Aurora Police Department

Aurora Police Department Welcome to the official page of the Aurora, Colorado Police Department. This page is not monitored 24/7. To report an emergency, call 911.

For non emergencies, call 303.627.3100. Interested in joining our agency? Visit JoinAuroraPD.com The Aurora Police Department is responsible for providing law enforcement services to a growing, urban/suburban community with unique and ever-changing needs. We strongly believe that the challenges facing the Police Department can only be addressed effectively by connecting with community leaders, sch

ool administrators, members of the business community, non-profit organizations, other government agencies, neighborhood groups and most importantly, individual citizens. It is through this spirit of partnership that we will continue to see further reductions in crime and we will enhance the quality of life for those who live, work and play in our city. The Aurora Police Department currently employs nearly 744 officers and 148 professional staff.

Just after 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, 2026 the Aurora Police Department responded to a large gathering of approxima...
08/31/2026

Just after 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, 2026 the Aurora Police Department responded to a large gathering of approximately 500 young people, primarily between the ages of 14 and 17, at a local shopping center. The gathering appears to have been organized through social media around an unpermitted sporting event.

What may have started as a social gathering quickly became a significant public safety issue as the crowd grew. Participants entered nearby roadways and smaller groups broke away and entered surrounding businesses.

Officers responded initially to maintain safety and address the growing crowd. As officers attempted to manage the gathering, groups entered nearby businesses, including a restaurant and a grocery store. While some simply ran through the businesses, others vandalized property and stole merchandise.

As the behavior escalated, the Aurora Police Department declared the gathering an unlawful assembly and ordered the crowd to disperse.

More than 70 Aurora police personnel ultimately responded to the incident and remained in the area for several hours to restore order and protect the surrounding community and businesses. The size of the response required the department to redirect a significant number of on-duty resources that otherwise would have been available to respond to calls for service throughout Aurora.

“This crossed the line from a gathering of young people into a police matter because of the behavior and criminal conduct of some of those involved,” said Chief Todd Chamberlain. “We will not tolerate groups taking over roadways, disrupting businesses, damaging property or stealing under the belief that being part of a large crowd provides anonymity. It does not.”

Investigators are reviewing available videos and other evidence to identify individuals responsible for criminal activity.

“We also need parents and guardians to understand the role they play,” Chamberlain added. “Know where your children are, who they are with and what they are being invited to through social media. When hundreds of young people suddenly gather and behavior begins to escalate, the consequences can become serious very quickly. Police officers should not have to be pulled away from other community emergencies to manage behavior that could have been prevented.

“The overwhelming majority of young people in our community make good decisions every day. But a crowd can create a false sense of anonymity and encourage individuals to make decisions they might never make on their own. If you commit a crime in a crowd, you should expect us to use every tool that we have available to work to identify you and hold you accountable.”

The investigation remains active, and APD is asking businesses and community members who have video or information that could assist investigators to contact Denver Metro CrimeStoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867). Tipsters can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.

Today, we pause to honor and remember Sergeant Eric Scherr, who died in the line of duty on August 30, 2021.Five years l...
08/30/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember Sergeant Eric Scherr, who died in the line of duty on August 30, 2021.

Five years later, Sgt. Scherr’s absence is still deeply felt by the family, friends, colleagues, and community whose lives he touched. His 25 years of service reflected a lasting commitment to protecting others and serving his community.

Sgt. Scherr, we remain grateful for your dedication, your service, and the legacy you left behind. You are missed, you are remembered, and you will not be forgotten.



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A version of the blessing scam has made its way to Aurora and the metro area, and we are reaching out to educate our com...
08/28/2026

A version of the blessing scam has made its way to Aurora and the metro area, and we are reaching out to educate our community to help prevent residents from becoming victims by sharing ways to stay alert. The blessing scam traditionally involves a distraction and jewelry-swap theft, in which offenders use a purported gift, blessing, or piece of jewelry to distract victims while stealing the genuine jewelry they are already wearing. In our recent cases, the following has occurred:

• Offenders approach the victim, often in a friendly or helpful manner… or seeking assistance of some kind from the victim.
• They may offer the victim a “gift,” blessing, or piece of jewelry.
• The offender may physically place the fake jewelry on the victim, such as around their neck, wrist, or hand.
• While the victim is distracted by the gift, conversation, or physical contact, the offender secretly removes the victim’s genuine jewelry.
• The victim leaves, believing they have received a gift, only later to discover that their valuable jewelry has been replaced with inexpensive or worthless costume jewelry.

Important: Victims do not voluntarily surrender their jewelry for a blessing. Instead, offenders use a fake gift or blessing as a distraction while secretly removing jewelry the victim is already wearing.

This scam primarily targets senior and foreign-language-speaking communities, but anyone can be victimized by this swindle.

Protect yourself: Do not allow a stranger to place jewelry or other items on you, and be cautious of unsolicited gifts, blessings, or physical contact from strangers.

Aurora Police Warns Businesses, Seeks Public Help about Prolific Shoplifters(Aug. 26, 2026) – The Aurora Police Departme...
08/26/2026

Aurora Police Warns Businesses, Seeks Public Help about Prolific Shoplifters

(Aug. 26, 2026) – The Aurora Police Department is warning local businesses and asking for the community’s help with information about five prolific shoplifters involved in 139 known criminal incidents amounting to over $60,000 in stolen merchandise from Aurora businesses.

“These are not crimes of opportunity. These are not people down on their luck trying to feed their families. These are organized, deliberate acts by prolific, repeat offenders who have made a pattern of stealing from our local businesses,” said Aurora police Chief Todd Chamberlain. “When five people are responsible for 139 crimes and more than $60,000 in stolen merchandise, the impact extends far beyond the businesses they target. These crimes affect employees, customers and our entire community.”

The most prolific suspect of the five is Christina Lynn Zamarron, 46, of Denver, who has been arrested by the Aurora Police Department 16 times since 2007 and has numerous misdemeanor and felony level convictions going back to 2021 for theft, narcotics possession and assault.

Zamarron is a suspect in 48 shoplifting incidents in Aurora dating to October 2022 targeting beauty supply, home improvement, clothing, grocery and home goods stores, amounting to $16,242 in stolen merchandise. Zamarron also is suspected of running a fencing operation in which she receives “shopping lists” from her “customers,” steals those items and then sells them at a discount while pocketing her ill-gotten gains for profit.

Zamarron was most recently arrested by Aurora police on Aug. 15 on charges of theft and larceny, as well as active warrants out of Greenwood Village for shoplifting and Arapahoe County for possession of narcotics equipment. She has since been released from custody.

Christina Diane Rico, 51, of Aurora, currently has five active Aurora police warrants for numerous theft charges, second-degree burglary and false reporting to police. She is a suspect in 35 shoplifting incidents dating to June 2024 targeting book, clothing and beauty supply stores, totaling $7,556 in stolen merchandise.

Arrested seven times in Aurora since 2014, Rico’s prior convictions include escape from parole in 2017 following a 2014 conviction for obstructing an Aurora police officer.

Demonte Rodgers-Jenkins, 23, of Aurora, is wanted on an active Aurora police warrant on charges of theft of $5,000-$20,000 and attempted theft of $2,000 to $5,000. Rodgers-Jenkins is a suspect in 16 shoplifting incidents dating to December 2025 targeting big box stores, amounting to $23,401 in stolen merchandise. Rodgers-Jenkins has had no prior contacts with Aurora police and no prior convictions in Colorado.

Christopher Mondragon, 31, of Aurora, has an active Aurora police warrant for theft of $5,000 to $20,000. Mondragon is a suspect in 15 shoplifting incidents this year targeting clothing and home improvement stores, totaling $7,507 in stolen merchandise.

Mondragon has been arrested twice by Aurora police since the beginning of last year, with two prior convictions for obstructing Aurora police officers.

Manuel Castanuela, 34, of Aurora, is currently wanted on three Aurora police warrants for numerous theft and obstruction charges. He is a suspect in 25 shoplifting incidents dating to October 2024 targeting clothing, home improvement and grocery stores, amounting to $8,638 in stolen merchandise.

Arrested seven times by Aurora police since 2021, Castanuela has two prior convictions for theft and narcotics possession.

“These suspects have clearly established patterns of offending, repeatedly victimizing our local businesses and continuing to commit crimes despite previous arrests and convictions. We are committed to breaking that cycle,” said Chief Todd Chamberlain. “Protecting our businesses is just as important as protecting our residents, and we will continue working with our business community to identify prolific offenders and hold them accountable to make Aurora a safer place to live, work and do business.

“In a time when brick and mortar businesses struggle to stay open, tens of thousands of dollars in losses can make a difference between a business thriving in our community or a businessowner’s livelihood being cut out from beneath them.”

Detectives are interested in speaking with anyone who has information about the above suspects, where they are located and any additional information about criminal activity.

The investigations are active and ongoing. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867). Tipsters can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.

A man has been arrested in connection with a home invasion robbery over the weekend. At 12:50 p.m. on Saturday, August 2...
08/25/2026

A man has been arrested in connection with a home invasion robbery over the weekend.

At 12:50 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, Aurora Police Department officers responded to the 900 block of Ouray Street for a report of an armed home invasion robbery.

The victim told officers he was entertaining friends at his home in the early morning hours. At 5:20 a.m., shortly after his friends left, an adult male armed with a handgun entered the residence, ordered the victim to lay down, and bound his wrists behind his back. The suspect reportedly took several valuables, including fi****ms.

Further investigation identified John Cutlip, 63, as a person of interest in the case. Cutlip was contacted near his home in the 300 block of East Colfax Avenue in Bennett. Cutlip was arrested and booked in to the Aurora Municipal Detention Center on the charges of aggravated robbery, first-degree burglary and menacing.

The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867). Tipsters can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.

08/20/2026

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Recently, new tools that we have employed here at the Aurora Police Department have helped not only keep our streets safer, they have led to arrests to hold offenders accountable.

➡ First up, August 6. Officers use the Grappler to apprehend two individuals for motor vehicle theft after they were alerted to a stolen Kia that had been reported to us earlier that day. Both males, one an adult and one a juvenile, were apprehended.

➡ Next up, August 9. Officers respond to reports of a Flock hit on a stolen Camry that had been reported to us two days earlier. Using the Grappler, officers safely stop the car. We later learned that the same woman who reported the car stolen made a false report to us and that her car had not, in fact, been stolen. The car's license plate was removed from Flock and the owner of the vehicle was arrested on probable cause of making a false police report.

In both instances, a new and unique solution to solving crimes helped officers close cases. No two cases are the same, and having as many tools available to us as possible helps ensure our community is safer every day.

Aurora Traffic Investigation Unit Announces Arrest in July Powhaton Fatal Hit-and-RunAn Aurora man has been arrested in ...
08/19/2026

Aurora Traffic Investigation Unit Announces Arrest in July Powhaton Fatal Hit-and-Run

An Aurora man has been arrested in connection with leaving the scene of a collision that killed a 26-year-old cyclist.

On August 18, 53-year-old Jamie Gardner turned himself in to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office on probable cause of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death. He was subsequently released on a $50,000 bond.

The arrest comes just three weeks after the victim, identified by the Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office as 26-year-old Arthur Williams, was discovered deceased by passers-by about 9:30 a.m. Monday, July 27 near the intersection of South Powhaton Road and East Jewell Avenue. The Aurora Police Department’s Traffic Unit began an investigation into the collision the same day.

At the time, investigators had no witnesses and no time frame to know when the hit-and-run collision occurred. Evidence collected at the scene ultimately led to the department sharing an image both internally and externally of a white Subaru Outback, asking for possible leads or direction of travel in the area near Powhaton Road and East Jewell Avenue.

Using those publicly shared images, detectives with the department’s Intelligence Unit utilized Flock Safety cameras to begin to help the Traffic Unit in their search to identify the driver. Ultimately, detectives were able to identify a white Subaru Outback with extensive damage leaving a neighborhood subdivision near South Harvest Road the morning of July 28. The Flock Safety camera also captured a license plate, helping investigators identify Gardner as the driver.

“I cannot stress enough how invaluable technology is in police work, particularly to bring justice for families and closure in cases,” said Chief Todd Chamberlain. “The utilization of Flock in this investigation not only gave the victim a voice, it also allowed us to identify a vehicle and a driver and ultimately provide answers to the family about what happened to their son. We must remember that is what we are always working for: the victims and their families.

“Without the technology available to us, this case might still be open and a family might still be waiting for answers.”

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our recent steering wheel lock distribution event! Over the course of six hours, APD d...
08/19/2026

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our recent steering wheel lock distribution event! Over the course of six hours, APD distributed 327 steering wheel locks to community members at no cost.

While no anti-theft device can guarantee a vehicle won't be stolen, steering wheel locks are a highly visible deterrent that can make your vehicle a less attractive target for thieves. Pairing a steering wheel lock with simple theft prevention habits, such as locking your doors, removing valuables, and parking in well-lit areas, can further reduce your risk of vehicle theft.

A special thank you to the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) for providing the steering wheel locks and supporting auto theft prevention efforts in Aurora.

The Aurora Police Department Robbery Investigative Unit made an arrest Sunday night after responding to a report of a ro...
08/18/2026

The Aurora Police Department Robbery Investigative Unit made an arrest Sunday night after responding to a report of a robbery involving a nonfatal shooting in northwest Aurora.

Julien Weeks, 18, of Denver, was arrested on charges of first-degree assault, robbery and violating a court order. He has since been transferred to the Adams County Jail where he is being held without bond pending his first appearance in court.

The charges stem from about 7 p.m. Sunday, when Aurora patrol officers responded to a report of a 21-year-old man who self-transported to a local hospital with a gunshot wound. About the same time, officers were also responding to a shots fired call in the 2200 block of Ironton Street. Officers quickly determined the two calls were connected.

Investigators with the Aurora Police Department Robbery Investigative Unit and Gun Violence Suppression Team responded to lead the investigation. Detectives and patrol officers conducted an extensive canvass of the area for evidence, which led to the identification of Weeks as a possible suspect.

Weeks was arrested without incident about 8:30 p.m. Formal charges will be filed by the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. He is being held on a $150,000 bond.

The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720.913.STOP (7867). Tipsters can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.

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