Aurora Police Department Crime Report Digest - Week of March 4-10, 2025 On March 5, officers responded to a domestic-related shooting near Alameda Parkway and Chambers Road. One person was injured and transported to a local hospital. The incident remains under investigation. A 57-year prison sentence was handed down on March 11 for a man convicted of attempted murder, battery, and armed violence stemming from a shooting at an Aurora gas station. The incident occurred in 2024. On March 7, police arrested a North Aurora man on charges of possession and dissemination of child pornography. The suspect allegedly possessed multiple illicit videos, including a two-hour compilation. The case has been referred to the state's attorney's office. Officers responded to a report of an aggravated assault with a handgun near the Cherry Creek Reservoir business district on March 11. Upon arrival, police encountered an armed suspect. Two officers were involved in a fatal shooting of the suspect. The incident is under investigation by the Critical Incident Response Team. Aurora police and the Regional Anti-Violence Enforcement Network (RAVEN) task force reported seizing 151 guns and over 100 pounds of illegal drugs in 2024. The task force opened 64 new cases last year, resulting in 127 arrests of alleged violent offenders. Confiscated items included 114 handguns, 34 rifles, 10 explosive devices, and various narcotics including cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine, and fentanyl. An 84-year-old Montgomery man was charged with sexually assaulting five minors between the ages of 13 and 17 over a 15-year period. The case is pending in county court. A twice-convicted felon from Aurora faces multiple new felony charges after being arrested in Naperville on gun and drug possession allegations. The suspect is in custody awaiting trial. Aurora police reported that overall crime rates have shown a slight decline since mid-2022, with the average monthly crime rate per 100,000 residents decreasing from a peak of 914 in March 2021 to 707 in June 2023. However, certain categories of crime, including aggravated assault and auto theft, have seen significant increases since 2019. The police department continues to implement changes to pursuit policies and community engagement strategies in an effort to improve public safety and police-community relations. Residents with information about any criminal activity are urged to contact the Aurora Police Department's non-emergency line at 303-627-3100 or Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867. Anonymous tips can be submitted online at metrodenvercrimestoppers.com. In case of emergencies, always dial 911.

Aurora Police Department Crime Report Digest - Week of March 4-10, 2025

On March 5, officers responded to a domestic-related shooting near Alameda Parkway and Chambers Road. One person was injured and transported to a local hospital. The incident...

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