Edgewater Police Report: 6/12-6/19/2016

From Edgewater Police Chief John Mackey:

City Paving Streets 
Our City Staff, Police Officers and Paving Contractors need everyone’s assistance in observing the No Parking Signs on our streets being repaved. City Staff and Officers have spent considerable time towing vehicles in pavement areas in order for the work to be completed. Thank you! 

Armed Robbery 
On 6/16 at about 9 AM a W/M, mid 30’s 6’ tall, slim build, short black hair, thin beard, wearing a gray hoodie and blue jeans attempted to rob the McDonalds Restaurant, 1701 Sheridan Blvd. The suspect approached the cashier and handed her a note that demanded money from the cash register. The cashier refused the robber initially and then again after he displayed a handgun. After the cashier refused the robber the second time the suspect took the note back and fled the store. Employees were frightened during the incident and forgot to notify police until approximately ten minutes after the suspect fled the store. Case continues. . 

Stolen Vehicles 
During the overnight hours of 6/15 unknown suspect(s) stole a 2002 Red Chevrolet Cavalier that was left unlocked with the keys in the vehicle in the 6200 block of W. 26th Avenue. 

Burglary 
On 6/14 unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked side door to a garage in the 2200 block of Newland St. and stole several tools. 

Vehicle Break-Ins 
No vehicle break-ins were reported this past week. 

DUI’s 
Edgewater Officers arrested 4 persons for DUI over this reporting period: 
22 year old male Thornton resident. 
24 year old female Denver resident. 
25 year old male Edgewater resident. 
49 year old male Lakewood resident. 

Shoplifting 
Edgewater Officers received one report of shoplifting at local stores this report period. Arrested for shoplifting this week: 
22 year old male Arvada resident. 

Traffic Issues 
Edgewater Officers performed about 27 traffic stops for traffic enforcement during the past week. Drivers were contacted for hit & run, speeding, careless driving, red light violations, turn violations, failing to signal, reckless driving, following too closely, parking violations, abandoned vehicles, weaving, expired plates, registration violations, suspensions, denials and revocations, and multiple traffic accidents. 

The radar trailer was located in the 2100 block of Harlan Street during the reporting period. The radar trailer will be moving to the 2000 block of Gray Street this week, with an alternate location of the 6100 block of West 22nd Avenue if Gray Street is being milled this week. 

If you are interested in having the radar trailer put in your neighborhood, please call the Police Volunteer Line – 720-763-3015, or Volunteers@Edgewaterpd.com 

Calls for Service 
Edgewater Officers additionally responded to calls involving medical assists, trespassing, child abuse, runaways, alarms, civil assists, noise complaints, criminal mischief, harassment, suspicious persons, disturbances, welfare checks, animals at large, neighbor disputes, barking dogs, welfare checks, juvenile problems, thefts, and unwanted persons, intoxicated persons, found property, domestic violence, assault, criminal mischiefs, and multiple warrant arrests. Edgewater Officers self-initiated and responded to about 171 various calls this reporting period – thank you neighbors for notifying our dispatch center at 303-271-0211 for the many calls and for our Edgewater Officers for their fine work during two very busy weeks! 

Thank You Notes from Neighbors – Kudo’s 
Re: Appreciation of your Deputies efforts on May 25, 2016 
Dear Sheriff Shrader and Undersheriff Fleer: 
I want to express my gratitude for the assistance your agency provided to the Edgewater Police Department on May 25, 2016 covering our city for the MADD Awards Banquet. 

Support provided by your Deputies was critical to enduring public safety in our city that evening. I am pleased to report the evening went very smoothly. 

I would like to commend the following Deputies that assisted us that evening. Sergeant Mark Snowden, Deputy Jesse Daniel, Deputy Jerry Charachol, Deputy Garret Davis and Deputy Jeremy Guilford did an outstanding job covering our city. I was very impressed with their professionalism and courteous attitudes serving our citizens. 

On behalf of the City of Edgewater community, I would like to offer my sincere appreciation for the assistance that you’re Deputies provided. 

With sincere thanks, 

John Mackey, Chief of Police 

Sgt. Lovato and Officer Young, 
I just want to thank you both for the super great job this morning for arriving to the call of the “homeless man” at XXXXX. I have been searching for him for over a week, he is XXXX. You both showed so much professionalism with him even though he was coming down from his heroine and speed high! I am so impressed with you both and also with all the Edgewater Police with all you have to deal with and again you both showed a lot of class with this type of issue. This tenant is definitely being evicted as I absolutely do not want hard drugs or any type of drugs around my tenants and especially the children. You’re both very much appreciated. Thank you. 

Neighbor’s notes and “Kudo’s” are placed in the lobby of the police station and placed in the respective officer’s personnel files – thanks for sharing!

Contact Person:
Chief John Mackey 
720-763-3000
Jmackey@edgewaterpd.com