Crime in Boulder 2025 – Full Archive
This project exists to preserve a public-interest record of day-to-day crime and safety incidents in Boulder that would otherwise be undocumented.
This report is based primarily on real‑time police and emergency radio traffic, supplemented in some cases by publicly available police reports and media coverage. Scanner traffic reflects information as it is initially reported to dispatch and responding officers and may be incomplete, preliminary, or later determined to be inaccurate.
The Boulder Police Department began encrypting its scanner traffic 10/28 at approximately 9:25 AM. This effectively ended real-time public access to routine dispatch traffic. I have opted to conclude this document at that time even though significant incidents continued to occur after that date. These can now only be learned about from law enforcement records, which require formal records requests and are often released weeks or months later. In some cases, requests are denied without explanation.
Incidents listed here describe calls for service and reported events, not adjudicated findings or conclusions about what ultimately occurred.
Business names and approximate locations are included for geographic context and public‑interest reporting only. Their inclusion does not imply wrongdoing, responsibility, or unsafe conditions on the part of any business or property owner. On the contrary, most businesses in the city deal with these issues sooner or later.
Street addresses for private businesses and residences have been generalized to block level (for example, “18xx 28th St”) to reduce the risk of unintended harm while preserving location context.
Incidents are included based on availability of public records and scanner traffic, not based on location or population. Incidents involving shelters or supportive housing are included when documented in public police records and appear in chronological order alongside other calls for service.
Facilities such as emergency shelters and supportive housing exist to provide safety and stability for people during vulnerable periods of their lives. Incidents occurring at or near these facilities are included here not to characterize residents, but to reflect conditions affecting safety for staff, residents, and the surrounding community.
This is not a complete list of calls for this time period. A complete listing would be far beyond any one person’s ability to document. Gaps in coverage (ex: much of May) should not be interpreted as a lack of criminal activity.
This document is presented chronologically and without thematic grouping. Readers are encouraged to read sequentially or use keyword search based on their interests. No prioritization or weighting of incidents is implied.
(Tip: searches are case-insensitive and partial matches will still find results.)
January
1/4
2445 30th, Bluebird
3:45 PM
Police and AMR responded for a man who had overdosed on fentanyl and was not conscious but was still breathing. The victim was given two doses of Narcan and recovered.
1/8
16xx 29th, Nordstrom Rack
11:00 AM
Officers responded regarding a male leaving the store with stolen items and then head-butted the RP, who was with asset protection. AMR was requested for the victim.
1/11
9th and Pearl, University Bicycles,
9:40 AM
Officers responded regarding multiple calls about a Code 6 man who was screaming, hitting the doors, and following people. The man left the scene, unknown if he was contacted.
1/11
6xx 30th, Williams Village Liquor / behind Game Force
12:31 PM
Police responded after a man entered a liquor store bleeding from the face. The victim told employees that he had been sleeping behind a nearby business when he was kicked in the face by another person who then ran away. Medical assistance was staged for the victim. The suspect was last seen headed toward the Dark Horse.
1/11
1750 33rd, Boulder County Clerk and Recorder’s Office
3:21 PM
Officers were dispatched for a menacing involving two men, reportedly one man with a machete and the other with a handgun. Multiple officers responded and detained both individuals at gunpoint.
*** This location is across the street from the police station. ***
1/20
Broadway and Rosewood
8:20 AM
An officer conducted a welfare check at the Broadway and Rosewood underpass. The victim was found conscious and breathing but suffering from hypothermia. This was 0.5 miles from the shelter at 4869 Broadway.
As this officer was bringing this man to the shelter, he received a second call about another man at the shelter who was reported not conscious, not breathing, possibly overdosing in the bathroom. Officers started CPR and gave that victim Narcan.
1/20
56xx Sioux – East Boulder Rec Center
3:00 PM
During an extreme cold snap, police and AMR responded to the East Boulder Rec Center for a man who had been outdoors for a long period of time and was coming off of meth.
*** Due to the weather East Boulder Rec was operating an emergency warming shelter. ***
*** I later went by East Boulder Rec, just to see what it was like. The emergency shelter had just been cleared out, and cleaning crews were doing what they called a “deep clean.” I observed there were multiple porta potties outside. Per staff, no one was allowed to use the indoor facilities due to concerns about drug use in the building. ***
*** On 12/23/22, when this rec center was being used as an emergency shelter (again due to cold weather), officers responded regarding a man smoking fentanyl in the restroom. He was found semi-conscious in a stall with someone’s laptop (a felony theft) and a concealed hunting knife he had stolen from a car. He was also found with brass knuckles (an illegal weapon), a small amount of meth, and 2 drug pipes. ***
1/20
48xx Broadway, the shelter
4:36 PM
Officers responded to the shelter for a conscious and breathing male who was going through fentanyl withdrawals.
1/20
17th and Pearl
5:00 PM
Police responded to reports of a man in the middle of the road screaming; he kicked the RP’s door and tried to get her out of her car. Officers contacted him nearby. Outcome unclear.
February
2/3
1440 Pine, Attention Homes
11:37 AM
Officers responded to Attention Homes for three parties and two dogs who appeared to be living in a unit and were not on a lease. Dispatch advised they might have keys to the apartment.
The next day (2/4), staff called regarding the same unit, saying there was a male who had been there for three months and they wanted him gone. During the call, dispatch could hear the RP yelling at the male in the background.
2/4
2441 13th, Fire Station 1
6:01 PM
Officers responded for a couple of kids who reported a transient male threatened to kill them.
2/7
16xx Arapahoe, Boulder High School
5:25 PM
Fire personnel requested police assistance for an individual making a campfire near the high school.
2/9
1440 Pine, Attention Homes
10:08 AM
Police and fire crews responded to a structure fire. A resident had accidentally started a fire in her unit, setting off the sprinklers and prompting an evacuation of the building. Officers found suspected meth and drug paraphernalia “all around” the apartment. The resident was cited for 4th‑degree arson, reckless endangerment, and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
The property manager told officers he expected the damage would be “well over $50,000”. Per the report, “Residents of the severely affected units were informed that they would need to find alternative accommodations. The Red Cross was contacted to assist with temporary housing for the displaced residents and were on scene when officers left.”
*** Boulder Fire posted about this, and the Daily Camera covered it too. Neither source mentioned the exact address or other details. ***
2/11
9xx Pearl, Trident Booksellers
7:48 PM
Police were called to a bookstore on Pearl Street after a man entered the store yelling at customers and staff. Employees reported that he had previously been trespassed from the business and that he seemed to be on drugs.
2/14
30th and Pearl
4:01 PM
Officers responded regarding a man screaming at drivers while pushing a shopping cart.
2/14
15xx 28th, Domino’s
7:10 PM
Officers responded to a report that a man had threatened customers and employees with a knife approximately 30 minutes earlier. The suspect left the area before officers arrived and was last seen heading toward the 29th Street Mall.
2/15
1175 Lee Hill, Supportive housing facility
4:52 PM
Police responded to a narcotics complaint after security staff reported a man injecting drugs in front of the building.
2/16
11th and Walnut
10:04 AM
Police and fire personnel responded regarding an encampment with a contained campfire on the lower level of the parking garage.
2/18
28th and Canyon
2:25 PM
Officers responded regarding a report of a man sitting on a bench touching himself. Officers conducted an area check and were asked to call the RP.
2/18
18xx 28th, Burger King / McDonald’s area
8:35 PM
Officers responded regarding a man who had tried to break the drive-through window at Burger King with a hockey stick. Last seen inside McDonald’s, still with the hockey stick.
2/20
8xx Pearl
6:25 PM
Police responded regarding a male outside who was screaming profanities at people walking by. He was also hitting the glass on the store on and off.
2/21
28xx Pearl, Target
9:53 PM
Officers responded for a male in a black ski mask who was filling it with items and (per dispatch) “tends to run out the fire exit.” Possibly had a knife in his backpack. This man walked out of a fire exit and was taken into custody.
2/23
Broadway and Canyon, bus stop
11:20 AM
Officers responded regarding 4-5 people with needles using drugs.
March
3/4
1236 Canyon, Central Park
1:01 PM
Officers responded to Central Park regarding two or possibly three men fighting. One man who was described over the air as wearing leprechaun-type clothing was contacted.
3/10
44xx Broadway
6:00 AM
Officers responded regarding a group of transients sitting in the hallway smoking marijuana.
3/10
48xx Pearl, near Harvest of Hope
11:22 AM
Officers responded regarding a male on the bike path yelling at people near Harvest of Hope food bank.
3/10
6th and Canyon
11:40 AM
Officers responded regarding a domestic disturbance on the bike path behind the CJC. RP saw a male holding down a female and they were arguing. “RP doesn’t remember much of the descriptions. He was more worried about weapons.”
*** On 7/28/21, police responded to Central Park for a woman who had fled her boyfriend and was hiding under a bridge, injured and in pain. She told officers he had punched her in the face and kicked her multiple times in the torso during an argument that started at their encampment near the CJC. She told officers it had started as an argument about alleged infidelity, and the man destroyed their tent, threatened to have others assault her, and verbally insulted her before attacking her. She eventually escaped on his bicycle and borrowed a phone to call police. She also reported prior incidents, including choking.
Officers found her with visible injuries, including facial bruising and a large bruise on her stomach. She was taken to the hospital.
Officers located the suspect sleeping nearby. He denied assaulting her; however officers determined they had probable cause for 3rd degree assault (DV) and arrested him.
At the time, this man had had over 30 lifetime arrests, all in another state. He was later named at the homeless memorial by the bandshell on 12/16/25. No public information could be found regarding the circumstances or date of his death. ***
3/10
17xx 33rd, Salvation Army thrift store
2:02 PM
Officers responded regarding two men who had been trying to steal things “all morning.” “They’re both outside in front of the store now. Seems like one of the men stole some hats and he’s taking them out of his bag right now. The other man just put a mask on his face and previously was looking at the register and high value items. “And one of them has been in jail for felony assault before, it seems like.”
3/10
10xx Adams Cir, apartment complex
2:12 PM
Officers responded regarding a woman refusing to leave the property and drawing swastikas on electric vehicles. Roughly two hours later, another call came in that she was trying to get into someone’s unit.
3/10
6xx S Broadway, Snarf’s
5:14 PM
Officers responded regarding a transient male who had done some damage to the bathroom earlier. Now sitting outside on a bench. Possibly intoxicated.
3/10
18xx 28th, McDonald’s
8:25 PM
Officers responded regarding a DK male who was walking around, trying to offer sexual favors for a ride back to Longmont.
3/13
30th and Spruce
7:07 PM
Police responded regarding a female who the RP was trying to help and then was screaming at him and mooning him. A second caller reported she had her pants pulled down and was shouting at passersby.
3/15
1001 Arapahoe, Boulder Public Library
11:16 AM
Police were dispatched to the second floor of the public library after a man refused to leave a study area and was yelling at staff.
*** I read this report. The suspect had a bag of marijuana sitting in plain view. A security guard confronted him. The suspect yelled racial slurs and other racially charged comments at him multiple times and threatened him while another security guard arrived on scene to help escort him out. Detectives later reviewed surveillance footage and witness photos. An arrest warrant was issued, and the suspect was located and arrested on 3/21, charged with harassment and bias-motivated intimidation. Officers recognized him from another disturbance which occurred at Lolita’s on 1/31/25. ***
*** He was also the suspect in a first degree assault that occurred in Boulder on 9/23/23. He would later be sentenced to 32 years in prison. At the time of the above library incident, he was out on bond. ***
3/15
1575 30th, Scott Carpenter Park
11:37 AM
Police responded after the RP’s wife was followed by a transient male.
3/15
13th and Pearl
12:05 PM
Officers responded regarding a male waving a piece of metal and hitting his cart. “He’s now running the cart into the statue of the courthouse, possibly DK or on drugs.”
3/15
9th and Rosewood (Silver Lake Ditch)
1:41 PM
Officers responded regarding a large log being burned as a campfire. The RP reported there were two men on scene smoking cigarettes.
3/15
Broadway and North
2:34 PM
Officers responded after a caller reported that two people on bicycles had threatened him with a knife at the intersection of Broadway and North Street. The suspects were last seen headed northbound.
3/15
Junction Place and Carbon Place
4:31 PM
Police were dispatched regarding reports of a man screaming about killing someone.
3/15
Foothills and Pearl
5:27 PM
Officers responded emergent after a woman exited an ambulance, ran in front of vehicles, and collapsed between Valmont and Pearl. Police and AMR responded.
3/18
18xx 28th, McDonald’s
1:02 AM
Officers were called regarding a verbally aggressive male. At one point he reportedly got behind the employee counter and was screaming at staff. He was later reported standing in the restaurant telling staff to call the police.
3/18
27xx Canyon, Hilton Garden Inn
7:18 AM
Officers responded regarding a transient that was harassing a guest and was refusing to leave. “He does have a bottle and smells like alcohol.” “He is being verbally aggressive.”
3/18
28xx Pearl, Target
11:15 AM
Police responded to a theft in progress involving a suspect believed to be responsible for multiple prior thefts totaling more than $1,000.
3/18
20th and Cascade
12:20 PM
Officers were called after a report of indecent exposure near the intersection of 20th Street and Cascade Avenue. The RP reported a male staring at them and touching himself. The individual was last seen walking in the direction of New Vista High School.
*** New Vista is a high school. ***
3/18
2:09 PM
17xx 29th, 29th Street Mall
Officers responded regarding a report of two males possibly engaging in sexual activities in the upper level restrooms.
3/18
11xx 13th
2:32 PM
Officers responded regarding a male with a water gun arguing with an imaginary party.
3/18
28th and Baseline
2:50 PM
Officers responded regarding two males going in and out of traffic at the overpass.
3/18
6xx S Broadway, Pettyjohns Liquor
4:10 PM
Police responded to reports of a man jumping in front of vehicles. This man was the subject of a similar call about an hour later.
3/18
Broadway and Yarmouth
5:55 PM
A call came in about a man screaming at people. An officer responded saying he had seen him earlier, knew who he was, and said “it’s normal behavior.”
3/18
1400 Walnut, RTD station
10:45 PM
Police responded to an RTD security guard fighting with a man who had spit on him. The suspect was not located.
3/21
1440 Pine, Attention Homes
9:41 PM
Officers responded after a resident had reported two aggressive dogs had attempted to attack his dog multiple times. They contacted the female owner in another unit who said her dogs only barked and did not attack the others. Officers learned she had four FTA’s. They arrested her. She said she was explaining withdrawal symptoms from drug use, so she was taken to the hospital for a medical clearance before being taken to jail.
3/22
Broadway and Balsam
10:42 PM
An officer conducted a traffic stop at this location. Per the report, the officer spotted a vehicle with only one functioning headlight and saw erratic driving as he followed it. After conducting a traffic stop, he smelled marijuana and observed a used bowl sitting in plain view. The officer searched the vehicle and found marijuana cartridges, other drug paraphernalia, and a large quantity of methamphetamine. The driver, whose identity was redacted from the report, was booked on multiple charges. The identity of a juvenile who was also in the vehicle was also redacted.
3/23
1440 Pine, Attention Homes
10:45 AM
Officers responded regarding a man who entered the building despite being told to leave, went into staff-only areas, and entered a second-floor residential unit. When contacted, a female staff member was “shaking and crying” due to his demeanor and reported that the man had dropped a pocketknife, which was later recovered. Officers located him outside the building and issued a summons for criminal trespass. An officer noted that the door could be easily opened by wedging the pocketknife behind it, defeating the locking mechanism.
3/24
2445 30th, Bluebird
5:00 PM
Officers responded regarding a verbal altercation between two residents with one shouting racial slurs at the other. Security footage corroborated the incident. Witnesses stated he had a history of racial harassment against the other resident and a third resident. When contacted, he ran from officers and resisted arrest. He was charged with bias motivated harassment and obstruction.
3/26
23xx Broadway, bus stop
7:58 AM
Police responded for a man at a bus stop screaming at passing vehicles and pedestrians, telling people to die and charging at vehicles. Also possibly putting rocks in a bag. The dispatcher could hear him yelling in the background.
3/26
34th and Penrose
10:35 AM
Officers responded to a report of a man in a vehicle with out-of-state plates touching himself.
3/26
Broadway and Canyon, Central Park
3:55 PM
RP saw his stolen bike being modified by an unknown party. RP waited for officers at a distance.
3/26
4:41 PM
Arapahoe and Marine
Officers responded for a male in a wheelchair who was yelling and spitting at the RP and threatened him with “a jug full of something black.” The male was last reported walking away with the wheelchair, which he was not in.
3/27
45xx Broadway, Hershey’s Market
2:50 AM
Police responded for a male who said he was detoxing from amphetamines. He reported being dropped off at this location after hitchhiking when the homeless shelter was closed.
3/27
12:15 PM
S 37th and Eastman, Martin Park
Officers responded regarding a man on the playground smoking drugs from a glass pipe, acting strange, and waving at people.
3/27
25xx Arapahoe
4:10 PM
Police responded to a menacing report after a caller said he was threatened with a knife. The suspect left the area on foot pushing a shopping cart before officers arrived. He was arrested and charged with aggravated robbery.
3/27
24xx Arapahoe, Pizza Hut
5:14 PM
Police were dispatched after employees reported receiving multiple phone calls from a man making threats against the business and stating that he intended to blow up the restaurant. The restaurant had a name and phone number for him.
3/27
4869 Broadway, the shelter
7:19 PM
Officers responded regarding a man who wasn’t admitted to the shelter and was having “some sort of mental breakdown.” Officers contacted him and eventually left for another call. They were called back to the shelter for a medical call, a female who said she had taken pills, “possibly blue pills.”
3/27
18xx 28th, McDonald’s
10:21 PM
Police were called after a customer reported that a woman attempted to steal his food and phone inside the restaurant and was wandering around the parking lot afterward.
3/29
1001 Arapahoe, Boulder Public Library
12:52 PM
Officers responded to the library after a man became physical with employees and was accused of filming people inside the restrooms and attempting to touch them. Police located him shortly afterward along the Boulder Creek Path east of the library. He was issued a summons.
3/29
17xx Arapahoe, Diamond Shamrock
6:14 PM
Police responded regarding a clerk who was robbed and said the suspect had put a boxcutter to their neck. BPD eventually posted a video of this looking for witnesses.
3/30
4869 Broadway, the shelter
7:22 AM
Dispatch aired about a woman having some sort of mental health issue and requesting CIRT (crisis intervention response team), which was not available yet. One officer responded saying he knew her and she’d done the same thing the day before.
3/30
17xx 30th, Best Buy
2:52 PM
Officers responded regarding a male who was threatening to assault employees and harassing female employees.
3/30
Broadway and Lee Hill, bus stop
6:42 PM
Officers responded regarding a male screaming and hitting the bus stop shelter and bench. One officer says “It’s our guy from earlier at the shelter.”
3/30
11th and Pearl
6:53 PM
Officers responded regarding a transient male yelling at some children. Unknown if he was contacted.
3/30
Broadway and Balsam, bus stop by Ideal Market
6:55 PM
Officers were called for a male who needed medical attention, then started screaming “I want to die.” One officer says “It sounds like our disturbance from the shelter.” Medical was staged as well.
3/31
4869 Broadway, the shelter
6:23 AM
Officers responded to the shelter for a female having a psychotic episode.
3/31
4869 Broadway, the shelter
9:23 AM
Officers responded to the shelter for a man banging on the door, later “throwing stuff at the building.” Later reported he had been banned from the property.
3/31
15th and Pearl
1:23 PM
Officers responded regarding a transient male walking up to kids and “trying to karate chop them.”
3/31
Broadway and Alpine
3:12 PM
Officers responded for a male walking along Broadway with his pants around his knees, shouting at cars and talking to himself.
3/31
28xx 28th, Walgreens
3:38 PM
Officers responded for a man filling up his backpack in the food aisle. He had been trespassed before and was refusing to leave.
3/31
4869 Broadway, the shelter
7:54 PM
Officers responded to the shelter regarding a possible menacing the day before. A woman who said a man had threatened her, had a gun, and “kills people for a living.” RP was possibly Code 6.
3/31
18xx 28th, McDonald’s
8:45 PM
Officers responded regarding a male who was “ranting and jumping around on things.” Possibly on drugs or Code 6.
The individual left the area heading south before officers arrived.
April
4/7
1440 Pine, Attention Homes
4:20 PM
Officers responded regarding a resident causing a disturbance in the lobby, yelling at staff, and refusing to leave. Surveillance footage showed him slamming a door hard enough to damage it. Officers located him nearby and found he had two FTA warrants, one felony and one misdemeanor. He resisted arrest and faced multiple charges.
4/9
13xx 28th, near former Millennium Hotel site (construction area)
9:06 PM
Police were dispatched to a suspicious-person call at a construction site after a RP saw heavy machinery moving and believed the operator was not authorized to be there. An officer arrived and observed a man inside a large piece of equipment who did not respond to lights, sirens, or announcements.
The man began operating the equipment and then exited. Due to safety concerns and the size of the machinery involved, officers requested a supervisor and asked that BPD’s armored vehicle (Terradyne) be deployed as a precaution. As the situation developed, officers pursued the man on foot through the construction site, deployed a Taser, and took him into custody.
4/9
1777 Broadway, Municipal Building
11:10 AM
Officers responded emergent for a possible overdose near the Municipal Building for a man not conscious, not breathing. Officers determined he had a pulse and gave him three doses of Narcan. This person recovered.
One unit (215) from this call responded to another overdose in the 5000 block of Pearl Street about 42 minutes later. That victim was given Narcan and also recovered.
4/9
1001 Arapahoe, Boulder Public Library
8:36 PM
Police responded regarding a man who said he was assaulted by a female who hit him in the head with her fist and dumped a Diet Coke on him.
4/10
46xx Broadway, Spruce Confections
1:56 PM
Officers responded regarding a transient who was harassing customers and refusing to leave. The RP advised the man had just been arrested the day before.
4/11
29xx Diagonal Hwy (parking lot)
8:20 AM
Officers responded emergent regarding a man who was waving a knife around and had pointed it at a customer. They took the man into custody at gunpoint.
4/11
12xx Pearl, Wells Fargo / downtown Pearl Street area
1:10 PM
Officers responded regarding 4-5 male transients smoking and intimidating customers. RP requested to have them moved along.
4/11
24xx Stazio Dr, Stazio Fields
1:40 PM
Police responded to an indecent exposure report at the Stazio baseball fields after a caller reported a naked man behind one of the fields.
4/12
19xx 14th St (alley behind Blofish)
12:02 PM
Officers were dispatched after reports that two men were yelling and harassing passersby.
4/12
Arapahoe and Broadway
12:17 PM
Police responded to a disturbance/hazard after reports that a man was standing in the roadway, approaching vehicles, and screaming at drivers and pedestrians. Callers reported he was getting in people’s faces.
4/12
12xx Pearl, Ben & Jerry’s
5:02 PM
Police responded regarding a man making sexual remarks to a 14 year old.
4/13
3180 Airport Rd, the ARC
8:55 AM
Officers responded regarding a client who was screaming at employees and refusing to leave. Later reported to be posturing at employees and that he had a history of behavioral issues and violence.
4/13
13xx 13th St
3:33 PM
Police were dispatched for a male with a needle in his hand cussing at employees. He kept leaving and coming back.
4/14
14xx Canyon Blvd, Circle K
2:37 AM
Officers responded regarding a “very intoxicated” male who struck the clerk. Last seen wandering around the parking lot, then headed toward the bus station.
*** The Circle K downtown is one of the top 10 destinations for police calls in the city. On 9/6/23, just before midnight, a clerk was bear maced after confronting a man who had stolen a drink. Here is an excerpt from that report:
“I provided [victim] with my business card and a Victim’s Right Pamphlet. [Victim] was so upset with the assault, he quit his job as the overnight clerk when the Circle K manager arrived on scene to lock the store up. [Victim] explained he has been dealing with the stress and constant fear of working at that location for too long. At approximately 0410 hours, Sergeant Faber received a message from [victim] advising he had finally been relieved of the burning effects of the spray.” ***
4/14
16xx 30th, King Soopers
7:12 PM
Officers responded after reports that a DK male who had been trespassed earlier in the day had returned to the store and was wandering. This man had also been trespassed from Smoker Friendly earlier, and later went back there as well.
4/14
6xx S Broadway, PettyJohn’s Liquor
8:32 PM
Officers responded for a man refusing to leave, also pushing around a wheelchair and drooling on himself. At one point he started to pull his pants down.
4/15
Salberg Park, 3045 19th St
12:22 AM
Officers responded to a warm robbery report after a man stated he had been robbed at gunpoint about 30 minutes earlier. The RP described the suspect as masked and dressed in dark clothing and said the suspect took his wallet (which was empty) and then returned it, but then stole a sleeping bag and hammock.
4/15
14xx Walnut, RTD Station
7:36 AM
Officers were dispatched to a reported indecent exposure. Dispatch later clarified the suspect was about to defecate but had been stopped by a witness.
4/15
9xx Pearl, Wonder Press
7:50 AM
Officers responded regarding a transient who reportedly said “I need help. I don’t want to do anything bad.”
4/15
13xx Pearl (near the public restrooms)
10:41 AM
Police responded after reports that a man in a wheelchair was screaming at people near the bathrooms, later reported he was laying on the floor.
4/15
30xx Arapahoe, Starbucks
10:47 AM
Multiple officers responded after reports that two men were fighting on the sidewalk outside Starbucks and were choking each other. Dispatch advised that one man attempted to push the other into the street.
4/15
15th and Pearl
11:48 AM
Officers responded to a harassment complaint after reports that a man was yelling at passersby and becoming increasingly agitated. Dispatch traffic advised the man had threatened to shoot at officers and come to the police department and do the same. This person was the subject of multiple calls across central Boulder. He was ultimately arrested.
4/15
South Broadway and Table Mesa
11:54 AM
Police were dispatched for a man on a bus yelling and cussing at other passengers.
4/15
11xx Pearl, Freddy’s Hot Dog Stand
1:38 PM
Officers were dispatched for a man yelling at passersby and families.
4/15
3080 Broadway, The Source
3:16 PM
Police responded emergent to a youth shelter for a possible overdose. Officers slowed their response to routine after dispatch advised the victim had responded to Narcan and was semi responsive.
*** This was at The Source, a youth shelter that closed in May. ***
4/15
Foundry and Junction
6:21 PM
Officers responded to Boulder Junction after the RP reported finding an injured dog who was bleeding from the leg, then a DK transient tried to take it from her after saying it was his. Dispatch advised they were arguing.
4/15
3150 Airport Rd, Valmont Bike Park
7:51 PM
Police responded regarding a hit-and-run, a truck that hit a car. The truck occupants were reportedly intoxicated and smoking marijuana. Dispatch later advised the truck had left, but one female occupant was left behind and “dancing around.”
4/15
28th and Mapleton / bike path
8:37 PM
Officers responded for a welfare check after a man called 911 from a phone without location data and reported he was hallucinating and unsure where he was. Officers searched the area and coordinated with the caller by phone. After nearly giving up, they were finally able to locate him and cleared the scene for AMR.
4/15
South Boulder Rd Foothills Pkwy
9:00 PM
Officers responded to a roadway hazard after multiple callers reported a man repeatedly jumping in front of vehicles near the intersection.
4/16
13th and Mapleton Ave
3:36 PM
Officers responded to multiple reports of a nude woman walking eastbound along Mapleton Avenue near 13th Street.
4/16
1440 Pine St, Attention Homes
8:20 PM
Police responded to a unit regarding a male reportedly withdrawing from meth and feeling violent.
4/17
26xx Iris, Elmer’s Park underpass
8:43 AM
Officers responded regarding two males camping with paraphernalia laying around. At 1:09 PM, officers were sent here again for a male in a sleeping bag making remarks against female passersby and making them uncomfortable.
4/17
8xx Pearl, Lolita’s Market
1:23 PM
Officers responded regarding a male filming people. Dispatch advised people were uncomfortable and there was a history of altercations. He also had a dog with him. This call had been holding for roughly an hour.
4/17
1400 Walnut, RTD station lobby
2:16 PM
Police and AMR responded for a male coming off fentanyl who was sick. Officers gave him a ride to the ARC.
4/17
1001 Arapahoe, Boulder Public Library
3:53 PM
Officers responded to multiple calls about a fight in the parking lot. One caller reported about 20 people were involved. The crowd dispersed; AMR was requested for a male with a possible broken nose.
4/17
4869 Broadway, the shelter
7:11 PM
Officers responded regarding a female party in the courtyard who was DK / stumbling around and couldn’t stay the night at the shelter. The temperature was about 40 degrees and it had just started snowing.
4/18
8th and Maxwell
8:56 AM
Police responded after a homeowner reported finding an unknown man asleep on the living room floor who wasn’t waking up.
4/19
55th and Pearl Pkwy
3:40 PM
Officers responded regarding a transient female asking the RP for a ride. She reported she was pregnant and had no phone.
4/20
Boulder Creek Path, near Broadway and Arapahoe
6:53 PM
Police responded regarding a woman walking without pants mumbling to herself and smoking a cigarette. Officers spotted her running and contacted her under the Broadway Street bridge. Officers called CIRT for an unspecified mental health issue.
4/20
28th and Baseline
9:07 PM
Officers responded emergent for a man overdosing on fentanyl. Callers advised two doses of Narcan had already been administered. Police arrived to find the man not conscious / not breathing and administered additional Narcan. Party regained consciousness.
4/21
11xx Pearl, Lindsey’s Deli
4:32 PM
Officers responded regarding a woman screaming at people.
4/21
11th and Pearl
8:28 PM
Officers responded regarding a woman in front of the book store screaming and scaring people
4/22
11th and Spruce
10:25 AM
Officers responded regarding a transient male yelling at people.
4/23
Broadway and Canyon, Bandshell
12:33 PM
Officers responded regarding a woman who had threatened to fight the RP. The RP was a woman with her family and baby.
4/23
1400 Walnut, RTD Station
7:37 PM
Police responded for a man who had been drinking and doing drugs with suicidal ideations. Officers called CIRT.
4/24
13th and College, Starbucks
12:35 PM
Officers responded to a disturbance after a bus driver reported that a man had been screaming at passengers and later continued yelling at customers inside a nearby Starbucks. Dispatch advised the man appeared incoherent and possibly under the influence.
*** I read this report. This man was incoherent. He resisted arrest, kicking an officer in the shin several times and knocking off another officer’s body camera. After being restrained, he spit at officers, requiring a spit sock. The man was transported to BCH, then to jail. In his possession, officers found a glass pipe with white residue. He was charged with 2nd degree assault on a peace officer/firefighter/EMT, obstruction, resisting arrest, drug paraphernalia possession, and an FTA. At one point, AMR asked PD to help administer a sedative; officers refused due to policy. ***
4/24
12xx Canyon, Central Park
4:05 PM
Officers contacted a group in the park after observing people smoking from a glass pipe. One man admitted the substance was meth and was issued a summons. A woman with the group was found to have three outstanding warrants from another in‑state jurisdiction and was taken into custody. She was also charged with unlawful use of a controlled substance.
4/24
1400 Walnut, RTD Station (Gate #3)
10:22 PM
Officers responded regarding a male who threatened to stab the security guard.
4/25
1001 Arapahoe, Boulder Public Library
2:04 PM
Police responded after a woman stated she had been shoved by a man in the parking lot minutes earlier. Dispatch advised the suspect was last seen entering the library.
*** I don’t know whether this man was identified or located. ***
*** Link to official Boulder Police blotter post. This was listed as a 3rd degree assault. ***
4/26
1777 Broadway, Municipal Building (north side)
8:43 AM
Officers made contact with two individuals. One man was arrested for meth possession and on a fugitive warrant from another jurisdiction.
4/26
2445 30th, Bluebird
10:20 AM
Police responded regarding a female resident who was walking around the building naked. RP advised she was having a mental health crisis. Dispatch requested CIRT.
4/26
52xx Manhattan Cir, PDQ
10:50 AM
Officers responded regarding a man who had come in, hit the RP, and stolen a soda. Officers reviewed the surveillance footage, located the suspect nearby, and issued him a summons.
4/26
13th and Canyon
1:10 PM
Officers responded to the farmers market regarding a male who had hit the RP and threatened to kill him.
*** I read this report. This man at the farmers market was intoxicated and had been combative with multiple parties. He struck one victim twice and threatened to kill him. That particular victim happened to be legally blind. ***
*** Per the report: “During the transport (to jail), [suspect] continued to exhibit aggressive behavior, making threats and using profane language.” At the jail, he threatened to break an officer’s knee. ***
*** This man was arrested again on 9/17, see below. ***
4/30
1440 Pine, Attention Homes
Boulder Police SWAT officers responded to Attention Homes while attempting to locate a man wanted on warrants for first‑degree trespassing and possession of a weapon by a previous offender. Police closed off the surrounding area and deployed tear gas, which required evacuation of the building. A 36‑year‑old man was taken into custody.
*** Attention Homes is a facility for young adults ages 18-24. ***
*** Boulder Reporting Lab covered this. The Daily Camera did too (article is paywalled). ***
May
5/2
21xx 28th, Panda Express
9:40 AM
Officers were dispatched after reports that a man was injecting drugs in front of the business. The RP advised there were numerous needles and a pipe.
5/2
26xx Valmont Rd, 711
10:43 AM
Police responded regarding a woman refusing to leave. She was sitting with a male who threw a rock at the RP and damaged his vehicle.
5/2
17xx 28th, Goodwill
11:33 AM
Officers responded for a male yelling at passersby and walking in front of people. One party advised he pulled his pants down. One officer recognized the person by this description.
5/2
1001 Arapahoe, Boulder Public Library
11:37 AM
Police regarding a man threatening to beat up passersby. Possibly had a bottle of vodka in his hands.
5/2
17xx 28th, Goodwill
12:11 PM
Officers responded regarding a man who spit at and swung at an employee.
5/2
13xx North, Casey Middle School
3:11 PM
Police responded regarding a female swearing at children by the soccer fields. Dispatch advised officers had already dealt with the same individual multiple times earlier in the day.
5/2
29xx Pearl, bus stop in front of Whole Foods
3:45 PM
Officers responded regarding a male threatening people. The bus driver was trying to get him and the RP off the bus. The dispatcher could hear screaming. The suspect had a dog with him.
5/2
27xx Broadway
4:35 PM
Police responded to several calls about a distressed woman screaming and throwing objects in the area.
5/2
10xx Pearl, near Bartaco
5:23 PM
Officers regarding a shirtless man who was wandering between restaurants and yelling at people.
5/3
6xx 30th, Williams Village Liquor
11:03 AM
Police responded regarding a male who had hit a parking officer’s vehicle with a golf club. RP described not being able to do their job due to the man’s presence. The suspect was arrested.
5/3
15xx Pearl
4:18 PM
Officers responded to a harassment report after a man allegedly photographed the RP and threatened to hurt him. The suspect was possibly on drugs.
5/4
Folsom and Pearl, Greenleaf Park
5:25 PM
Police responded regarding two transients fighting with a manhole cover and rocks. One man later reported using a belt as a whip.
5/5
1604 Arapahoe, in front of Boulder High School
8:21 AM
Officers responded regarding a woman screaming at students while holding a large rock outside the school. Last seen headed westbound on Arapahoe.
5/5
Broadway and Canyon Blvd (bus stop area)
10:57 AM
Police responded emergent regarding a woman who was swinging a knife around and threatened a schoolteacher and kids on a field trip. The teacher was able to get the kids to safety without most of them knowing what was happening. Officers eventually located this woman and arrested her. She was released on a PR bond the next day. She was later re-arrested after it was discovered that she had provided a false name and DOB – that of her own daughter – when arrested the first time.
*** BPD posted about this on X. The city of Boulder posted on its website. ***
*** It was also covered by CBS, Denver 7, 9 News, and many other news outlets. ***
5/5
17xx 30th, Best Buy / King Soopers shopping area
2:14 PM
Officers responded regarding two men fighting in the shopping center parking lot, with one on top of the other.
5/5
6xx S Broadway, Whole Foods
2:47 PM
Police responded regarding a man refusing to leave and threatening to be thrown in jail. Last seen headed northbound on Broadway. About three hours later, a person (likely the same person) was refusing to leave and threatening employees.
5/5
28xx Pearl, Target
5:53 PM
Officers responded regarding a man on the corner screaming racial slurs at passersby and spitting. Possibly under the influence.
5/11
11xx Pearl
2:40 PM
Officers responded to reports of a man acting aggressively toward pedestrians on the Pearl Street Mall. Witnesses reported that the man was yelling, making obscene and threatening gestures, stepping into people’s paths, and posturing in a confrontational manner that caused others to fear an imminent physical altercation. Multiple pedestrians altered their routes to avoid him.
Officers located the man nearby and observed continued antagonistic behavior, including raised fists, aggressive body language, and verbal hostility. Although no one was struck, officers determined his conduct went beyond verbal disturbance and constituted physical intimidation likely to provoke violence.
While being detained, the man continued to act belligerently and made statements indicating he intended to return to the Pearl Street Mall later that day to continue his behavior. Officers noted his lack of remorse and ongoing hostility during contact.
He was issued a summons for disorderly conduct (offensive gestures) and released. The case was cleared by summons.
5/16
9xx Pearl, Centro
8:28 PM
Officers responded to a disturbance at a restaurant after reports of two intoxicated men causing a disruption and damaging property inside the business. Employees reported that one man was pouring drinks onto tables, yelling at patrons, and behaving erratically, prompting staff to ask him to leave.
Officers located the man nearby and observed signs of heavy intoxication, including slurred speech and difficulty standing. A records check revealed he was the restrained party in an active protection order that specifically prohibited alcohol consumption.
He was arrested for violation of a protection order. He was booked and later released on summons.
5/26
1440 Pine, Attention Homes
8:14 PM
Police responded after staff reported that a man was unlawfully staying inside a unit following the tenant’s arrest. Officers determined the man had multiple outstanding warrants related to prior felony and misdemeanor cases, including drug and theft offenses.
When officers attempted to locate him inside the apartment, the man attempted to evade arrest by jumping from a second-story window and fleeing on foot. Officers pursued him and took him into custody a short distance away after repeated commands to stop.
He was transported to Boulder County Jail and booked on multiple outstanding warrants. The case was cleared by arrest.
5/27
4869 Broadway, the shelter
10:00 PM
Officers responded to the shelter after a resident reported being physically confronted by another resident during an ongoing cohabitation dispute. The RP stated that the other individual ran at him and forcefully shoved him with his shoulder during an argument inside the facility. Although the shove did not cause the victim to fall or require medical treatment, witnesses confirmed the physical contact.
Officers contacted the suspect and determined that his actions constituted physical harassment. While issuing a citation, officers discovered the man had multiple outstanding warrants related to prior FTC cases.
The suspect was taken into custody and transported to Boulder County Jail on the outstanding warrants. The case was cleared by arrest.
June
Major Incident
6/1
13th and Pearl, in front of the Courthouse
Antisemitic fire attack on the Pearl Street Mall, which was widely covered in the news.
*** I heard this over the police scanner and was on scene shortly after this attack. The suspect had been removed, and there were people walking around like nothing had happened. It was only later the police taped off the entire Pearl Street Mall and surrounding blocks as a crime scene. ***
6/1
1440 Pine St, Attention Homes area, (alley / church side)
9:12 AM
Officers responded regarding a man in the alley screaming and threatening tenants with a 2×4 piece of wood. He was threatening to kill someone. He had been trying to access the building earlier. He also had a concrete brick.
6/1
1777 Broadway, Municipal Building (creek-side entrance)
4:58 PM
Police responded regarding a woman screaming about an overdose. Narcan was administered to the victim who was reported to be conscious and breathing.
6/1
29xx E College
5:56 PM
Officers responded after a man was reported shouting, knocking over a moped, dragging it across the street, and throwing a cowbell at it.
6/1
Folsom and Pearl
9:01 PM
Police responded after a theft victim reported seeing his stolen bicycle at the Goodwill. The victim waited nearby while officers responded. The suspect was arrested for felony theft, possession of burglary tools, and an FTA.
6/2
47th and Valmont (bus stop)
3:41 AM
Officers responded to a weapons complaint from a caller using a deactivated 911 phone. The caller reported that a man approached him with a knife, urinated on him, then pulled the knife out.
6/3
31xx Pearl, parking garage
12:30 AM
Police responded after a man was seen leaving an unattended campfire by the railroad tracks and then entering the upper level of a parking garage with a mountain bike. The RP extinguished the fire before officers arrived.
6/3
11th and Walnut
12:40 AM
Officers responded after a man asked the RP for directions to the shelter, then became agitated, shoved the RP, and walked away screaming about killing someone.
6/3
1440 Pine, Attention Homes
5:10 AM
Police responded regarding a person in the courtyard with a ladder scratching on people’s windows. Later reported to be starting a fire in the courtyard.
6/3
Canyon and 28th
6:51 AM
Officers responded to a man urinating at a bus stop.
6/3
Near 10th and College
7:42 AM
Police responded after a resident found an unknown person asleep inside his vehicle parked outside his home. The individual did not wake when the door was opened.
6/3
1001 Arapahoe, Boulder Public Library
11:51 AM
Officers were dispatched after reports that 10–12 people were gathered under the library breezeway possibly using drugs and possessing propane tanks.
6/3
30xx Center Green Dr
7:17 PM
Officers responded after the RP said a man kicked in her vehicle window. He possibly had a steel pole. Last seen walking down the railroad tracks.
6/3
19xx 28th, Hazel’s Beverage World
9:32 PM
Police responded regarding a man reportedly waving a handgun in the parking lot before putting it back in his pocket and walking north toward Snarf’s. I don’t believe officers located this man.
6/4
Broadway and Lee Hill (bus stop)
12:03 AM
Officers responded to a call from a DK woman at a bus stop who said she was cold and needed help. They requested AMR for possible cold weather injuries. This was right outside the homeless shelter.
6/4
33xx 28th, Safeway
4:00 PM
Police responded regarding a man screaming profanities and refusing to leave.
6/4
Folsom and Pearl, Green Leaf Park
6:01 PM
Officers responded emergent regarding a man swinging a machete near another man next to the playground. Later reported he was chopping up a log or something similar and not threatening anyone with it. The suspect was taken into custody; not clear if he was arrested.
6/4
291 Arapahoe, Eben G. Fine Park
6:25 PM
Police responded regarding a man yelling obscenities towards the kids playground.
6/4
60xx Oreg Ave, Jewish Community Center (JCC)
7:54 PM
Officers responded regarding two people harassing city council members at this location. One suspect’s name was aired; this person was a regular speaker at city council meetings who was generally insulting them. This incident occurred three days after the anti-Semitic fire attack on the Pearl Street Mall.
6/8
12xx Pearl
5:18 PM
Officers responded to a retail store on the mall regarding a man trying to go behind the register and scaring employees. Possibly on drugs. No weapons seen but possibly had something under his shirt. Later reported he was at the back of the store refusing to leave and screaming at the RP. He was described as wearing a “Pontem Security” shirt; unknown if he was actually a security guard.
6/8
6xx S Broadway, Sweet Cow / Illegal Pete’s area
11:04 PM
Police responded to reports of a woman slamming on a window. She told the RP to call 911 so she would go to jail. The RP tried to talk to her, and she said she would stab the RP if they came any closer. She reportedly pulled out a knife and also threw a rock at a window, breaking it. She was arrested and charged with menacing and criminal mischief.
6/9
2445 30th, Bluebird
11:55 AM
Officers responded after staff reported a resident screaming in the office and making threats while holding a flashlight. The man had possibly gone back to his unit before officers arrived.
6/9
2905 Pearl, Whole Foods
8:57 PM
Police responded regarding a man who had stolen food and was trying to fight an employee before leaving. The suspect had reportedly told staff two days prior that he had a firearm. He was contacted at 30th and Mapleton. He is the subject of many calls. I don’t believe he was arrested in this case
6/9
3180 Airport Rd, the ARC
10:38 PM
Officers responded after employees reported a female client escalating, destroying property, and yelling inside the facility. An ambulance was requested to assist.
6/10
4869 Broadway, the shelter
5:37 AM
Officers responded regarding a man having some kind of psychotic issue. Dispatch had been talking with him for the last couple of hours. Staff advised they found needles on him earlier; they were “done with him” and wanted him removed.
6/10
11xx Pearl
2:17 PM
Police responded to reports of a man in a mental health crisis verbally harassing pedestrians and making people feel unsafe. He reportedly had a guitar with him.
6/11
1001 Arapahoe, Boulder Public Library
12:34 PM
Officers responded after multiple reports of a man with a graphic t-shirt and dog harassing people near the creek and waving at children who were on a field trip.
6/11
1001 Arapahoe, Boulder Public Library
2:09 PM
Officers responded after a man approached a bystander stating he was having a PTSD episode and feared he might hurt someone if he did not receive help. Police requested assistance from the CARE team but were advised they were unavailable due to another call.
6/11
33xx 28th, Safeway
6:15 PM
Police responded after a man refused to leave the store and verbally accosted the RP. He left southbound and was contacted at Circle K. Officers advised the charges would be trespassing and threatening bodily injury.
6/11
2995 55th, post office
7:17 PM
Officers responded to an unusual complaint after a party attempted to mail some birds.
6/12
31xx Pearl Pkwy, Depot Square Apartments
2:53 AM
Police responded after a private security company reported its marked security golf cart had been stolen within the previous 5–10 minutes.
6/12
1001 Arapahoe, Boulder Public Library
12:41 PM
Officers responded regarding a man yelling at people entering the library.
6/12
1575 30th, Scott Carpenter Park
2:56 PM
Police responded after the RP, who was on a kid’s mountain bike, reported a group of transients in the bushes shouted at them and threw a lid and tree limb at them.
6/12
16th and Pearl
5:12 PM
Officers responded regarding a man screaming and punching windows.
6/12
18xx Folsom, Circle K
6:02 PM
Police responded regarding a man who started a fight outside the store and then followed the employee back inside.
6/13
11th and Marine
8:57 AM
Officers responded regarding a man taking photographs of people and threatening to kill them while holding a pepper shaker.
6/14
9th and Balsam, North Boulder Park
11:05 AM
Police responded regarding a man sitting in his vehicle taking pictures of people doing yoga while touching himself. I don’t believe this man was located.
6/15
30th and Pearl
4:10 PM
Officers responded regarding a naked man walking towards Whole Foods with a cart.
6/16
16xx 28th, IHOP
12:05 AM
Officers responded regarding a man who set a trash can on fire before leaving. He was arrested and charged with second‑degree arson and obstruction.
6/16
3180 Airport Rd, the ARC
1:29 AM
Officers were dispatched after staff reported an intoxicated man was trying to break the glass, throwing things around the lobby, and refusing to leave. Staff said he had been banned for being sexually inappropriate with female staff. They updated that they had locked themselves in an office while the suspect pounded on the office glass.
6/16
15th and Spruce
12:23 PM
Police and AMR responded regarding a woman who was unconscious and unresponsive. Her lips were turning blue. CPR was administered. The patient regained consciousness.
6/16
28xx Pearl, Target
4:18 PM
Officers responded to a theft in progress involving a repeat offender grabbing items. An officer made contact with the suspect outside the store.
6/17
18xx 28th, McDonald’s
1:42 AM
Officers responded regarding multiple people fighting. Dispatch later advised the fight had broken up, but one person was bleeding from the face and medical was requested emergent. I believe at least one person was arrested; however I’m not sure what the charges were.
6/17
28xx 28th, Walgreens
9:30 AM
Officers responded regarding a man who was putting items in his backpack, then ran out of the store and left on a bike. He had reportedly done the same thing the previous day.
6/17
47xx Broadway, Comfort Inn & Suites,
11:32 AM
Officers responded to an ongoing issue involving a woman who reportedly loiters and steals food from the breakfast room.
6/17
4869 Broadway, the shelter
5:16 PM
Officers responded regarding a man shouting, posturing, and refusing to leave while threatening residents and employees. Possibly under the influence.
6/17
15th and Pine
5:27 PM
Officers responded to multiple calls about a man yelling at vehicles and passersby and reportedly following a group of girls.
6/18
1440 Pine, Attention Homes
8:10 AM
Officers responded regarding a man who had previously been trespassed entered a unit. Dispatch later advised he had left. I believe he got a summons.
6/18
28xx Bluff
10:06 AM
Officers responded regarding a man who was throwing rocks at random people, hitting a couple of them.
6/18
31xx 28th, May Bee’s
6:06 PM
Officers responded regarding a male who stole (unknown what) and punched the RP, then fled on a bicycle. Officers requested AMR as they flooded the area, then moved the call to a tactical channel.
6/18
Broadway and Canyon
7:54 PM
Officers responded regarding a reckless endangerment involving a man harassing pedestrians and throwing rocks at cars.
6/19
1440 Pine, Attention Homes
10:57 AM
Police and AMR responded regarding an unknown age male, not conscious, possibly overdosing. They gave three doses of Narcan; the patient was later reported conscious and breathing.
6/20
17xx Broadway, Mustard’s Last Stand
3:54 AM
Officers responded after a caller reported a man who kept telling the group she was with he wanted to cut their heads off and drink their blood. The caller appeared to know his name.
6/20
28xx Mapleton Ave, YMCA
7:36 AM
Officers responded to a report that an unknown man had stolen the RP’s stroller.
6/20
Broadway and Arapahoe
7:54 AM
Officers responded after a caller reported a man was harassing her and had thrown items at her. I believe this man was located at the library, arrested, and charged with felony menacing, bias‑motivated crimes, and harassment. Victim advocates were reportedly requested.
*** “Bias-motivated crime” is a defined charge. It is uncommon, but it does happen. There was another one the next day, 6/21, at 12:43 PM, see below. ***
*** I did not obtain this report, however I believe this may be the same man from the earlier call at 3:54 AM. ***
6/20
1777 Broadway, creek path near the Municipal Building
2:10 PM
Officers responded to an assault on the creek path.
*** I read this report. The victim said he was riding his electric bike around 10 MPH past the Municipal Building. He saw the other man on the path, and felt he gave him enough room, but the suspect shoved him and shouted profanities at him. The victim was able to land on his feet and was not hurt. He was willing to press charges; however the suspect had left the scene, and officers were unable to locate him. ***
6/20
28xx Pearl, Target
2:55 PM
Officers responded to a report of a DK person who told the RP he was going to find women at McDonald’s and give them crack.
6/20
16th and Pearl
4:04 PM
Officers responded to a harassment report involving a man screaming at passersby and reportedly involved in a fight earlier. The man was described as wearing a pink bra.
6/20
17xx 30th, Best Buy
6:00 PM
Officers responded regarding a DK male acting erratic, running in circles, and refusing to leave. They contacted him at Whole Foods about 8:02 PM. At 8:27 PM (25 minutes later), officers were called to the Barnes and Noble parking lot nearby for the same party causing a scene.
6/21
1001 Arapahoe, Boulder Public Library
9:28 AM
Officers responded regarding a transient male screaming at passersby near the library.
6/21
28xx Mapleton, YMCA
9:55 AM
Officers responded regarding a male screaming and hiding in the bushes. Possibly having a mental health episode.
6/21
17xx 15th St (rear of building)
11:40 AM
Officers responded regarding a man trespassing and possibly smoking meth.
6/21
25xx Arapahoe, Ulta Beauty
12:43 PM
Officers responded regarding a female saying slurs in the store.
*** I read this report. The suspect made extensive homophobic and transphobic remarks at the victim, which are described in the report. It says she was in the store for about an hour making similar remarks, and how she was “ashamed” that Boulder celebrates Pride month. She was charged with menacing, harassment x2, and bias-motivated crimes. ***
6/21
27xx Arapahoe, Safeway
4:24 PM
Officers responded regarding a female who was cursing at employees outside and took her pants off in front of them.
6/21
4869 Broadway, the shelter
5:25 PM
Officers responded regarding a woman who was “running around with all of her clothes off screaming and not making any sense.” She was contacted in the cafeteria. Here’s the link to the audio, in which you can hear screaming in the background:
6/21
4th and Pine
6:22 PM
Officers responded regarding a naked male banging on the door of a residence and trashing the front yard. I believe this man was issued a summons.
6/21
28th and Taft
7:18 PM
Officers and fire units responded to a fire at a transient camp and put it out.
6/21
16xx Pearl
8:45 PM
Officers responded regarding a man yelling at his reflection, also telling people he hates them and wants to kill them.
6/22
20xx Broadway, in front of Clean Your Dirty Face (spa)
1:05 AM
Officers responded a male that grabbed the RP’s friend inappropriately. They flooded the area and contacted a suspect at Broadway and Pearl. Both victims were confident it was the guy. I believe he was taken to jail; however I don’t know what the charges were or whether he was held.
6/22
29xx Baseline, Sprouts Market / McDonald’s
3:24 PM
Police responded to a theft report involving a man who stole “a bunch of stuff” and had been trespassed the previous day. He was described as looking like Tarzan. I believe he got a summons.
6/22
28xx Sundown, Gold Run Condos
5:44 PM
Officers responded to reports of a person attempting to steal a blue electric bicycle on the north side of the building. I believe this suspect was arrested; however I’m not sure of the charges, as no one would be arrested just for bike theft.
6/22
3682 Chase Ct, Attention Homes youth shelter
9:46 PM
Officers conducted a behavioral check after staff reported a male youth who had been escalating throughout the day. He was calm at the time of the call; however the RP wanted officers to come speak with him.
*** This shelter operated by Attention Homes was closed in September. ***
6/23
3185 28th, Circle K (*dispatch mistakenly referred to as a Shell)
2:20 AM
Police responded regarding an agitated man on the line who was possibly DK or on drugs stating that he was “cooked” and needed an ambulance. AMR was called as well. One officer aired that he suspected it was the same person from a prior call.
6/23
30th and Arapahoe, King Soopers
12:55 PM
Officers responded regarding a man laying on the sidewalk in front of the store touching himself. Possibly on drugs..
6/23
28th and Pearl (rug gallery)
1:50 PM
Officers responded to another indecent exposure report involving a white‑haired man touching himself outside a business.
6/23
28xx Pearl, Target
2:27 PM
Police responded to an armed robbery after reports that a man with a machete stole a bicycle from a 14‑year‑old boy outside the store. Officers flooded the area, including deploying a drone
The bike was later described as a small motorbike that required a key and was equipped with an AirTag, which began pinging from the Whole Foods parking lot across the street. An officer located and recovered the bike there. I don’t believe they located the suspect.
6/24
15th and Spruce
10:34 PM
Officers responded regarding a man riding a bicycle swinging a chain at people. Officers were unable to locate him.
This incident may have been related to a major series of assaults two days later (6/26) in which a suspect used a chain to attack approximately 10 people. See below.
6/25
Pearl and Frontier
11:15 AM
Officers responded regarding a man lunging at cars and screaming “I hope you die” at vehicles driving by.
6/25
13xx Pearl, Pearl Street Mall courthouse
7:11 PM
Officers responded regarding a woman who was verbally aggressive and spit in the RP’s face. She was later located near the courthouse sitting on the lawn and making “finger gun” gestures at people.
6/26
13th and Canyon
1:35 AM
Police responded to a trash can on fire. The fire was extinguished and no suspects were located.
Major assault
6/26
17xx Broadway, in front of Mustard’s Last Stand
3:51 AM
Police received a report that a man armed with a chain assaulted someone in front of a business just across Boulder Creek from the Municipal Building. Over the course of the day, the suspect allegedly assaulted ten people across the city.
The suspect was widely sought, with police following up on numerous tips and sightings. He was located and arrested the following day at a downtown parking garage. This was covered by many news outlets, including this one which was very detailed.
There’s also this video which includes a two minute video about one of the victims who was blindsided while walking on the Pearl Street Mall and left badly injured. This victim’s mother, who was interviewed, took issue with BPD’s statement claiming no one was badly hurt.
*** Jail records indicated the suspect had been arrested by Boulder police 11 days earlier (6/15) on two FTA warrants. ***
*** On 1/15/24, he was contacted while camping with others in a parking garage at 26th and Canyon. He was found to have a fully extraditable warrant out of another state. While officers were arresting him, he resisted, including catching an officer’s hand in his handcuffs causing severe pain. In that case, he was charged with obstruction, 2nd degree assault on a peace officer, criminal attempt, and resisting arrest. ***
6/27
55th and Arapahoe
4:32 PM
Officers responded to a robbery/menacing call after a reporting party said a woman stole ice and, when confronted, pulled out a machete and threatened him. The suspect was described as a woman riding a bicycle with a wagon attached. Police conducted a show‑up identification and arrested her. I believe she was arrested and charged with robbery and two FTA’s.
*** This incident occurred about the same time the chain‑assault suspect (see above) was being taken into custody downtown. ***
6/27
11xx 13th, The Sink
10:37 PM
Officers responded after reports that a man in a wheelchair was screaming curses, saying he was going to kill people, and claiming he had a gun outside the restaurant.
6/28
29xx Baseline, Sprouts Market
11:20 AM
Police responded to an ongoing shoplifting issue involving a man who had stolen food and drinks. The suspect was known to frequent the U.S. 36 and Baseline underpass. I believe he was arrested and charged with theft, burglary (restrained from retail property), obstruction, and FTA.
6/28
17xx 28th, Hazel’s Beverage World,
3:11 PM
Officers responded regarding a man refusing to leave. Described as a man who doesn’t shop and instead uses drugs in the bathroom.
6/29
1777 Broadway, Municipal Building
6:54 AM
Officers responded regarding a party either having a seizure or overdosing. This was later determined to be an overdose. The person was given Narcan and was later reported conscious and breathing.
6/29
13xx Pearl, Falafel King / courthouse
12:40 PM
Police responded to multiple calls about a man chasing another man and threatening to stab him. The victim had been playing his guitar on the mall when the suspect – whom he’d never met – taunted him about his music, then assaulted him. Bystanders were able to record the assault, then later separated the two. The victim was found conscious but bleeding from the head. He suffered injuries including striking the back of his skull against the ground; he also needed three stitches above his eye. The suspect, when contacted, resisted two officers trying to arrest him; both suffered minor injuries and one officer’s radio was broken.
6/30
955 Broadway (near Euclid Ave)
7:32 AM
Officers responded to reports of multiple people attempting to steal bicycles by cutting locks with tools such as bolt cutters and a hammer. Two suspects were described: one tall Black male and another tall, thin male with long hair tied in a bun. Officers responded to the scene to investigate.
6/30
27xx Pearl
10:04 AM
Police responded to two calls regarding a male who was pulling flowers out of pots. RP believed he was possibly under the influence of something. I believe this man got a summons.
6/30
28th and Taft (creek path underpass)
5:30 PM
Officers responded regarding a male hitting a female possibly with a bag. He was associated with a tent by the underpass. I don’t believe officers located them.
6/30
4869 Broadway, the shelter
7:05 PM
Officers responded after staff reported a woman calling other people names and slapping a bottle of soda in a man’s face.
July
7/1
1440 Pine St, Attention Homes
10:06 AM
Police responded regarding a male, female, and dog refusing to leave. The male was threatening to fight the RP. RP reported someone was smoking meth in a unit. Later mentioned meth smoking in a second unit as well.
7/1
33xx 28th, Safeway
8:36 PM
Police responded regarding a male who had assaulted an employee who had trespassed him a few weeks ago. One officer aired this was the same man involved in a theft at the same location earlier. The suspect was located nearby, arrested, and charged with 1st degree burglary, 3rd degree assault, theft <$300, criminal attempt, and two FTA’s. He is a frequent subject of police calls.
7/1
1400 Walnut, RTD station
9:27 PM
Officers responded regarding a male smoking narcotics in the women’s restroom. Transit police were on scene.
7/5
13xx Canyon
11:32 AM
Police responded to the farmers market regarding a shirtless man who was sitting on someone’s bike, being rude to passersby, and kicking sand out of the sandbox. This was at the new playground that the city had built near the bandshell.
7/5
16xx 30th, King Soopers
5:00 PM
Officers responded regarding a man in the parking lot who was harassing customers and knocking over carts. This man was contacted, outcome unclear.
7/5
29xx Pearl, Whole Foods
9:02 PM
Officers responded regarding a shirtless man with sticks and a knife who threatened to kill the RP. A second caller reported he came into the tap room at Whole Foods. I don’t know whether this man was located.
7/6
27xx Arapahoe, Safeway
4:30 AM
Officers responded regarding a man walking around inside the store and told the RP he was an employee. He stole a soda on his way out. I believe this man was arrested on charges including 2nd degree burglary.
7/6
1001 Arapahoe, Boulder Public Library
8:22 AM
Officers responded regarding a transient male who hit the RP in the head and face after a verbal altercation. Later reported he was still yelling at the RP. This was reportedly near the playground area.
7/6
1575 30th, Scott Carpenter Park
11:01 AM
Officers responded regarding a man who started yelling and throwing rocks at the RP who was walking by.
7/6
20th and Pearl
3:23 PM
Officers responded regarding a male who was running in and out of traffic. RP reported he was yelling but unable to tell what he was yelling.
7/6
4869 Broadway, the shelter
6:28 PM
Officers responded for a man who said he felt like some aliens were trying to get him to use meth and said he might jump in front of a car or take guns and shoot himself since he had no weapons. AMR was called as well.
7/6
28xx Pearl, Target
7:36 PM
Officers responded regarding a man who was fully exposing himself under a tree along Pearl Street. Possibly doing drugs as well. I believe this man got a summons.
7/6
26xx Valmont, 711
8:28 PM
Officers responded regarding a shirtless man waving a bat around. Possibly intoxicated.
7/7
17th and Pearl
12:43 PM
Officers responded regarding a sex assault after a female grabbed the female victim’s chest. She was contacted at 19th and Pearl and arrested.
7/7
9th and Balsam, North Boulder Park
3:10 PM
Police responded after a woman reported that a man was touching himself behind a tree while looking directly at her and her friend near the playground area. The caller emphasized that there were many children present in the park at the time. I don’t believe this man was located.
7/7
17xx Pearl, Sunflower Bank
3:39 PM
Officers responded to a silent holdup alarm at a downtown bank branch. This woman was held at gunpoint and arrested.
7/7
1400 Walnut, RTD station
5:58 PM
Officers responded regarding a man who had been trespassed and was spitting on employees. Dispatch aired that he had a history of being violent with the RTD.
7/7
1236 Canyon, Central Park
8:30 PM
Officers responded regarding a group of people doing drugs through a straw. RP said they also heard someone asking about blue pills.
7/8
Along Foothills, south of Pearl, east side of La Sportiva
12:09 AM
Police and fire personnel responded to an encampment fire on the east side of a building near the railroad tracks (here). I don’t believe the person(s) responsible were located.
7/9
12xx Pearl, by Capital One / Peet’s Coffee
10:30 AM
Officers responded emergent regarding a transient male who pulled out a baton and raised it at a group of children. They set up a perimeter and located him. Outcome unclear.
7/10
18xx 30th, Crunch Fitness
4:40 AM
Police responded regarding three men trying to break into a clothing donation box in the parking lot. The RP stated that one of the men appeared to be using a tool resembling a blowtorch or “something that looked like fire.” RP also mentioned one of the men was yelling about not knowing how to break the lock.
7/10
27xx Arapahoe, Safeway
7:18 AM
Officers responded regarding a man verbally threatening staff and throwing items.
7/10
1739 Broadway (city building)
8:24 AM
Police responded regarding a man attempting to get into a carpool vehicle. He was reportedly carrying a baseball bat.
7/10
21xx Arapahoe, Naropa Institute
9:23 AM
Officers responded regarding a transient male eating food, yelling at himself, and “making students nervous.” RP wanted him moved along.
7/10
14xx Canyon, Circle K
12:53 PM
Police responded regarding a man shouting and trying to push people. The suspect left on foot. This occurred just moments after the previous call at 1440 Pine. One unit en route to that call
*** The Circle K downtown is one of the top 10 destinations for police calls in the city. On 9/6/23, just before midnight, a clerk was bear maced after confronting a man who had stolen a drink. Here is an excerpt from that report, explaining that the clerk/victim immediately quit:
“I provided [victim] with my business card and a Victim’s Right Pamphlet. [Victim] was so upset with the assault, he quit his job as the overnight clerk when the Circle K manager arrived on scene to lock the store up. [Victim] explained he has been dealing with the stress and constant fear of working at that location for too long. At approximately 0410 hours, Sergeant Faber received a message from [victim] advising he had finally been relieved of the burning effects of the spray.” ***
7/10
16xx 28th, BJ’s Brewery
1:50 PM
Officers responded for a woman falling and going into traffic. RP at BJ’s wanted her trespassed. Dispatch advised this appeared to be “the same female as before.”
7/10
26xx 28th, A-OK Liquors
2:06 PM
Officers responded regarding a man yelling at hitting windows.
7/10
1236 Canyon, Central Park
3:05 PM
Officers responded emergent regarding a man with a kitchen knife who was threatening urban park rangers. Officers took him into custody at gunpoint.
7/10
1440 Pine, Attention Homes
4:29 PM
Officers responded to a report of a man refusing to leave and threatening others with a knife. A resident stated the man became angry after being denied entry and stood outside the building repeatedly flicking open a pocketknife while staring at him from close range, causing him to fear an imminent attack.
Two additional witnesses confirmed seeing the man outside the building angrily opening and closing the knife in a threatening manner. Officers located the suspect nearby on an electric bicycle and recovered a folding knife from his belongings.
During the investigation, officers also discovered the suspect had an active failure-to-appear warrant. He was arrested and booked into jail on charges of felony menacing with a weapon and the outstanding warrant.
7/10
45xx Broadway, Hershey’s Market
4:48 PM
Officers responded regarding multiple transients who had been trespassed who were beating on the door. Dispatch advised the call had been holding for about an hour.
7/10
9th and Arapahoe
6:33 PM
Officers responded emergent regarding a man who was following the RP with a knife. He was taken into custody.
7/11
32xx Arapahoe, Wells Fargo
1:27 PM
Officers responded regarding a man sitting at the park bench in front of the building cursing at customers.
7/11
9th and Arapahoe
3:01 PM
Officers responded regarding a man “holding a big stick, dancing, and yelling at passersby.” Ongoing issue. A responding officer advised he observed the man was just yelling “God bless America” and all units could clear.
7/11
15xx Pearl, Mountain Sun Pub
3:38 PM
Officers responded for a man drumming and yelling in front of the store. “Known to be aggressive.”
7/11
24xx Walnut
5:41 PM
Officers responded regarding three men fist fighting. One man appeared to have weapons in his backpack. Officers ran emergent when advised they were still fighting. They were later advised the fighting had ended and the men were all headed towards Sinton Park, by the Dairy Arts Center. I believe one man was arrested for robbery.
7/11
Broadway and Violent
8:21 PM
Officers responded regarding a man walking in the middle of the road and throwing things. He also threatened some people and a small child walking by.
7/11
12xx College, Chipotle
8:58 PM
Officers responded regarding a man who had tried door handles on several vehicles and then harassed an elderly lady who was trying to eat her food.
7/12
6xx 30th, Austin’s Barbershop
2:50 PM
Officers responded regarding a transient male who had just stolen a customer’s vehicle.
7/13
10xx Pearl, Ozo Coffee
11:33 AM
Officers responded regarding a man who locked himself in the bathroom stall, was getting naked, and bathing in the toilet water. I believe this man got a warning.
7/13
15th and Pearl
1:13 PM
Officers responded regarding a man who was screaming homophobic slurs and trying to fight another man. I don’t believe he was located.
7/13
14xx Canyon, Circle K
7:19 PM
Officers responded after security called about a DK male screaming in front of the store. He had been trespassed and was refusing to leave. He told the RP several times that he was going to punch him. I believe this man got a warning.
7/13
18xx Folsom, Circle K
10:24 PM
Officers responded for a man inside the store who had blood on his face and was yelling at an employee. AMR was called as well. I believe this man was arrested for violation of a protection order.
7/14
24xx Junction
1:53 AM
Officers responded after private security reported a vehicle driving on the creek path. He said the driver was actively drinking and refused to park before taking off. Dispatch later advised the vehicle had stopped and the driver had passed out. I believe the driver was arrested for careless driving, DUI, obstruction, and open marijuana container in a motor vehicle.
7/14
4500 13th, North Boulder Library
5:00 AM
Officers were called by an RP who said she was walking her dog and saw a male doing drugs on the east side of the building.
7/14
48xx Broadway, Bus Stop Apartments
3:26 PM
Officers responded regarding a man who had been trespassed from the shelter “screaming and yelling and people.” RP advised he was “ranting and raving.” This apartment building is right next to the shelter.
7/14
Baseline and Mohawk
5:43 PM
Officers responded regarding an elderly male touching himself at the bus stop. I don’t believe he was located.
7/14
23xx Junction, Roadhouse Boulder Dept
7:57 PM
Officers responded regarding three transients trying to cut the lock off a locked up bike. All three had headlamps on. Officers later advised they had a photo of a female suspect who had a “partial” bike. Bike was valued at $2000. I don’t know whether these suspects were located.
7/15
19xx 28th, Hazel’s Beverage World
8:12 AM
Officers were dispatched regarding a man who was blocking the entrance to the store and pointing a large stick at people. Dispatch later advised that the man, now shirtless, had been trespassed from the business by officers “a couple minutes ago.”
7/15
31xx 28th, Glacier Ice Cream
12:27 PM
Police responded regarding 2-3 transients drinking, smoking, and making verbal threats toward staff.
7/15
25xx Walnut, Dairy Center for the Arts
4:46 PM
Officers responded regarding a group of transients doing drugs in the park by the arts center. RP was concerned because ballet was supposed to be getting out at that time.
7/16
Foothills and Walnut (underpass area)
4:40 PM
Officers contacted an individual and arrested him on two counts of 2nd degree burglary, possession of burglary tools, drug possession, and violation of a protection order. He had been named in the press for his connection to another high profile case in Boulder.
7/17
55xx Arapahoe, TRU Thrift Shop
3:12 PM
Police responded regarding a man screaming at employees and other customers and breaking things. RP advised he seemed to be under the influence. Dispatch later advised the man had punched the glass and then punched the RP, then was being held down on the floor by a customer. I believe this man was arrested and charged with 2nd degree assault (firefighter/EMT/gun), 3rd degree assault, criminal mischief, obstruction, resisting arrest, and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
*** I go to this thrift store regularly. I was just there the day before. ***
7/17
Lee Hill and Broadway
4:14 PM
Police responded regarding a man who had been drinking and was having a panic attack after being told he was not allowed to stay at the shelter. I don’t believe officers located him.
7/17
29xx Pearl, Barnes & Noble
4:16 PM
Officers responded regarding a man yelling at the manager in the cafe area. He had possibly been trespassed previously and was later reported yelling at another person. I don’t believe officers located him.
7/18
26xx Pearl, Natural Grocers
5:26 PM
Police responded regarding a man harassing customers, later reported screaming and possibly having some sort of mental health issue.
7/18
36xx Table Mesa, King Soopers
7:21 PM
Officers responded regarding a transient male who screamed at the RP, threw a rock at him, and then was pursuing him on foot. The RP was trying to drive away. I don’t believe officers located him.
7/19
28th and Taft
8:14 AM
Police and fire personnel responded to an encampment with a fire going.
7/19
17th and Arapahoe
5:06 PM
Officers responded regarding a man “completely out of his mind” walking in the intersection. RP advised he was naked and painted in blue. An officer later advised the man had pants on and had blue paint on his face, and he was riding a bike westbound on the bike path. Another officer advised there were no actual charges, just a welfare check. I don’t believe they located him.
7/20
Broadway and Pleasant
5:52 AM
Police were called for a man appearing DK who mumbled when the RP tried to talk to him. At 10:25 AM, police were called again for a man, conscious and breathing, who had fallen and hit his head at the bus stop. He smelled like alcohol. Dispatch advised it was likely the same person.
7/20
2445 30th, Bluebird
8:08 AM
Police responded regarding a man who had been evicted three days earlier and was “slamming items and acting crazy.” I believe he was arrested for a felony outside agency FTA.
7/20
16xx 30th, King Soopers
10:52 AM
Officers responded regarding a man who had a stolen bike from the Bridge House.
*** The Bridge House is Boulder’s Ready to Work facility at 47xx Table Mesa Dr. I don’t believe officers located him. ***
7/20
44xx Broadway, just south of Rosewood
11:40 AM
Police responded regarding a man screaming and throwing things at vehicles. He was currently sitting at the bus stop. Possible on drugs.
7/21
1400 Walnut, RTD station
2:27 AM
Police responded after the RP said a female stole her bag and then fled northbound. This suspect was contacted at Broadway and Pearl. She was arrested and charged with 3rd degree assault, criminal attempt, possession of drug paraphernalia, robbery, and theft.
7/21
25xx Pine
8:02 AM
Police responded regarding a man with his pants down and fully exposed. I believe he was arrested; not sure of exact charges.
7/21
32nd and Prairie
7:41 PM
Officers responded for a party who was assaulted in front of the building. The suspect was located and arrested for 2nd degree assault. I don’t know the nature of the victim’s injuries.
7/22
15th and Pearl
7:36 AM
Officers responded regarding a male, possibly intoxicated, yelling at the RP’s toddler.
7/22
16xx 28th, The Root
2:56 PM
Officers responded regarding a man exposing himself. Possibly DK. Last seen headed towards the World Market area.
7/22
15th and Pine
5:42 PM
Officers responded regarding a man running in front of vehicles and yelling at people. RP ran away.
7/22
25xx Arapahoe, Sprouts
9:01 PM
Officers responded after an employee called about a man who had exposed himself to a cashier. RP advised they had never seen him before.
7/23
24xx Broadway
11:40 AM
Officers responded regarding a man at the bus stop yelling and throwing things at passersby.
7/23
47th and Pearl
2:19 PM
Officers responded emergent regarding a man waving a machete at people and vehicles. Possibly intoxicated. Officers deployed a drone. They contacted him in front of Harvest of Hope food bank and advised the machete was down. RP later advised he was just waving at passersby and cars. Male was associated with a vehicle with out-of-state plates. Officers requested CIRT. I don’t believe he was arrested or charged.
7/23
4869 Broadway, the shelter
5:22 PM
Officers responded regarding a male and female drugs in a vehicle with out-of-state plates across the street from the shelter. Per dispatch they were yelling at the RP. I don’t believe officers located these two.
7/23
1001 Arapahoe, Boulder Public Library
5:41 PM
Officers responded emergent regarding three males beating up another male “by the tents.” Responded officers switched to Tac 2 (encrypted tactical channel). It’s not clear whether the suspects were contacted.
7/24
53xx Arapahoe, Wendy’s
7:11 AM
Officers responded regarding a male spitting and yelling. Dispatched advised he was likely the same man who had been throwing traffic cones into the road. One officer advised he may have been the suspect from an unspecified incident the day prior.
7/24
4869 Broadway, the shelter
4:59 PM
Officers responded for a man who was found passed out on the property.
7/24
28th and Arapahoe
11:01 PM
Officers responded regarding a man on a bicycle who was chasing the RP toward Safeway. Dispatch later advised there was another male with the suspect who was trying to call the RP over to them and also had a baseball bat.
7/25
4500 13th, North Boulder Library
9:53 AM
Officers responded regarding a woman who had locked herself in the downstairs bathroom and was refusing to leave. At 11:12 AM, dispatch advised that the woman, whom officers had removed, was back and screaming obscenities.
7/25
10xx Pearl, Pasta Jay’s
9:25 PM
Officers responded regarding a woman who had spit at an employee and threatened her with a candle. She was refusing to leave the patio. Possibly on drugs, “and she still has the candle.”
7/26
3200 Airport Rd, the Boulder County Jail
7:11 AM
Officers assisted after a party in the booking area ran away from a bondsman. Last seen wearing handcuffs and a GPS on his ankle. They located this man near 47th and the Diag.
7/26
1001 Arapahoe, Boulder Public Library
7:07 PM
Officers responded regarding a woman threatening security and banging the doors, refusing to leave.
7/26
52xx Manhattan, PDQ
8:32 PM
Officers responded regarding a DK male who was asking people for money and then yelling at them if they refused. I believe he got a warning.
7/27
28xx Mapleton, YMCA
6:53 AM
Fire personnel had a walk up about a potential overdose on the north side of Mapleton ballfields. Officers responded and later updated he was unconscious but breathing.
7/27
1001 Arapahoe, Boulder Public Library
5:31 PM
Officers responded emergent regarding four people physically fighting. One party was described as holding a knife and chasing a male. RP updated that they believe the suspect threw the knife near the creek. The outcome from this call was unclear.
7/28
1400 Walnut, RTD station
2:26 AM
Officers responded emergent regarding a male party who threatened to stab someone, then pulled out a knife. This man was arrested.
7/28
1236 Canyon, Central Park
12:41 PM
Officers responded regarding two people throwing punches and rolling around. They contacted one party, who was uncooperative. The other party had left the scene. Officers cleared the call.
7/28
24xx Canyon
5:33 PM
Officers responded regarding a man who was acting erratic and approaching people in an aggressive manner. Described as shirtless, wearing one shoe, and had a torch with him. He was also hitting vehicles. Another caller reported he was breaking into cars in the Goodwill parking lot. He was eventually contacted on the west side of Panera. Police called AMR, “probably some drugs involved.”
7/28
4869 Broadway, the shelter
7:44 PM
Officers and AMR responded for a man who was overdosing. “They think he smoked meth and thinks there’s fentanyl in it.” Staff later advised he was conscious and breathing.
7/28
345 S 38th, Martin Park
7:56 PM
Officers responded regarding a man cutting trees down in the neighborhood and then dragging them to a makeshift shelter at the park.
7/28
17xx 28th, Goodwill
9:23 PM
Officers responded regarding a man who came in, got angry, and broke some glass merchandise. “He said someone stole his backpack.” Also “possibly on drugs or alcohol.” Last seen headed towards Office Depot. The time delay on this call was about 25 minutes.
7/29
47th and Mitchell
7:46 AM
Officers responded after a man had located his stolen moped at an encampment by the railroad tracks. It was missing its license plate but was otherwise intact. The suspects were seen leaving the scene. This camp was cleaned up shortly thereafter.
7/29
38th and Martin, Martin Park
11:53 AM
Officers responded regarding a man who was passed out under the shelter with open cans of beer. At 3:25 PM, officers were called back to remove him. Dispatch advised this was a party that one officer had “been dealing with all day.”
7/29
19xx 13th
7:00 PM
Officers responded after multiple calls about a naked woman in front of the Pearl Street Mall courthouse screaming. Also “jumping in the fountain.” Dispatch later advised they had a report that the woman had attacked someone a few minutes before.
Later still, dispatch advised on multiple reports that an unknown man had hit the woman twice and they were arguing. Dispatch advised they were watching on camera that the woman was by the information center at 13th Street. Officers made contact and called AMR.
7/29
1236 Canyon, Central Park
11:57 PM
Officers on foot patrol contacted a man and arrested him for a felony outside agency FTA. The man was a registered sex offender.
7/30
1236 Canyon, Central Park
12:30 PM
Officers contacted a woman, requested a supervisor, then aired for emergency cover. They took her into custody and requested AMR. She was arrested for unlawful use of ketamine, obstruction, and resisting arrest.
Here’s some of the radio traffic from this call. Three times, you can hear a woman screaming in the background:
7/30
S 36th and Eastman, Martin Park
1:49 PM
Officers responded regarding a male who had thrown tennis balls at children. “There’s about 23 kids there. RP said he never saw a gun, but he’s afraid that the male has a gun.” Arriving officers advised he was DK, at a picnic table near the playground.
7/30
13th and Canyon
4:41 PM
Officers responded to the farmers market regarding a male who had been yelling at people and threatened to shoot the security guard. He was contacted by the Dushanbe Tea House. It’s not clear whether he was arrested or charged.
7/30
16xx Commerce, BAE Systems
10:25 PM
Officers responded regarding a man who had broken into a company vehicle and was refusing to get out. I believe he was arrested for 1st degree criminal trespass (vehicle) and other charges.
7/30
Broadway and Canyon
10:30 PM
Officers responded regarding a male who was throwing sticks. “He grabbed the RP’s neck and was trying to fight other people.”
7/30
1236 Canyon, Central Park
10:37 PM
Officers were flagged down for a possible overdose on the east side of the Broadway bridge. They gave the victim two doses of Narcan; an officer could be heard yelling “WAKE UP!” over the radio. They requested AMR emergent. I believe this victim recovered.
7/31
33xx 28th, Phillips 66
2:37 AM
Officers responded emergent regarding a male party passed out in the bathroom. There were no indications of drug paraphernalia around him but they planned to give him Narcan anyway. AMR arrived as well and the man was taken to the hospital.
7/31
1236 Canyon
6:47 PM
Officers responded after the RP reported transients using drugs and then saw a stroller. Unknown if a child was in the stroller.
August
8/1
4869 Broadway, the shelter
6:18 PM
Officers responded for a male who said he smoked meth and then felt homicidal. They called CIRT as well.
8/1
6xx 30th, Carelli’s
8:43 PM
Officers responded for a man who was screaming at people and then walked away. Possibly on drugs.
8/1
4869 Broadway, the shelter
9:15 PM
Officers responded regarding a shirtless male screaming and yelling at himself and passersby.
8/1
Baseline and Hwy 36
10:42 PM
Officers responded after the RP reported he was walking under the bridge and people were harassing him and saying they were going to kill him. RP requested to meet with officers at the Circle K nearby.
8/2
4400 block of Boulder Creek Path (just west of Foothills)
1:16 AM
Officers responded emergent for a male party who had possibly taken fentanyl and was possibly overdosing. They had some trouble finding this location. They later advised the man was conscious and breathing. I believe they eventually arrested him for a felony outside agency FTC, which is an unusual outcome for this type of call.
8/2
22xx Grove Cir
3:37 AM
Officers responded regarding a male party who was trying to open the RP’s front door. The RP confronted him and he ran off. Officers arrested the suspect later that day in an unrelated case. Several days later, detectives added felony attempted burglary charges related to this incident.
Footage of this man was recorded on multiple doorbell cameras:
https://neighbors.ring.com/n/V3k8818hnV
https://neighbors.ring.com/n/OMgxmRmFpV
https://neighbors.ring.com/n/zqp5YM2idV
8/2
9xx Walnut, St. Julien
7:31 AM
Officers responded regarding a man trying to steal an employee’s bike on the east side of the building. I believe this man was contacted and got a warning.
8/2
Broadway and Canyon
10:10 AM
Officers responded to multiple calls about a man near the farmers market screaming and getting undressed. He was contacted at the bus stop on Broadway. At 11:55 AM, he was back and the farmers market yelling at people again and taking his clothes off again. Last seen under the Broadway Street bridge.
8/2
1001 Arapahoe, Boulder Public Library
3:58 PM
Officers responded regarding a group of people physically fighting. Officers later requested AMR for a male with a head wound and blood on his face.
8/4
3:45 AM
An trespassing/assault with pepper spray which someone later posted about on Nextdoor. This was near 19th and Kalmia:
“I wanted to share an incident that happened to us on Sunday night. My husband heard the garage door open at 3:45am so he ran downstairs thinking it may have been one of the kids. He got into the garage and saw a guy with a mask on – 5’8ish/stocky. He thinks there was another person with a flashlight behind him. The guy turned to run (or so he thought) and then turned back around and sprayed my husband in the face with bear spray from 2 feet away (he was pulling the clip off the bear spray). Then he took off. My son’s car was broken into in the driveway (though his doors were unlocked) – nothing was taken – and my car was on the street locked. They broke one of the back windows which is how they got to the garage door opener. My sunglasses were the only thing of value in the car and they did not take them. They were most likely looking for the car keys. Very scary but we’re all ok.
Suggestions from the officer:
⁃ Lock your car, don’t keep anything in plain sight, hide garage door opener or take it out of your car with your keys and do not hang car keys in garage
⁃ Install motion sensor flood lights around your garage, keep your porch lights on, lock all doors, and keep the door from the garage to the house locked.
– They do try to avoid houses with cameras – even a dummy camera is a deterrent.
I was curious why the car alarm didn’t go off. Not all cars have glass sensors and if you double click the lock button (which I do all the time out of habit), in some cars, it deactivates the motion sensor in the car. We’re very thankful it was just bear spray and not a gun. Stay safe out there!”
8/3
1575 30th, Scott Carpenter Park
3:24 PM
Officers responded regarding a male screaming and cussing at passersby.
These three calls all happened at the shelter within about two hours:
8/3
4869 Broadway, the shelter
8:31 PM
Officers responded regarding a man who was possibly overdosing outside. He conscious and breathing. He was resisting assistance and resisting Narcan.
…
8:57 PM
An employee called back about the same person. “He’s very DK, he’s not doing well, and they would like him to be taken to detox. Looks like he’ll be located outside, next to the parking lot on the west side of the building.”
…
10:35 PM
Officers were called again. “This might be the same party as earlier… Says he took some fentanyl and has been drinking. Party will be in intake.”
8/4
28th and Mapleton, near the Goose Creek path
1:43 PM
Police responded regarding a group of three transients that were trying to set the grass on fire with some kind of torch when RP passed them. I believe they got a warning.
8/4
22xx Pearl (apartment complex)
3:02 PM
“There’s a male hiding in a dumpster, scaring people that live there. The dumpster is going to be near the Spruce side of the complex.” I don’t believe officers located this man.
8/5
Broadway and Pearl, outside Lindsay’s Deli
10:49 PM
Officers contacted a male with a laceration to the head and requested AMR. They later advised they had probable cause for 2nd degree assault. They were seeking a suspect last seen running westbound on the creek path near the library. I don’t know whether this suspect was located.
8/5
28th and Bluff, apartment building
11:58 PM
“RP said there’s a male outside barking at her and her dog. RP opened the door, male kept barking at them… Didn’t say anything to RP, just barked at her.”
8/6
11xx Pearl
1:49 PM
“There’s a male in front of the bookstore threatening to kill people and swinging a big stick.” This party was moved along and not charged with anything.
8/7
11:22 PM
28th and Bluff.
An officer conducted a traffic stop on a bicycle. He learned the biker had a felony warrant and took the person into custody. Later, the jail advised they would not accept the warrant. Since the officer already had the person in custody, he gave this person a ride instead.
8/8
9xx Pearl
4:03 PM
Officers responded regarding a female in front of the Yellow Deli screaming and breaking things. She was described as carrying a stick. Dispatch later advised she had walked into Trident and had done some damage at Farfel’s Farm and Rescue. I don’t believe officers located her.
8/8
Area of 30th and Pearl.
8:22 PM
Officers responded regarding a male who had been wandering around the block for a while yelling at people and going in and out of traffic. He also told somebody he was going to kill his dog.
8/8
1001 Arapahoe, Boulder Municipal Library
8:31 PM
Officers responded regarding a male reportedly breaking car windows with some type of window-breaking tool. Arriving officers later advised a vehicle had its back window broken out. I don’t know whether this man was located.
8/8
4869 Broadway, the shelter
10:22 PM
Officers responded regarding a female whom staff wasn’t admitting who arrived late after being released from the hospital. She was having an anxiety attack about this. Described as an older female. At 11:17 PM, they met a bus at Broadway and Dartmouth on which the same woman was having a mental breakdown. They eventually gave her a ride to the crisis center.
8/9
4869 Broadway, the shelter
1:19 AM
Officers responded regarding a man was escalating and verbally aggressive, threatening staff and wouldn’t leave.
8/9
11xx Walnut, T/aco
7:05 AM
Officers responded regarding a male that was inside the store while staff was trying to prep. He then went into the Wells Fargo parking lot and was throwing air punches. Later reportedly running northbound on Pearl, running at people and screaming at them.
8/9
4869 Broadway, the shelter
7:26 AM
An officer on a directed patrol responded to a possible disturbance on the north side. At 8:19 AM, another call came in about a man who was threatening to shoot the doors and kill people. Dispatch later advised he was kicking the doors of the Bus Stop apartments and yelling again. An officer from the earlier call advised it might have been the same person.
8/9
53xx Arapahoe, Wendy’s
3:11 PM
Officers were called regarding a male who was fully naked in the bathroom and had defecated everywhere.
I am including the audio from this call so we can all imagine being this cop who’s just clocking in, and this is the first thing he has to deal with.
8/9
45xx Broadway, the Hershey’s Market
4:25 PM
Officers responded regarding a male who was trying to break RP’s door down, was damaging the gas pump, and screaming at customers for money. Dispatch later advised the male had tried to spray someone with gas. I believe this man got a summons.
8/9
1770 13th Street, the Dushanbe Tea House
7:25 PM
Officers responded regarding a transient male who had locked himself inside of the bathroom and was refusing to leave. “Sounds like he’s sick and possibly on drugs.” Described as barefoot and verbally aggressive.
8/9
A residence near Valmont and Airport Road
7:28 PM
Officers responded regarding a transient male that was knocking on the RP’s back door and trying to get inside. He had left across the parking lot, possibly going to the bike path. This man was contacted and arrested for 2nd degree criminal trespass and criminal mischief. He was a registered sex offender with an out-of-state conviction for lewd/lascivious acts with a child (14/15) from 2002.
8/10
4869 Broadway, the shelter
10:35 PM
Officers responded regarding a woman refusing to leave. They contacted her and arrested her on two outside agency warrants, one felony and one misdemeanor.
8/11
Near 19th and Balsam
6:15 AM
Officers responded regarding a female who was ringing the RP’s doorbell and trying to get into his yard. She was associated with a black SUV parked in the neighbor’s yard, saying that she was sent by God. Officers made contact and requested AMR for a woman having a psychotic episode.
8/11
1001 Arapahoe, Boulder Public Library
1:14 PM
Officers responded regarding a transient male in the parking lot screaming at a female with a dog and harassing the RP. RP advised he was very aggressive.
8/11
38th and Arapahoe
4:15 PM
Officers responded regarding a female under the bridge south of this location who was screaming and naked. This was called in by a Peloton employee. Both responding officers were female as well. They later advised the woman was clothed and had moved along.
8/11
Near Lee Hill and Dakota Blvd
7:42 PM
Officers responded regarding a male party in the RP’s neighbor’s backyard that was naked and throwing rocks.
8/11
24xx Baseline, in front of Key Bank
8:43 PM
Officers responded regarding a male screaming about killing people. The male yelled at the RP. The RP disconnected and there was no answer on callback.
8/11
S 36th and Eastman Ave, Martin Park
10:59 PM
Officers responded after the RP reported she and her friends were being followed by a male party. They did run away, and the male chased after them. This was about 10 minutes prior. They later clarified they were on the Bear Creek Path when the male party was chasing them. I don’t believe officers found this man.
8/12
23xx Junction Place, the Roadhouse Boulder Depot
4:38 AM
Officers responded regarding a man trying to use a drill on the back door. The RP yelled at the man, who ran off.
*** 8/12 would be this restaurant’s last official day of business. ***
8/12
1001 Arapahoe, Boulder Public Library
10:09 AM
Officers responded regarding a group of about 4-6 transient males yelling at passersby. Dispatch later advised they were threatening to damage vehicles.
8/12
1440 Pine, Attention Homes
10:12 AM
Officers responded after a report of former tenants on the property who had been trespassed and evicted. It was two males, one female, and a dog. Dispatch advised they had a history of meth and fentanyl use, and the female had arson charges pending against her. Dispatch lastly advised the dog was friendly.
*** The person’s arson charge stemmed from an accidental fire that took place at Attention Homes on 2/9, see above. ***
8/12
Broadway and Canyon, Central Park
11:26 AM
Officers responded regarding a male near the children’s play area yelling obscenities.
8/12
9xx Arapahoe, West Age Well Center
4:40 PM
Officers responded to assist the RP, who had followed a male who had stolen her bike. She advised the bike was laying on the ground but she did not know where the male was. “Looks like he also took RP’s boyfriend’s wallet as well.” Dispatch later advised the male was behind the West Age Well Center near the dumpsters going through a bag of clothes. Officers contacted him. I believe he got a summons.
8/13
S 36th and Eastman, Martin Park
10:33 AM
Officers responded regarding a male in a hammock by the shelter who was yelling at a preschool group.
8/13
Near 19th and Redwood
12:16 PM
Police responded after the RP, who was 12 years old, said he was with two friends, and a van followed them and the driver asked where they were going. He then tried to get out of the vehicle and yelled at them to come back. The kids ran away.
8/13
48xx Pearl, Harvest of Hope food bank
1:07 PM
Officers responded after the RP reported a female was following him and yelling racial slurs. This female was contacted and arrested for harassment, providing false ID to law enforcement, and two FTA’s.
8/13
Broadway and Canyon, Central Park
4:51 PM
Officers responded regarding a shirtless male who had stolen a bottle of whiskey from a vendor and rode off on a bike down the creek path. They were unable to locate him. However, at 7:16 PM, he returned to the farmers market. Officers contacted him (still shirtless) by the Municipal Building. He got a summons.
8/15
4869 Broadway, the shelter
6:15 AM
Officers responded regarding a resident using racial slurs. She was asked to leave. She was later reported to be in the parking lot yelling.
8/15
Near 3rd and Canyon
6:55 AM
Officers responded regarding a male in a parking lot touching himself and blocking the RP from getting into the building.
8/15
1777 Broadway, Boulder Municipal Building
11:12 AM
Officers responded regarding a naked female lighting clothing on fire. Dispatch advised that the fire department had responded earlier when the same female had lighted clothing on fire. Unknown if she was also naked on the earlier call.
8/15
2445 30th, Bluebird
8:22 PM
Officers responded regarding a male on the premises who had been evicted in July.
8/15
1001 Arapahoe, Boulder Public Library
9:06 PM
Officers responded regarding a male who had been hit in the head with a skateboard. They made contact at the skate park under the library. They later requested a second ambulance for a male complaining of rib pain and escorted them to the hospital.
8/16
28th and Bluff, Batteries Plus
6:52 AM
Officers responded regarding a male that threw something on RP’s car. At 7:13 AM, officers were called to this location again about a male who had thrown something at the RP’s car and smashed her window.
8/16
25xx 30th, behind the Hyundai dealership
11:11 AM
An officer on a foot patrol located a female with warrants, requested backup, and arrested her.
*** This woman has had assorted contacts with BPD. In January 2022, she was contacted as a suspect in a theft at the library. Officers found her in a bathroom stall injecting meth into her arm. She got a summons. The library would be closed for renovation later that year due to meth contamination in the bathrooms which was widely covered by the news media. ***
8/16
17xx 28th, the Goodwill
1:38 PM
Officers responded regarding a male outside throwing things at people and yelling. “He threw a water bottle and trash at someone. Possibly on some sort of substance.”
8/16
14xx Pearl, Illegal Pete’s
2:42 PM
Officers responded regarding a woman who reportedly stole a tip jar. I believe officers contacted her; however I don’t know the outcome of this call.
8/16
55th and Arapahoe
3:32 PM
Officers responded to a bus stop for a transient screaming and camping inside of the bus stop. I believe he got a warning.
8/16
1001 Arapahoe, Boulder Public Library
5:01 PM
Officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving a pepper ball launcher. Officers determined the involved male had threatened others with a knife following inappropriate remarks toward a woman. The male sustained facial injuries, was transported to the hospital for treatment, and was later cited for menacing.
8/16
4869 Broadway, the shelter
5:52 PM
Officers responded regarding a male who had possibly overdosed. He had been given three doses of Narcan. He would later be reported conscious and breathing.
At 5:56 PM (four minutes after this first call), an unrelated call came in about a resident screaming at staff who wouldn’t leave, and they were blocking off the ambulance from getting to the first call.
Both of these calls to the shelter were eventually cleared.
8/16
18xx 26th
6:36 PM
Officers responded after the RP, who was the property manager, said there was a transient who’s been hanging around, causing the fire alarms to go off, and attempted to assault employees. The RP had confronted him earlier on the third floor. The man kept on digging in his pockets as if he had a weapon, but no weapon was seen. He was last seen in the area between there and Goodwill.
8/16
2445 30th, Bluebird
8:29 PM
Dispatchers took an anonymous call that a former resident had just stolen a bike and left.
*** On 8/14/24, a Target employee’s electric bike was stolen from outside the store between 11:00 AM and 3:10 PM. Officers reviewing surveillance footage recognized the suspect as this same man, then a resident at Bluebird. When they went to contact him, they found the stolen bike sitting in the hallway outside his apartment. He got a summons. The ebike was returned to its owner. ***
*** On 8/9/23, he was contacted at the shelter for an overdose. He had been given five doses of Narcan and was still struggling to breathe. Officers found suspected fentanyl pills on his person. He recovered and was not charged due to Good Samaritan protections. ***
8/17
4869 Broadway, the shelter
4:01 AM
Officers and AMR responded for a female outside the building who was hallucinating and having some sort of a mental health issue. Dispatch advised she apparently was evicted from there the day before, came back, and didn’t understand why she couldn’t come in. I believe officers gave this woman a ride to the RTD bus station.
8/17
1777 6th, CJC parking lot
7:41 AM
Officers responded after a caller reported their bike was stolen about 20 minutes before and saw it in the parking lot with transients. RP was waiting in a car in the center of the parking lot. Police later advised the bike had been returned. I don’t believe anyone was charged in this case.
8/17
29xx Bluff
9:01 PM
Officers took a noise complaint call. “About 15 to 20 people having a party on the Goose Creek Path behind this address. There’s also a male walking around with a water cannon shooting people with water.”
8/17
47xx Broadway, near Zamia
10:10 PM
Officers responded regarding a male who had defecated on the RP’s doorsteps.
8/18
1440 Pine, Attention Homes
12:11 PM
Officers responded about an assault in which a resident had been hit in the arm by another resident with a guitar.
8/18
12xx Pearl, Lush Cosmetics
6:36 PM
Officers responded regarding a male with a gash on his arm that looked to be infected or swollen. He was refusing to leave and was touching things inside of the store. Dispatch advised they got a call that he had stolen some items from Fair Trade Winds about 20 minutes earlier. An officer aired that he was familiar with the party.
8/18
4869 Broadway, the shelter
7:15 PM
Officers responded regarding two males pushing the RP around and also threatening to harm him. Dispatch advised the staff was not doing anything.
8/18
1440 Pine, Attention Homes
11:21 PM
Officers responded after someone tried to break down her door with a sledgehammer. The suspect, who had a t-shirt wrapped around his head, yelled something about a longboard or skateboard. When contacted by another resident, he dropped the sledgehammer and fled. When an investigating officer asked this other resident for his name (as a witness), he refused to provide it. The officer, who was familiar with him from previous contacts, learned that he had outstanding warrants. However, I don’t believe he was arrested.
8/19
2445 30th, Bluebird
12:58 PM
Officers responded regarding a male, believed to be evicted the previous month, was kicking the doors and causing damage.
*** This suspect was contacted for similar behavior at Bluebird on 7/20. In that case, he was arrested for a felony outside agency warrant. ***
*** This man was the subject of yet another call at Bluebird, on 8 – six days later – when it was reported he was urinating in the courtyard and exposing himself. ***
8/19
14xx Folsom
7:27 PM
Officers responded after the RP reported they were threatened by a male with a big stick that had a hook on the end of it. The suspect had a big chain around his neck and was on a bike “dragging another bike along with him.” An officer later advised they had probable cause for felony menacing. This was a long call. I don’t know the outcome.
8/20
1175 Lee Hill
3:20 AM
Officers responded after an employee reported they saw someone break into a vacant apartment through a window.
*** This woman was a former resident breaking into her old apartment. She was arrested and charged with 1st degree criminal trespass and criminal mischief. ***
8/20
29xx Baseline, McDonald’s
12:04 PM
Dispatch took a call from this location and advised officers there was a customer screaming in the background, possibly pushing people. They later advised she was in the kitchen being aggressive and physical.
*** This woman was arrested and charged with 3rd degree trespassing, harassment, and menacing. ***
8/21
8xx Gillaspie, it’s Community Montessori School
9:30 AM
Officers responded regarding a transient male with a 12 pack of Corona near the school playground. This man got a warning.
8/21
291 Arapahoe, Eben G Fine Park
3:52 PM
Officers responded emergent to multiple calls about a male beating another male with a club by the creek. One of the males had a steel pole. Dispatch advised bear spray was deployed. Arriving officers called AMR for a pepper spray exposure.
8/21
1777 Broadway, Boulder Municipal Building
6:03 PM
Dispatch took multiple calls to that Thursday’s City Council meeting regarding a large crowd and someone with a bullhorn.
8/21
28th and Iris
9:40 PM
Officers responded to reports of a man behaving erratically near a shopping area, yelling at pedestrians, approaching vehicles, and throwing objects into traffic. Witnesses stated the behavior was aggressive and created safety concerns for both drivers and people in the area.
Officers located the man and attempted to speak with him, but he refused to comply with commands and became physically combative. Multiple officers were required to restrain him. Officers noted signs consistent with intoxication or drug use during the encounter.
The man was arrested and booked into Boulder County Jail on charges including disorderly conduct and obstructing a peace officer.
8/22
10xx Pearl, Ozo Coffee
8:26 AM
Officers responded regarding a male in the bathroom refusing to leave. RP advised that he was last seen naked.
8/22
30xx Arapahoe, Jamba Juice
5:42 PM
Officers responded regarding a transient that tried to steal the RP’s scooter and messed up the ignition. Described as a male with a big industrial chain. He was last seen headed eastbound on Arapahoe. This man was arrested.
8/22
4th and Canyon, Fortune Park
5:43 PM
Officers responded emergent regarding two males fighting, one of whom had a machete. Officers contained this situation, however I don’t know the outcome of this call.
8/22
1777 Broadway, Boulder Municipal Building.
5:54 PM
Officers responded regarding a group of transients at the underpass near Broadway, blocking the bike path and harassing passersby.
8/23
9th and University
12:04 AM
Officers on patrol on University Hill heard gunshots. The suspects fled. Officers quickly set up a perimeter and recovered multiple shell casings. This was a long, complex call which eventually switched to Tac 2 (encrypted channel). I don’t know the outcome of this call.
8/23
14xx Canyon, Circle K
2:08 AM
Officers responded emergent regarding a transient who was being aggressive and was armed with a stick. He had threatened people with the stick, and he was the only person inside the store. He was arrested and charged with burglary, obstruction, and theft.
8/23
Broadway and Canyon, Central Park
6:33 AM
Officers responded to the farmers market regarding a female yelling, “I will kill you with a gun.” The RP could not see her, unknown if there was another person or a weapon.
At 6:47 AM, an officer aired that a few transients in the area said there was a female who had been screaming all night off and on. Last heard west of the Municipal Building. A command officer later aired that she was just screaming. No further action was taken.
8/23
24xx Arapahoe, Petco
10:25 AM
Officers responded after the RP advised the vet tech had been assaulted by a customer. Dispatch aired that the female suspect had also been strangling a dog before later driving away.
8/23
16xx 30th, King Soopers
7:23 PM
Officers responded regarding a transient male who was outside asking people for money. When the RP asked him to leave, he ran inside the store and was screaming at the manager, refusing to leave.
8/23
29xx Baseline, Sprouts
10:13 PM
Officers responded regarding a male inappropriately touching females. Dispatch later advised the RP said that “your suspect is definitely on drugs. They’re walking weird and talking weird.”
8/24
7:32 PM
There was an individual booked into the county jail on approximately 29 total charges, including multiple felonies. Here is a rough list of the charges (transcribed by hand, please forgive any typos):
~Criminal possession of forgery devices
~Possession of dangerous weapon by previous offender
~2nd degree burglary x2, q.v.
~2nd degree motor vehicle theft
~3rd degree burglary (safe or vault)
~Boulder FTC (felony)
~Criminal mischief (6 total charges)
~Criminal possession of financial device – 2 or more
~Criminal possession of ID docs – 2 or more
~Drove vehicle while license under restraint
~Forgery
~Menacing
~Obstruction
~Outside agency FTA (felony and misdemeanor)
~Outside agency FTC (misdemeanor)
~Possession of burglary tools
~Reckless driving
~Reckless endangerment
~Theft ($5000-19,000)
~Theft of motor vehicle parts (license plates)
~PWID (possession with intent to distribute) amphetamines
~Unlawful possession of amphetamines
*** When I contacted BPD about this at the time, they would not provide any details about this arrest, not even the case number. ***
8/25
Near 9th and University
1:26 AM
Officers responded after the RP reported she heard a male voice outside and somebody threw fireworks at the back of her house. She was hiding in the basement. Officers arriving at the house had dispatch, who was still on the phone with her, ask her to come to the front door.
*** There were multiple calls about fireworks and shots heard on University Hill during this time frame. ***
8/25
32xx 28th, Dunkin Donuts
1:55 PM
Police and AMR responded for a party who was found crawling around intoxicated and had a needle in his thigh.
8/25
47xx Broadway, Comfort Inn Suites
11:10 PM
Officers responded regarding a female party screaming in the parking lot for about half an hour. Earlier she had been throwing things around inside. The RP wanted her to move along. At 11:31 PM, dispatch advised the female was back.
8/31
31xx Pearl
12:38 PM
Officers responded to a report of someone who threw a cinder block from the top level of a parking garage. Dispatch later clarified that there were approximately 7-8 cinder blocks that were thrown from the roof.
*** I read this report. It says the victim was walking her dog when she heard a scraping noise above her. She looked up and saw a pair of hands pushing a cinder block off the parking garage. She moved out of the way to avoid being hit by it. She estimated that the cinder block landed 5-10’ away from her.
The victim immediately went up to the roof to investigate. She met a building resident, who heard the commotion and was able to take a photo of the suspect, which unfortunately did not show his face. The man ignored them and walked away without saying anything.
Officers rushed into the area to set up a perimeter. They saw the man entering the nearby Hyatt hotel. However, after recovering his shirt in a stairwell, they were unable to locate him.
The victim in this case told officers she did not think she was targeted specifically because there were other broken cinder blocks laying in the area already. She and the first witness said they had seen the man in the area recently, but he was always heavily covered. Sometimes he was wearing headphones. ***
*** I visited this site. The ground around the southeast corner of the building was littered with multiple broken cinder blocks. On the roof, there were two antenna arrays which appeared to have had four cinder blocks apiece weighing down their baseplates; however only one cinder block remained. The broken cinder blocks on the ground were cleaned up shortly afterwards. ***
September
9/1
Near 17th and Arapahoe
1:16 AM
Officers responded regarding an unknown female banging on the RP’s front door. Dispatch later advised the RP and her two roommates were hiding in the bathroom and she had armed herself with a taser. I believe the female was taken to the hospital.
9/1
Near 35th and Baseline
5:27 AM
Police responded after the RP reported there was somebody in the backyard. The unknown male was talking about how he hates Boulder and his shoes were stolen. He was later reportedly sitting on the front porch; the RP had the doors and windows locked. Dispatch later advised the male was shoeless and packing on the sidewalk; he said he was going to kill somebody because he couldn’t find his shoes.
*** I believe this man was taken to the crisis center. ***
9/1
Broadway and Canyon
11:18 AM
Officers responded regarding a male who was pulling down his pants. An officer later reported he was seated on a wall in front of the Municipal Building shirtless, pantless, wearing blue shorts.
One officer en route to this was diverted to another call, 25xx Pearl, for a transient male who had broken down a door inside an unoccupied fire suppression room in an apartment complex. This man got a summons. I don’t know what happened with the indecent exposure guy.
9/1
Spine and Gunpark
5:42 PM
Officers responded for a stolen property call. The RP said his son’s bike had been stolen the night before, and he found the bike. There was a transient male sleeping on it, and RP got it from under him. The male did not wake up. The RP believed the male was just DK; he was breathing, shirtless, with an empty beer bottle next to him.
9/2
Broadway and Rosewood
9:53 PM
Officers responded emergent for a pickup truck on the bike path reversing at a high rate of speed. This man was arrested and charged with 2nd degree motor vehicle theft (commission of crime), criminal attempt, DUI, and vehicular assault.
This man was arrested at least twice in August, including another charge of motor vehicle theft.
*** On 9/19/23, a man who was living in his truck drove across Boulder’s Central Park at about 6:30 AM attempting to run people over and forcing people to jump out of the way. He allegedly broke into a nearby veterinary hospital before being taken into custody. Authorities suspected him of being on meth. He was charged with four counts of attempted 1st degree murder. This was covered by multiple news outlets, including this one with a short video explaining what happened. ***
9/3
Near 19th and Arapahoe
1:41 AM
Officers responded after the RP reported she was changing and saw somebody outside watching and possibly recording her. The RP later reported she and her roommate were hiding in the roommate’s bedroom. She says she did make eye contact with the person, who ran away when they saw that she saw them.
*** I don’t believe officers located this man. ***
9/3
4869 Broadway, the shelter
8:05 PM
Officers responded after staff reported a DK resident trying to start trouble with other residents. I believe this man was taken to detox.
9/4
4869 Broadway, the shelter
6:02 AM
Officers responded after the RP advised he was bear maced. An employee later clarified they thought this happened in one of the dorms and they could smell it.
*** AMR was called to treat a male victim. It’s not clear whether the suspect was located. I requested this police report from this call. Per BPD records, there was none generated. ***
9/4
13th and Arapahoe
7:20 AM
Officers responded for a party who possibly took fentanyl and was reported not conscious and not breathing. The party started breathing after being given Narcan. During this call, another overdose was happening nearby, requiring a second ambulance.
*** I requested the police report from this call. Per BPD records, there was none filed. ***
9/4
28th and Mapleton
5:40 PM
Officers responded regarding a transient male by the YMCA possibly having a mental health crisis. He was reportedly walking around yelling at passersby; at one point was chasing a female and then stopped, then was walking towards Whole Foods.
9/5
Near 19th and Yarmouth
3:49 AM
Officers responded emergent after the RP heard someone break into their house and heard them on the main floor. The RP, a friend, and her boyfriend were all hiding in the basement, but they could hear the person walking around the house.
*** There was a post asking about this on Nextdoor. ***
9/5
30xx Pearl, Mason’s Dumpling Shop
1:44 PM
Officers responded regarding a stolen electric bike. The RP had an AirTag on it. I believe the they were able to track it to the Safeway at 28th and Iris and recover it after confronting the suspect.
9/6
Grove and 22nd
12:29 PM
Officers responded to a possible menacing. A male who was possibly on drugs followed the RP and his family on foot from the farmers market to his house. He was screaming and cussing at the RP. He had a large hockey stick in his hand and threatened the RP with it.
*** I believe this man got a summons. ***
9/6
1440 Pine, Attention Homes
5:00 PM
Officers responded after a resident who texted the RP saying they took too much meth and were “over-amped.” They described breathing difficulties and chest pain. AMR was staged.
9/6
30xx Pearl
11:34 PM
Officers responded after the RP reported that a male had jumped out of the bushes and followed her. She requested an escort back to her home nearby.
9/7
Broadway and Canyon, Central Park
2:43 PM
Officers responded regarding a male near the creek path who was screaming that he was going to kill everyone. He was later reported walking eastbound and approaching people and screaming. Described as having a dog with him.
9/7
28xx Pearl, Target
3:42 PM
Officers responded regarding a man stealing merchandise. This man had already been trespassed from this location. He claimed the stolen items were his and denied knowing he was not allowed to be there. He also had a knife on his person. He was arrested and charged with 2nd degree burglary (restrained from retail property), theft, and two FTA’s.
*** He was arrested at Bluebird (then a resident) on 5/7 after a disturbance where he hit the elevator door with a hatchet. In that case he was found to have an FTA, and he had meth in his possession when booked into the jail. ***
9/8
800 Cherry Avenue, Foothills Community Park
11:43 AM
Officers responded regarding a naked male bathing in a water fountain at the dog park. Dispatch advised there was a lot of screaming in the background and he was trying to throw things at the female. They later advised the male came after the RP on a path nearby before stopping. He was last seen by the dumpster on the north side of the park.
9/8
1001 Arapahoe, Boulder Public Library
2:56 PM
Officers responded to the skate park for a male who looked like his face had gotten beaten up. AMR was called as well.
9/8
Broadway and Walnut
7:02 PM
Police and AMR responded regarding an assault victim at Broadway and Walnut. He thought he might have a broken nose. He was assaulted by a male armed with a gun.
9/9
1777 Broadway, Boulder Municipal Building
1:49 AM
Officers on foot patrol observed a man laying on the ground by the Municipal Building near where pedestrians were walking. He had his pants down and appeared to be touching himself, which he denied. He was arrested and charged with indecent exposure and two FTA’s.
9/12
Near 19th and Yarmouth
7:00 AM
Officers responded after the RP woke up to a man in her room sitting at the foot of her bed about 25 minutes prior. The male left through the patio door. The RP had video footage via Ring camera. I believe this man, who had a distinctive appearance, was eventually identified and arrested.
9/12
2445 30th, Bluebird
1:27 PM
Officers responded regarding an RP who called in saying there was a party who cut his own leg and then fled the hospital. CIRT spoke to the RP, who was advising that this male was on fentanyl. CIRT responded as well.
9/12
1960 28th, BJ’s Brewery
11:29 PM
Officers responded emergent regarding a female who reportedly pulled a knife on somebody, then ran towards the Hilton. They downgraded to routine after they were updated that it was a pocketknife. Dispatch later advised she had also tried to slash a tire on a vehicle. I believe this woman was arrested and charged with felony menacing.
9/13
Near 16th and Spruce
12:40 PM
Officers responded regarding a stolen bike. The bike was snatched off the back of a car in the alleyway; a cheap bike was left behind. (This is a common bike theft tactic in Boulder.) The man was caught after he rode the bike right past an officer who was looking for him. He was arrested and charged with felony theft and a misdemeanor FTA.
*** The owner in this case had done everything right. He had pictures of the bike and its serial number. He was able to describe it in precise detail. He also had it registered on https://bikeindex.org/ ***
9/13
Near 6th and Canyon
4:36 PM
Officers responded after the RP reported seeing a female inside their house on camera. Dispatch later advised the RP was familiar with the female. She had a case number from a similar incident previously. Officers cleared the residence. I believe they arrested this woman for trespassing, burglary, and possession of burglary tools.
9/14
17xx 28th, Burger King
5:46 PM
Officers responded emergent for a male party who was reportedly pointing a gun at somebody.
*** Large emergent response. I believe this man was located and arrested. ***
9/16
11xx 13th, Wild Side Smoke Shop
2:32 AM
Officers responded to a burglary in progress after a witness reported a woman smashing the front door of a business with a metal object. Officers located the suspect nearby holding a large metal water bottle. The suspect told officers she was experiencing extreme cannabis withdrawal and was searching for marijuana. She was taken to the hospital for a medical clearance, then taken to jail on charges including attempted 2nd degree burglary, attempted criminal trespass, felony criminal mischief, and other charges.
9/16
1770 21st Street, BCTC
6:31 AM
Officers responded regarding a male who was filming people, who seemed to know what he was doing and said they couldn’t stop it. Described as having a dog with him. Dispatch later advised “he’s also filming girls inside the other window.”
*** This was at Boulder County Treatment Center (BCTC). Officers contacted this person, who has a history of filming people in public and making them uncomfortable. They are familiar with this individual, who has a criminal record; however, filming people in public without their consent is not illegal. ***
9/16
1440 Pine, Attention Homes
9:43 PM
Officers responded regarding a male in the parking garage on the ground level taking off all of his clothes and smoking something with a chemical smell. “He has bags of tightly packed powder.”
9/17
28th and Baseline, bike path under the bridge
8:41 AM
Officers responded regarding a male that was trying to hit people with a softball size rock. “Almost hit the RP.”
9/17
1604 Arapahoe, Boulder High School
9:21 PM
Officers responded regarding a male looking in windows and acting erratically. Dispatch later advised the party was smoking a substance out of a pipe and that he had “really tucked himself into a corner.” Officers made contact on the south side of the building.
9/17
33xx 30th
10:46 PM
Officers responded after the RP said that he was depositing money and a male with a backpack chased him and threatened to kill him. The male was arrested for harassment and menacing.
*** He was arrested 4/26 (see above) after randomly assaulting several people at the farmers market while intoxicated. The victims included a blind man, whom he had also threatened to kill. ***
9/18
13th and Pearl
3:17 PM
Officers responded regarding a male that was yelling and wanting to start fights with passerbys. The RP advised that he had taken off his shirt, “still yelling, making a scene.”
9/19
2445 30th, Bluebird
9:30 AM
Officers on foot patrol west of Bluebird contacted a man in a tent and observed two bicycles nearby. One of the bikes, which was missing its front wheel, had been reported stolen from the University of Colorado campus. The man claimed the bike had been given to him by a friend, but he was unable to identify the person and gave inconsistent information. Officers determined he was knowingly in possession of stolen property. He was given a summons for misdemeanor theft. The bike’s owner, who was able to provide a photo and serial number, was contacted for recovery.
9/19
29xx Bluff
11:05 AM
Officers responded after the RP reported his electric bike had been stolen and he was tracking it to this address. He said he was going to approach the encampment, refusing to wait for police. RP advised he did possess guns and had one in his vehicle. The outcome from this call is unclear.
9/19
3170 Broadway, North Boulder Rec Center
3:26 PM
Police responded after the RP reported he was followed by a male on a bike who then tried to push him off of his bike. The suspect was last seen headed towards 19th on the bike path.
9/19
1777 Broadway, Boulder Municipal Building
3:35 PM
Police responded emergent for a conscious and breathing male who was overdosing. This man was reportedly given four doses of Narcan, recovered, and walked away.
9/20
13xx Pearl, Cheba Hut
10:56 AM
Police responded regarding two transients, one of whom was throwing trash at the bartender. Dispatch advised there was yelling in the background.
9/20
4869 Broadway, the shelter
5:08 PM
Officers responded regarding a client who was in the intake yard threatening people around him. Possibly DK.
9/21
16xx 28th, IHOP
6:28 AM
Officers responded regarding two transients that were refusing to pay. They were yelling and threw items at the server. Dispatch later advised the male mentioned having a gun to the female. Last seen walking towards Sprouts on foot. I don’t believe officers located these two.
9/21
17xx 15th
11:40 AM
Police responded after the RP said she was painting a piece on the wall, and a male walked up and started touching her butt and arm, then started yelling at her. The suspect was later reportedly at the Circle K on Canyon. I believe this man was arrested for unlawful sexual contact, menacing, and also an FTA.
9/21
33xx 28th, Safeway
12:13 PM
Officers responded regarding a male party riding around on his bike in the parking lot threatening to kill people. One customer did report he had a knife on his belt. Officers did look for this man, however I don’t believe they located him.
9/22
Spruce and Broadway
5:44 PM
Officers responded emergent after the RP reported there was a female trying to take his bike from his hands and she was refusing to let go. The female was screaming to let it go and arguing with RP. Dispatch advised she might be on drugs. They later advised it had turned physical, at Broadway and Morrison Alley. “The female’s trying to run away with the bike, but RP won’t let go.”
*** This woman fought with officers before being taken into custody. She was arrested and charged with robbery, obstruction, and resisting arrest. ***
9/23
Broadway and Iris
12:12 AM
Officers responded after the RP said that someone ran out from the animal hospital swinging a sword and wearing a Jason mask. Said he was swinging the sword.
9/23
13xx Pearl, Artmart
8:36 AM
Officers responded regarding a male that was yelling at passerbys. He had various items around him.
9/23
4500 19th, Boulder Meadows (lot number redacted)
7:13 PM
Officers responded regarding an intoxicated male yelling and banging on the RP’s door. RP advised he typically carries a pocketknife, unknown if he had it at the time. “He also has a lighter that he likes to carry that looks like a gun. He’s currently walking through the neighborhood, still screaming. No associated vehicle. He’s been staying at the homeless shelter.”
9/24
Near 10th and Lee Hill
7:20 AM
Officers responded to a trespassing after the RP reported an unknown male in his neighbor’s porch area. “He also woke up and was yelling at RP. He told her he was going to the shelter.”
9/24
Folsom and Valmont, 7/11
1:47 PM
Police responded emergent regarding a male with a knife ”threatening to kill people. It’s gonna be a kitchen knife, and he’s on drugs.” This man was contacted beside the building. I believe he was arrested.
*** This incident was the topic of this post on Reddit. ***
9/24
Near Hartford and Table Mesa
6:10 PM
Officers were called regarding a male party who was described as a male with a bow tie, holding some type of paper. “When he’s door to door selling, he becomes very aggressive when turned down and yells racial swears at them as well. We did a report with the same male yesterday as well. We have multiple RPs.”
*** This man was the subject of at least two other similar calls on 9/24, and at least three more on 9/26. All of these calls were in south Boulder. ***
9/26
30th and Pearl, Depot Square
6:31 PM
An officer on patrol spotted a male on a bike who was wanted for felony burglary and theft. This man was arrested and charged with 2nd degree burglary (occupied structure or commercial building), Boulder FTC (felony), theft (from building $5000-20000). ***
*** He’s had some other arrests. He was contacted 3/23 for trespassing at Attention Homes at 1440 Pine. In that case he just got a summons. It was unclear how he gained entry; however an officer noted that it was easy to pick open an exterior door with a pocket knife which was found on scene. ***
9/27
14xx Pearl
2:28 AM
“The RP just said that he smoked meth 4 or 5 hours ago and is hallucinating.” I believe this man was taken to the crisis center.
9/27
2905 Pearl, Whole Foods
5:28 PM
Officers responded after the RP said another male stole his bike and took off towards the Mapleton Ballfields. Officers were able to gain video surveillance from this. They located the suspect and bike at an encampment nearby about 6:00 PM. The bike, which was valued about $3000, was recovered. The suspect got a summons.
9/28
2445 30th, Bluebird
8:24 AM
Police responded emergent after the security guard reportedly assaulted the RP and his dog. The RP said he was allowed to be there. Security called in too, and advised he did mace the first RP, who he said was threatening to cut him with a knife (which was not seen). The first RP was contacted and described as very antagonistic and was demanding a supervisor. A command officer responded.
*** I believe the first RP was arrested and charged with menacing. ***
9/28
1001 Arapahoe, Boulder Public Library
1:55 PM
Police responded after an RP said a male yelled and lunged at his daughter when they walked by. There were at least two callers on this.
9/28
291 Arapahoe, Eben G Fine Park
2:27 PM
Police responded regarding a male with an ankle monitor who was “getting in multiple families’ faces. The last RP said he stole a balloon from a group of children. He was last seen headed eastbound. Possibly on drugs or alcohol. He hasn’t been physical though very aggressive.”
9/28
30th and Mapleton, Mapleton Ballfields
6:53 PM
Police responded for a male who reported he was maced. AMR was called as well.
*** I believe this report about someone being maced at this location was accurate. ***
9/29
17xx Broadway, Mustard’s Last Stand
2:13 PM
Officers responded regarding a male reportedly riding a bike in the wrong direction in and out of traffic, wearing only underwear and no shoes.
9/29
17xx Broadway, Mustard’s Last Stand
5:42 PM
Officers responded regarding a male party who had come in with his face bleeding, possibly was assaulted. He was acting aggressive to the employees, but he wouldn’t tell RP what happened to him. AMR was called as well. An arriving officer later aired: “We’re Code 4 for medical, and could you start a supervisor for a very racist individual, please?” I believe this individual was taken to the hospital.
9/29
28xx Pearl, Target
6:25 PM
Police responded regarding a male who had been trespassed and was in the store, who had “a long history of stealing.”
*** This man had been contacted multiple times by officers for trespassing at this location. In this case he was arrested and charged with 2nd degree burglary. ***
October
10/1
12xx Folsom
5:02 AM
Officers responded regarding a male who had broken in earlier and was back, currently asleep on their couch.
*** Emergency response, including a drone. Officers contacted this man after seeing him asleep inside. I believe he was arrested for 2nd degree burglary, criminal mischief, and theft. ***
*** This man was arrested again on 10/8 (a week later) by the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, charged with menacing and an FTA. ***
10/1
S Broadway and Table Mesa
9:12 AM
Officers responded after the RP at the bus stop reported there was a male attacking her. RP was hysterical. RP advised he was chasing her through the parking lot. She later advised he was going to hit her face. I don’t know whether officers located this man.
10/1
4800 Baseline, Meadows Public Library
9:22 AM
Dispatchers took a call about a man wearing all black, a camo mask, and a backpack with a gun attached. “It could possibly be the same male from yesterday.”
*** This man was called in again about 11:06 AM near Target. He had been the subject of several calls the day before. Officers determined the gun was a fake; however the calls kept coming in. He was eventually arrested on 10/6 on an unrelated charge. ***
10/1
4800 Baseline, Meadows Public Library
12:50 PM
Officers responded regarding “a male party in the restroom smoking some type of narcotics. It was in one of the stalls.”
10/1
Broadway and Canyon, Central Park
4:58 PM
Officers responded regarding a male “at the farmers market near the art fixture for a male touching himself and exposing himself with children in the area.” Dispatch later aired: “It’s going to be a male touching himself with children in the area. He’s in front of the bandshell next to a tree and the art fixture.”
10/1
2590 Walnut, Sinton Park, by the Dairy Arts Center
6:03 PM
Officers responded regarding “a male party that’s been screaming, yelling profanities, and throwing things recently became more aggressive.” RP was on scene; dispatch asked her to back away or walk away. There were multiple RPs on this. Dispatch reached out to CUPD for cover.
10/1
28th from Mapleton
6:49 PM
Dispatch took a call about a male party that was flashing people.
10/1
28xx 29th, the Ledges
9:58 PM
Officers responded regarding, a male possibly on drugs or alcohol, “kind of running back and forth” and “he just keeps screaming the word ketamine.”
10/2
4869 Broadway, the shelter
4:02 AM
Officers responded regarding a resident in the smoking courtyard who a drank a half bottle of vodka and was running at people and yelling. Later described as urinating on himself. Staff was trying to keep people away from him. I believe AMR took this man to the hospital.
10/2
291 Arapahoe, Eben G Fine Park
11:43 AM
Officers responded regarding a male who was screaming threatening things at passerbys.
10/2
27xx Moorhead
1:01 PM
Officers responded regarding a naked female who was wrapped in a checkered blanket and was either on drugs or alcohol. Throwing up as well. There were no weapons seen, but she was running around and screaming and yelling at people.
10/2
291 Arapahoe, Eben G Fine Park
5:04 PM
Officers responded regarding a male with an ankle monitor who had threatened to beat our RP with a stick.
10/2
21xx 23rd
5:38 PM
Police responded after the RP reported they saw a male who exposed himself in front of their Ring camera, and then was headed towards 23rd and Spruce. I believe this man got a summons.
10/3
28xx 28th, Walgreens
8:49 AM
Officers responded to a robbery after a male that forced way behind the counter and stole tickets. He was last seen behind the store. Officers searched the area for this man before switching to Tac 2. I don’t know whether they found him.
10/4
11xx 13th, Gaia Masala
12:29 AM
Police responded regarding a male who said that he was going to shoot people. (Nobody had seen any weapons.) This man was contacted at this location. I believe he was arrested and charged with menacing.
10/4
11th and Walnut
2:19 AM
An officer was flagged down at 11th and Walnut. Dispatch advised him they’d gotten a report of a fight at 1136 Pearl Street, possibly a gun involved. Additional officers responded emergent.
*** This call prompted a large emergent response, including a perimeter set up. Multiple parties confirmed this man had displayed a handgun. I believe officers contacted a possible suspect; however I don’t know the outcome of this call. ***
10/4
1001 Arapahoe, Boulder Public Library
1:15 PM
Officers responded regarding a male “screaming obscenities and saying awful things for the past 30 minutes.” I don’t believe this man was located.
10/4
2445 30th, Bluebird
4:46 PM
Police and AMR responded for a male who’d come in screaming that he was pepper sprayed. Unknown who sprayed him. Unclear on details, but I believe this call resulted in an arrest.
10/4
2225 Baseline, Boulder Fire Station 2
5:05 PM
Police responded after two males walked up saying they heard shots. “There’s a gray Ford F-150 in the area with multiple bullet holes in the windshield.”
*** The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office posted about this. ***
*** And it was covered on 9News. ***
10/4
2445 30th, Bluebird
10:20 PM
Officers responded after a resident reported that “somebody in the backyard is murdering somebody and that same person has been murdered several times now.”
10/5
30th and Mapleton
11:23 AM
Police and AMR responded emergent regarding a possible overdose near near the encampment. Party was reported blue. Narcan was deployed. Emergent response. This person was given CPR and eventually regained consciousness.
10/6
Goose Creek underpass, under 28th Street
11:45 PM
AMR responded regarding a suspected fentanyl overdose. RP reported a male party not conscious, not breathing. Dispatch was getting ready to provide CPR instructions. AMR later updated the person was breathing. They advised arriving officers the party had taken off.
10/7
17xx Pearl
12:00 PM
Officers responded regarding a customer that was pepper sprayed by a male.
*** Emergent response. Officers eventually located this man and confirmed his identity via show up. I believe he was arrested and charged with 3rd degree assault, obstructing government operations, resisting arrest, and unlawful drug possession. ***
10/7
Near Boulder Creek Path and Foothills
12:48 PM
Officers contacted a man in a residential area after identifying him as having multiple outstanding warrants. During the contact, officers confirmed the man was wanted on several active warrants from outside jurisdictions.
While taking him into custody, officers discovered he was in possession of a bicycle that had been reported stolen earlier that day. Dispatch confirmed the bicycle was stolen, and it was later returned to its owner. Officers also located drug paraphernalia in the man’s belongings, including a digital scale with residue and other items associated with drug use. Officers also noted the suspect was also found in possession of two large torches that could easily be confused with handguns.
10/7
20th and Broadway
2:12 PM
Officers responded regarding a male in his vehicle yelling at other vehicles?
*** This was a complex call involving multiple callers. At one point, this driver reportedly almost hit a biker. Officers eventually stopped this car using a pinch maneuver on Thunderbird Drive. The driver was arrested and charged with two misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence, misdemeanor hit and run, misdemeanor reckless driving, resisting arrest, failure to present evidence of insurance, and felony vehicular eluding. ***
*** BPD posted about this on X. The short video shows the pinch maneuver. ***
*** They also posted on Facebook ***
10/8
10xx Pearl, Ozo Coffee
9:02 AM
Police responded regarding a male swearing and talking about Aryan Nation. “He has a beer, unknown if he’s DK.” Arriving officers later updated that the party had moved along.
10/8
1001 Arapahoe, Boulder Public Library
3:16 PM
Officers responded regarding a male with a shopping cart who was yelling obscenities at passersby.
10/8
9xx Walnut, St. Julien
3:40 PM
Officers responded regarding a transient male pulling his pants down screaming. An officer made contact in the library parking lot and requested CIRT. The officer later advised the male was refusing CIRT and they could cancel.
10/11
4869 Broadway, the shelter
8:16 AM
Officers responded emergent for a woman in the women’s dorm who was breathing but not conscious and wouldn’t wake up. She had been given Narcan. Fire responded as well. Arriving officers later aired that she was breathing. I believe she recovered.
10/11
Folsom and Thornburg
9:45 AM
An officer conducted a pedestrian contact. He later aired he had one at taser point. The officer later requested for a male, conscious and breathing, who was “very intoxicated with methamphetamine, presumably. Uncooperative.”
*** I believe this man was arrested and charged with drug possession, drug paraphernalia, and obstruction. ***
*** Without reading the report, it’s not totally clear how this started. My guess is that this officer saw a man doing drugs and made contact, which did not go well. ***
10/11
32xx Pearl, Boulder Indoor Soccer
9:49 AM
Officers responded after the RP said they went to go wake up a male, and the male threatened them with an 8” knife. Last seen towards 28th, by the creek.
*** Officers scoured the area before eventually switching to Tac 2. I believe this man was ultimately arrested and charged with menacing – intimidation – weapon, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of fentanyl >50g with intent to distribute. ***
10/11
12xx College, Chipotle
11:35 AM
Officers responded regarding a transient male and female harassing customers for money and smoking in front of the building. “One of them smeared feces on a trash can.”
10/11
28xx Mapleton, Mapleton Ballfields
5:15 PM
Officers responded after the RP reported that about 30 minutes earlier, she was walking along the creek past near Mapleton ball fields when a tall, skinny white male on a blue bicycle came up behind her and tried to grab her.
10/11
Broadway and Canyon
7:42 PM
Officers responded regarding a male who was drawing a bow and arrow.” Wasn’t pointing at anybody, but there were people around him.” An officer later aired the male, who was wearing an orange jacket, had been seen on the creek path 15-20 minutes earlier with a makeshift bow and arrow.
10/12
Broadway and Canyon, Central Park
3:18 AM
Officers responded to a menacing by the bandshell. The RP said there was a male with a 380 pistol in his jacket. “He said the male was threatening his life and the lives of others.” The victim was contacted over by Boulder High School. An officer later aired “Don’t have felony menacing at this time. He was just brandishing a firearm, talking about possibly harming officers. I don’t believe officers located this man.
10/12
Centennial Trailhead parking area
1:51 PM
Officers responded to a disturbance at the Centennial Trailhead after reports that a man intentionally struck another man with a vehicle during a dispute over a parking space. Witnesses stated the driver accelerated forward and hit the victim in the legs, pushing him several feet and causing injuries to his knee and back.
A witness also reported the driver yelled that he had a firearm during the confrontation, though no firearm was located. Officers negotiated with the driver to exit the vehicle and took him into custody without further incident.
Due to medical issues, the suspect was issued a felony summons rather than being booked into jail. He was cited for 2nd degree assault for using a motor vehicle as a deadly weapon.
10/12
26xx Valmont, 711
6:27 PM
Police responded emergent regarding a male standing behind the business with a gun. Another caller reported hearing a single shot. The original caller said they heard a shot as well and believed the male was shooting at a fence. One of the RP’s said it was going to be a small silver handgun.
*** Officers searched the area for this man. I don’t believe they found him. They also looked for shells; however I don’t know whether the gun discharge itself was substantiated. ***
10/12
Broadway Canyon
11:29 PM
Officers responded regarding a male party overdosing. Called in by a passerby. “No one has Narcan.” Arriving officers found him breathing but not conscious and gave the victim Narcan. They later aired that he was awake. I believe this man was arrested on a felony outside agency FTC – a rare instance of an overdose victim being arrested.
10/13
15th and Pine
10:34 AM
Officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle after the owner discovered it missing from an apartment complex parking area. Surveillance footage and license-plate alerts later led officers to locate the vehicle nearby.
Police identified a suspect associated with the stolen car and arrested him after a brief foot pursuit. Officers recovered the vehicle, which showed significant damage consistent with theft, including a damaged ignition and broken window. A realistic-looking BB handgun, marijuana, clothing, and a USB device commonly used in thefts of that vehicle type were also recovered.
The suspect was booked into Boulder County Jail on felony charges related to motor vehicle theft and criminal mischief, as well as a misdemeanor obstruction charge.
BPD posted about this here. Includes body camera footage of the foot pursuit.
10/13
24xx Arapahoe, Coldstone Creamery
9:24 PM
Police responded regarding a male in an orange construction vest carrying a homemade bow and arrow in his hands. “He was going in and out of the store banging on the windows, screaming about needing his backpack, which they don’t have.”
[10/14 – 10/27 was just more of the same]
10/27
24xx Arapahoe, Coldstone Creamery
5:57 PM
Police responded regarding a transient male who was blocking the front door and threatening to kill people who go inside. “He is drinking.”
10/28
13xx College, Starbucks
6:02 AM
Police responded regarding a male possibly on drugs and screaming at people. Dispatch later advised the RP reported the male was outside and they had locked the doors to the store. “He was also slamming items at the register and kicking the doors.”
10/28
9:23 AM
City units, be advised, the old radio system is being shut down in a few minutes. I don’t know if that went out. 923.
10/28
9:25 AM
[Public police scanner goes offline]
Boulder Public Safety 