Denver, CO
Denver closes apartment building owned by CBZ Management, same company behind troubled apartments in Aurora
The City of Denver has closed an apartment building in the city’s Uptown neighborhood because there is no longer heat, hot water, natural gas or a working fire alarm system. The building is owned by CBZ Management, which is notorious for owning several apartment complexes in the Denver metro area with unsafe living conditions.
The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment issued a statement that the building would be closed due to “the property owner’s neglect.” Last year, the city of Aurora drew national attention because of gang activity at apartments owned by CBZ Management.
In Denver, the owners of the William Penn Apartments face several violations and fines for non-compliance of city codes. Those include more than $280,000 in fines, three liens on the property, a court summons, and placement on the city’s Neglected and Derelict Buildings list, according to DDPHE.
The city has requested a receivership at the property, which was granted Thursday evening. That means a court-appointed, third-party receiver will take control of the property to bring it into compliance with city codes. The Denver Department of Excise and License has also issued a summary suspension of the residential license at the property, which means no new or renewal leases until completion of the discipline process.
Denver released this statement, “The city takes the health and well-being of Denverites seriously and does not tolerate property owners who continuously skirt the law at the expense of people living there. We are confident that a court-appointed receivership is the best path forward for this property. We anticipate the receiver will begin making necessary repairs to the building immediately.”
The city has made temporary housing resources available for the few residents still living in the building.
CBZ Management also owns The Edge at Lowry apartment complex at 12th and Dallas in Aurora. Earlier this month, a municipal judge granted an emergency order to close the complex.
The property has been deemed a criminal nuisance due to persistent violent incidents. The emergency order says the complex is an “immediate threat to public safety.” That complex is currently being closed after residents were relocated, the water was shut off and the dumpsters removed from the property.
“Many of the established tenants have endured a lot already. The compassionate and dignified thing to do is get them out of an unsafe situation and present them with options on a case-by-case basis,” said Paula Forshee of Property Solutions Colorado in a statement, the organization the city hired to lead the efforts over the next several weeks.
The posted notices state that tenants must vacate the apartment complex as soon as possible and by no later than 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Anyone found on the property after that date will be subject to arrest for trespassing.
Aurora Police Chief Todd Chamberlain has previously stated that mismanagement has driven many of the issues plaguing the property, which include TdA gang activity and violent behavior. In 2024, APD had 382 calls for service at the property.
“We have effectively, proactively, and aggressively gone into that location and worked on the crime issues in and around there. But to be quite frank with you, it’s not enough,” said Chamberlain.
In December, 16 of the 19 suspects detained by Aurora police in an alleged kidnapping and burglary at that apartment complex are suspected members or associates of the Venezuelan gang Tren De Argua.
While the entirety of the Denver linebacker room may be the weakest part of the defense, most of that blame can be directed to what’s happening on the interior as their outside linebackers have been one of the best parts about the defense and they come with a great amount of depth.
The Broncos’ OLB group will remain constant in 2026 with both the starters (Jonathan Cooper and Nik Bonitto) and their backups (Jonah Elliss and Dondrea Tillman) locked down through at least 2027 (besides Tillman). And then there’s Que Robinson who has shown a ton of promise. So with these names, there’s not too much space left on the roster, but Dasan McCullough might have what it takes to make an impact.
McCullough, whose father and grandfather both played in the NFL as running backs before becoming coaches, comes from a family that is all about football, and this has clearly had an impact on how he sees the game. He has been touted by scouts for his high football IQ and instincts that follow.
McCullough, who has spent time with Indiana, Oklahoma, and Nebraska, has had a near-immediate impact on each of those teams and will seek to continue that trend this offseason.
Age: 23 | Experience: R | College: Nebraska | Height: 6’5” | Weight: 240 pounds
Arm Length: 33-7/8” | Hand Size: 9-3/8” | Vertical: 36” | Broad Jump: 10’-3”
40-Yard Dash: 4.59 seconds | 3-Cone: 7 seconds | Shuttle: 4.52 seconds
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While it might be the inside linebacker group that struggles in pass protection, especially against tight ends, McCullough can aid them as an outside guy. In college the incredibly athletic linebacker has spent a ton of time in a hybrid position, especially at Oklahoma where he played a mix of linebacker and safety. That season he would record 30 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and three pass breakups. And when he was a true freshman he was playing on the ball and racked up 49 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, and four sacks, which would earn him an All-Big Ten honorable mention.
It’s also his frame and mobility that lends to the belief of him being able to fit in on any modern defense. And with Vance Joseph usually running a good mix of defensive looks, McCullough could be a versatile guy that can fit in with that scheme.
Of course, McCullough is not the perfect prospect though. Some struggles include relying on his athleticism as a pass rusher and not having a refined technique, a lack of consistently shedding blocks against teams that like to run the ball, and missing open field tackles. The good news is that these are all techniques that can be coached into him. The only thing that would be left is putting on some more weight as he may struggle against NFL offensive linemen at just 240 pounds.
There is always a demand for young, smart, and athletic talent, especially when it comes to filling up depth spots on the roster. Given what McCullough brings to the table, there is a legitimate chance that he can make this team, and if not the 53-man roster, then the practice squad.
AURORA, Colo. — A pedestrian died Thursday morning after he was hit by a car on southbound E-470, the Aurora Police Department said.
The crash happened around 6:19 a.m. Thursday, according to the E-470 Toll Authority, shutting down the highway between 48th and 56th Aves. for approximately three hours. The stretch of road reopened around 9:24 a.m. Thursday, according to the E-470 Toll Authority.
A 34-year-old man intentionally jumped in front of a white Chevrolet Silverado driving on southbound E-470, according to the initial Colorado State Patrol (CSP) investigation.
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Deadly vehicle, pedestrian crash shuts down stretch of SB E-470: Aurora PD
The driver of the Chervolet was not injured and stayed on scene to assist law enforcement with the investigation, CSP said.
Traffic was diverted off E-470 at 48th Ave. during the closure, the E-470 Toll Authority said, advising drivers to find alternate routes. Northbound E-470 remained open during the fatal crash investigation led by CSP.
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