POLICE

NORTHGLENN

Second-degree burglary: An officer was dispatched March 12 to the 500 block of West 118th Avenue in reference to an attempted burglary. The homeowner said that someone attempted forced entry through his back door, causing damage to the door. He told the officer that everything in the residence appeared to be intact with the exception of a missing small change jar containing about $100 in change. There is no suspect information.

Second-degree assault, domestic violence, harassment: A 42-year-old man was arrested March 12 after an officer was dispatched to the 11600 block of Pennsylvania Street in reference to a domestic disturbance in progress. A 33-year-old woman said her 42-year-old husband pushed her to the ground, causing her to break her wrist. The man was arrested and processed at the police department. He was later transported to the Adams County jail.

Criminal mischief, domestic violence, harassment, warrant:An 18-year-old man was arrested March 12 after an officer was dispatched to the 11600 block of Sherman Street in reference to an unwanted party. An 18-year-old woman said that the man was pounding at her front door and yelling obscenities. He then went to the backyard and broke the sliding glass door, causing $450 in damage. The officer located the man in the backyard and took him into custody. He was processed at the police department and later transported to the Adams County jail.

Criminal mischief: Officers were dispatched March 11 to St. Stephens Lutheran Church at 10828 Huron Street in reference to a cold criminal mischief. Someone knocked over a light pole in the parking lot, causing $1,000 in damage. The door frame of one of the doors to the building received $100 in damage. There is no suspect information.

Forgery other than checks:An officer responded March 10 to Joann Fabrics at 141 W. 104th Ave. in reference to a counterfeit $100 bill. A customer made a small purchase the previous day, paid with the fake bill and left with about $85 in change. There is no suspect information.

Theft: An officer responded March 10 to the 400 block of West 114th Avenue in reference to an overnight theft. An employee of The Summit Group, Inc. told the officer that someone stole 760 feet of copper wire valued at $200 from the outside of the building. There is no suspect information.

Second-degree burglary: Officers responded March 10 to the 10700 block of Pecos Street in reference to a burglary that just occurred. A man told the officers that a former co-worker of his current girlfriend had come to their door and, when he opened it, the man began to argue with him. When he tried to close the door, the man kicked it back open, stepped inside and took a swing at the man with his fist. He than ran away. The suspect got into a white Ford Ranger pickup. Officers will attempt to follow up with the girlfriend’s workplace for possible leads. The case is open for further investigation.

THORNTON

Felony theft: An officer was dispatched March 17 to Walmart at 9901 Grant St. in reference to a possible employee theft. The reporting party said that one of their loan bags containing $2,000 was missing. A surveillance video showed that a 32-year-old Thornton woman was the only employee who had the bag prior to the money’s disappearance. She was arrested, processed and released pending filing of formal charges.

Shoplifting: An officer was dispatched March 17 to Sportsman’s Warehouse at 11 W. 84th Ave. in reference to a shoplifter in custody. The loss prevention officer said that a 40-year-old Denver man placed miscellaneous items totaling $142.94 on his person, paid for a beef jerky and tried to leave with the hidden merchandise. All the items were recovered by the store. The man was issued a summons and released.

Aggravated robbery, felony menacing, theft by receiving: Officers responded March 15 to the area of Corona Street and Russell Boulevard in reference to an armed robbery that just occurred. A 17-year-old Thornton boy said he was walking in the area when a white Ford Ranger pulled up to him. The driver got out and pointed a handgun at him, demanding his backpack and wallet. The boy was able to contact his brother and follow the truck to give directions to dispatch. Several law enforcement agencies – Thornton, Adams County and Westminster – contacted the truck and arrested three people inside. The items stolen from the victim, as well as the black pellet gun used, were found in their possession. Also found were numerous cell phones and laptops. The victim identified the three as the people who robbed him in Thornton. A 17-year-old Thornton boy was arrested for theft by receiving and aggravated robbery. A 20-year-old Westminster woman, who was also the driver, was arrested for felony menacing, theft by receiving and aggravated robbery. Both were transported to the Adams County jail. A 19-year-old woman from unincorporated Adams County was arrested for aggravated robbery. She was later released pending filing of formal charges.

Possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia: A 34-year-old Thornton man was arrested March 15 after officers were dispatched to 11801 York Street in reference to a man possibly sleeping in a vehicle. A subsequent search of his vehicle turned up suspected methamphetamine and glass pipes. He was processed and later transported to the Adams County jail.

Crimes against at-risk adult, neglect, violation of jail bond, domestic violence, reckless endangerment, violation of protection order: A 60-year-old woman was arrested March 14 after officers were dispatched to North Suburban Medical Center in reference to a domestic violence investigation. A nurse said the woman’s husband, a 72-year-old man, was seeking treatment and was restrained by a safety net and chair alarm for his safety. The woman came to the hospital and was unsupervised for several minutes. When a nurse returned to check on the man, the net was unsecured, leaving the man’s safety at risk. The officers placed the woman under arrest for placing her husband in that situation. It was later learned she had several restraining orders out against her. She was processed and transported to the Adams County jail.

Criminal mischief, two counts child abuse, domestic violence, harassment: Officers were dispatched March 13 to the 8700 block of Osage Street in reference to a disturbance. A 23-year-old woman said she and her common-law husband were arguing over finances when it escalated. Her husband, a 19-year-old man, punched holes in a bedroom closet and in the hallway, and smashed the glass on a bookshelf near where an 8-month-old and a 5-year-old were playing. He forcefully removed a diaper bag from the woman, causing her to fall backwards. The man was taken into custody, processed at the police department and later transported to the Adams County jail.

Items in the police and fire reports are compiled from public information contained in police and fire department records. Charges or citations listed don’t imply guilt or innocence, and all people are presumed innocent until proven guilty.