EDGEWATER POLICE

April 5, 2016

NEWS RELEASE
3/27 4/3/2016
Contact Person:
Contact:

Chief John Mackey

720-763-3000 Jmackey@edgewaterpd.com

On 4/3/2016 at about 1 AM Edgewater Corporal Geerdes stopped a motorcycle

for speeding and reckless driving in the 1900 block of Pierce St. The driver was
subsequently arrested for DUI at which point the passenger and girlfriend of the
driver started assaulting Officer Johnson who had arrived to assist. The 30 year
old male driver was arrested for DUI, and the 27 year old female passenger from
Denver was lodged in jail on assault charges. Excellent work Corporal Geerdes
and Officer Johnson!
On 4/2/2016 at about 8 AM Edgewater Officer Palmer initiated a traffic stop for
fictitious plates in the 2500 block of Pierce Street. The driver was found to be a
Habitual Traffic Offender that had his license revoked 15 years earlier and had 33
active restraints since that time. The 48 year old Thornton man was lodged in the
Jefferson County Jail for the multiple traffic offenses. Great observation Officer
Palmer!
On 3/25/2016 at about 3:30 AM Edgewater Corporal Geerdes initiated a traffic
stop in the 2200 block of Sheridan Blvd. The vehicle fled the stop, although
Corporal Geerdes drove to the 3400 block of Benton St. where the vehicle was
registered. Upon contacting parents, Officers learned that four teenagers (14, 15
and 16 years of age) including the parents daughter had just come running into

the house. Subsequent investigation revealed that none of the four juveniles had
a drivers license and the daughter had been driving the fleeing vehicle. Further
investigation revealed that two of the juveniles had been involved in a pursuit
with the Denver Police Department a few weeks ago that had crashed into a
building at 25th and Sheridan. The juveniles were all referred to the Jefferson
County Assessment Center for an appropriate disposition. Great follow-up
Corporal Geerdes!
Stolen Vehicles
4/3/2016 - 2500 Block of Gray St. 2014 Beige Subaru Vehicle recovered 2600
Block of Ingalls St Suspects purchased Taco Bell locally shortly after theft
appears to be local juveniles case continues.
3/27/2016 2000 Block of Benton St. 2005 Beige Ford Van Suspect may be a
family member case continues.
Auto Break-Ins
4/3/2016 2200 Depew St. Unlocked vehicle ransacked single key stolen.
DUIs
Edgewater Officers arrested 5 persons for DUI over this reporting period:
24 year old female Denver resident.
25 year old female Denver resident.
26 year old male Edgewater resident.
26 year old female Edgewater resident.
31 year old male Denver resident.
Shoplifting
Edgewater Officers received three reports of shoplifting at local stores this past
week.
14 year old male Lakewood resident.
23 year old male Arvada resident.
Unknown male fled.
Traffic Issues
Edgewater Officers performed about 59 traffic stops for traffic enforcement during
the course of this reporting period. Drivers were contacted for speeding, careless
driving, red light violations, turn violations, failing to signal, reckless driving,
following too closely, parking violations, abandoned vehicles, weaving, expired
plates, following too closely, registration violations, suspensions, denials and

revocations, and multiple traffic accidents. The radar trailer is deployed regularly
throughout the city and has been requested to be placed in the 5700 block of W.
25th Ave this coming week. If you are interested in having the radar trailer put in
your neighborhood, please call the Police Volunteer Line 720-763-3015, or
Volunteers@Edgewaterpd.com

Calls for Service

Edgewater Officers additionally responded to calls involving medical assists,
trespassing, child abuse, alarms, civil assists, noise complaints, graffiti, criminal
mischief, harassment, suspicious persons, disturbances,
welfare checks,
animals at large, barking dogs, welfare checks, juvenile problems, thefts,
unwanted persons, intoxicated persons, found property, domestic violence,
assault, criminal mischiefs, and multiple warrant arrests. Edgewater Officers
self-initiated and responded to about 167 various calls this past week
thank you neighbors for notifying our dispatch center at 303-271-0211 for
the many calls and for our Edgewater Officers for their fine work during a
very busy week!
Thank You Notes from Neighbors Kudos
CONGRATULATIONS!
Our DUI Team comprised of the below individuals has won the prestigious DUI
Team Competition with MADD for 2015! This is a great accomplishment and
reflects well on all of us at the City of Edgewater and the Edgewater Police
Department while working to safeguard our streets from the dangers of drinking
and driving.
Corporal Nesbitt, Corporal Forsythe, Corporal Geerdes, Officer Challis, Officer
Palmer and Officer Johnson were the winning DUI Team.
Note of thanks to the Edgewater Police Officer Palmer for road rage
traffic stop.
Chief Mackey,
I was involved in a road rage incident earlier today while driving to work and
was stopped by Officer Palmer. Although I was still extremely upset at the time of
being stopped, Officer Palmers calm demeanor and concerning attitude diffused

my rage quickly. I just want to say that Officer Palmer handled the situation
exceptionally!
Neighbors notes are placed in the lobby of the police station and placed in
the respective officers personnel files thanks for sharing!