Aurora police
Flock police cameras expand to nine Aurora high schools amid privacy debates
AURORA | The push to install Flock police cameras outside nine Aurora schools over the last year has turned into a picture-perfect illustration of how popular the cameras are — and aren’t. Aurora police have become solid proponents of the controversial cameras and license plate readers, regularly crediting the ability to quickly spot crimes and […]
New police program targets crime reduction in Aurora business districts, retail stores
AURORA | The Aurora police are rolling out a new program to connect with business owners and help them reduce crime, like shoplifting and disorderly conduct. Police launched the Business Shield Initiative earlier this month and have so far visited about 350 businesses across the city to build relationships and share tips about how stores […]
Aurora police arrest 13 men linked to monthlong child-sex sting operation
AURORA | A child-sex assault sting operation headed by Aurora police netted 13 arrests of men from across the metro area, all accused of attempting to pay juveniles for sex, Aurora police announced Tuesday. Among those arrested during the month-long operation, dubbed Operation SAFE Kids, two of the men are registered sex offenders, one man […]
Driver dies following high-speed I-225 rollover crash in Aurora
AURORA | A man accused of driving his speeding Jeep into the rear end of a car southbound on I-225 last week has died from injuries sustained during the crash, police said Wednesday. Officers were called to the interstate, just south of East Alameda Avenue, at about 2 a.m. Sept. 12 after reports of a […]
Shooting at Aurora convenience store Monday leaves two women seriously injured
AURORA | Two women stopping for snacks at an Aurora convenience store early Tuesday said someone in a car that pulled up next to them opened fire at their car, injuring both of them, police said. Officers were called to the Conoco at 290 S. Havana St. at about 1:45 a.m. after reports of a […]
Six teenagers face charges linked to Aurora shopping center teen takeover Aug. 30
AURORA | Aurora police said six teenage juveniles face charges linked to a teen takeover of a local shopping center late in August that drew hundreds of people, overwhelming the parking lot and some stores, vandalizing property and stealing merchandise. “This is something that we are not going to tolerate in our community,” Police Chief […]
Aurora man faces child porn charges after 2-year exploitation social media investigation
AURORA | An Aurora man was arrested Thursday linked to a 2024 investigation into the sharing of child sexual abuse material through a messaging app, police said. Brandon William Cross, 39, was arrested Sept. 3 by the Aurora Police fugitive unit on a warrant linked to charges of sexual exploitation of a child, police spokesperson […]
Drunken driver hits police car responding to Prairie Middle School fight, police say
AURORA | A unidentified 32-year-old man faces drunken driving and other charges after crashing into a police car rushing to a call at a local middle school Tuesday afternoon. Police said two officers were en route to Prairie Middle School in west Aurora at about 4 p.m. running both lights and sirens after school officials […]
Man injured during drive-by shooting in northwest Aurora Saturday
AURORA | Police are searching for leads after a man told investigators he was injured during a drive-by shooting at an intersection in northwest Aurora Saturday night. Officers were called to a nearby hospital at about 10:45 p.m. after officials there said a man came into the emergency room suffering from non-fatal gunshot wounds. He […]
Teen jailed, four ticketed after fights break out at Aurora Central High School Thursday
AURORA | One unidentified teenager was jailed and four others were ticketed Thursday afternoon after several fights broke out at the same time at Aurora Central High School, police said. School resource officers and other high school staff were called to break up a fight among unidentified students at about 4 p.m. at the school […]