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Public Information Office
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Media Inquiries:
Office Pager (303) 760-5590
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (MST)
Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (MST)
PIO Email: dpdpio@ci.denver.co.us
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Lieutenant Matthew Murray
Mr. Sonny Jackson
Detective Sharon Avendaño
Detective Leslie Branch-Wise
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Denver Police and Denver Fire Focus on Fireworks
Friday, June 30, 2006 (14 reads)
Denver Police and Denver Fire Focus on Fireworks (Denver) Denver Police and Denver Fire will host a press conference on Sunday, July 2, 2006, at 221 W. Cedar Avenue at 10:00 a.m., to continue the ongoing public awareness campaign related to the inherent dangers associated with fireworks. Denver Police Division Chief of Patrol Steve Cooper, Denver Fire Chief Larry Trujillo and Denver District One City Councilman Rick Garcia will be in attendance. The press conference will take place at the actual location of a structure fire caused by the use of illegal fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday last year (2005). The property manager will be available to discuss the details of the incident.
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Triathlon winner
Wednesday, June 28, 2006 (11 reads)
One of our very own, Denver Police Department recruit officer Jordan Jones was just recently the first across the finish line as the men’s overall winner in the Loveland Lake triathlon. The triathlon was held Saturday at the North Lake Park. Jordan Jones clocked in at 2 hours 17 minutes and 15 seconds. Jordan is currently assigned to the Denver Police Academy as a new recruit and this was his first win in an Olympic triathlon. Jordan will be entering the Field Training Officer phase of his training in a couple of weeks where he will then begin to serve the citizens of Denver. Congratulations Jordan!
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Denver Police Bomb Squad and Denver Firefighters to Show Dangers of Fireworks
Friday, June 23, 2006 (29 reads)
Denver Police Bomb Unit detectives will illustrate the potential for serious injury caused by fireworks by using a mannequin dressed to resemble a man. The bomb unit will also detonate a large amount of confiscated fireworks. In addition, Denver Firefighters will demonstrate how easily a building can be damaged or destroyed by using illegal fireworks. A joint press conference will be held on June 25, 2006, at the Denver Fire Academy’s burn building located at 5440 Roslyn Street, Bldg F, at 10:00 a.m.
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Denver Metro Agencies Express Concern with Fireworks Usage
Friday, June 16, 2006 (26 reads)
Members of the Denver Health Medical Center, Denver Fire Department and the Denver Police Department will host a press conference on Sunday, June 18, 2006, at 777 Bannock Street (in front of the emergency room) at 10:00 a.m.An emergency room doctor will discuss the medical ramifications and dangers of fireworks usage. Photos of individuals injured, as a result of fireworks usage, will also be made available. In addition, a Denver Firefighter will discuss the Denver Fire Department’s Juvenile Firesetters Program.“It’s important for Denver citizens to understand that fireworks are dangerous and illegal in Denver. They can cause serious bodily injury and a significant amount of property damage,” said Denver Police Division Chief of Patrol Steve Cooper.
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Denver Police Launch Homicide Investigation
Tuesday, June 13, 2006 (9 reads)
Denver Police are investigating a homicide that occurred in Denver and led investigators to the city of Aurora.Officers were called to 2832 Dexter Street on a report of shots fired on June 12, 2006, at approximately 10:30 a.m. When the officers arrived the home was unoccupied. While at the residence officers found evidence of an altercation. During the processing of the scene the suspect, identified as Mustafa Ujaama (D.O.B. 2-9-1968) turned himself in to police. Further investigation led to the search for a victim and a vehicle.The vehicle information was aired to officers’ metro wide. The vehicle was later located in the City of Aurora by Aurora Police. They contacted Denver investigators and indicated that they had located the vehicle in the area of 28th Avenue and Wheeling Street. Investigators responded to the location and found the body of a white male victim inside the trunk. The body has been transported to the Coroners office for a determination of cause of death.Ujaama is now being held for Investigation of Murder.This incident is being investigated by the Denver Police Homicide Unit. Further information will be released as it becomes available.
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Officer Adam Nuanez arrested
Tuesday, June 13, 2006 (17 reads)
On June 13, 2006 Denver Police Officers arrested Officer Adam Nuanez 04070 for investigation of First Degree Criminal Trespass Class 5 Felony; Official Oppression Class 2 Misdemeanor; Official Misconduct Class 2 Misdemeanor; and Harassment Class 3 Misdemeanor. The arrest is a result of an investigation by the Denver Police Department’s Internal Affairs Bureau. Allegations were brought to the department’s attention on March 5, 2006. The allegations pertained to the conduct of Adam Nuanez while on a call at the Motel 6 located at 3050 West 49th Avenue. An investigation was launched as a result of the allegations concerning the conduct of Adam Nunanez. On March 5, 2006 Officer Nuanez was suspended with pay pending further investigation. As of today, Nuanez’s status has changed to suspended without pay pending the outcome of this case. This is considered to be an on going investigation therefore no further details of the case can be released at this time.
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Denver Police Officer Attacked by Dog
Sunday, June 11, 2006 (16 reads)
A Denver Police Officer was attacked and bitten by a dog in east Denver this morning as police searched for a wanted suspect. Officers responded to 1443 Oneida Street just before 9:00 a.m. in search of a man wanted on multiple warrants. Officers gained entry and observed a male, a female and a dog inside the unit. The female grabbed the dog and led him into a nearby bathroom while the officers contacted whom they believed to be the wanted person, Donovan Sommerville (D.O.B. 09-14-1976). Sommerville was arrested and soon thereafter, the dog emerged from the bathroom and attacked one of the officers. The dog bit the officer on the left hand causing severe injury. The officers fired several rounds in an attempt to stop the dog from attacking the injured officer. The dog was killed and the injured officer was transported to Denver Health Medical Center for treatment of and is currently listed in fair condition.Further investigation has determined that Sommerville’s name had been used previously by another unknown individual and the outstanding warrants do not apply to him. However, Sommerville is still being held for Investigation of Possession of Controlled Substance. The female has been identified as Deliaha Penney (D.O.B. 04-26-1984). She is also being held for Possession of Controlled Substance.Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
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Denver Fire and Denver Police Work Together to Address Illegal Fireworks
Friday, June 09, 2006 (18 reads)
Denver Firefighters and Denver Police Officers will host a press conference on Sunday, June 11, 2006, at 51st Avenue and Washington Street at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the 2006, fireworks enforcement effort.The press conference will focus on the illegal use and possession of fireworks in the City and County of Denver as well as the penalties and dangers associated with their usage.For public safety purposes, the following is a list of authorized fireworks shows that will take place during the Fourth of July Weekend 2006:7/1/06 -Invesco Field – Colorado Rapids7/2/06 -City of Glendale7/3/06 -Coors Field – Colorado Rockies7/4/06 -Coors Field - Colorado Rockies -Invesco Field - Colorado Rapids-Denver Country Club-Oakwood Homes - Green Valley Ranch-Pinehurst Country Club
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Denver Police Nab Major Drug Peddler
Friday, June 09, 2006 (10 reads)
Denver Police Narcotics Detectives ended a several-month-long investigation of a suspected narcotics dealer believed to be selling large amounts of marijuana and cocaine throughout the Denver area. Detectives arrested Stephen Rivera (D.O.B. 08-17-1963) for Possession of Controlled Substances with the Intent to Distribute.
Information developed during the course of the investigation allowed detectives to obtain a search warrant for Rivera and his vehicle. On June 8, 2006, Detectives conducted surveillance on the Rivera’s residence located in the 5200 Block of Highline Place in Denver. Detectives observed Rivera as he drove his car from his residence. Uniformed officers from Denver Police District Three stopped Rivera and executed the search warrant for his vehicle. During the search officers discovered approximately 2 ounces of cocaine and approximately 2 pounds of marihuana which were hidden inside the vehicle. Rivera was taken into custody on the charges listed above.
Detectives continued the investigation which led them back to the Rivera’s address in the 5200 Bock of Highline Place. Detectives obtained an additional search warrant for that location and recovered the following items which were hidden throughout the residence. Approximately 225 Pounds of Marihuana Approximately 4.5 pounds of cocaine $5,000.00 US currency a loaded 9mm semi-automatic pistol This seizure has an estimated street value of $350,000.00.
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Cold Case Success
Thursday, June 08, 2006 (11 reads)
Det. Barb Wimmer of the Denver Police Department Cold Case Unit attended the sentencing today on a sexual assault suspect identified as Federico E. Candelaria. Frederico Candelaria was charged with the rape of a 13-year-old female almost 8 years ago. Due to the Sex Assault Cold Case Project and the ability to rely upon the expertise of our Crime Lab personnel, DNA evidence connected the suspect to the victim. The suspect was 17 when he allegedly raped the victim. The victim was asleep in a basement bedroom when the suspect gained entry into the house, went into the victim’s bedroom, and then sexually assaulted her. At the time, the victim could not identify her attacker and he was able to flee the scene. In December of 2005 information was received that there was a DNA match. Det. Barb Wimmer with the Cold Case Project then proceeded to successfully work the case, once again contacting the victim speaking with her many times and reviewing all the information from the original case file. Det. Wimmer then presented her findings to the D.A’s office. The D.A’s office was able to successfully present this case in court and the suspect was charged with First Degree Sexual Assault and Second Degree Burglary and then ultimately today the suspect was sentenced to 27 years behind bars.
The suspect was in prison when he was required to submit a DNA sample that was entered into the FBI’s DNA database, the Combined DNA Indexing System. This 1998 case was reviewed as part of the DNA Cold Case Project which consists of the Denver Police Department Crime Lab, Denver Police Department Investigators and prosecutors from the D.A’ s office.
Another example of a victim who can now have a sense of satisfaction knowing that her attacker will be put away for many years and justice was ultimately served.
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