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"Rainbow fentanyl" pills found inside Lego container, authorities say
Approximately 15,000 candy-colored pills were seized in Manhattan, according to the DEA.
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Approximately 15,000 candy-colored pills were seized in Manhattan, according to the DEA.
Investigators say 12 people, most of whom were already in jail on unrelated charges prior to the drug ring investigation, were able to sneak narcotics into the jail with mail.
The Adams County Sheriff's Office says they were part of a large task force which took down a massive drug bust.
Greeley Police arrested a 26-year-old man for reportedly selling large amounts of illegal drugs in the area.
A routine traffic stop in Eagle County led to the discovery of 13.5 pounds of what is believed to be heroin hidden in a child's car seat.
The Drug Enforcement Administration announced a "major investigation" involving the seizure of 110,000 fentanyl-laced pills in the Denver area.
Fountain Police arrested a convicted felon for drugs in his car the same day he was sentenced for another crime.
Law enforcement officers made a number of arrests recently in connection to drug trafficking in Rifle and the greater Garfield County area.
Detectives pulled off a major drug bust in the Eagle Vail area this week and arrested Matthew DeAngelo.
A 19-year-old Arizona man is under arrest in Colorado's high country after authorities found large amounts of drugs in his car.
A months-long investigation in Colorado Springs ended with the arrest of William Johns on Aug. 4.
Two people got caught with an illegal psilocybin mushroom grow and other drugs in a Lyons home.
Investigators part of the North Metro Task Force Drug Task Force says more than 40,000 Fentanyl pills and 20 pounds of cocaine were seized.
Police in Arvada got quite a surprise while conducting a search warrant for narcotics distribution.
One of four suspects arrested at a hotel near Coors Field says there was no plot to shoot MLB All-Star Game fans, even though one of his friends harbored a large cache of weapons in his room.
Denver leaders including Mayor Michael Hancock and Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen spoke with journalists on Sunday afternoon after what police describe as a "suspicious occurrence" near Coors Field.
A 24-year-old is under arrest and being held on a drug charge after an extensive police operation in which some officers donned hazmat suits before entering a southeast Denver apartment.
Denver police and firefighters responded to an apartment at 8330 Quincy Avenue for a suspected drug operation.
Deputies found 274 marijuana plants and 60 pounds of packaged pot in an illegal grow operation.
Five people were arrested in Fort Collins after their alleged role in a drug bust.
Deputies conducting a routine traffic stop in Adams County took one person into custody after finding methamphetamine, fentanyl, and stacks of cash in the car.
Police in Adams County on Friday announced that a drug bust this month netted 20 pounds of methamphetamine.
Angelina Maestas posted court documents on Facebook that openly accused another member of the trafficking operation with cooperating with police. Those documents were protected by court order.
Investigators say the group was dealing over two pounds (one kilogram) of heroin every week in Denver.
A K9 team in Weld County successfully seized more than 88 pounds of methamphetamine recently, worth more than half a million dollars in street value.
The lawyer representing Denver Broncos Hall of Famer Terrell Davis's says his office is filing suit against United Airlines after the former Broncos star was handcuffed by law enforcement agents aboard a plane.
Colorado's Front Range is looking at several days of high ozone ratings that will aggravate breathing difficulties and lead to warnings and changes in plans.
Polling was conducted days before Biden's decision to exit the presidential race against Trump.
Interim Aurora Police Chief Heather Morris recently said she will not apply for the permanent role of leading the Aurora Police Department.
The bipartisan task force announced by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will be comprised of 13 lawmakers.
The lawyer representing Denver Broncos Hall of Famer Terrell Davis's says his office is filing suit against United Airlines after the former Broncos star was handcuffed by law enforcement agents aboard a plane.
Colorado's Front Range is looking at several days of high ozone ratings that will aggravate breathing difficulties and lead to warnings and changes in plans.
Interim Aurora Police Chief Heather Morris recently said she will not apply for the permanent role of leading the Aurora Police Department.
While Colorado has some of the strictest penalties for people who are caught participating in or organizing illegal animal fighting, it might surprise some that the crimes are still actively taking place in this region.
In his first State of the City address since taking office, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston says he's made dramatic progress and will make an even greater impact in the coming year.
Aurora Police Interim Chief Heather Morris said she would not seek a permanent position at the department after less than a year. Community members and leaders of local organizations, including the NAACP, say stability and consistency among police leadership is paramount to public safety and stability within the community.
While Colorado already has some of the harshest penalties for animal fighting in the country, state lawmakers and animal rights activists want to crack down on the sale and shipment -- both interstate and between the U.S. and Mexico -- of fighting roosters.
Experts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say Monday was one of the worst air pollution days Colorado has seen this summer.
In his first State of the City address since taking office, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston says he's made dramatic progress and will make an even greater impact in the coming year.
The South Adams County Fire Department revamped its travel and expense policies following a CBS News Colorado investigation showing thousands of taxpayer dollars used for department spouses to travel to professional conferences.
The lawyer representing Denver Broncos Hall of Famer Terrell Davis's says his office is filing suit against United Airlines after the former Broncos star was handcuffed by law enforcement agents aboard a plane.
The PGA Tour did not disclose Mark Carnevale's cause of death, only saying that he died suddenly.
The Broncos officially announced on Monday that they signed offensive lineman Quinn Meinerz to a four-year contract extension.
Animated versions of 20 U.S. Olympian break dancers, skateboarders and others will be featured on the popular online game in hopes of attracting young fans to the international sports competition.
Colorado Rockies legend Todd Helton was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and thanked the fans in his speech.
The bipartisan task force announced by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will be comprised of 13 lawmakers.
Delta scratched about 400 flights early Tuesday after tech snafu, causing mounting frustrations for travelers.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
The PGA Tour did not disclose Mark Carnevale's cause of death, only saying that he died suddenly.
A 56-year-old woman died while hiking near a state park in southwestern Utah after running out of water on a sweltering day, police said.
Polling was conducted days before Biden's decision to exit the presidential race against Trump.
The bipartisan task force announced by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will be comprised of 13 lawmakers.
While Colorado has some of the strictest penalties for people who are caught participating in or organizing illegal animal fighting, it might surprise some that the crimes are still actively taking place in this region.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee says Democrats are "well-positioned" to take back the House in the fall and enjoy a steady, large fundraising leg up over Republicans.
July is Sarcoma Awareness Month. One Colorado doctor says if you notice a growth or something painful, it's important to be aware of the signs and symptoms because there is no screening protocol for sarcomas.
An intensified focus on women's health and abortion could help galvanize Democratic voters in the final sprint to the election.
Mr. Biden indicated earlier Friday he could be back on the campaign trail within days.
"Great scans, everything was clear. Cancer-free,"19-year-old Isabella Strahan said after a battle with medulloblastoma, a malignant brain tumor.
Republicans were once the party of Obamacare repeal and abortion opposition. They've said little about either issue in Milwaukee.
Delta scratched about 400 flights early Tuesday after tech snafu, causing mounting frustrations for travelers.
Thousands of people are without their luggage after Delta Airlines saw significant disruptions over the weekend. The airline had to cancel thousands of flights on Saturday, Sunday and Monday after the worldwide CrowdStrike outage.
These are the best and worst states to retire in the U.S., based on key metrics like affordability and access to quality health care.
Owners of the Clocktower Cabaret in Denver say a 16th Street Mall construction mishap sent raw sewage into their building and now they're out thousands of dollars from lost shows.
Economists and investors assess the impact of Biden's decision to withdraw from U.S. presidential race on everything from economy to stock market.
A new national study from Prudential Financial shows Gen Xers are struggling to be prepared for retirement.
As temperatures heat up and Coloradans escape extreme weather outside, the heat will also put a strain on air conditioners keeping you cool inside.
The new nonprofit, On The House Denver, works with caseworkers and other nonprofit organizations to provide its clients with furniture and essential home items at no cost.
Last week was scorching hot in Colorado, so many people were staying indoors and cranking up the air conditioning.
The University of Denver is launching a new certificate program to address affordable housing needs in Colorado.