KUSA - Investigations

Man surprised to find theft of truck, trailer tied to suspect with extensive criminal record

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:00:45 GMT

Documents show more than 20 prior arrests and two prison stints on the suspect's record.

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They surrendered their pets that turned aggressive, then they got sued for thousands of dollars by a dog rescue group

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:43:18 GMT

Court records reveal 2 Blondes All Breed Rescue has filed multiple lawsuits for breach of contract, costing their former clients thousands of dollars.

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Officer hired by Kersey Police raises questions about past conduct

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:22:49 GMT

Officer Zacheria Hahn began new job as a school resource officer.

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Questions surround hiring of teacher who left previous job after accusations of filming students

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:47:10 GMT

The two school districts provide conflicting information about what interaction occurred between them.

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A deadly Thornton Police pursuit was the result of policy violations, according to internal report

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:46:32 GMT

Officers told internal affairs that Thornton Police Department leadership was well aware of its penchant for using unmarked cars well outside of the city.

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Despite being labeled a 'domestic terrorist,' Tesla vandalism suspect granted travel requests

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:21:52 GMT

The U.S. Attorney General called Tesla dealership attacks “domestic terrorism,” but records indicate prosecutors are not concerned about a suspect traveling.

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Colorado to reexamine 1700+ parolee risk assessments after 9NEWS found systemic mistakes

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 04:19:20 GMT

More than a year after 9NEWS started to find errors in parolee risk scores, Colorado's DOC is vowing to retrain staff and redo more than 1,700 assessments.

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We compared food prices inside and outside Denver's airport. Here's what we found.

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:42:39 GMT

Denver's airport has a policy meant to keep prices down inside concourses. Steve On Your Side put it to the test, and found it isn't always working.

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Colorado funeral home owner sentenced to decades in prison

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:15:23 GMT

Jon Hallford, who improperly stored more than 180 bodies at his business in Penrose, was sentenced Friday afternoon in Colorado Springs.

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Colorado Department of Corrections pursued a warrant hours before a suspect engaged in shootout with Douglas County Deputy

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:16:36 GMT

A parole officer did not have contact with the suspect for more than two months before the shooting, according to records obtained by 9NEWS Investigates.

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife provides evidence the state properly imported wolves from Canada

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:41:48 GMT

The federal government demanded information about Colorado's wolf management.

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Landlords that claimed gang takeover at Aurora properties fight state investigation in court

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:00:03 GMT

Since CBZ Management claimed Venezuelan gangs took over their Aurora properties in 2024, the Colorado Attorney General has been trying to investigate the company.

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Man accused of smashing through a Greeley school's front doors has 5 DUI convictions

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 01:18:18 GMT

Prosecutors are considering felony DUI charges against the 28-year-old suspect.

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CDOC halts parole risk data access after 9NEWS Investigates highlights 'unacceptable' assessment errors with risk scores

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:44:08 GMT

The department cites “copyright protections" and said it will no longer supply risk assessments or risk assessment scores requested under Colorado open records laws.

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Denver emergency alerts often direct people to other social platforms for information that's not there

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 23:29:49 GMT

In 14 instances since August, the city directed people to the Denver Police or Office of Emergency Management social media accounts, but nothing was posted.

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Doctor charged with manslaughter following 2023 death of patient during routine surgery

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:04:11 GMT

An anesthesiologist faces serious charges after a music bingo game allegedly distracted his team during surgery that ended in a patient's death.

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Northern Colorado woman pleads guilty for stealing $650,000 in HOA funds

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:30:20 GMT

Sandra Oldenburg’s guilty plea comes two years after money went missing within multiple homeowner associations in the Loveland area.

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Teacher accused of sexual exploitation quit, didn't disclose details when hired at new school

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:25:26 GMT

The teacher is charged with filming underage students -- some performing sex acts -- in a practice going back years.

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Colorado teacher photographed, filmed students then sold some sexually explicit videos, affidavit says

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:37:45 GMT

Patricio Illanes had faced similar allegations in Weld County in 2023, but he was then hired by Jeffco Public Schools.

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Former Colorado Parks and Wildlife director accepts job in Wyoming

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:43:09 GMT

Jeff Davis will become the Wyoming Game and Fish Deputy Director in February.

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Former Littleton bus aide seen on video hitting nonverbal student pleads guilty

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:37:10 GMT

Kiarra Jones was scheduled to go to trial on Monday; however, she instead pleaded guilty to 10 felony charges.

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Woman seen on school bus abusing special needs children expected to plead guilty

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:07:12 GMT

Kiarra Jones is scheduled to go to trial on Monday; however, 9NEWS Investigates has learned she is expected to plead guilty to 10 felony charges instead.

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Parolee in stolen car was intoxicated when he caused head-on crash that killed 5, documents say

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:53:28 GMT

State records show the man had multiple issues after being released from prison early.

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State calls findings of 9NEWS Investigates reporting 'unacceptable' as it vows reform of broken parolee risk assessment system

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:41:59 GMT

The Colorado Department of Corrections finally acknowledges major problems with how it screens some of the state’s most dangerous offenders.

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Refuge: How people experiencing homelessness spend their final days

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 03:31:49 GMT

The 9NEWS documentary "Refuge" explores a rarely seen crisis.

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Colorado vows overhaul of how it monitors parolees after 9NEWS found repeated and consequential mistakes

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 01:24:54 GMT

Gov. Jared Polis said what 9NEWS found is “inexcusable.” The state did its own investigation and found the problem with risk assessments is even deeper than feared.

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Colorado man found guilty of drugging, sexually assaulting 4 women he met on dating apps

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:41:08 GMT

The victims reported David Kats to police after learning of one another's assaults through a Facebook group. A search of his home found "numerous drugs."

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988 operators juggling multiple chats with Coloradans in crisis

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:40:31 GMT

When someone calls 988, they are given a crisis specialist’s undivided attention. When someone texts, the crisis specialist may be responding to two people at once.

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Aurora detention officer accused of excessive force against inmate, faces felony assault charge

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 23:27:22 GMT

According to court documents, the inmate suffered a dislocated shoulder and fracture, and needed surgery to restore blood flow in his arm.

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Boulder Police give update on JonBenet Ramsey investigation

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:24:50 GMT

JonBenet Ramsey, 6, was found dead in the basement of her family's home on Dec. 26, 1996, and her murderer still hasn't been found.

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CPW pondered 'drastic measures' to protect wolves if state can't get more

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 01:11:55 GMT

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has a source open to providing wolves, but there's a big "if" attached.

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Documents show questions remain about abrupt replacement of Colorado Parks and Wildlife director

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 23:32:41 GMT

The agency's director resigned "in lieu of termination" – but it's not clear what prompted that.

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Aurora shooting suspect expected to be committed indefinitely, charges to be dropped

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 23:10:32 GMT

Criminal charges against Austin Benson, accused of randomly shooting three people, are expected to be dismissed because he is too mentally ill to go to trial.

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Jefferson County SWAT leader resigns amid investigation of 'intoxication' during Evergreen school shooting response

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:49:14 GMT

Internal Affairs documents obtained by 9NEWS describe Sgt. Anthony Hamilton smelling of alcohol while responding to the Evergreen shooting in September.

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Aurora Police chief says deadly chase lasted no more than 45 seconds before car slammed into pole

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:28:44 GMT

The police department loosened restrictions on pursuits in March, allowing them in cases involving stolen cars, gun crimes and drunken driving.

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2 people who died in crash of stolen car had lengthy criminal records dating back decades

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 01:44:19 GMT

The passenger in the stolen car was charged with being accessory to a murder in October outside the Aurora home she shared with her boyfriend.

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife director resigned instead of termination

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 01:41:27 GMT

The Colorado Department of Natural Resources announced that Jeff Davis resigned. 9NEWS Investigates found out he was going to be fired.

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Parolee believed to be driver of stolen Toyota that caused crash that killed 5 on Highway 83

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 01:21:16 GMT

The man had been in prison after being convicted of a 2019 assault on three people, including a Denver police officer.

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Parolee charged with 2 deaths in Aurora now charged in homicide inside Denver jail

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:30:58 GMT

Denver prosecutors told 9NEWS they've filed a first-degree murder charge against Ricky Roybal-Smith in connection with the death of Vincent Chacon.

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Colorado parolee risk assessment flaws revealed; CDOC vows immediate reforms

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 05:10:48 GMT

The Colorado Department of Corrections admits flaws in parolee risk assessments, which was exposed by 9NEWS, and highlights critical errors affecting public safety.

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