Denver Crime Report newsletter
The latest news from the crime and courts beat for Wednesday, January 21
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Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Mother of 2-year-old killed in Denver arrested on suspicion of child abuse

Melissa Wayne, 38, was arrested Tuesday night and booked into the Denver Downtown Detention Center on suspicion of child abuse resulting in death, police said.

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Colorado snowboarder dies after crash at Keystone Ski Resort

A Colorado snowboarder died after crashing into the snow on a black diamond run at Keystone Ski Resort on Monday afternoon, according to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office.

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Acid spill at Greenwood Village pool sends 5 swimmers to hospital

Five swimmers were sent to the hospital Tuesday night after an acid spill at a Greenwood Village swimming pool, according to South Metro Fire Rescue officials.

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2-year-old boy kidnapped in Colorado Springs found safe, police say

A 2-year-old boy was found safe after he was kidnapped near a Colorado Springs apartment complex on Tuesday afternoon, police officials said.

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Man accused of killing Denver 2-year-old frequently heard yelling at, hitting child

The man accused of killing his girlfriend’s 2-year-old daughter was frequently heard yelling at the child and hitting her by other people who lived in the home, according to court documents.

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Double fatal Pueblo County home explosion likely caused by water heater

Officials with the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control are still investigating the explosion, but believe it’s linked to the installation of a water heater at the home.

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24-year-old man gets 16 years in prison for fatal shooting in Wheat Ridge cemetery

Ryan Trujillo-Falcon pleaded guilty to second-degree assault in altercation over threat to puke on grave left a man de