Two police officers walking outside with a suspect in handcuffs.
Date: 11/3/2026
WESTMINSTER, Colo -- On August 12, WPD officers were alerted to a suspicious vehicle in a store parking lot near 88th Ave and Wadsworth Blvd. The vehicle was wanted by multiple agencies in connection with various criminal activities. When officers attempted to contact the driver, he took off, nearly striking one of our officers with his vehicle.
The chase was on and the suspect later ditched the car in a neighborhood near W 83rd and Ames St. He attempted to hide and then ran on foot, but our team caught up with him.
The suspect was taken into custody on his outstanding charges, along with several new charges, including assault on a peace officer and eluding.
Situations like this are intense, unpredictable and can turn dangerous in a split second. Our officers respond to calls without knowing exactly what they're walking into. Is the person armed? Will they cooperate? There are so many unknowns, and officers must be prepared to react at a moment's notice.
It's important to note all persons are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law