Special Investigator: 'Mistakes' Made In Case Of Aurora Cop Drunk In Patrol Car, Several Department Policy Changes Needed

A special investigator says Aurora Police leadership had "failures of judgement" in its handling of the case of Aurora Police Officer Nate Meier, who was found drunk and unconscious while on-duty in his patrol car one year ago. As a result, the special investigator made several recommendations for department policy changes in how it handles future investigations of its own officers. 

• Mar 12, 2020

'What's Going On' DA Comments After 2nd Aurora Police Officer Escaped DUI Charge

A female Aurora police officer apparently drove to work drunk in December, appeared to coworkers to be intoxicated, blew a .138 on a portable breath test an hour after arriving, but never faced a criminal DUI investigation.

• Mar 11, 2020

'Oh My God This Is Gross': How Low-Income Housing Inspections Fail To Protect Coloradans

Toxic mold, pest infestations, and electrical hazards are just a few of the problems discovered in Denver's taxpayer-subsidized apartments, according to a CBS4 Investigates analysis of federal housing inspection records. CBS4 Investigates also found also found many apartments that have failed inspections were not fined for exposing low-income families to unsafe conditions in the home. Click the link to check for the inspection report of your apartment complex.

• Mar 11, 2020

After Nearly 11 Years, Suspected Shooter Arrested In Graham Murder Case

After almost 11 years of investigation, Arapahoe County authorities have arrested Terrell Jones, the 26-year-old man who they believe shot and killed Andrew Graham while trying to rob him in November 2009.

• Mar 10, 2020

Denver Anesthesiologist Dr. Mark Ryan Pleads Guilty To Choking Nurse

An anesthesiologist accused of choking a nurse during a 2018 outburst at Skyridge Medical Center pleaded guilty Monday morning to a felony assault charge of strangulation and a misdemeanor assault charge. Dr. Mark R. Ryan will be sentenced in June.

• Mar 9, 2020

Coronavirus Impacting DIA Travel: Fewer Passengers Through TSA Checkpoints

The number of passengers moving through TSA security checkpoints at Denver International Airport fell nearly 10% in the first week of March compared to the same week in 2019.

• Mar 9, 2020

Probation For Plastic Surgeon In Controversial Breast Implant Case

Dr. Geoffrey Kim, a plastic surgeon involved in a controversial breast implant case, has admitted to "unprofessional conduct" in the case of teenager Emmalyn Nguyen.

• Mar 4, 2020

No Jail For Former Sheriffs Division Chief Frank Gale In Theft Case

Frank Gale, a former Division Chief with the Denver Sheriffs Department and high ranking union official, has pleaded guilty to felony money laundering and misdemeanor theft.

• Mar 3, 2020

DIA Paying Lawyer Nearly $1,000 Per Hour To Investigate Great Hall Debacle

A CBS4 investigation has learned that Denver International Airport is paying one lawyer $900 per hour to look into the stalled Great Hall project.

• Feb 26, 2020

Denver Fire Chief Eric Tade Resigns Over Racy Gala

Denver Fire Chief Eric Tade resigned his position Monday in a letter to Denver Mayor Michael Hancock.

• Feb 25, 2020

CBS4 Investigation Finds Dangerous Radon Levels In Public Housing

"It's very dangerous, but I don't have too many options at my age," said public housing resident Maria Chacón.

• Feb 25, 2020

Denver International Airport CEO Kim Day Changes Course, Takes Blame For Great Hall Fiasco

After initially blaming most of the problems with the Great Hall Project on the developer, Denver International Airport's CEO now admits airport administrators and the city botched the project before it even started.

• Feb 23, 2020

Brain Injury Survivor's Food Stamps Revoked While Fundraising To Help Others With Brain Injuries

Dylan Flynn, a survivor of a traumatic brain injury, lost the public benefits he needs, just because he was raising money for charity.

• Feb 18, 2020

Parents File Suit Against Saint Vincent de Paul School, Church

Two parents of students at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic school have filed a lawsuit against the former pastor.

• Feb 18, 2020

Apartment Complex, Tow Company Accused of 'Legal Theft'

A Vietnam veteran living in a Denver apartment complex says his car was legally stolen by a towing company, then sold out from under him without him having any idea of what had happened until months later.

• Feb 14, 2020

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