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Former Aurora officer accused of stealing, using drugs charged with misconduct, DUI
AURORA | A former Aurora Police officer is facing charges of official misconduct and driving under the influence after investigators say he took drugs collected at a traffic stop and later used them while driving home. The 18th Judicial District is charging Michael Gallagher following an investigation that found Gallagher used fentanyl he collected as […]
Aurora police officer resigned amid probe into taking, using narcotics from crime scene
AURORA | The Aurora Police Department referred a former officer for criminal charges after an internal investigation found that he took narcotics obtained as evidence and used them off-duty, police said in a social media post. On Facebook on Wednesday, the police department announced that former officer Michael Gallagher resigned in lieu of termination and […]
Stopping gun violence before it happens in Aurora. Is SAVE salvation or harassment?
AURORA | An Aurora community youth gun-violence prevention program is highlighting tension between a desire for safer communities and a lack of trust in police. Aurora’s Standing Against Violence Everyday program, which identifies youth involved in gun violence and directs them to supportive services, has recently drawn both positive and negative attention. Several times in […]
EDITORIAL: Grand jury indictment against APD officer reflects larger transparency problem
The Aurora police department’s greatest impediment to restoring badly needed public trust is a consistent and pervasive lack of transparency and candor as officers carry out duties, and too often become the center of some crisis. The grand jury indictment this week of Aurora police officer Matthew Neely on murder charges in connection with the […]
Grand jury indicts Aurora cop in fatal shooting of Rajon Belt-Stubblefield at traffic stop
EDITOR’S NOTE: Be advised that the officer worn video contains graphic language and graphic shooting violence. AURORA | An Aurora police officer faces a murder charge for the fatal shooting of a Black man during a traffic stop last year. On Monday, an Arapahoe County grand jury indicted Aurora Police officer Matthew Neely, 54, on […]
Aurora crime rate drops 10.5% in first half of 2026. Chief credits technology, focus
AURORA | In the first half of 2026, the city’s crime rate, including property and violent crimes, dropped 10.5%, continuing a two-year decline, police reported today. From January to June, violent crime has decreased 9% and property crime is down 11%, representing 665 fewer victims than the same timeframe last year, according to the Aurora […]
Aurora traffic enforcement cuts crashes by 86% at crash-prone I-225 and Parker interchanges
AURORA | Aurora Police officials say a targeted traffic enforcement and public education campaign reduced crashes by 86% at one of the city’s most crash-prone locations. The department’s Special Operations Bureau recently completed a study analyzing two years of crash data and identified the Interstate 225 and South Parker Road interchange — including its on- […]
Aurora still allowing limited fireworks despite growing fire bans — and the city’s show is on
AURORA | The city may be one of the few left in the metro area still allowing “legal” fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July, but there are still some rules in place to reduce fire risk. The official Independence Day celebration hosted by the city from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Saturday at the Aurora Municipal […]
Third arrest made in child beating death of 4-year-old boy in Aurora
AURORA | Aurora police have arrested a third person in connection with the fatal beating of a 4-year-old boy in May. Chyann Moon, Aurora, was arrested June 25 in connection with the death and faces charges of child abuse resulting in death, Aurora police spokesperson Gabby Easterwood said in a statement. Police and Aurora Fire […]
Aurora police officer cleared by Adams County DA in fatal shooting of Rashaud Johnson
AURORA | The Adams County district attorney ruled that no criminal charges will be filed against Aurora Police Officer Brandon Mills in the fatal shooting of Rashaud Johnson, saying that prosecutors could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Mills’ use of force was unlawful. 17th Judicial District Attorney Brian Mason announced his decision in […]