Lakewood Police Department

08/19/2026

While picking out new back to school gear can be an exciting time, we know that many students and families face challenges affording the backpacks and school supplies needed for a successful year.

That’s why our incredible Caring by Sharing team and dedicated School Resource Officers teamed up to help! Through our Backpacks for Kids initiative, we are so grateful to have the opportunity to give back to the community we serve.

All collected supplies and proceeds are being handed directly to our SROs, who will be distributing them to students at local elementary schools right here in Lakewood.

Wishing all of our students a safe, fun, and fantastic school year!

08/17/2026

Christina has been located and is safe. Thank you all for your assistance!

ORIGINAL POST
Please see the following Missing Indigenous Person Alert from our partners at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. If you have any information on Christina's whereabouts, please call 911.

ALERT DEACTIVATION - Christina Bautista (27 year-old Indigenous Female) has been safely located. Thank you for your assistance

ALERT ACTIVATION - Christina Bautista (27 year-old Indigenous Female) was last seen on 08/16/26 at about 1600 hours. Her family has been unable to reach Christina since and there are concerns for her safety. Christina reported being in Lakewood, CO on her way to Denver, CO, but her exact last location is unknown.

08/14/2026

Lakewood Police Make Arrest in Homicide

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On Thursday, August 13, 2026, at approximately 6:00 a.m., agents with the Lakewood Police Department were dispatched to a residence located in the 1700 block of South Welch Circle following a report of an unresponsive adult female inside the home. Upon arrival, first responders located the female, who was ultimately pronounced deceased at the scene.

The victim has been formally identified as 37-year-old Lindsey Barnett of Lakewood.

Following a comprehensive initial investigation by Lakewood Police detectives, 40-year-old Patrick Theodore Barnett (DOB: 07/21/1986), also of Lakewood, was arrested in connection with the death. Detectives have confirmed that the suspect and the victim were married.

Patrick Theodore Barnett was subsequently transported to the Jefferson County jail, where he is currently being held without bond on suspicion of committing First-Degree Murder.

Barnett is scheduled to appear in court on August 20 at 10:00 a.m. The First Judicial District Attorney’s Office will review the case for potential charges. All media inquiries regarding prosecution should be directed to that office.

The filing of criminal charges is a formal accusation that a defendant committed a crime under Colorado law. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

08/14/2026

With Jeffco Public Schools officially starting on Wednesday, August 19th, the Lakewood Police Department is reminding all drivers to slow down and stay alert in our school zones.

To help keep our students safe as they head back to class, we are asking everyone to watch their speed and always follow all posted speed limits. Please be alert for students by paying extra attention at crosswalks and being on the lookout for children walking to and from school. Additionally, remember to stop your vehicle when you see lights flashing on a school bus, and do not start driving again until the red lights have completely stopped flashing.

Let's work together to make this a safe and successful school year for everyone in the community!

08/13/2026

Here’s the latest drone as first responder activity summary from our dedicated team here at the Lakewood Police Department. For the most up to date crime data, please visit our transparency portal at Lakewoodco.gov/LPDTransparency.

Date Range: 08/02/26-08/08/26
Calls for service: 121
DFR on scene first: 94
Calls for service cleared without additional agents: 43

08/11/2026

As we look back on National Night Out, we want to thank each and every one of you that came out to celebrate with us and your neighbors. We as a police department cherish these moments when we can get out into the community and have fun and positive interactions with our residents. Thank you Lakewood!

08/05/2026

National Night Out was an incredible success! Thank you to everyone in our community who came out, spent time with us, and helped make the evening so memorable.We loved spending the evening with all of you and look forward to seeing everyone again next year!

08/03/2026

This National Night Out, join the Lakewood Police Department's SPARK Co-Responder Team for an important community conversation on firearm safety!

📍 Where: Belmar Courtyard
🗓️ When: August 4 (National Night Out)

Stop by our booth to learn practical, evidence-informed strategies to keep our youth and vulnerable populations safe. We’ll be providing resources on Colorado's safe storage laws, family safety plans, Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), and how to start important safety conversations at home.

🔒 GIVEAWAY: We will have FREE trigger locks and gun safes available to the public while supplies last!

Let's work together to reduce firearm-related injuries and strengthen family communication around safety. Come meet the SPARK team and grab some great resources—we can't wait to see you there!

07/31/2026

Join us for a fantastic evening of community and connection in Lakewood, Colorado! We are celebrating National Night Out 2026 at Colorado Mills, and the Lakewood PD is excited to partner with you for a night of free fun and activities to keep our community strong.

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet your neighbors, connect with our agents, and celebrate our great city together on Tuesday, August 4th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The event is completely free to attend and will be held in the Colorado Mills parking lot, right outside Entry 4 near H&M.

There is something for everyone to look forward to, including food and drinks, music, games, incredible LEGO displays, great back-to-school deals, face painting, and balloon art. You also won't want to miss the highlights of the evening! Get up close and personal with some of our favorite vehicles and equipment with live viewings of firetrucks, police cruisers, drones, the SWAT team's BearCat, and much more.

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a memorable night. We look forward to seeing you there!

07/30/2026

This is the last in our series of promotional announcements at the Lakewood Police Department.

Congratulations to Division Chief Brian Lovejoy, who was promoted last month to lead the Patrol Division and has 25 years of service with your Lakewood Police Department.

Throughout his career, D.C. Lovejoy has served in Patrol, Investigations, Traffic, Recruiting and Training, and Command. His assignments have included Major Crimes & Crimes Against Children Detective, Field Training Agent, Crime Scene Investigator, Traffic Sergeant, Recruiting Sergeant, Patrol Commander, and Commander of the Recruiting and Training Section.

D.C. Lovejoy earned a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Colorado State University and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from UMass Lowell. He is also a graduate of Northwestern University’s Center for Public Safety School of Police Staff and Command, IACP’s Leadership in Police Organizations, the University of Denver’s Public Safety Leadership Development program, and Leadership Jefferson County.

His leadership philosophy centers on taking care of people, setting clear expectations, and building a culture of fairness, accountability, transparency and professional growth. He believes employees perform at their best when they are respected, trusted to make sound decisions, and given opportunities to develop and take ownership of their work.

As he leads the Patrol Division alongside many of the leaders you’ve read about over the past two weeks, D.C. Lovejoy will focus on further strengthening community trust through visible, proactive, and professional policing that addresses crime, traffic safety, disorder, and quality-of-life concerns throughout Lakewood.

Please join us in congratulating Division Chief Brian Lovejoy on his promotion and this next chapter of service to the City of Lakewood, Colorado community.