. Operating unregistered vehicle (6)

5. Careless driving (6)

   
   

Calls for Service

1,579 Total Calls for Service*

• 45 Citizen Assist

• 25 Civil Assist

• 28 Disturbance

• 54 Ordinance Violation

• 5 Shots Fired / Shots Heard

• 30 Suspicious Incident

• 12 Suspicious Person

• 47 Suspicious Vehicle

• 26 Unwanted Party

• 57 Welfare Check

*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

52 Total Arrests*

• 12 Felonies

• 40 Misdemeanors 

  • 34 Taken into custody

  • 18 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

106 Total Crime Reports*

• 7 DUI Offenses

• 14 Criminal Mischief

• 11 Fraud

• 14 Motor Vehicle Theft

• 10 Burglary

• 10 Theft From Motor Vehicle

• 10 Drug Offenses

• 7 Shoplifting

• 5 Theft of Vehicle Parts

• 5 Weapon Violations

*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.

20 Total CORE Team Contacts

Resources Offered

• 2 Mental health

• 2 Substance Abuse

• 1 Housing

• 1 Other

• 0 Navigator assistance

• 0 Employment

0 Resources Accepted

Enforcement Actions*

• 17 Trespass

• 13 Verbal Warning

• 8 Citation

• 3 Arrest

*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.

94 Total AMO Calls for Service*

Top call types received

• 23 Leash Law Violation

• 7 Barking Dog

• 7 Other Animal Concerns

• 6 Injured Animal

• 6 Wildlife

*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.

34 Total PST Crime Reports*

20 Crime Reports Submitted Online

Crimes most reported

• 10 Theft

• 9 Criminal Mischief

• 4 Fraud

• 2 Burglary

• 2 Motor Vehicle Theft

*PST crime report figures are included in, and are not in addition to, the Crime Data section above. 

Source: https://www.arvadaco.gov/1202/Activity-Reported-January-6-to-January-1