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Tren de Aragua gang members arrested in Aurora, Colorado in connection to apartment building takeover: police
Four people with possible connections to the transnational gang Tren de Aragua have been arrested near a beleaguered apartment building in Aurora, Colorado.
At least two apartment buildings in Aurora have been the source of intense media attention this past week after a surveillance video went viral showing heavily armed men kicking down an apartment door.
AFTER VIDEO OF ARMED VENEZUELAN GANG SHARED BY LOCAL OFFICIAL GOES VIRAL, COLORADO CITY TAKES ACTION
FOX 31 Denver confirmed Tuesday that the four were arrested at the Ivy Crossing Apartments in Aurora on “a variety of charges” including drugs and stolen vehicles, according to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office. Six people were arrested in total.
The four were identified as possibly maintaining connections with the Tren de Aragua. Law enforcement from the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s office, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security patrolled the area encompassing the Ivy Crossing Apartment buildings on August 21.
Alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang have overtaken an apartment building in Aurora, Colorado, charging rent in exchange for ‘protection.’ (Edward Romero)
The Tren de Aragua is based mainly in Venezuela and has roughly 5,000 members between the South American country and the United States.
“We’re looking for any violation that we can stop and make contact with somebody and addressing the issues that they might have,” Arapahoe County Sheriff Tyler Brown told FOX 31 Denver.
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During their proactive patrol on August 21, officers from the different agencies seized a stolen vehicle, ketamine, and 750 counterfeit pills.
“There had been some conversation that there were some things going on in our jurisdiction and we developed a plan,” said Brown to FOX 31.
The apartment building has been completely overrun by the alleged gang members, including changing the locks, according to one resident. (Council member Danielle Jurinsky)
The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office did not confirm exactly how the four were connected to Tren de Aragua, according to FOX 31.
All four individuals are currently in custody, but Fox News Digital has not been able to confirm exactly where.
The Aurora, Colorado Police Department announced a special task force appointed in August to help combat the presence of Tren de Aragua in August.
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The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – Firefighters from Falcon and Cimarron Hills are responding to a structure fire east of Colorado Springs Friday night.
Just after 8 p.m., the Cimarron Hills Fire Department said crews were responding as automatic aid for the fire located at the 5000 block of Luther Road, near Marksheffel Road and Stetson Hills Boulevard.
Few details are available as of the time of this writing; this article will be updated as we learn more.
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How to register to vote in Colorado
There are three ways to register to vote in Colorado: online, by mail or in person.
The Colorado primary election is June 30.
The primary election will determine party nominees for the November election, and multiple seats with ties to Larimer County have contested races on the Democratic ballot or Republican ballot.
The Coloradoan has conducted candidate questionairres in the four contested races specific to voters in Larimer County.
Find links to our coverage below. This story will be updated as additional content is published.
Larimer County treasurer and public trustee
Two candidates are running for the Democratic Party nomination for Larimer County treasurer and public trustee: Conor Duffy, a finance professional and Poudre School District school board member, and Joann Ginal, a former state senator who represented Fort Collins in the Colorado legislature.
The winner of the primary will face Republican Steve Olson, a former Loveland City Council member.
Colorado House District 51
Two candidates are running for the Republican Party nomination to represent House District 51 in Loveland: Amy Parks, a communications professional who temporarily served as district representative in 2022, and Nancy Rumfelt, a financial professional and Thompson School District board member.
The winner of the primary will face Jacki Marsh, a Democrat and the former Loveland mayor.
Use this tool to find out if you live in House District 51.
U.S. House Congressional District 2
Two candidates are running for the Republican Party nomination to represent the 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives: Christina Blunt (Ducommun), a business owner and single mom, and Kelley Anne Dennison, a massage therapist.
The winner of the primary will face Rep. Joe Neguse, the Democrat who currently represents the district.
See what congressional district you live in by searching your address using this tool.
U.S. House Congressional District 4
Two candidates are running for the Democratic Party nomination to represent the 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives: Eileen Laubacher, a Navy veteran and National Security Council official, and Jenna Preston, a clinical psychologist. Preston is running as a write-in candidate, which means anyone who wants to vote for her will have to write her name in on the blank space provided on the ballot.
The winner of the primary will face Rep. Lauren Boebert, the Republican who has represented the district since early 2025. Prior to that, Boebert was the 3rd Congressional District representative.
See what congressional district you live in by searching your address using this tool.
What about other races on 2026 Colorado primary ballots?
Every other non-statewide race on the Democratic and Republican ballots is uncontested in the primary.
Who can return ballots in the 2026 Colorado primary election?
Remember that anyone who is registered as a Republican or Democrat can return only their party’s ballot.
Unaffiliated voters may choose which of those ballots to return, but only one can be returned. If both are returned, neither will be counted.
Two other parties are holding primary elections, with the Libertarian ballot including just candidates for secretary of state and the Unity ballot including just candidates for governor. Those ballots can only be returned by party members.
Voters registered for a party without a primary will not receive a ballot.
Other Colorado primary election content to check out
When is the Colorado primary election?
The primary election is June 30, 2026. Bookmark this story so you can find our latest content as you get ready to turn in your ballot.
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