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Investigators: Employees cleared of wrongdoing in Taco Bell rat poison case

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:24:07 GMT

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office has completed its investigation into the case of poison found in Taco Bell food.ACSO announced that after a thorough investigation, they cleared the Taco Bell employees of any wrongdoing after a customer claimed that he ate food with rat poison in it following an argument. Customer gets into argument over soda machine, claims he was poisonedOn Jan. 15, deputies were called to an area hospital where a man told hospital staff that he ate food that had rat poison in it. The man told deputies that he had ordered food at a Taco Bell, located at 16700 E. Smoky Hill Road around 1 p.m. The man told deputies that he waited until around 7 p.m. to eat his tacos and then he became very ill and called 911 and was taken to the hospital. Woman injured during LoDo police shooting suing Denver officer Earlier that day, deputies were called to that same Taco Bell on reports of a disturbance. A customer allegedly got into an a...

Community input needed on future of Olde Town Arvada

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:24:07 GMT

ARVADA, Colo. (KDVR) — Wednesday night, Olde Town Arvada patrons are invited to take part in an open house to discuss the future of the historic district.The meeting starts at 4 p.m. at New Image Restaurant and Brewery located at 5622 Yukon St. Frequent visitors to Olde Town are invited to come and voice their thoughts.  The historic district’s reinvestment plan is now in its final phase, according to the city's website, and it will shape the 20-year outlook for Olde Town Arvada. New affordable housing community opens in Olde Town Arvada The district is also looking at plans to maintain some traffic closures that have been in place since the pandemic. These closures have allowed for more patio space and walkability. “The Olde Town Arvada experience has been enhanced by the semi-permanent street closures along Olde Wadsworth Boulevard and Grandview Avenue. Overwhelmingly, residents and businesses have supported and enjoyed the walkability of Arvada’s historic district,” s...

Aurora Police use new technology to review bodycam video

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:24:07 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — The Aurora Police Department is finalizing plans to use a new artificial intelligence software called Truleo. The technology will monitor and analyze body cam footage for each officer."Finally, thank goodness there’s a tool that I believe will be a game changer," said Interim Chief Art Acevedo who worked as a strategic advisor for Truleo before joining the department. Colorado sniper team, led by SRO, considered among the best in the US The software recognizes each officer's individual voice and will record and monitor their interactions and score them based on positive and negative interactions. The software transcribes the speech and looks for keywords.It can identify positive interactions like politeness or gratitude. The technology also highlights risky behavior like profanity, insults or threats. It takes it a step further by tracking the context of the interaction."It is a tool that will actually score and identify risky behavior, not just from the off...

Denver weather: Cloudy skies, below-average temperatures

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:24:07 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Skies will remain mostly cloudy over the Front Range on Wednesday with below-average highs in the low 40s. Winds will pick up slightly Wednesday afternoon but will be much breezier on Thursday in the Denver weather forecast.Weather today: Extra clouds, afternoon breezeHighs on Wednesday will be about 10 degrees below average in the low 40s with a brisk afternoon wind. Special committee of lawmakers trying to find a fix for high utility bills Clouds will stay across the city today with some light morning freezing drizzle. Take caution while heading out on the morning commute. Many experienced slick conditions when freezing drizzle fell Tuesday morning. Pinpoint Weather: Daily forecast on March 8. Weather tonight: Light flurries, partly cloudyLight flurries are possible overnight Wednesday with cloudy skies. Clouds will slowly clear into the early morning with temperatures dipping to the middle 20s. Pinpoint Weather: Overnight forecast on March 8. Looking ahead: War...

Colorado sniper team, led by SRO, considered among the best in the US

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:24:07 GMT

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — Big news for the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office sniper team: The group recently received national recognition, which thrust them into the national spotlight.FOX31 was given rare access to one of the team's training sessions.Just 25 sniper teams certified in the USFrom a hundred yards away, tiny targets become no match for sharpshooters like Sgt. Shane Walker. Walker loves his team.“Being with these guys. it’s a group of guys that are very humble, hard-working and dedicated,” Walker said. Coloradans seeing shocking increases in property tax assessments The American Sniper Association recently certified the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office sniper team."The Arapahoe County sniper team demonstrated a commitment to establishing and maintaining a unit that is both professional and proficient. They are doing all of the things necessary to be the sniper team their agency deserves," said Derrick Bartlett, American Sniper Association president.It's now just...

Full list of concerts at Ball Arena for 2023

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:24:07 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- There are a variety of venues to check out live music in the Mile High City. If you are making plans for the year, we're here to help.There have already been over 20 concerts announced for 2023 with more expected in the coming months. Full list of concerts at Red Rocks in 2023 Full concert scheduleHere is a look at the full list of concerts that will take place at Ball Arena for 2023 as of March 8:April 3: John MayerApril 4: MuseApril 7: Rauw AlejandroApril 23: Elevation Worship and Steven FurtickMay 21: Shania TwainJune 6: Matchbox TwentyJuly 3: Blink-182July 6: Bryan Adams July 11: DisturbedJuly 12: Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Too $hort and moreJuly 13: ParamoreJuly 18: NickelbackJuly 25: Madonna July 29: Luke BryanAug. 1: Rod Stewart and Cheap TrickAug. 16: ForeignerAug. 18: Sam SmithAug. 19: Thomas RhettAug. 23: PanteraSept. 5: Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & FireSept. 10: RBDOct. 7: Jason AldeanOct. 25: P!NKNov. 16: Depeche Mode See the full list of concer...

Ex found guilty of murdering Longmont mail carrier

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:24:07 GMT

LONGMONT, Colo. (KDVR) — A woman accused of killing her ex, a Longmont postal worker, has been found guilty of first-degree murder.Investigators have said Devan Schreiner was the ex-girlfriend of victim 33-year-old Jason Schaefer, a mail carrier who was shot and killed in the Somerset Meadows neighborhood. A Boulder County jury delivered the verdict on Tuesday."This defendant is a cold-blooded murderer," 20th Judicial District Attorney Michael Dougherty said in a statement. Dougherty said Schreiner "took steps" to get away with the murder, but the information provided by Schaefer's family and co-workers "was critical" in the investigation. ‘She was afraid of him’: Montbello mother murdered in domestic incident The U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Longmont Police Department investigated the case.Court records from the time of the killing show a battle had been brewing between Schreiner and Schaefer.The two had worked together at the Longmont post office, but Schreiner was fir...

Centennial family among those filing wrongful death suit against Snapchat

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:24:07 GMT

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (KDVR) — A Centennial mother is among several families filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the social media app Snapchat.Patti Lujan said in March 2020, her daughter, Lauren, attempted to buy Percocet from a drug dealer on Snapchat.Lujan said it was actually laced with fentanyl. Lauren, 17 years old and months from graduation, did not survive."She was just a bright light and she made people feel good," Lujan said. She said an ensuing criminal investigation yielded no arrests in the case. Bill to penalize drug dealers expands beyond fentanyl "Snapchat knows this is going on and they’re allowing it to happen," Lujan said.She is coming forward, she said, to help educate other parents. Lujan’s wrongful-death suit is among several others organized by the Social Media Victims Law Center in which young people died after taking fentanyl-laced pills or edibles they got through Snapchat.Reached by email, a Snapchat spokesperson said in part: "We are committed to bring...

Denver St. Patrick's Day Parade: What to know, how to watch it

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:24:07 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Denver's St. Patrick's Day Parade is back this year and ready to celebrate 61 years of the tradition.The parade starts at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 11. Noel Hickey was selected as the grand marshal for the parade.How to watch the parade onlineFOX31 will livestream the parade.FOX31 is the official media sponsor for the parade, and Morning News anchors Kirk Yuhnke and Ashley Ryan will emcee the event.Make sure to check this story for the video player to watch when the parade starts at 9:30 a.m. Saturday.How long will it last?How long the parade will last depends on a few factors, including the number of entries, their performance times and the weather. However, the organizers said the parade should last around four hours.St. Patrick's Day Parade routeThe parade will start on Wynkoop Street at 19th Avenue, then turn southeast down 17th Avenue before turning northeast on Blake Street (renamed Tooley Street for the parade). It will continue on Blake Street until 27th Ave...

Some videos, audio released in El Paso County rancher dispute

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:24:07 GMT

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — FOX31 continues to follow the alleged harassment of Black ranchers in El Paso County and the ongoing dispute between the Mallerys and their neighbors. On Tuesday evening, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office released hours of body camera video and what they say are all eligible case reports. Colorado sniper team, led by SRO, considered among the best in the US The tweet went out at 5:06 p.m., reading in part, "In an effort to be transparent with our interactions with residents in the Yoder area, and to dispute specific claims made by Courtney and Nicole Mallery, Sheriff Joe Roybal has released all reports and body-worn camera footage for eligible cases to the public and media."Only some videos in Mallery-Clark case availableThe Mallerys' story has made national headlines, and the tipping point happened in February when Courtney Mallery was arrested, which sparked a rally at the state Capitol, where supporters from across the country marched together.T...