Denver Police Dept District 3 News/Updates
PLEASE VOTE for Denver Police District 3 OFFICER OF THE MONTH!
Officer of the Month Nominations are chosen by review of daily, weekly and monthly District 3Command staff notes, highlighting significant officer interactions on calls for service. During these reviews, and unsolicited, command staff make note of exceptional police work. At the end of each month command staff decides to select three officer interactions they feel are most worthy of positive recognition. These are the 3 nominations you see each month, being nominated for officer of the month.
All DPD District 3 community members are encouraged to vote! One vote per household please. To vote, reply to this email (christie.mochoruk@denvergov.org) with "Nomination 1" or "Nomination2" or "Nomination 3". Please vote for only ONE nomination. All votes must be received by March 27, 2025 - Thank you for participating!
Nomination1: Officer Blanchard and Officer Latner
Officer Blanchard and Officer Latner responded to the location on an auto theft in progress call. The call notes stated that the suspect was actively trying to steal a black Honda Civic and was shuffling through the contents in the vehicle. Upon arrival, officers located the suspect sitting in the driver’s side seat. The suspect stated he was cleaning out his car, provided an access card with someone else’s information on it, and refused to provide a date of birth. Officers detained the suspect, fingerprinted him, and found that he lied about his information. Officers contacted the registered owner, who stated nobody had permission to enter his vehicle. The suspect was jailed on trespass of a motor vehicle and false information charges.
Nomination2: Officer Jorgensen and Officer Schoonmaker
Numerous Officers responded to the listed location on a robbery with a handgun. Upon arrival, officers contacted the victim, who stated two juvenile males approached him while working on his vehicle outside of residence. The victim stated that the suspect produced a firearm, and both suspects demanded money from him. The victim, fearing for his life, retrieved the money from his pocket and dropped it on the ground. The suspects picked the victim's money up off the ground and fled northbound on foot. Officer Jorgensen and Officer Schoonmaker located two juvenile males matching the victim’s description, standing near the bus bench on the corner of N Rosemary St and E 11th Ave. Officers attempted to contact the suspects, one fled. During the foot pursuit, officers lost temporary visual of the suspect. Responding officers subsequently relocated the suspect, who was running east on E 8th Pl and were able to place him into custody without further incident. The suspect complied, and was taken into custody at the corner of N Rosemary St and E 11th Ave. The victim was transported to the scene for a show-up, and the victim subsequently positively identified the suspects who had robbed him at gunpoint. During the foot pursuit the suspect, dumped his clothing and possibly a gun. Officers searched the route and backyards but were unable to find the handgun. The drone unit was called to assist, they responded, and no handgun was located. The gun K9 was called and advised that due to the extreme weather conditions, the dog would struggle to find the handgun.**** Officer Jorgensen and Officer Schoonmaker after transporting the juvenile suspects to Juvenile intake responded back to the scene. The officers searched the area again and located the handgun used int he crime. Their actions exemplify the highest standard of professionalism and dedication to duty. Their perseverance ensured that all evidence was found and has significantly contributed to the safety and security of the community.
Nomination3: Officer Dokken and Officer Nunez
Officer Dokken and Officer Nunez located a suspect on 85 W Alameda Ave, who matched the description of a shoplifting suspect from Walgreens. Officers went to contact the suspect outside the 7-Eleven. The suspect provided a false name to officers. Officers went to place him under arrest, and the suspect became resistant. The suspect was taken to the ground and placed in handcuffs. The suspect was transported to Denver Health Medical Center (DHMC) for possible drug overdose, and admitted to officers that he had placed a bag of fentanyl pills up his rectum. The suspect had two active felony warrants for dangerous drugs, and identity theft.
DPD District 3 March Newsletter: clickhere
Wednesday, April 2nd at 6 PM Community Meeting with Commander Bell(CAB) at District 3 Station 1625 S University Blvd. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate! Hosted by Commander Bell and our DPD District3 Law Enforcement Leadership (CAB). Our special guest speaker will be Commander Addison from DPD’s Internal Affairs Unit. Learn about crime stats and trends that affect our local neighborhoods. Questions and comments can be asked at the end of this meeting. Remaining CAB dates for 2025 are as follows: May 7th, June 4th, No July or August date, Sept. 10th,Oct 8th, Nov. 5th, and Dec 3rd.
Tuesday, April 8th at 6 PM – Crime Prevention with Intention from the Outside In at District 3 Station 1625 S University Blvd. Officers will share strategies about crime prevention in relation to how to build a safer area immediately surrounding your home. This program is for individuals who have already attended the Neighborhood Watch Action and Awareness Training.
Thursday, April 10th at 11 AM Coffee with the Cops @ Woodgrain Bagel 7559 E. Academy Blvd.
Wednesday, April 16th from 10 AM to Noon Coffee with the Cops @Nixon’s Coffee House 695 W Louisiana Ave. (Our monthly reoccurring Coffee with the Cops event has been moved to the 3rd Wednesday of every month)
Do you know a TEEN who would like to volunteer this summer with DPD, while serving their community? Graduates of the program will receive a certificate and letter of recommendation from DPD. Learn more about DPD’s Teen Volunteer Program.
Neighborhood Watch community members, due to an increase certain types of crime in District 3, we are asking for your help to message your neighbors the following:
- Do not leave firearms in vehicles unattended.
- Remove valuables and your garage door openers from your unattended vehicles.
DPD Instructors To Host Six Self Defense Classes in 2025
Classes fill quickly when registration opens. Go to DPD’s Self Defense information page (click on the Safety Education Tab). If you would like to be added to be notified when class registration opens use this link email notification list.
DPD District 3 February Newsletter: Clickhere
DPD District 3 January Newsletter – Clickhere
PDF’s from DPD District 3 Community Meetings (CAB) with Commander Bell:
January2025
Information about recently registered Sexually Violent Predators can be found on the Denver Police Department’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/DenverPoliceDept
Most recent District 3 Sexually Violent Predators:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfVEaFqX9Vg&t=237s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9bw8Sirk68
https://youtu.be/k35DNyBy9Jc?t=237
For more information regarding sex offenders: https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Police-Department/Crime-Information/Sex-Offenders
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To curb road rage incidents, the Denver Police Department offers the following tips:
•Drive respectfully and calmly while following the rules of the road • Use turn signals and allow vehicles to merge• Acknowledge kind behaviors of other drivers with a wave or polite gesture• Refrain from responding to aggressive drivers with offensive gestures or other aggressive behaviors, and avoid eye contact• Travel to a safe place away from an aggressive driver, such as exiting the highway or driving to a police station• If the driver themself is experiencing anger, try to remain calm and if needed, pull over until the anger subsides• Call 911 to report dangerous and/or illegal behaviors
For Emergencies CALL911
For Non-Emergency Police Response CALL 720-913-2000
For non-urgent questions, comments or to connect with our DPD District 3 Community Resource Officers email: Technician Young – kate.young@denvergov.org, Technician Pacheco – antonio.pacheco@denvergov.org, Officer Fuentes – manuel.fuentes@denvergov.org, Officer John Silva – john.silva@denvergov.org
The Denver Police District 3 Station is located at1625 S University Blvd
Wednesday, February 5th at 6pm Community Meeting with Commander Bell (CAB)
at the District 3 Station 1625 S. University Blvd. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate! Community Resource Officers are available at 5pm to answer your questions prior to the meeting. Hosted by Commander Bell and our DPD District 3 Law Enforcement Leadership (CAB). Learn about crime stats and trends that affect our local neighborhoods. Questions and comments can be asked at the end of this meeting.
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For Emergencies CALL 911
For Non-Emergency Police Response CALL 720-913-2000
For non-urgent questions, comments or to connect with our DPD District 3 Community Resource Officers email:
Technician Borquez – mike.borquez@denvergov.org
Technician Young – kate.young@denvergov.org
Officer Grimsley – matthew.grimsley@denvergov.org
Officer Pacheco – antonio.pacheco@denvergov.org
The Denver Police District 3 Station is located at 1625 S. University Blvd
