Thermo Scientific TruNarc device displaying positive detection of Cocaine HCl on its screen above a plastic bag with white crystalline substance.
Date: 11/5/2026
WESTMINSTER, Colo -- You never know what might end up going down the drain ...
WPD officers responded to reports of a large group fighting outside a bar near 120th Ave and Pecos St. Once on scene, officers quickly identified and detained the primary instigator.
While seated on the curb, he tried to get rid of two baggies containing suspected narcotics by tossing them into the nearby storm drain.
Lucky for us, the fire department had just arrived to medically evaluate him. Fire personnel assisted officers by lifting the manhole cover, allowing officers to recover the discarded baggies.
Inside? More than 33 grams of suspected cocaine, individually packaged for sale.
After being medically cleared, the man was transported to the Adams County Jail with some additional charges. Nice try sir, but we don't tolerate that type of activity in our city.
It's important to note all persons are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.