Northglenn Police Department

10/19/2026

👻 We had a blast at Safe Street Halloween this weekend! From handing out candy to seeing all the creative costumes and meeting you, our officers loved being part of this Northglenn tradition.

A big shoutout to everyone who donated candy, volunteered and helped make this year’s event a success. We couldn’t do it without you!

📸 Did you snap any photos at Safe Street Halloween? Share them in the comments below! We’d love to see your favorite costumes, family photos and memories from the event.

We’ll see you next year, Northglenn!

10/12/2026

Thornton PD is investigating an officer‑involved shooting that left one officer seriously injured. The suspect, Luis Arebalo, is still at large and considered armed and dangerous.

Please call 911 immediately if you see him or have information. Our thoughts are with the injured officer and Thornton PD.

NEWS RELEASE: Officer Involved Shooting

On October 11, 2026, at approximately 9:33 p.m., Thornton Police officers responded to the 12800 block of Ulster Street to investigate a report of an unwanted person.

While officers were on scene speaking with the reporting party, the suspect fired multiple rounds at officers, striking one Thornton Police officer. The injured officer was transported to an area hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. A second Thornton Police officer returned fire during the incident. At this time, investigators have not determined whether the suspect was struck by the officer's gunfire. The suspect fled the scene and remains at large.

The suspect has been identified as Luis Arebalo (DOB: March 3, 1989). Arebalo is described as 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing approximately 180 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black short-sleeved shirt and dark-colored pants.

Arebalo is considered armed and dangerous. Members of the public are urged not to approach or attempt to contact him. Anyone who sees Arebalo or has information regarding his immediate whereabouts should call
911.

Thornton Police investigators are actively working to locate Arebalo and continue to pursue investigative leads. Anyone with information that may assist in this investigation is encouraged to contact the Thornton
Police Tip Line at (720) 977-5069.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available and as the investigation allows.

10/09/2026

10/06/2026

Over the past several days, Northglenn officers concluded two related investigations resulting in the seizure of multiple illegal drugs and the arrest of a suspected distributor.

On September 30, officers conducting surveillance in the Northglenn Marketplace observed a brief, suspicious interaction between two vehicles. Based on their training and experience, the activity was consistent with a drug transaction. A traffic stop on one of the vehicles led to the discovery of a small amount of he**in. The second vehicle involved left the area before officers could make contact.

On October 2, using Flock LPR data, officers located the 2nd vehicle returning to Northglenn. A traffic stop led to the recovery of multiple types of illegal drugs packaged for sale, including suspected fentanyl pills, methamphetamine, he**in and co***ne. Additional evidence suggested the driver was actively engaged in drug distribution and laundering proceeds. The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Adams County Detention Facility.

Cases like this highlight the value of proactive policing and technology assisted investigative tools. These efforts removed a significant quantity of dangerous drugs from circulation, preventing further harm, addiction and instability within our community. By interrupting this distribution network, officers helped reduce the risks these substances pose to individuals and families throughout Northglenn.

10/03/2026

💗 Thank you, Northglenn!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us this morning to walk, support and raise awareness for breast cancer. Your show of support helped make this morning special.

We’re grateful to everyone who came out to stand together in support of those affected by breast cancer, including survivors, those currently fighting and the families and loved ones who stand beside them.

Thank you for walking with us and showing that our community is stronger when we come together.

09/29/2026

A crashed vehicle. A trapped student. First responders working to get them out.

Thankfully, today’s scene at Northglenn High School was only a demonstration—but it showed students what can happen when someone chooses to drive impaired.

Once again, North Metro Fire and Northglenn Police Department partnered to give students a firsthand look at the potentially devastating consequences of impaired driving.

Firefighters performed a live vehicle extrication using rescue tools to remove a student volunteer from one of two totaled vehicles. Students also put on impairment-simulation goggles and attempted sobriety tests, experiencing how alcohol can affect coordination, judgment and reaction time.

The goal is simple: help students understand that one decision behind the wheel can have lifelong consequences.

Behind every decision that results in tragedy is a person, a family and a community impacted by an impaired-driving crash.

Thank you to Colorado Department of Transportation for helping fund this important educational program and to Red’s Towing for helping bring the message to life.

Plan ahead. Find a safe ride. Never drive impaired.

09/29/2026

Safe Street Halloween Candy Donations Needed!🍬

A huge thank‑you to Reece Home for their generous candy donation to support this year’s Safe Street Halloween event! Their support helps us make this event full of treats for families.

Want to help too? For the next two days (until the end of September), bring a bag of candy to Parry's Pizza and you’ll score free parm bites as a thank‑you from Parry’s! You can also donate candy at the Justice Center, the Rec Center and City Hall.

Date & Time: Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Kennedy Drive along Centennial Park
Event details: northglenn.org/ssh

Thank you to everyone pitching in, our community makes Safe Street Halloween possible!