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Denver deputy sheriff arrested after alleged hit-and-run crash

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A Denver deputy sheriff was arrested on suspicion of attempting to influence a public servant, leaving the scene of a crash and other charges, the Denver Sheriff Department announced Wednesday.

Jeremiah Espinoza-Young, 30, was arrested on Jan. 1, according to court records.

He faces charges of attempting to influence a public servant, false reporting to authorities, leaving the scene after striking unattended property and careless driving, according to the department.

Online court records on Wednesday showed Espinoza-Young faces charges of attempting to influence a public servant and leaving the scene of an accident after striking unattended property.

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The Denver Sheriff Department identified the arresting agency as the Aurora Police Department, but Aurora police spokesperson Matthew Longshore said Wednesday the Adams County Sheriff’s Office made the arrest.

Espinoza-Young was put on investigatory leave on Jan. 3, according to the department. Denver’s Office of the Independent Monitor is aware of the situation and the Public Integrity Division opened an investigation.

Espinoza-Young was hired as a deputy sheriff in 2016 and assigned to the Denver County Jail.

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Police investigate shooting at Montbello Recreation Center

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Police investigate shooting at Montbello Recreation Center


DENVER (KDVR) — Police are on the scene of a shooting on Thursday at the Montbello Recreation Center.

The Denver Police Department initially reported the shooting happened in the 15000 block of East 23rd Avenue.

Police said a juvenile was pronounced dead at the scene.

There is no suspect in custody at this time, but officers said they are gathering suspect information.

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Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.

This is developing news. FOX31 will update.



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Denver weather: More sunshine, high plains storms

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DENVER (KDVR) — Morning sunshine helps to warm metro Denver highs on Thursday, but there could be some severe storms in the plains this afternoon.

Weather today: Plains storms

Denver will see mainly sunny skies Thursday morning, allowing for temperatures to climb into the upper 60s with some late clouds. Storms can fire up in the afternoon and push across the plains in the evening.

There is a slight risk for severe storms in the eastern plains, with chances for gusty winds, isolated large hail and the potential for a tornado. Keep an eye on the sky this afternoon.

Weather tonight: Extra clouds

Clouds from the afternoon will linger as the showers and storms push east on Thursday night. Overnight lows will end up in the lower 40s with a light wind.

Looking ahead: Warmer and drier weekend

Friday finishes off the workweek with mostly sunny skies, small storm chances and mild highs in the lower 40s. Saturday kicks off the holiday weekend with partly to mainly sunny skies with seasonal highs in the lower 70s.

Sunday is a little warmer as highs hit the 80-degree mark with mostly sunny skies. Memorial Day has a small chance for a late storm as highs reach the lower 80s and Denver sees partly cloudy skies.

Tuesday keeps temperatures in the lower 80s with a mix of sun and clouds and small storm chances. Wednesday also has small storm chances in the afternoon with extra clouds and mild highs near the 80-degree mark.

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Denver weather: More rain to end the week

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Denver weather: More rain to end the week


DENVER (KDVR) — More below normal temperatures and rain showers are in the Denver weather forecast ahead of Memorial Day weekend.

Rain showers will start to taper off just in time for puck drop of the Colorado Avalanche game, and temperatures will stay seasonally cool, in the 50s.

Denver weather tonight: Showers ending

Rain showers will wrap up Wednesday night, followed by clearing clouds. Low temperatures will fall to the upper 30s, which is about 5 degrees cooler than normal for this time of year.

Denver weather Thursday: Afternoon showers

Clouds will build back in on Thursday ahead of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. High temperatures will climb to the mid-60s, which is still nearly 10 degrees cooler than normal for this time of year

Looking ahead: Warmer Memorial Day Weekend

Friday will start with a few morning showers, with the better chance for a few showers and thunderstorms returning by the evening. Temperatures will be cooler, and only reach the lower 60s, which is about 10 degrees below normal.

Warmer weather moves in for Memorial Day weekend. Saturday, temperatures will be near seasonal and reach 70 degrees with plenty of sunshine. More sunshine in the forecast will help to boost highs toward 80 degrees on Sunday, then lower 80s are in the forecast on Monday, alongside a few afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

The chance for more showers is in the forecast Tuesday and Wednesday with temperatures slightly above normal, and climbing to the mid-70s.

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