Arapahoe Sheriff

On July 15 at 10:30 a.m., Animal Services Officer Wylde rescued this little critter, who was stuck in the engine compartment of a semi-truck. The baby raccoon was sleeping (these guys are nocturnal) and wasn't exactly happy about being woken up, but it eventually grabbed onto the…

Arapahoe County Human Services has seen an uptick in reports of fraudulent callers asking residents to provide their card number and PIN for their EBT program, which delivers SNAP and cash assistance payments. Learn more about the scam here: arapahoeco.gov/news_detail_T1…

A special weather statement has been issued for Deer Trail CO and Peoria CO until 8:30 PM MDT #COwx

A special weather statement has been issued for Byers CO and Peoria CO until 7:45 PM MDT #COwx

Family fun is in full force at the #ArapahoeCountyFair! Come kick off the weekend with unlimited carnival rides, mutton bustin', fireworks, rodeos, tractor pulls and more, all included with admission. Get tickets in person at the gate or online at arapahoecountyfair.com/tickets!

Fair Friday is here! Come on out to the #ArapahoeCountyFair to enjoy rides, food and many activities today, Saturday or Sunday. You can find information and tickets at arapahoecountyfair.com!

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Deer Trail CO, Peoria CO and Agate CO until 7:15 PM MDT

Flash Flood Warning including Aurora CO until 11:00 PM MDT

Aviso de Inundación Repentina incluye Aurora CO hasta las 11:00 PM MDT

The #ArapahoeCountyFair is THIS WEEKEND! Join us July 24–27 for carnival rides, a petting farm, rodeos, fireworks and more — all included with admission. 🎡🐐🤠🎆 Don’t miss out on one of the biggest events of the summer. Get your tickets at arapahoecountyfair.com/tickets!

Did someone say pickleball? Come challenge our deputies at our very first "Pickleball With Police." The event is on National Pickleball Day, which is Friday, August 8, 2025. You'll be paired up with another person and play doubles with two deputies. However, we cannot confirm or…

Sheriff deputies have arrested a man for pointing a handgun at a @CORECooperative worker who knocked on his front door to gain access to his backyard to check a utility pole. The suspect was found to be intoxicated and was booked into the Arapahoe County Detention Facility on…

Investigators urge witnesses to come forward after fatal shooting at a house party Arapahoe Sheriff Investigators are asking for more witnesses to come forward after a teenager was killed at a house party on July 12, 2025, just before midnight. Sheriff deputies responded to a…

UPDATE: A 17-year-old juvenile has been arrested in connection with the shooting in the 18900 block of E. Crestridge Circle last night. Investigators are seeking any witnesses to contact them through the Tip Line at 720-874-8477. This remains an active investigation.

Deputies are on the scene of a shooting in the 18900 block of E. Crestridge Circle. At 11:57 PM, ACSO dispatch received reports of shots fired at a house party. One person is confirmed deceased. This remains an active investigation, and investigators are on scene. At this time,…