PD News Room
Welcome to the Arvada Police Department News Room. Here you can find all types of news and press releases from the police department.
Police News
Officer of the Year Named by Arvada Optimist Club
February 20, 2012The Arvada PD is proud to announce that Officer Stephen Erholm has been selected as the Optimist Club's Officer of the Year More...
Sunrise Bandit Arrested
February 20, 2012Arvada police made an arrest of the apparent Sunrise Bandit in the afternoon hours of Tuesday, January 24, 2012. More...
Arvada PD Took Part in Puffer Week
February 3, 2012The week of January 15-21, 2012 the focus was on vehicles left running unattended More...
Pomona Youth Wrestling Treasurer Sentenced for Theft
February 3, 2012The Jeffco DA announced sentencing of the former treasurer of the Pomona Youth Wrestling organization More...
Arvada Police Arrest Alleged Sex Assault Suspect
January 14, 2012Arvada Police arrested a Denver Sheriff’s Deputy on suspicion of sexual assault on a child More...
Foster Elementary Students Pal with Police
January 14, 20125th and 6th graders at Foster Elementary pal up with the Arvada Police Department for a hands-on look at policing More...
Arvada Police Release Composite Sketch in Child Abduction Attempts
January 6, 2012Arvada PD has released a composite image of suspect wanted in a series of attempted child abductions and indecent exposures More...
King Soopers Break-In Causes Thousands in Damage
December 22, 2011Arvada Police investigators are seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect More...
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Owner Arrested $1 Million Worth of Marijuana Seized
December 12, 2011An owner of a medical marijuana dispensary and one other man were arrested for illegal sales of marijuana More...
Arvada Police Investigate Body Found in City
December 12, 2011Arvada police were called to a body found near railroad tracks on Monday, November 28, 2011 More...
Arvada Police Investigate Accident at Gas Station
November 30, 2011A 53-year-old Parker man was taken to the hospital for treatment after being trapped under an SUV at the gas station of an Ar More...
Arvada Police Investigate Man’s Death at Railroad Tracks
November 18, 2011Arvada police have identified a man who was struck by a train on Sunday, November 6. More...
Two Officers Join Arvada Police Department
November 18, 2011Arvada Police Department is pleased to announce the swearing in of two new police officers More...
Two Starbucks Robberies on Friday Night, Arvada Officers Make Arrests
November 18, 2011Arvada police investigated two Starbucks robberies on Friday, October 14, 2011. Tip from witness lead to arrests More...
Mother and Daughter ID Theft Team Indicted
November 4, 2011An Arvada mother-daughter duo has been indicted by a Jefferson County grand jury for operating an identity theft ring More...
Mountain Lions
October 27, 2011There have been several sightings of mountain lions in the Arvada and across the Denver metro area in recent weeks. More...
Arvada Citizen Police Academy Alumni Honored
October 26, 2011Arvada Citizen Police Academy graduates were honored as the Alumni Association of the Year at a national conference More...
Arvada Police Arrest Alleged Sex Assault Suspect
October 12, 2011Arvada Police arrested an Arvada man, a High School assistant principal, on suspicion of sexual assault on a child. More...
Arvada Police Seeking Suspects in Homicide
October 4, 2011Arvada police need your help in solving a murder More...
Attack Prompts Warning from Police
August 26, 2011A teen was bitten by a possible stray dog or coyote in the area of 86th Parkway and Simms Street More...
Golfing for a Good Cause
August 26, 2011The 2011 W. Michael Northey Memorial Golf tournament is scheduled for Friday, August 19, 2011 to raise scholarship funds More...
Arvada Tow Truck Driver Killed in Hit and Run
August 17, 2011Arvada Police are investigating an overnight incident where a tow truck driver was struck by a car and k More...
Join Us at The Community Safety Awareness Day
August 17, 2011The District Attorney's Community Safety Awareness Day will be August 27, 2011 from 9am-1pm at the JeffCo Fairgrounds More...
Zachariah Dobler Charged with First Degree Murder – Extreme Indifference
August 14, 2011Zachariah Dobler, 28, of Lakewood, was advised of the charges filed against him. More...
School Begins Aug 22: Attention Parents and Teen Drivers
August 10, 2011School begins soon. Are your teen drivers aware of what it takes to transport themselves to school? More...
