Ault Police Department

04/21/2026

With recent events and severe weather season on the way we want to remind the community about CodeRed.

CodeRed is Weld County’s emergency notification system that allows public safety agencies to deliver pre recorded information to the community. It is designed to inform residents about immediate threats to health and safety, such as police activity, wild fires, and other emergencies.

Below is the link for CodeRed.

Emergency Alerts, Discover Weld County, Weld County Road 49, News Releases.

04/21/2026

///FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE///

AULT, CO - On April 20, 2026, at approximately 7:26 p.m., officers from the Ault Police Department were dispatched to Wagon Wheel Park, located at 350 Conestoga Drive, in reference to a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an 18-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was provided medical aid and transported for further treatment. He is expected to survive his injuries.

Multiple witnesses at the scene provided officers with a description of the suspect involved. An extensive search of the surrounding area was immediately initiated. Approximately 20 law enforcement officers from seven assisting agencies responded to support the operation. Drones and a K9 team were deployed to aid in the search efforts.

Through coordinated investigative work, officers identified the suspect as 15-year-old male from Ault, who was later located at his residence in the area. The juvenile suspect was taken into custody without further incident and booked into the Platte Valley Youth Detention Center in Greeley. A search warrant was executed at the residence as part of the ongoing investigation.

Due to the age of the suspect, his name and information will not be released. Motive for the shooting is not known at this time, but it is believed that this was not a random encounter.

This case remains under investigation. We are asking that if you have information on this case and have not spoken with investigators, please contact Officer Penhale at 970-834-1336.

The Ault Police Department would like to thank the Eaton Police Department, Nunn Police Department, Greeley Police Department, Windsor Police Department, Severance Police Department, the Weld County Sheriff’s Office, the Ault-Pierce Fire Department, AMR Weld County, and the community for their cooperation and rapid response.

04/21/2026

INCIDENT UPDATE:
April 20th, 2026 9:37 pm

The Ault Police Department would like to thank everyone who assisted in locating the suspect in tonight’s shooting. The suspect is in custody and there is no longer a threat to the community. This is an ongoing investigation and involves juveniles. For this reason, we will not be releasing any other information at this time.

Anyone who has information on the incident and has not spoken with investigators is asked to call the Ault Police Department through the Dispatch Center at 970-356-1212.

04/21/2026

April 20, 2026 8:05 - Ault officers are on scene of a shooting at Wagonwheel Park in Ault. Please avoid the area. The suspect is still outstanding and a large police presence is attempting to locate the suspect. Anyone with information who has not spoken with officers is asked to contact the Weld County Regional Communication Center at 970-356-1212.



04/09/2026

UPDATED MEDIA RELEASE
April 9, 2026 – 01:23 PM

///FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE///

Arrest Made in Highland High School Bomb Threat

AULT, CO - On the afternoon of April 9, 2026, at approximately 1:23 pm, an arrest was made following a thorough investigation into the bomb threat made against Highland High School earlier in the day.

Investigators identified the suspect in the threat to be a 15-year-old female student of the school. Officers contacted her at her residence in Pierce, Colorado and she was taken into custody on the following charges:
1. Interference with staff, faculty, or students of educational institutions – Class 2 Misdemeanor Offense
2. False report of explosives, weapons, or harmful substances – Class 5 Felony Offense

Due to the suspect being a juvenile, information related to her identity will not be released.

We would like to remind everyone that the above listed charges are merely an accusation of law enforcement, all persons charged with a crime shall be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.

04/09/2026

///FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE///

Ault Police Department Responds to Bomb Threat at Highland High School

AULT, CO - On the morning of April 9, 2026, at approximately 7:00 a.m., the Ault Police Department was notified by Highland School District security staff of a social media post made overnight by a Highland High School student. The post referenced the use of explosives against the school.

Law enforcement responded immediately and arrived on campus prior to the arrival of students and most staff. Officers secured and evacuated the building and initiated a comprehensive safety sweep.

Explosive-detection K9 teams from the Greeley Police Department and the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office responded to assist. A full visual search of the campus, combined with the use of K9 teams, was conducted over the course of approximately three hours. No explosive devices or suspicious items were located.

Highland School District sent notifications to all district parents advising of the incident and a delayed start to the school day. Students who arrived early—either by bus or before the notification—were directed to a gymnasium in a separate building. This area was thoroughly searched and cleared by law enforcement prior to allowing any students inside.

At approximately 10:00 a.m., after confirming no threats were present, the school was turned back over to district administration, and classes resumed shortly thereafter.

The individual responsible for the social media post has been identified. As the suspect is a juvenile, no identifying information will be released. This case remains under active investigation, and no further details will be provided at this time.

The Ault Police Department would like to thank the Greeley Police Department, the Larimer County Sheriff's Office, the Ault-Pierce Fire Department, Weld County School District RE-9 staff, and all assisting partners for their cooperation and rapid response.

04/09/2026

***Update 10:00am***

Officers and dogs from the Ault Police Department, Greeley Police Department, and Larimer County Sheriff’s Office have cleared the Ault campus and determined there is not a threat to students or staff. School staff has returned to campus and school will resume at 10:30 am.

***Active Investigation***

The Ault Police Department is on scene at Highland High School investigating a concerning social media post. We are working closely with school staff to ensure there is no threat to students or staff on campus. All parents are receiving updates through the school district notification system.

Information will be released as appropriate through the Ault PD page and the school districts notification system for parents. Parents with questions are encouraged to reach out to the school district.

02/25/2026

MEDIA RELEASE
Date: February 25, 2026

Location: Highway 85 and Jackie Ann Street, Ault, Colorado

The Ault Police Department, in coordination with the Ault‑Pierce Fire Department, responded this afternoon to a vegetation fire near the intersection of Highway 85 and Jackie Ann Street.

Ault Officers discovered the fire while responding to a separate fire incident south of town. Upon locating the active vegetation fire along the roadway, officers notified fire personnel, and crews from the Ault‑Pierce Fire Department were immediately deployed. The fire, fueled by dry conditions and high winds, ultimately burned approximately 6.5 acres along a half‑mile stretch of Highway 85 before being contained.

Highway 85 was closed for approximately one hour while fire crews worked to extinguish the fire. One nearby business was evacuated for a short period as a precaution while responders brought the fire under control. No injuries have been reported, and no structures were damaged. Highway 85 has since reopened, and all evacuations have been lifted.

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined by the Ault‑Pierce Fire Department.

The fire caused significant damage to nearby railroad infrastructure. Union Pacific Railroad is currently assessing the damage before the tracks are reopened.

We thank the Ault-Pierce Fire Department, Colorado Department of Transportation, Weld County Sheriff's Office, Union Pacific Railroad, Weld County Regional Communications Center, and the community for their cooperation during today’s response.

With dry conditions, high winds, and periods of Red Flag warnings across the region, the Ault Police Department reminds residents to use caution with any activity that may cause sparks or flames. Avoid outdoor burning, properly dispose of smoking materials, and report smoke or fire immediately to help prevent wildfires during hazardous weather conditions.

01/23/2026

This is still scheduled to happen rain or shine. We will be there. If the fire department bay door is closed just knock, we are trying to stay warm.

01/23/2026

ATTENTION!!
Vaccine clinic date has moved due to a scheduling conflict. Please note the new date below. Sorry for the short notice it was out of our hands.