Crime in Boulder runs on law enforcement activity, investigations, public safety and justice system developments, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on incidents, agency policies and the outcomes of judicial proceedings.
Data from the first eight months of 2026 shows a 13 percent drop in reported bicycle thefts across the city.
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The city is exploring a 5400 Airport Blvd property as a potential lower-cost alternative for a police facility.
Officers took a suspect into custody following reports of spray-painted buildings and vehicles downtown.
The parole board rejected a request from Yeva Smilianska, who is serving time for the 2023 death of a teenager.
Charles Boswell, 47, was taken into custody twice on October 19 after two separate public disturbances in Boulder.
Mohammed Sabry Soliman is set to alter his plea in a federal case involving a 2025 attack at the Pearl Street Mall.
Boulder reporting spans criminal investigations, police department policies, public safety initiatives and court proceedings. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonal patterns often influence the frequency of calls for service regarding property and vehicle theft. Staffing levels in the police department and changes to sentencing guidelines remain consistent factors influencing the news.
