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Welcome to the official page of the Lakewood Police Department in Lakewood, Colorado. THIS SITE IS NOT CONTINUALLY MONITORED. For emergencies call 911 or the Lakewood Police Department at 303-987-7111. Vision for this page: To engage with the public in a timely and transparent manner, developing a cooperative relationship for the interest of community well-being. Mission: To create a positive and interactive citizen narrative about police, increase recruiting efforts using current technologies and methods, and solicit assistance from the community in crime prevention and criminal apprehension. Terms of Use: http://www.lakewood.org/socialmedia

11/09/2026

Fourteen years ago today, our department and community suffered a heartbreaking loss with the death of Lakewood Police Agent James Davies, who was tragically killed in the line of duty on November 9, 2012.

Agent Davies served the people of Lakewood with immense courage, unwavering integrity, and a true servant’s heart. His sacrifice, bravery, and dedicated commitment to protecting our city serve as a constant source of inspiration to all of us who wear the LPD badge today.

Though time moves forward, our vow never changes. Today, and every day, we celebrate his memory, lift up his loved ones, and honor the legacy he left behind.
Agent James Davies will forever be in our hearts and never forgotten.

EOW: 11/09/2012.

11/09/2026

As we continue to navigate the heartbreaking events of Thursday, November 5, the Lakewood Police Department wants to express our deepest gratitude to the partner agencies standing with us.

Today, we want to pause and extend a special thank you to our partners at Jeffcom 911, and specifically dispatcher Marde, for her extraordinary dedication, professionalism, and steady leadership on the radio during Thursday’s tragic incident.

For many years, Marde has been a familiar, trusted voice to our department - first as a dispatcher in our own LPD Communications Center, and now at Jeffcom 911. Throughout her career, she has exemplified the calm, unwavering composure that our agents rely on during their hardest and most dangerous calls.

Dispatchers are truly the first of the first responders. Though they work behind the radio rather than on the front lines, they share in every second of the danger, uncertainty, and emotional weight of critical incidents. While our agents faced an unimaginable situation in the field on Thursday, Marde was right there with them, guiding resources and providing a vital lifeline from the other end of the radio.

Marde, thank you for your steady voice, your compassion, and your years of dedicated service to our personnel. We know how difficult Thursday was, and we are profoundly grateful for everything you did that night and everything you continue to do for our team.

To the entire staff at Jeffcom 911: thank you for answering the call when our department and community need you most. We are honored to call you our family.

11/07/2026

Public Notice: Ensuring Your Generosity Reaches Agent Nick Graham’s Family and the Wounded Agents

We are deeply grateful for the tremendous outpouring of support, kindness, and generosity from our community following the tragic loss of Lakewood Police Agent Nick Graham and the wounding of three other agents. The desire to support Nick’s family and the other injured agents has been overwhelming, and we sincerely appreciate everyone who has reached out wanting to help.

As people look for ways to show their support, we want to make the public aware that fundraising websites and social media posts may be circulating that are not affiliated with or authorized by the Lakewood Police Department or the Lakewood Police Employees Assistance Foundation. While many people may have the best intentions, we want to ensure that donations reach those they are intended to help.

The only legitimate and authorized place to make donations in support of Agent Nick Graham’s family and the other wounded agents is through the Lakewood Police Employee Assistance Foundation. http://www.LakewoodCO.gov/2026LPDTragedy

We encourage everyone to use caution before donating through third-party websites, individual accounts, crowdfunding pages, or social media links.

11/06/2026

The Lakewood Police Department is heartbroken as we mourn the tragic loss of Agent Nicholas Graham, 33, who was killed in the line of duty.

Nick joined our department on Jan. 14, 2019, continuing a family tradition of law enforcement service. Throughout his career, he distinguished himself through his dedication, professionalism and genuine compassion for others.

From mentoring new officers as a Field Training Agent to investigating some of our community's most serious crimes as a member of our Investigation Division, Nick approached every responsibility with an unwavering commitment to serving others. His exceptional investigative work earned him the 2023 Special Investigations Unit Wingman Award, but it was his kindness, empathy and willingness to help those around him that truly defined his service.

Nick was more than an accomplished agent. He was a trusted colleague, a dedicated mentor, a beloved member of our LPD family and a loving husband and father to his 1-year-old child.

Our hearts are with Nick's family, friends and everyone whose life he touched. We are forever grateful for his service, his sacrifice and the privilege of serving alongside him. Rest in peace, Agent Graham. You will never be forgotten. 💙

For updates, to share your condolences or to make a donation to the Lakewood Police Employee Assistance Foundation, visit https://lakewoodco.gov/2026LPDTragedy

11/06/2026

The Lakewood Police Department provides an update on last night’s tragic events.

11/06/2026

As we process the loss of our fallen agent and surround the three agents injured in last night’s shooting and their families with our love and support, our surrounding law enforcement partners have graciously stepped up to take care of our city.

Over the next several days, you will notice patrol vehicles and uniforms from neighboring agencies throughout Lakewood. They are stepping in to handle our patrols and respond to calls for service so that our agents and staff have the dedicated space to grieve, support one another, and begin to heal as a department family.

We are deeply grateful to our partner agencies for covering our shifts, and to our Lakewood community for the overwhelming outpouring of love, strength, and prayers during this devastating time.

If you see these visiting officers out in the community, please join us in thanking them for helping protect our home while we take care of our own.

11/06/2026

Lakewood Police Agent Shot and Killed in the Line of Duty

11/5/26

At approximately 6:30 pm on the evening of November 5, 2026, Lakewood Police responded to a call of a suspicious person near the
intersection of West Colfax Ave. and Wadsworth Blvd. A suspect from an earlier hit and run incident was spotted boarding an RTD bus heading northbound.

Lakewood agents came in contact with the suspect on the bus, when the suspect began firing at agents. Lakewood agents fired back, killing the suspect. The suspect's name is not being released at this time. A bystander was also injured in the incident. The extent of their injuries are unknown.

Four Lakewood agents were shot during the incident and taken to local hospitals, suffering from serious to critical injuries. Three of our agents are in stable condition. Our hearts are with them and their families as they work towards healing and recovery.

The Lakewood Police Department is devastated to announce that one of our agents has died as a result of their injuries. Words cannot express the profound sorrow our department and community feel tonight over the loss of our fallen hero, who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to Lakewood. Our hearts are heavy, and we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with their loved ones, lifting them up in unwavering support, love, and prayer during this unimaginable time. We are not releasing our agent's name at this time.

The First Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team will be investigating this case as per protocol.

The Lakewood Police Department wants to thank all of the first responders who raced to aid our downed agents and community members. We would also like to thank our community for the support they have already shown our Lakewood Police family.

We will give further updates tomorrow after we have reviewed the tremendous amount of incoming information.

Please note that this information is preliminary and subject to verification.

11/06/2026

Lakewood Police are currently investigating an officer-involved shooting near the corner of W Colfax Ave and Wadsworth Blvd. The investigation is on-going, please avoid the area. Additional details will be released as they become available.

11/06/2026

Please join us in celebrating our newly certified Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) members who have increased their knowledge of mental health symptoms, special populations, local resources, and verbal de-escalation techniques in a challenging training course!

Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training is an intensive, specialized program that equips law enforcement officers with the tools to safely and compassionately respond to individuals experiencing mental health crises. By focusing on de-escalation techniques, active listening, and connecting people with community resources rather than the justice system, CIT helps protect both our agents and the neighbors we serve.

Thanks as well to the team with Jefferson County CIT and our joint team of instructors & coaches for making this possible!

11/05/2026

Last night, our Special Enforcement Team (SET) took a dangerous individual, a stolen gun, and illegal drugs off our streets!

Yesterday evening around 5:00 PM, SET agents spotted a suspicious vehicle near Alameda and Harlan. A quick check revealed the vehicle had an Attempt to Locate (ATL) out of Denver for eluding and was tied to a shots-fired incident a few weeks back.

When patrol tried to pull the car over, the driver fled eastbound on 6th Avenue into Denver. But SET didn't lose sight! They maintained surveillance and safely apprehended the suspect, 40-year-old Joe Garcia of Denver, near 17th and Logan Street after he exited the vehicle.

Upon arrest and search of the vehicle, agents recovered a stolen handgun, fentanyl pills and powdered fentanyl, methamphetamine, crack co***ne and powdered co***ne, Xanax, M**A, digital scales, packaging materials, over $1,000 in cash, and a body armor plate carrier.

Thanks to the sharp eyes, patience, and relentless teamwork of our SET agents and patrol agents, Lakewood and our neighboring communities are a whole lot safer today!

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445 S Allison Pkwy
Lakewood, CO
80226

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+13039877111

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https://www.lakewoodco.gov/police, http://lakewoodco.gov/LPDTransparency

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